Great Dane as a first pet
l love great danes, but l am not sure if it is a good idea to get one as l
have never owned a dog before. l have had cats, horses, birds, hamsters,
rabbits, geese, fish, turtles ect...., but never had a dog because mum is
very sensitive to their barking, so that is why we have never had a dog
before. i've got a few questions about them; - can they become
aggressive? - are they loyal? - are tehy hard to handle? - do they bark a lot? - do they need a lot of attention, otherwise they can become boisterous? - can they be destructive in the house because of their size? (because my mum has a lot fragile statue things that she loves and displays them everywhere)? - Are they indoor or outdoor dogs? - How long can they live for and how much are they usually? sorry for all these questions.
I think a great dane would be a fine first pet, but make sure
you thoroughly research the breed so you know what you are getting into.
Try looking at websites or even getting a breed book from a library. Even
though a breed may be predisposed to act in a certain way, every dog is an
individual. In ur situation, I would recommend getting an adult dog from
a shelter or rescue. This way you will know up front whether or not the
dog will bark or be aggressive or destructive. Rescue dogs often have some training too, which makes ur job easier.
I have a Great Dane & they are wonderful. They are HUGE though
& require a HUGE amount of time, MONEY & patience. They are often called
Gentle Giants & from experience I've found that to be true. They could be
aggressive but I've never seen one be aggressive. They tend to like
everyone & everything. Puppies are playful & because they are SO much
bigger than other puppies it might be a problem but just watch them & make
sure they aren't being too rough (just because of their size). They are SO loyal. They can be hard to handle because of their size. They bark just like any other dog & they need attention, just like any other dog. Because of their sheer size they are a handful & can be destructive just because of that. They can grow upwards of 150 lbs (usually males) so just imagine a 150 lb kid running through ur house. They can be both indoor & outdoor but I recommend mostly indoor.you wouldn't want to be left outside day & night would you? Great Danes don't typically live very long compared to other dogs. Larger dogs have a life span usually around 10 years or so. I feed my dane (pup) large breed puppy food.and lots of it. Hope this helps.try doing more research online.there are several websites dedicated to the Great Dane breed. Make sure that you have the time & patience & money to deal with a Dane.they are a handful but a wonderful one at that.
well instead i'd choose a yorkie for first hand beginners or a
dachsuand for some of the smaller breeds before you get a bigger dog.
What I like to think of the Great Dane as is ''a horse.''
It is very large & they do require a lot of money, for all the food they
eat. I will try to answer all ur questions, & hope I can help, thanks.
-they will be aggressive if you treat them aggressivley, but overall they
are very sweet dogs.
-they are loyal, if ur all about loyalty try looking at a cattle dog, or ''Aussie.'' I have an Aussie & he shadows my every move, follows me wherever I go.'' -they are fairly hard to control, as they are big dogs. -they bark as much as any dog, but they aren't ''yappers''. =) -lots of exircise -well if there high enough it won't be a problem, they dont try & get on ur lap, like tiny dogs. So I would be more scared to get a tiny dog, they are most likely to knock over the items. -both, outdoor mostly -8-14 years -they are a lot of money, you have to pay for more food, & bigger items. -reg. Dog food, look for one that says big dogs. No problem, I understand that you want to know all you can about the dog ur thinking about getting, there are lots of dogs out there who is owners leave them on the streets. It is always better to do research on the dog ur getting. Hope I could help, & best of luck to ur family & ur dog.
1. Any dog can be aggressive.
2. Any dog can be loyal, & most are.
3. All depends on the dog is personality & ur idea of ''hard to handle''.
4. Typically, no, they're not a yappy breed. But they do have a loud bark.
5. Any dog needs attention, & because of their size, they need exercise
daily, but they're not hyper.
6. Since they're so big, there is always this possibility. They could easily knock something over without meaning to. 7. Most dogs are indoor dogs. 8. The average age is 10 years. If you get the dog from a rescue or shelter, the dog won't cost much. If you get the Dane from a reputable breeder, the dog could cost at least $1,000. 9. The same as you feed any other dog.
You know what? Im not trying to be mean, but im saying dont get
one as a first pet. They are kind of clumsy when it comes down to wagging
tails and large feet. They are extremly prone to eye problems.
Dr. Dog
p.s. No dog is an outdoor dog. It is cruel to leave a dog outside.
Your breed of choice should match your personality and
lifestyle. try this short quiz to find out if great danes are the best
breed for you:
http://dogtime.com/matchup/start
If you really want to learn a lot abt this particular breed, here is a
great link, too: http://dogtime.com/great-dane.html
The Great Dane is large & imposing appearance belies its
friendly nature; the breed is often referred to as a gentle giant. Great
Danes are generally well-disposed toward other dogs, other non-canine
pets, wild animals, & humans (including strangers & children). Some Great
Danes — as with dogs of any breed — may have dominance issues, may be
aggressive with other dogs of the same sex, or chase small animals;
however, this is quite rare.[9] The Great Dane, Danish Hound, or German Mastiff, is a breed of domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) known for its giant size & gentle personality.[2] The breed is commonly referred to as the ''Gentle giant'' & the ''Apollo of all breeds.''[3] Great Danes are considered one of the tallest dog breeds along with the Irish Wolfhound. More recently, Great Danes have been in the Guinness World Records for tallest dog. The Great Dane was named the state dog of Pennsylvania in 1965.[4]
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