The Great Dane is produced in Germany and originated from Denmark. The Great Dane is huge in size and has a very gentle personality. This breed is intelligent, brave, and loyal to its owner. It has an impatient personality, has a tendency to retaliate, and is easy to train. It is also known as a dog fighter. It is a guard dog that obeys orders and is easy to raise. The IQ of the Great Dane ranks 48th among dogs, which is an above-average level, laying the foundation for the Great Dane to be used as a guard dog.

The ancestors of the Great Dane can be traced back to tribes in West Asia, which is now Russia Asia. At that time, humans living in Russia Asia artificially bred large Danes in order to hunt the most ferocious and fastest wild boars in the area. Danes help with hunting. In the late 19th century, the Great Dane was bred into its current form. As the sun and moon changed, more and more people gradually raised the Great Dane because of its gentle personality and became a family pet dog. kind. The Great Dane is a perfect combination of spirit and body, because although it is full of muscles and tall, it can get along well with its owner and usually does not bark too much. The male Great Dane has a kingly and domineering look, while the female Great Dane has a graceful and luxurious temperament.

1. Great Dane purchasing tips

1. When choosing a Great Dane, it is best to choose a dog with a slender body, a relatively long head, a broad forehead, a large nose and lips, and bright and round eyes. If the Great Dane’s ears are cropped, the ears should be upright and It has a thin and pointed shape. The neck is long and muscular, and the tail is sword-like, long enough to reach the joints of the feet.

2. When the Great Dane reaches adulthood, the height of the male dog is over 80cm and the height of the female dog is over 72cm.

3. The weight of Dadan is generally between 46 and 55kg, and some are even heavier due to their body shape.

4. Generally, the standard appearance of the Great Dane should be short and shiny coat. The coat colors of Great Danes include golden yellow (Golden Dan), light brown, blue (Blue Dan), gray (Grey Dan), white with black spots (Hua Dan) and tiger skin color (Hu Dan).

5. The Great Dane has a large and long head, thick and long lips, black color, large and drooping; round eyes, medium size, protruding nictitating membrane; large and drooping ears, high ear base, and upright ears behind the broken ears.

6. Da Dan has a thick neck, slightly arched, and very strong muscles. The chest muscles are obvious and wide, and the back is straight; the tail of a general Great Dane hangs downward.

7. The Great Dane’s eyes are medium in size, deep in color, and dark in color. Lively and active, responsive, emotionally stable, likes to be close to people, and is alert and alert. The conjunctiva was pink without any secretions, the eyes were bright without tears, and there were no trauma or scars. The tip of the Great Dane's nose is cool, moist, and has no serous or purulent discharge.

8. Dadan’s mouth is moist, the mucous membrane is pink, there is no tongue coating and bad breath, and there is no hair loss or skin disease on the surface.

​9. The coat color of the Great Dane ranges from light golden to golden yellow. Different types of Great Danes naturally have different colors. For the tabby Great Dane breed, its coat color is light golden or bright golden, with many black markings running across the body, which is a bit Like the spots on a tiger; the Harlequin Great Dane breed has smooth and shiny body hair, with a pure white background, and irregular color patches of different sizes throughout the body; the Black Great Dane breed has pure black coat color, which is also relatively glossy. .

Summary: The adult height of the Great Dane is between 72 and 100 centimeters, and the general weight is about 60 kilograms. The Harlequin Great Dane is the largest of the Great Dane breeds.

2. Great Dane personality

The Great Dane is a guard dog as well as a guard dog. It is loyal to its owner, rich in emotions, has a very docile personality, and its large size has a deterrent effect. Being active is also an obvious characteristic of the Great Dane, so it is necessary to ensure that the Great Dane gets enough exercise every day. If the exercise is insufficient , which will cause Great Danes to suffer from rheumatism. Because the Great Dane is a large dog, although it looks good, the larger the animal, the greater the pressure on the heart and lungs. This results in the life span of the Great Dane being shorter than that of other small and medium-sized dogs. 8 -A 10-year-old Great Dane is rare.

Great Danes can live well with their owners. So owners don’t have to worry about Great Danes affecting their children. There is no need to keep him away just because of his huge size.

3. What do Great Danes eat?

It is said that Great Danes from birth to 20 days old are very prone to anemia. Anemia can also cause the Great Dane's resistance to weaken and make it easy to get sick, which will lead to poor growth. Therefore, it is best to treat the Great Dane within 3-7 days after birth. Give him an intramuscular injection of 1 mL of iron-containing Iron King (or Iron-Rich Power). The puppy's food intake will increase when it is 30-40 days old. At this time, because the mother's milk is not enough to feed the puppy, the puppy's milk intake will be forced to decrease, and the puppy will start to eat food other than breast milk. At this time, milk, Mix eggs, minced meat, cornmeal gruel, etc., put them into a rice plate and let the puppies lick them. Puppies after weaning need to ensure their nutritional intake. It is best to feed them 4 times a day. You must also pay attention not to let the puppies eat too much. Try to eat less and more meals. Generally, 70% full is appropriate.

The best food for a Great Dane to feed as an adult is dog food. Most people think that if a Great Dane eats dog food alone, the nutritional intake is insufficient, so they should let the Great Dane eat human food. Although it cannot be seen for a short time There is no difference between the two, but after a long time, or when the Great Dane gets old, you will see that the Great Dane who eats dog food is stronger and has a darker fur color than the Great Dane who is fed according to human eating habits. good. Many people will ask why? This is because dog food contains more comprehensive nutrients that dogs need. Dog food designed and produced specifically for dog breeds also ensures the health of dogs. The author recommends that it is best to stick to dog food every day. This ensures a more balanced nutritional intake. And adult Great Danes should also ensure that they eat 2 meals a day, regularly and quantitatively. Another very important point is that Great Danes drink enough water every day.In the basin, clean water is essential.

4. Living habits of Great Dane

The Great Dane doesn't like to bark, which means it won't bark without reason. It may also call under special circumstances, such as when it is in heat. Barking is for the purpose of attracting the opposite sex, so Great Danes also bark. Of course, Great Danes are not the only ones who bark when they are in heat. Other pet dogs also become more barking during heat. Although the Great Dane doesn't bark much in life, it still has the potential to be developed into an alert dog. Barking is a normal physiological reaction, which is unavoidable, so there is no need to avoid the barking of Great Danes. Breeders should face Great Danes in estrus with a tolerant attitude. As long as the estrus period is over, it will return to quietness. If it is barking because it is naughty, the breeder only needs to give strict instructions, such as roaring loudly, to shock the loyal Great Dane and then return to silence.

Generally, calculation starts from the day when the first drop of blood flows out of the vagina after the female dog is in estrus. The best mating time is the 11th to 13th day. Practice has proved that the Great Dane should pay attention to observation and inspection on the 4th to 5th day when the vagina starts to flow. , the method used is to observe, if you find that the vulva is fully swollen or even everted, press the labia with your hands to make it soft, press the waist or hold the tail with your hands, then stand still, lift the tail to one side, and the vagina opens and closes frequently. When this happens, it means that the female dog is willing to accept the male dog for mating and should mate in time. You can mate again every 48 hours after the first mating. Great Danes generally give birth to 6 to 12 litters per litter, and dystocia may occur.

5. Great Dane price

The price of the Great Dane also needs to be divided into categories. If divided according to the type of large dog, the height is more than 70 cm and the weight is about 45 kg. If it is an ordinary domestic dog breed, the price is generally between 1500-2000. If it is With competition-level pedigree, the price is off the charts. According to the standards of giant dogs: a height of more than 70 centimeters and a weight of about 45 kilograms. An average Great Dane costs 2,000-3,000. If it is a pet Great Dane, the price should be more than 5,000.

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