Great Dane Facts

Important Great Dane facts to consider before choosing a Dane, or extra large dog breed.

Danes unbiased...

For those that have spent some time here at all-about-Great-Danes.com, we trust by now you realize our passion for this extra large dog breed.

In a perfect world, Great Danes would be a wonderful choice for everyone, this is certainly not the case. Lets look at Great Danes now with an unbiased eye and discuss some Great Dane facts from a neutral point of view.

If you are truly considering a Great Dane, we hope our site has provided valuable information and an overall understanding of the breed.

Before you make a commitment to this Giant companion animal, certain considerations and Great Dane facts must be seriously pondered.

Living with a Great Dane is unlike any other dog breed. Enormous size of the dog is obvious and required living area, both indoors and out, will be larger scale. Not necessarily for the sake of your Dane, most will due just fine in an apartment. Just understand that the big dog may be obtrusive and often in the way of your desired path of direction.

Yes, with the right household and family, a Great Dane will thrive as the perfect dog. Yet there are attributes common to the breed that just may not fit your lifestyle and expectations.

A simple example...

Are you an immaculate housekeeper?, Great Danes shed! They are messy eaters and drinkers, often flatulent, and sometimes slobbery.

OK, so you were well aware of that and you're heart is set on a Dane.

Let's move onward...

And look at additional, helpful Great Dane facts.

Many envision a Great Dane as a perfect dog, one that will stroll along side, loose lead, attracting attention and wonder.

Others desire a giant dog to be the envy of all other neighborhood dogs, or an intimidating fearsome sentry that will thwart the efforts of door to door solicitors and unwanted guests.

Sadly, many potential Great Dane owners create false expectations, they soon come to realize shortly after purchasing their pup that their fantasies were wrong.

Further, that true breed behavior is not what they had hoped for. As a solution, some new Dane owners may encourage behavior and actions that simply put, is not what a properly bred Great Dane is naturally capable of.

Isolating a Great Dane to a fenced yard and dog house for instance, because your desire was a Giant, mean, aggressive guard dog, is cruelty to the breed and will surely ruin a loving Dane.

Ideally, the place for a Great Dane is within the home, their average to low activity level will assure ample peaceful time to bond with you and your family.

Many images may come to mind, those of a Great Dane lounging with a child, curled up on a couch, or chair, even standing, paws high on its guardian's shoulders, lovingly lapping at their cheeks.

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Non of this happened overnight! Time, persistence, patience, love, and understanding are a must. Although achieving this level of trust and a well mannered canine kid is not difficult, guidance, effort and training are mandatory.

Frustration and troubles are assured, you will experience problems and bad behavior such as puppy and adolescent issues as with any other breed dog. Chewing, (Like the time our Dane consumed our TV remote.), and puppy behavior problems will be increased 10-fold. Guidance and leadership are a must while your Dane is young, manageable and impressionable.

Veterinary, food, toy, containment and other expenses that encompass canine care can be double to triple in cost for this extra large dog breed.

Careful considerations should be given regarding your expectations of a Dane, your families ability and circumstances with respect to caring and raising such a unique breed of dog.

I truly hope these Great Dane facts put things in perspective and help you with your decision on choosing a Dane:)

Have additional questions about Great Dane facts, or living with a Dane? Send us a note and we'll try to help out.

Jeff, Bruiser & the aaGD.com team