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- Origin of Great Dane or Great Dane
- Great Dane Physical Characteristics
- Great Dane personality
- Great Dane Care
- Great Dane Health
O Great Dane also known as Great Dane is one of the biggest, most elegant and charismatic dogs. The breed standard accepted by the International Cynological Federation (FCI) describes him as "the Apollo of dog breeds" because his well-proportioned body and bearing are in perfect harmony.
If you are thinking of adopting a Great Dane or if you have just done so and need information about the breed to offer your furry companion the best quality of life, at PeritoAnimal we talk about this great dog, its origin, physical characteristics, care and possible health problems.
Source- Europe
- Germany
- Group II
- provided
- Extended
- long ears
- toy
- Small
- Medium
- Great
- Giant
- 15-35
- 35-45
- 45-55
- 55-70
- 70-80
- more than 80
- 1-3
- 3-10
- 10-25
- 25-45
- 45-100
- 8-10
- 10-12
- 12-14
- 15-20
- Low
- Average
- High
- very faithful
- Active
- Tender
- Quiet
- Docile
- Kids
- Houses
- hiking
- Muzzle
- harness
- Cold
- Warm
- Moderate
- Short
- Smooth
Origin of Great Dane or Great Dane
The oldest known ancestors of this breed are the bullenbeisser (extinct German breed) and the German dogs that used to hunt wild boar. The crosses between these dogs gave rise to different types of bulldogs, of which the current Great Dane was created in 1878.
The curious thing about the name of this breed is that it refers to Denmark, when in fact the breed was bred in germany from German dogs and it is not known why this dog is called that.
While many may not have such a large dog, the breed's fame is enormous and virtually everyone can recognize one. This fame is largely a result of the popularity of two great Great Dane cartoons: Scooby-Do and Marmaduke.
Great Dane Physical Characteristics
this is a dog very large, powerful, elegant and of aristocratic bearing. Despite its large size and imposing figure, it is a well-proportioned and beautiful dog.
THE Great Dane head it is elongated and thin, but not pointed. Nasofrontal (stop) depression is well defined. The nose must be black, except in harlequin and blue dogs. In harlequin colors, a partially pigmented or flesh colored nose is acceptable. In blue the nose is anthracite (diluted black). O Snout it's deep and rectangular. The eyes are medium, almond shaped and have a lively and intelligent expression. Blacks are preferred, but may be lighter in blue dogs and harlequins. In harlequin colored dogs, both eyes may be different shades. At ears they are high set, sagging and medium in size. Traditionally they were cut to give "greater elegance" to the dog, but fortunately this cruel custom is falling out of favor and is even punishable in many countries. The FCI breed standard does not require ear clipping.
The length of the body is almost equal to the height at the withers, especially in males, the profile of the body is square. The back is short and the spine is slightly arched. The chest is deep and wide, while the flanks are retracted at the back. The tail is long and high set. The height at the cross is as follows:
- In males it is at least 80 centimeters.
- In females it is at least 72 centimeters.
Great Dane's hair is short, dense, shiny, smooth and flat. It can be brown, mottled, harlequin, black or blue.
Great Dane personality
Large Dogs like the Great Dane can give the wrong impression about your temperament and character. In general, the Great Dane has a personality. very friendly and affectionate with their owners, although they may be reserved with strangers. They are generally not aggressive, but it's important to socialize them from a young age as they tend to be reserved with strangers. If they are socialized correctly, they are dogs that get along well with people, other dogs and even other pets. They are particularly good friends with children, although when they are young dogs, they can be awkward for younger children.
Many think it is difficult to train a Danish dog. This idea arises because of traditional canine training methods.Danish dogs are very sensitive to abuse and do not respond well to traditional training. However, with positive training (training, rewards, etc.), you can achieve spectacular results.
These dogs need frequent companionship. They are generally not destroyers, but they can become destroyers when they are alone for a long period of time or if they get bored. They can also be disruptive because of their large size, especially when they are puppies and teenagers, however they are not very active indoors.
Great Dane Care
The care of the Great Dane's fur is simple. Usually, the occasional brushing is enoughto remove dead hair. Bathing is only necessary when the dog gets dirty and, due to its size, it is always advisable to go to the pet Shop.
these dogs need to do moderate exercise and are much more active outdoors than indoors. Although they are very large dogs, they do not adapt well to living outside the home, in the garden for example. It's better that they can live indoors, together with their family, and take him for a walk.
Because of their relatively calm temperament, they can adapt to living in apartments, but their size can cause problems in very small houses as they can break ornaments without realizing it. On the other hand, and also due to its size, before adopting a Great Dane it is necessary to consider that the expenses with food are very high.
Great Dane Health
Unfortunately this is one of the breeds of dogs that have a predisposition to various canine pathologies. Between the most common diseases in the Great Dane are:
- gastric torsion
- hip dysplasia
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cervical caudal spondylomyelopathy or Wobbler's syndrome
- falls
- Elbow dysplasia
- osteosarcoma
To avoid developing the above conditions or detecting symptoms in time, it is essential that you carry out annual reviews of your dog and keep the vaccination and deworming calendar up to date. go to your vet whenever you have doubts or notice some strange behavior in your Great Dane.