We could write pages and pages to tell
about the Great Dane, but we will try to be
brief and just give you a general idea.
Please use the AKC or Great Dane Club of
America links below to learn about the
Breed Standard and its History. There are
also Health and training links to help you
out.
Every Dog is different. First and
foremost the Great Dane is a canine, but
like every breed the Dane has certain
characteristics that have been purposely
bred in and refined for generations.
The Great Dane loves home and family
above all, with a stable temperament and
a sweet attitude. He is big and strong,
but he is very sensitive and needs to be
by your side. The Dane wants to please
you and he will if you are gentle and
consistent in your handling of him. The
Dane is very affectionate with the
family (most Danes are dependable and
devoted to children). He is good with
the people he knows but may be aloof
with strangers until he knows them
better. The Dane is courageous and
protective and does fine with other
animals.
The Dane is very much a "house pet".
They thrive in a close loving family,
and if you raise him with love and care,
train him with patience, and socialize
him well you will be proud to have him
as a part of your family.
As with
any of the Large or Giant Breeds, it is
very important to remember that a Great
Dane's size is not an indication of
maturity. Danes do not mature for
about 2 years. It's sometimes easy to
forget that your 30 inch, 80 pound Best
Friend is only
6
months old.
Please remember that the ownership of
any dog involves responsibility and
commitment.
There are a few things to ask yourself
before purchasing any dog.
Can you afford the dog? Not just the
purchase price of the dog, but the many
years of expenses that come with any dog
i.e., food, routine vet visits,
emergencies that always seem to happen
at the worst possible time.
Do you have time and energy that a puppy
or even an adult needs to have for just
them? If you are already "stressed out"
by your daily schedule, how are you
going to care for your "four-footed"
friend?
Are you and your entire family committed
to bringing a puppy or adult into your
family? Never forgetting that the puppy
(or adult) was invited there by you, and
that you are responsible for seeing that
he is taken care of properly.
IF YOU CANNOT HONESTLY ANSWER YES TO ALL
QUESTIONS THEN PLEASE RECONSIDER THE
PURCHASE OF ANY DOG.
PLEASE RESEARCH THE BREED BEFORE YOU
BUY!!
