A. Great Danes are highly adaptable and can do well in any living situation given adequate exercise. Danes need their humans, and time with their people is the most important thing. They love to run, so if you have access to somewhere that they can play and burn off some of that extra energy, that is the best case scenario. If their energy builds up without release, you can find this occurs in bursts, that Dane owners call "The Zoomies." These wild runs through your house, up and around furniture in some cases. It's quite funny as long as you don't have breakables on your coffee table ;) Generally if you are happy, and you can get them walks during the day if you can't take them out to play, you will find that your Great Dane adapts very well with your life style.
Q. Are Great Danes good with small children?
A. Great Danes are very loyal family dogs. Their enthusiasm is the only thing that can get in the way of a small child. They have a tendency to move erratically if something catches their eye or they decide to "Zoomie". They also do not like to be ridden by small children! This is not safe, as it can damage their sensitive spines. As big and as tough as they look, they are really are quite a delicate little Danish. It is the owner, not the dog, that can make this situation good for all involved.
Q. How fast do Great Danes grow?
A. Expect your cute "little" puppy to weigh up to 80 lbs or more at 6 months of age. Feed the food recommended by your breeder or vet, so that you can ensure they grow as slowly as possible. Since they grow so fast, it is important that they are not made to exercise strenuously before they are 18 months - 2 years of age. This can void many health guarantees, and is detrimental to the health of your Dane.
Q. How much do they eat?
A. A full grown Great Dane eats surprising less than you would expect.Our Danes, under normal circumstances, eat approximately 5.5 cups per day divided between two meals. This will vary from dog to dog and under non-normal circumstances such as puppyhood and pregnancy.
Q. What health problems occur in Great Danes?
A. Great Danes are prone to bloat, heart disease, hip dysplasia, and mast cell tumors. Tail problems called "happy tail" can also occur.
Q. What is the average life expectancy of Great Danes?
A. The average is under 10 years of age, although some can live to 12 or 13 years.
No comments:
Post a Comment