About Great Dane

A giant dog breed named as ‘Gentle Giants' or ‘Apollo of Dogs’, in spite of their big size, Great Danes are moderately playful, sweet, affectionate, and they love to play with children.

The Great Danes were developed from Mastiff-type dogs, but they're more refined than other descendants of this ancient breed. A Great Dane is sleek and elegant. They have an athletic, muscular body. Their massive head--and massive is the right word--is long and narrow. They've got a long, graceful neck.

Great Dane Fun Facts

• Great Danes are the tallest dogs in the world.
• Surprisingly, the Great Dane typically doesn't eat as much food as you'd think.
• The tallest Great Dane named ‘Zeus’ was 44 inches tall, he was a Guinness book of world records holder.
• 3 famous cartoon dogs were all Great Danes: Scooby Doo, Marmaduke, and the Jetson’s dog Astro.
• Great Danes love to sit on their owner’s lap
• They are a combination of 3 breeds: Irish Wolfhounds, Greyhounds & Mastiffs

Great Dane Nutritional Requirements

The standard weight for most Great Danes is at least 100 pounds for females and 120 pounds for males.  Unlike the smaller breeds that use more energy, Great Danes uses less energy per pound as compared with the other dog. That’s the reason why they eat less than you think of being a giant breed.

Great Dane breeders and veterinarians recommend at least 23-24% of protein and 12-14 % of fat in their diet.  Glucosamine & Chondroitin that helps in bone development and joint support. Omega 3 & 6 Fatty acids for shiny and lustrous coat. Lite and lean is the general rule of thumb until about 2 years old.

Recently, many health minded dog owners have chosen a raw dog diet for feeding their dogs. BARF, bones and raw food, or biologically appropriate raw food, has increased in popularity for feeding Great Danes.

Note: Don't try for the biggest Dane in town, you will only run into problems. Your Great Dane will grow naturally and reach its full potential around 3 years of age.

Common Disease/Problems in Great Dane

Cancer- All large breeds are prone to cancer (osteosarcoma). Their large size puts more stress on their bones making them susceptible to cancer.

Cardiomyopathy- Leads to the enlargement of the heart.

Hip Dysplasia- Malfunction of hip joints, common in giant breed puppies. The condition is both genetic and environmentally influenced.

Average Life-Span of Great Dane

Great Danes sure get the short end of the stick when it comes to longevity. This breed lives between 8-to-10 years, with some living only 6 or 7 years, and a lucky few reaching the ripe old age of 12.

Online Products for Great Dane in India

On PetSutra, you can find great products online for Great Dane in India. From dry Great Dane dog food to treats, from supplements to grooming products – we’ve got you covered. Use category filters on this page to narrow down the exact category of products you wish to buy for your Great Dane. Parallel to that, you can also choose the life-stage filter.

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