08 Apr Different Facts About the Great Dane (Part 2)

Great Danes have been created in such a way that they have a combination of special dignity and remarkable greatness. You will find them with extraordinary mental and physical abilities. Great Dane dogs are extremely lovable and companions for different people with different tastes. Also, their best hobby is to wander around the house. They’re good guard dogs and it’s their amazing size and physical strength that scares other people. In the previous part, we stated important points about them. If you want to know more about the appearance and behavioural characteristics of Great Dane dogs, stay tuned in this section as well.

The Great Dane; the best breed for life

Contrary to many people’s beliefs, choosing a dog breed isn’t an easy task and requires a lot of research. Great Danes, for example, aren’t a good choice for those who are having a dog for the first time. They are intelligent, so they learn very quickly

Great Dane’s training

Great Danes are smart dogs and learn commands like sit, stand, go and come quickly. Training of this dog should start from the age of 3 to 6 months. Their puppies look at toddlers and small animals as peers. Thus, the dog owner should spend time training them and be very careful in his training.

Great Dean health and hygiene

diseases

This breed is prone to genetic diseases. In general, if a dog’s disease is diagnosed and treated early, your dog won’t suffer from the disease, and you won’t have to pay a lot for his treatment. Therefore, you need to have detailed information about it so that you can consult a veterinarian immediately if necessary. Serious diseases that threaten the health of this breed of dog are:

• Sprains and gastritis
• Congenital heart disease or heart muscle defects
• Cruciate ligament problems
• Dog dysplasia

In more limited cases, you may develop cataracts, glaucoma, malignant bone tumours, blood clots, and elbow deformities. The Great Dane is short-lived and typically lives 7 to 10 years.

Grooming

As we said, Great Danes have short hair but need a weekly brush to control and prevent shedding. The dog’s ears should also be examined weekly for signs of irritation and infection then cleaned with a cotton ball and detergent. The dog’s nails should be trimmed once a month, and it’s necessary to brush his teeth with dog toothpaste at least once a week to prevent mould and unpleasant odours when barking. If necessary, you can bathe the Great Dane dog, but he may be inconsistent when bathing. That’s why some people use a professional groomer to bathe and trim Great Dane nails.

Great Dane diet

You should get your Great Dane diet from a groomer or your veterinarian and stick to it as much as possible. Because it’s a diet plan to prevent abdominal complications. If you plan to change the program, do it little by little and make sure that the new program doesn’t cause digestive and abdominal problems. You need to pay attention to the amount of food in proportion to your activity level so that the dog doesn’t gain weight. Obesity can shorten the life of your dog.

Because these dogs are prone to bloating, don’t feed them before taking them out for a walk or when just returning from play and activity. It’s better not to put their food container on the ground so that they don’t have to bend their heads when eating and their food digestion will be difficult. Large breeds need calcium and phosphorus; So the best food for them is high-quality ready-made and dry food formulated for large dogs and puppies or a special diet program balanced by an animal nutritionist.

To wrap up

The Great Dane is a guard dog. Power, beauty and grandeur can be seen in this dog at the same time. Because of his friendly behaviour, kindness and loyalty, he’s a wonderful companion for families. He’s obedient and teachable. If he’s properly cared for and maintained, he can live 7 to 10 years. To have a healthy and lively dog, you need to pay attention to nutrition, activity, health, grooming and much more. You can prevent the disease and have a healthy dog in this case. In all these steps, you can count on the specialized team of MishkaGrooming. Our experienced and precise groomers have groomed your dogs carefully and accurately so that they count the moments for the next session.