Great Dane Care

Great Dane care is not overwhelming, yet every aspect of your dog's life depends on you. Making a decision to own a dog, especially a Great Dane, is a serious responsibility that should be considered.

Fortunately, our Danes have helped us get it right over the years and asked that we pay it forward:)

It is common knowledge that caring for a dog requires shelter, food, water, grooming and veterinary care.

Understand that with a Great Dane, these tangible requirements are greater than a canine of a smaller size.

So how Big are Great Danes really?

Good question, have a look at our Great Dane growth chart for a comparison of age, weight, and height. Ah, the Great Dane size factor! Truly a marvel among canines, a traffic stopper, conversation starter and jaw dropper.

Logically, with great size comes increased expensese. Your out of pocket cost for things like dog medicines and health care can be quite a shock. Great Dane health insurance however, is a wise choice that can really help keep medical costs in check.

Lets turn our attention to your Yard and Home, fencing and containment are all larger scale, a four foot fence won't stop a leaping Dane.

Surprise!

A large home is not a necessity, many consider these giants apartment dogs as they are quite adept to curling up on a couch cushion. Although a properly sized crate for Great Danes is huge! Keep this in mind if you plan on crating your Dane. You may also consider a safe room to keep your dog out of trouble while you're away.

Great Dane activity is average to moderate, proper exercise is important here. All Danes differ by personality and age yet will thrive with average physical activity.

In addition to these essential basic needs, Great Dane care involves other intangibles. Unique and different than most breeds, these giants require a special need for human interaction, their sensitive character and demeanor is often overlooked due to their large imposing appearance.

Human interaction is extremely important to Great Dane temperament and overall character of a mature Dane. One trait that is seldom mentioned is malleability. Your Great Dane will look to you for guidance, not by verbal commands alone, dogs can read human body language and emotion quite easily. If living among a lazy family who neglects proper training and guidance, a lazy, unmotivated couch potato, or conversely, dominant, stubborn, unsociable adult may result.

We are not implying that Great Dane care is difficult, it isn't. Simply put, the same rules and conditions of responsible dog ownership apply, yet with a Great Dane, they increase exponentially. Take for instance the task of grooming a Great Dane, or bathing your gigantic dog, where are you going to wash a dog that weighs as much as you? What about an unexpected dog emergency, or accident? If your out on a hike and your Dane hurts its leg, how will you carry the injured giant back to the Trail Head?

Our intent is not to overwhelm you, Great Danes are wonderful animals who enrich the lives of those that care for them and others they come to know. Snoop around a bit, all about Great Danes is a wonderful place to learn about and enjoy these amazing creatures.

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