Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Great Dane Dog Breed Profile

Description: The Great Dane is a majestic, giant
dog. The dog can reach 30 to 34 at the shoulder
and weigh between 110 and 200 pounds. The bitch,
as is usually the case, is smaller, being 28 to
32 tall at the withers and weighing between 100
to 130 pounds. The coat is short and shiny and
comes in brindle, fawn, harlequin, blue, black,
and mantle. This is a very strong and powerful
dog. The Great Dane's ears are often cropped to
make them stand upright, but can be left natural.
This breed generally lives under 10 years. It is
also known as the German Mastiff and the Deutsche
Dogge.

History: References to the Great Dane can be
found on ancient Greek coins. An even earlier
appearance occurs in drawings from 3000BC from
Egypt. The Dane's origins are more reliably
traced to the invasion of Germany by the Alans in
407AD. These people brought a strong,
mastiff-like dog with them. This dog was
superlative in hunting boar and other large and
dangerous game. Interbreeding with the English
Mastiff and Irish Wolfhound, and possibly the
Greyhound resulted in the dog known today as the
Great Dane.

Temperament: Despite the Great Dane's large size,
it is a good natured and gentle dog and is suited
to living in the house with its family. The Dane
is very oriented towards people and is kind with
children, although it may be too big for a small
child to play with comfortably. This dog is loyal
to its family and makes a good watchdog. It
should be socialized with other dogs and pets
while young.

Health Issues: A very serious problem with the
Great Dane is heart disease. This often shortens
the life of this breed considerably. Hip
dysplasia is also present, as with most large
dogs. Care must be taken to keep the Dane
inactive after eating to help prevent stomach
torsion, or bloat. Because the Dane grows so
quickly, the puppy must be restricted in its
activities in order to prevent injury to the
bones. Running should not be allowed in young
dogs, they should be given daily walks for
exercise instead.

Grooming: Being a short-haired breed, the Great
Dane does not require extensive grooming. The dog
can be brushed weekly to keep the coat clean and
free of dead hair. It is often recommended that
the Dane be given a dry shampooing, as giving
this giant dog a wet bath can be a project in
itself. Make sure the Great Dane's nails are kept
short and if the dog has natural ears, keep them
dry and clean.

Living Conditions: Although the Great Dane is a
very large dog, it should be kept close to its
human family. This dog loves to interact with
those it loves and will suffer if kept tied up in
the yard. The Dane needs to be exercised every
day, it requires long walks and a chance to run
freely if this is possible. This dog can live in
an apartment as long as its exercise needs are
met.

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