Great Dane Question and Answer
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senior great daneshow do you know when it's time to put them down. mine is 11 yrs old. he has lumps all over, he has too much trouble breathing, and his legs and hips are bad. at the same time he eats like a horse , although he's way skinnier...
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a new gread daneWe have just adopted a wonderful Great Dane who is 3 yrs. old.. He has the best personality and has had training. My concern is that he has scars all over his back side, has a bloody spot on his foot and the tip of his ear. And...
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Great danei purchased this dog from a shop is it real great dane bread or not
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temperatures for Great DanesWe just received a 9 month old female Great Dane from a private party who wanted to get rid of her. We did receive a bed, and carrier for her to sleep in. She has been sleeping in their garage. My question is how low temperatures...
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Great Dane WeightMy 5 month old Male Great Dane Decatur weighs 50lbs and is very ribby, what I mean by this is that his ribs are visible, and im not sure if they should be as visible as they are. He gets 3 cups of Natures Recipe dog food twice a...
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should i buy a great dane?hi. i live in india and i am very fond of a great dane. i live in a 2 bedroom apartment which is spacious enough. i have never had a dog and a great dane would be my first dog ever. i really want a great dane and no other dog. i...
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Anyone with a Great Dane mixed with another breed?How do great danes do when they are mixed with another breed? We are looking at rescueing a lab/great dane. Any suggestions?
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clingy adult daneI have two danes and the the blue- Zues I have had since he was 8 wks old. The fawn- Walker i retrieved from a person who could no longer care for him. When we brought him home he was very nervous and was constantly wanting...
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GREAT DANEI HAVE A TWO AND A HALF YEAR OLD DANE AND HE IS CONSTANTLY CHEWING HIS TAIL TO THE POINT OF MASSIVE BLEEDING. ALSO HIS EARS AREN'T CUT AND THEY DEVELOPE SOARS ON THE TIPS AND ALSO BLEED OUT OF CONTROL. CAN HIS TAIL AND EARS STILL...
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New Great dane ownerWe just got a three year old great dane. She is a sweetie but our little dog tends to get yappy with her and the great dane even growled and chased her a bit. She didnt bite her or anything and i cant tell if she was playing or not....
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Mouthing and getting in your faceWe have an 11 month old great dane that loves people so much that when they come over to visit he won't leave them alone. Because he's so big he walks up to them when they're sitting and sniffs their faces ect. He doesn't try to...
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Great Dane/Aggresive behaviorMy son has 2 great dane puppies (7months old)and three other older dogs. This week is the second time one or both have attacked the pet goat and drew blood. They did stop when my son yelled at them. I have grave concerns as they do...
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training treatsI have a 3 month old mantle, what kind of training treats are best for her? I'm concerned about upsetting her stomach.
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I have not bought a Great Dane yet but want to. My question is how much dog food do Great ...I have not bought a Great Dane yet but want to. My question is how much dog food do Great Danes eat? Also I would like to know how is the easiest way to house train or any kind of training?
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Mine is 3 months old and his weight is 15kg. Is his weight ok as per his age? Most of the ...Mine is 3 months old and his weight is 15kg. Is his weight ok as per his age? Most of the times he is busy sleeping, is it normal?
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I have 2 small children and and we live in the country, I want a dog that is good with kids ...I have 2 small children and and we live in the country, I want a dog that is good with kids but will still be a tough watch dog , will a great dane be good ?
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My parents are thinking about getting a dog. This is gate because I have been begging for ...My parents are thinking about getting a dog. This is gate because I have been begging for years. But the thing is that my parents want a basset hound, a bulldog or a grate dane. I really want a grate dane. What should I do?
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hi my black dane have now 7 month ans have 32 inches et 95 pounds.. i wanna know if i can ...hi my black dane have now 7 month ans have 32 inches et 95 pounds.. i wanna know if i can see him coming bigger soon?
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I really would love to have a Great Dane, but my parents are a bit worried and my mom ...I really would love to have a Great Dane, but my parents are a bit worried and my mom doesn't want one, because she says she would have to feed it (she always feeds the animals and that's why she doesn't want anymore). Aside from...
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i have a grate dane of 3 months old but he still do the bathroom in side the home.even i ...i have a grate dane of 3 months old but he still do the bathroom in side the home.even i took him out for an hour after eating, he dose'nt do outside .as he come inside the home he immadatly do.i dont know what to do?
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I have a male Golden Retriever (Packer) who is going to be 7 years old and a female Great ...I have a male Golden Retriever (Packer) who is going to be 7 years old and a female Great Dane puppy (Zoe) who is 10 months old. Packer is the dominant dog (alpha), but he is intimidated by Zoe just because of her size. Zoe...
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My Great Dane is 11 months and has red boils near his mouth. Also, like human beings have ...My Great Dane is 11 months and has red boils near his mouth. Also, like human beings have dandruff on head he has dandruff on his body with small boils somewhere. His toes are also having few while colored boils. Any Ideas?
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I have a 11 month old Great Dane and I would like to know at what age will she stop growing ...I have a 11 month old Great Dane and I would like to know at what age will she stop growing and what part of the body do you measure her height.
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I'm looking to get a Great Dane but due to the area that I live in, I can't afford anything ...I'm looking to get a Great Dane but due to the area that I live in, I can't afford anything other then an apartment. Does anyone know how a Great Danes do in an apartment?
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My great dane is 9 months old and weighs 160 pounds. Is that normal. He does not look over ...My great dane is 9 months old and weighs 160 pounds. Is that normal. He does not look over weight. Also he is about 35 inch tall. How much bigger will he get?
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I have a two year old dane and he just does not seem to gain weight what can i do to help ...I have a two year old dane and he just does not seem to gain weight what can i do to help fill him out?
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Just womdering if Danes slobber a lot? I've always wanted one amd am still hoping that some ...Just womdering if Danes slobber a lot? I've always wanted one amd am still hoping that some day (soon!), we'll welcome one into our family! Thanks y'all!
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My family is awainting the birth of our first dane. Although we have done our homework we ...My family is awainting the birth of our first dane. Although we have done our homework we still cannot deside on a male or female. Does it really matter? We are wondering of anywone would recoment a certain sex for the fist one,...
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I have a 5 month old dane and i switched to half raw diet and half kibbles a month ago and ...I have a 5 month old dane and i switched to half raw diet and half kibbles a month ago and lately he appears to be not eating kibbles anymore. What should i do? I'm scared he wont grow as big as he's supposed to be. thanks.
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My mother-in-law has a female dawn Dane and I don't think that they are feeding the dog as ...My mother-in-law has a female dawn Dane and I don't think that they are feeding the dog as much and as often as they should. They won't do free feeding but the Dane has lost weight since coming to the house. She is only getting 4...
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i am expecting a baby in july and thinking of getting a 3 month old great dane in a couple ...i am expecting a baby in july and thinking of getting a 3 month old great dane in a couple of weeks, is this ok or would you wait till the baby is born?
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We have just rescued a Great Dane from our local pound I used to breed Mini Dachshunds and ...We have just rescued a Great Dane from our local pound I used to breed Mini Dachshunds and Standard Poodles, Our Dane seems to drink alot of water how much is too much?
In Great Dane - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers- We recently purchased a puppy brendal great dane and right from the get go there have been ...
We recently purchased a puppy brendal great dane and right from the get go there have been alot of problems most of which we made sure was taken care of. A little over two weeks after getting over phnemonia and strep throat, scoobys...
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About a year ago we acquired a rescued Dane who was 13 months old and severely neglected. ...About a year ago we acquired a rescued Dane who was 13 months old and severely neglected. In the year we have had her she has gained 25 pounds. She is small for a Dane only measuring 27 inches and weighing 86 pounds. She eats 6...
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I have a 7 month old Great Dane. I got her when she was 3 months old. She has never been ...I have a 7 month old Great Dane. I got her when she was 3 months old. She has never been abused. The problem that I am having is she is scared of other people. It took her a month before she would let my roomate touch her....
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We bred our Great Dane and now the female, a Harlequin, has 9 puppies. Ours is a mantle. ...We bred our Great Dane and now the female, a Harlequin, has 9 puppies. Ours is a mantle. They people that own the female also have a 10 month old all black dane. Is it possible that the puppies are the 10 month olds and not our...
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My boyfriend and i just baught a 3 month old Grate Dane. we love her to death and she is ...My boyfriend and i just baught a 3 month old Grate Dane. we love her to death and she is the sweetest dog but she has a bit of a bitting problem. We have tried everything. Why does she do this? is there a time when she will stop?...
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HELP- I have a 6 month old great dane who is stubborn- he has recently started running ...HELP- I have a 6 month old great dane who is stubborn- he has recently started running from us when outside or told to do something he does not want to do. He also has growled and tryed to bite at my hand when i tryed to get him...
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Can a 14 month Great Dane still get her ears cropped?Can a 14 month Great Dane still get her ears cropped?
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We have a 6 month old harlequin male and thinking of either studding him or getting a ...We have a 6 month old harlequin male and thinking of either studding him or getting a female and breed them. At what age is is safe for either male or female to start breeding and how often should we allow it to happen?
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Would it be okay to have a smaller dog with a Great Dane? Or would the dog trample it?Would it be okay to have a smaller dog with a Great Dane? Or would the dog trample it?
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Do Great Danes do well with children?Do Great Danes do well with children?
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i recently bought a great dane 14 months old is it possiable that she has worms because she ...i recently bought a great dane 14 months old is it possiable that she has worms because she is so thin or how can i have gain weight properly?
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I have been doing my research on Great Danes and I am planning on getting one within the ...I have been doing my research on Great Danes and I am planning on getting one within the next couple of years. However, one answer I can't find anywhere is how long a Great Dane can be left on its own during the day. I understand...
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I have been battling puppy diarrhea for almost two months now with my 8 month old dane. He ...I have been battling puppy diarrhea for almost two months now with my 8 month old dane. He has been to the vet for it twice, they have run stool tests, which came back negative for parasites, disease and viruses and they give me...
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It seems like a Great Dane will be the best fit for me as far as temperment/exercise ...It seems like a Great Dane will be the best fit for me as far as temperment/exercise needs/doing well inside/alone(while at work etc). I like big dogs but I'm concerned a Dane might just be TOO big. I live alone in a fairly small...
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I have 2 Dane pups, 7 months old. I have been feeding Eagle Pack Holistic for large breed ...I have 2 Dane pups, 7 months old. I have been feeding Eagle Pack Holistic for large breed puppies. They have been doing great until last week. My mantle went off feed and very quickly started vomiting and projectile diarrhea. He...
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My brother has 2 dogs. My great dane gets along with the male but not the female what can ...My brother has 2 dogs. My great dane gets along with the male but not the female what can I do to correct this?
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I have a great dane that we adopted from rescue. she and our old dog(a boxer) got along ...I have a great dane that we adopted from rescue. she and our old dog(a boxer) got along great but then we started to notice a couple fatty bumps on their body and we brought them to the vet and he told us that they were tumers but...
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