The Essential Guide to Dog Breeds

There are a lot of reasons why Great Danes are big--they're way too big for most apartments--but they're also bighearted. The breed was bred to cope with the wild boar, an animal that is fast, powerful, tusked, and has a swift pace of action. Among other reasons, the Great Danes' ears were cropped so that their ears would be more protected when they were being chastised by the tenacious boars. It is well known that Great Danes were once giant super dogs, but today, they are gentle, loving, and affectionate animals that stay close to their family members.

It is necessary to provide ample space for the great Dane as one of its most important requirements. It is always preferable to live in a house that has a large yard for the great Dane. As long as they are properly socialized, Danes get along with children as well as other pets. When not properly socialized, they may turn into pushy and obnoxious dogs.

Families, as well as other household pets (and even farm animals), can enjoy their company successfully. Great Danes require plenty of space for them to stay healthy and enough love to maintain their happiness, and the key to creating the ideal environment for a Great Dane is to ensure they get both.

Throughout the year, Great Danes shed their coats. If you need to minimize bathing, make sure you brush the coat regularly with a firm bristle brush to keep the coat looking great.

Among the most common disorders, there are hip dysplasia, eye and cardiac disease, bloat, and Hashimoto's disease. Growing pains and inflammation are common problems that Great Dane puppies experience as they grow very quickly. To prevent this, it is necessary to monitor the puppy's diet closely so that it does not grow too quickly. You might want to find a veterinarian who has had experience with giant dogs and ask for a pre-surgery blood test that will include a clotting profile if your Great Dane needs surgery. The Great Dane isn't usually subjected to this kind of checkup, but it is a good idea.