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Great Danes

These are the tallest breed of dogs. They are also called the gentle giants for their large size and gentle personalities. There are many varieties of Great Danes including Harlequin, Fawn, Brindle, Blue, Black and Mantle.

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How do you keep your great Dane to stop shedding?

You can't. But as far as a Dalmatian shedding, count your blessings. You could have a Cocker Spaniel or an Irish Setter shedding. Either of those would make you wish you still had a Dalmatian - trust me.

When do Great Danes become sexually mature?

A male dog goes through puberty just like a human male. It is when their bodies get a surge of hormones and they become sexually mature. (in a nut shell).

For a dog, this can happen from age 4-12 months but the average is 6-9 months.

How much do great danes shed?

Male Great Dane's average size weight: 120-200 pounds.

Female Great Dane's average size weight: 100-130 pounds.

Some, Great Dane's are known to get bigger then that, Males tend to be stockier then Females. That, is the average weight of a Great Dane.

How do you know when your great dane is in heat?

she may show dominance over other pets, for example humping

you may see blood

sometimes swelling of the vagina

if you have a male there will definetly be sexual contact so you can judge off that

What is the largest size a Great Dane can grow to?

The average height for a female is 30" but there is no set size. There are record holders that are over 7 feet tall when stretched out. They can weigh anywhere from 70-80 pounds up to 200 or more.

Can great danes be held by an invisible fence?

I would never use an invisible fence. They are an expensive farce. You can train your dog to stay within it own boundaries with one of these fences, however, other dogs can come and go as they please. Fences should protect your pets from intruders as well as keep them on their own property.

Do great danes have back bones?

Great danes like all dogs do have backbones.

How much should i feed my 4 month old great dane?

Appox 65-85 lbs @ 5 months and height from withers to feet..21''-25"

Are great danes related to mastiffs?

Yes! Mastiff are very strong as are greyhounds. Which explains the great Dane bubbly personality and amazing speed.

How much does a great dane puppy cost in India?

There are many different varieties of Great Danes based on their coat color. Harlequins are the costliest. A Healthy Harlequin pup may cost as much as 25000/- rupees in India.

Other colors like Brindal, Fawn or Black may be got for lesser rates. On an average you would have to spend at least Rs. 10,000/- to get a healthy Dane pup.

What age can a great Dane's ears be cropped?

If you are going to crop your dogs ears it should be done as early as possible, before 4 months. You may have a hard time finding a vet to do it though since many vets will refuse to crop ears as they view it as cruel.

Which country does the Great Dane come from?

Reports artwork and artifacts indicate that a dog resembling a Great Dane might have existed over 2000 years ago. It is believed that dogs similar to the Great Dane first belonged to one of the tribes of Asia called the Assyrians. They used this dog to hunt wild boar and other large game. We can be certain that the Great Dane first developed and flourished in Germany but the Great Danes origins are not entirely clear. (the Germans took the breed and refined it)

Why were the Danes speaking in code?

So no one would know what they are saying

How large is the knot of a great danes penis?

Probably bigger than a baseball. Why would you want to know that though?

Does a great dane have two stomachs?

naturally no (extra organs tend to be defective or from an absorbed twin but still defective)

transplants can be done with lots of difficulties, no one has done such a surgery and reported it. (officially of course)

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Is a mastiff bigger than a great dane?

The biggest dog (and breed of dog) in terms of mass is the English Mastiff, with Zorba the OEM taking the crown. From the U.K., Zorba weighed in at 343 lbs and measured almost 8 feet long from nose to tail. English Mastiffs are considered the biggest dogs as they are usually the heaviest dogs with weights over 200 lbs. not uncommon

Great Dane are usually taller than a Mastiff, but the Mastiff can be heavier and generally mores stocky.

When is your great dane ready to breed?

A male is ready when his testacles drop. This will happen between 5-9 months of age. He will learn what to do by instinct. A female is ready when her back side is swollen and has a little bit of blood coming out. This happens every 6 months. Tit usually starts between 5-9 months of age as well. Some dogs don't mature as quick as others, so the age of heat isn't guaranteed

(All above had been written by a novice and should not be followed at all)

Great Danes do not under any circumstances get bred by the sentences above. Females should not be bred before 2 years of age, preferably after 3 heat cycles. These cycles happen anywhere between 7-12 months from each other. Males at the earliest should breed at a year and a half. Both sexes should be cleared of any health or genetic problems and tested and certified for these health problems.

How much exercise should a great dane get?

contrary to popular belief the exercise for great dane puppies should be limited for about 12 months to allow there bones growth time

How do you get hot guys?

shower every day!, make sure your hair is not greasy, where nice cloths like black sweater type shirts, or just black-every guy looks good in black, always smell nice!, get some nice clonge, not cheap stuff, if you want to smell good you might need to spend some money!!, next you need to ask a girl for help...on how to do your hair, girls always know best, if a girl ever suggest something to do about your looks...listen to them!!

Can you bread a chihuahua with a Great Dane?

You could not do female Chihuahua male Great Dane, the size of the puppies would kill the Chihuahua in a matter of weeks. You would have to do a female Great Dane and a male Chihuahua by artificial insemination. I'm not 100% sure, but it should be possible by all means. And there is no way of determining what offspring will look like.

How long for Great Dane to grow?

very, they can reach up to an average sized perons waist by about 7 months. Every time i go away for the weekend mine seems to have grown considerably by the time i get back. Dont even consider a Great Dane if you think it will become "TOO big"

How do you train 6 month old great Dane?

Training is the best investment you can make in your relationship with your dog. You'll need to do your homework first, though, to learn how to communicate what you want in a way that your dog will understand. Stay consistent and patient, reward your dog for getting it right and remember: you can train a dog of any age.

more information:

http://dogtime.com/training.html