Great Danes originated in Germany and were used as guardians and for hunting large animals like wild boar for food. They became popular with the upper class because of their powerful yet sleek appearance. There is some mystery behind the name of the Great Dane, since the breed is German and not Danish, but there is no denying the breed is ‘great'. The breed came to America in the 1880s where they ended up becoming a great family pet for many households.
Despite their history of being guardians and protectors and despite their size and power, Great Danes are known to be gentle, loving, easygoing, and sensitive dogs. They are friendly with other pets and people and are eager to please, so they are easily trained. However, they may unintentionally injure young children or small pets because of their size, so it's important to keep that in mind when deciding if one is right for a certain family dynamic.
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They don't need a ton of exercise to stay healthy and a moderate walk daily would suffice. Their size does require that they have room to stretch out when sleeping and these dogs would not be a good match for an apartment dweller.
There is not much upkeep required for their coat, which is smooth and short and can come in brindle, black and fawn, blue, or black. But it's important to note that these dogs tend to drool and many Great Dane owners are known for carrying around drool rags to keep their dogs clean.
The most common health concerns associated with this breed are gastric torsion, a life-threatening condition where the stomach twists over itself; hip dysplasia, the malformation of the hip joints; cardiomyopathy, an encompassing term for heart problems; elbow dysplasia, the malformation of the elbow joint; and bone cancer. Pet insurance is one way to offset the high costs associated with treating all of these conditions, and more. With pet insurance pet owners can make decisions based solely on what is best for their pet, not how much the treatment costs.
Great Danes stand between 28 inches and 35 inches tall and weigh between 130 pounds and 150 pounds. They live to be between seven and ten years old.
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