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!!
Every breed has specific health and developement needs.
Your breeder should be there for you every step of the way.
