Great Dane puppy

Great Dane puppy HEIGHT	28-32 inches
WEIGHT	110-175 pounds
LIFE SPAN	7-10 years
BREED SIZE	extra large (101 lbs. or more)
GOOD WITH	children seniors dogs cats families
TEMPERAMENT	Gentle friendly outgoing playful protective
INTELLIGENCE	medium
SHEDDING AMOUNT	seasonal
EXERCISE NEEDS	medium
ENERGY LEVEL	calm
BARKING LEVEL	when necessary
DROOL AMOUNT	high
BREED GROUP	working
COAT LENGTH/TEXTURE	short
COLORS	fawn black blue gray white
PATTERNS	bicolor brindle harlequin merle
OTHER TRAITS	easy to train easy to groom prone to health issues highly territorial good for first-time pet owners strong loyalty tendencies Great Dane puppy

A Great Dane can grow to be the dimensions of little horse, but don’t let his large, rectangular head and lean muscles intimidate you. He’s a mild giant—a loving, loyal, and wonderful addition to any family. He cohabitates well with children and smaller animals, with proper supervision: Because he’s so gangly, he might accidentally tread on those shorter than him (and feel really bad about it.

Living Needs

As social dogs, Great Danes prefer to spend time around humans and other animals rather than in solitude. A large, fenced-in yard will let them comfortably stretch their lumbering legs as desired. But as long as they get the exercise they need (we’re talking two or three walks each day), a big yard isn’t a deal breaker. “They’re big, so they’re going to need to get out and run a little bit, but they’re not these dogs that have boundless energy. All great Danes are very cute.

In fact, it’s possible for a Great Dane to get too much of a workout. The dogs grow so rapidly that, according to the Great Dane Lovers Association , owners should wait until their pup is 18 months old to take him hiking or jogging to preserve the his growing joints.