If there was ever a more iconic dog in today’s culture, it would be the Great Dane. From reading the Marmaduke comic strip in the Sunday newspaper to watching Scooby Doo and the Mystery Machine gang solve another crime on television, Great Danes have captured people’s hearts as lovable, gentle creatures despite their large size.  Nothing could be more true concerning this breed.

Caring For A Great Dane

Great Dane puppies look like small bundles of excited energy. So you have to remember that these puppies will grow into huge adult dogs. Females of this breed can grow as large as 32 inches and weigh 130 lbs. Male Great Danes can grow up to 34 inches tall and weigh almost 200 lbs.

You need to have a large house and plenty of yard for this type of dog. They do well in a socialized environment surrounded by a family. They are not yard dogs where you keep them strictly outside chained to a dog house. With plenty of exercise and interaction with other people and dogs, you will have a great, well-behaved dog that is friendly and loving to everyone.

When Great Danes are playing outside, they like to follow their nose and stubbornly find a scent. This can get them into trouble if you don’t have a fenced-in yard. If you are interested in getting this type of breed, you should also consider placing a fence around your property to keep the dog out of trouble.

Find A Trusted Great Dane Breeder

Great Danes are a great breed of dog but can be predisposed to certain health conditions such as hip dysplasia, cataracts, cancer, Wobblers syndrome, and HOD and Pano bone conditions. A trusted dog breeder will screen all puppies for specific diseases and offer you clearance certificates regarding the health screenings.

Avoid puppy mills and backyard breeders who do not perform essential health screenings of their Great Danes. These dogs may have potential problems due to poor quality bloodlines. Reputable dog breeders follow a code of ethics for proper health testing before breeding any dogs.

Have A Great Dog For Your Home

All of your family will fall in love with the gentle and loving nature that Great Danes possess. Open up your home and your heart to these gentle giants as you won’t regret your decision in having this breed as your pet.