Great Dane - a huge graceful friend
Graceful giants, Apollo among dogs - these definitions deserve the largest in the world dog. German dog came from a mixture of mastiff and greyhound dogs. Long before our era, these hardy and fearless animals were fighters in the army of the Greeks, Romans, and Germanic tribes. It so happened historically that in Germany (near the city of Ulm) and Denmark there was the largest number of them, and here German breeders began to seriously deal with them.
Gradually, at the end of the 19th century, they came to the conclusion that it was necessary to cross Danish and Ulmian dogs, as a result a new Great Dane breedcombining the best qualities of ancestors. Initially, the breed standard was recorded in 1880, it was repeatedly changed and supplemented, and now the standard is recognized by international cynological organizations.
The ancestors of the Great Dane were used when hunting wild boars, bears, for catching wild donkeys and horses - their great dogs fell to the ground with their weight. They could also act as a shepherd of sheep flocks or watchmen at the house and farm. Now they have become companion dogs, bodyguards and watchmen.
Great Dane devoted to his master
Their charm and power are requested on the screen, and there are many ways to see a breed dog Great Dane, video about him at the end of the article. The most famous dog on the planet was the cartoon-speaking German Great Dane Scooby Doo from the animated series of 1969-2012. Marmadyuk, the dog from the adapted comedy comic book of 2010, competes with him.
Description and features of the Great Dane
According to the breed standard, the Great Dane should be almost square in proportions when the length along the back coincides with the height at the withers. For everyone Great Dane photocaptured in a rack looks like a noble statue. He has a chiseled expressive head, a long muscular neck, a wide croup and a tucked up stomach, straight strong legs.
Adult German Great Dane
The minimum standard height for males is 80 cm, for females - 72 cm, weight corresponds to the proportions, i.e. the dog should not look exhausted, not overfed, usually up to 90 kg. A dog standing on its hind legs can exceed a height of two meters and compete with the highest basketball players.
So, German dog from America Giant George, included in the Guinness Book, was 110 cm tall and weighed 111 kg. Like many dogs of gigantic size, these beautiful animals do not live long, about 7-10 years old, have a predisposition to certain diseases.
Dog hair is dense, smooth and short. According to the color of the German Great Dane, they are divided into three groups:
- Pale yellow - from pale to deep golden, preferably without white spots. A black face mask is preferred.
- Tiger / marble. Tiger - black stripes are present on the main color (from pale to deep gold). Marble or "Harlequin" - bright black spots are unevenly distributed on the main pure white color.
- Black / blue - deep black or blue-steel color. White spots on the legs and chest are allowed. With a raincoat, the front of the body may be partially white (muzzle, chest, stomach, neck, tip of the tail and legs), but the rest of the body is covered with black hair, like a cloak.
Great Dane Black
Great dane price
If you decide to buy a reliable guard, a true friend, almost another family member, then maybe you are waiting for them right now Great Dane puppies. Buy yourself a friend or from reliable acquaintances of breeders, or contact an officially registered club or nursery. German dog - the dog is not a toy, and if something does not suit you in the puppy, for example, his health, documents or behavior, it will be problematic to fix everything and find the dog new owners.
Great Dane puppies
It is better to consider in advance the different options for acquiring a German dog breed. The forum of breeders and lovers of the breed, blogs, nursery websites provide versatile information on the selection and price of puppies, on their education and feeding, on exhibitions and training.
On a puppy breed great dane Price depends on the titularity of the parents and the breed qualities of the "child" itself, as well as on the fame of the nursery at the Russian and international levels. Buy great dane pet class (for home and "soul") is possible at a price of 20 thousand rubles from private breeders. To buy a puppy of the German Great Dane standard and show class (for exhibitions and breeding) with documents and vaccinations in the kennel will cost 50-70 thousand rubles.
Great Dane at home
Great Dane is huge, so a country house is preferable for his living. Then the dog will often be in the air, respectively, will be more energetic and healthy. But in the apartment, this giant feels comfortable, subject to long walks.
Great Dane loves to run on water
But it is not worthwhile to overload the dog for a walk with physical exercises, it will be enough game activity, easy jogging or swimming. Dogs get along well with all family members, especially with children, but the problem is involuntarily created by the weight and dimensions of the dog itself. In a game or while running past a child or even an adult, a giant can inadvertently drop or push it.
Great Dane Care
Great Dane does not cause much concern of the owner. A regular brushing of the wool with a rubberized brush is necessary, because their molting is moderate, so there are no problems with the wool. Do not forget about the cleanliness of your ears, eyes, brushing your teeth and cutting your nails. Paw pads should be wiped or washed after walking. Well, of course, you should properly feed the dog, its size requires it, so you have to fork out for food.
