The Daniff is a sensitive breed that responds well to gentle authority given its sensitive nature. A Daniff requires the presence and approval of its owner and may be very co-dependent. While this breeds size is fitting for the outdoors, it very much longs to be indoors and near its owners. Neglect and aggression can cause severe anxiety which may cause this breed to become destructive. Daniffs are protective by nature. In most situations it will give warning and alert barks but will never attack. It will use its large appearance to ward off intruders. Daniffs make excellent family dogs and are very loyal. Daniffs have an uncanny sense of perception and very willingly accept invited guests into the home, but will be alert with strangers. Its size and muscle structure make it very athletic and an ideal addition for an active family. The mature size and strength of a Daniff can be quite imposing for this reason alone the breed should not be considered a dog for beginning owners.
From experience my daniff puppy is now 7 months old. He is very loyal to me and tolerates my boyfriend since he knows I wouldn't allow it any other way. This breed will not tolerate aggressive training or discipline, as it will react very badly as it grows bigger and stronger in size and this does not mean he aggressive unless you allow this behavior . They are very protective dogs especially to other animals whether it be cats or other dogs in family and does what it can to please. But do not underestimate this dog as it will retaliate if necessary and doesn't just use his size as a warning and will do what it can to protect its loved ones as long as you respect him. This breed isn't good alone very long and does well if given plenty of chew toy options and will learn very fast if he tries to chew on something you don't agree on and doesn't take much discipline for him to get your point. This animal is recommended for any loving animal person with kids or other animals as long as he is treated as family too. I do not regret learning this breed and it will be hard to want a different breed in the future. It will not require a lot of professional schooling if you know how to simply show a dog ground rules: sit, lay down, no, be gentle, kisses! Such a great animal to learn and grow with every day with all sorts of fun and new learning adventures to come. This dog has the ability to be anything you want as long as it is from the heart and full of love because all it wants is to please.
As with all hybrids, the appearance and size of a Daniff is representative of the sire and dam and their ancestry. Puppies from AKC parents (again consider the parents adherence to the breed standard) will normally be much larger than the average puppy, 3 to 4 pounds at birth. Male Daniffs, at the end of their first year, will be between 30-32 inches tall and the female will be proportionally smaller. Daniffs, like most giant breeds, do not reach their full adult size until the end of their second year. At the point expect males to be about 32-34 inches tall at the shoulder. Normal weight for a male should be between 115lbs and 130lbs and females will be proportionately smaller. Care should be given so that a Daniffs weight does not exceed 135lbs as this could potentially cause health problems.
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I have 14 month old female,and the only time she drools is when she has been drinking alot or after she has been running around. And its not a constant drool .. Shes a great dog though.
When I chose my boy out there were several puppies, and two of them were Dane looking, the mom was a large Dane and the dad was a large English Mastiff. The look of the puppies comes out at random almost, so no matter where you go there will be Dane looking puppies and Mastiff looking puppies.
Hey guys! I have entered my daniff puppy into a contest with a local pet store. We're a little behind and could use your votes! Let's show them how beautiful Daniffs are! Contest closes April 3/2016! Thanks everyone! Link below.
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Age :
2
Name:
Lilly
Color:
Fawn
Description:
2 year old daniff. She's half dane, 1/4 english mastiff, 1/4 brazilian mastiff. 130 lbs
Age :
4 Months
Name:
Cooper
Color:
Black with white chest, stomach and socks
Description:
When he was a little feller, 12 weeks.
Age :
4 Months
Name:
Cooper
Color:
Black with white chest, stomach and socks
Description:
This is Cooper, a rescue dog from the RSPCA, weighs 22kg here. Beautiful loyal pup, I just love him to bits!
Age :
7 months
Name:
Axle
Color:
Brindle
Description:
This is the love of my life and best friend. Best dog is could have ever asked for. My baby was born April 25th of this year and is over 100 pounds and 30" at the shoulders and still growing.
Age :
4
Name:
Dozer
Color:
Brindle
Description:
This is a very docile breed with a truly wonderful personality. When he sees a stranger he will give a single warning bark lettING us know someone is there and then greets them with a wagging tail. He snuggles with my two cats who we often catch sleeping sprawled across the top of him. The only thing in the world he wants besides several treats every day is to be in the same room with us.
Age :
1.5yrs
Name:
Aurora
Color:
Fawn
Description:
So Sweet Most Affectionate Pet I Have Ever Adopted.
Age :
10 month
Name:
Dunkin'
Color:
light brown and black merle
Description:
Dunking yawning
Age :
10 month
Name:
Dunkin'
Color:
light brown and black merle
Description:
Dunkin' waiting for us to get up, the morning light showing off his nice coat. Sat this dog for a short period, he was extremely gentle for his size, as are most danes. got along well with our chiweenie.
Age :
2
Name:
Sirius
Color:
Black and white
Description:
The sweetest baby dog I've ever had.
Age :
12 months
Name:
Sage
Color:
Black
Description:
Great Dane/Mastiff/Staffordshire terrier
Age :
16 months
Name:
Brewtus
Color:
black with a white marking on his chest
Description:
He's a big playful sweetie! He also loves his naps.
Age :
2
Name:
Sadie
Color:
fawn
Description:
Sadie is a two year old Daniff
Age :
10 months
Name:
Mac
Color:
Fawn
Description:
Wonderful boy... He is loved very much....He was just going to be a foster but he is here to stay....
Age :
6 months
Name:
Layla
Color:
black
Description:
Our newest member if the family very smart and very loved.
Age :
6 months
Name:
Layla
Color:
black
Description:
Our dark beauty gentle giant very loyal and very loving.
Age :
11 weeks
Name:
Duke
Color:
brown
Description:
Duke laying on the floor playing..
Age :
17 months
Name:
Odette
Color:
Merleaquin
Description:
Great Dane X Bullmastiff 29" tall around 100lbs. Very smart almost to a fault, very protective, wants to be with her people, easy to train, extremely good with children, fine with cats and other dogs and horses.
Age :
3 months
Name:
penny
Color:
gray and black
Description:
Daniff pup
Age :
8 weeks
Name:
Black Betty Lou
Color:
black with 3 white toed paws
Description:
A loving playful puppy that lets me dress her, bath her, pad trained easy, loyal, and likes the vet. Great with children, dogs, cats, etc. Very easily socialized. She is a Harlequin Great Dane and a Neopolitan Mastiff hybrid. Both parents registered purebreeds and perfect specimens of their breeds.
Age :
4 months
Name:
Earl
Color:
Black with white blaze
Description:
The best dog a family could have, a bit of a handful at this age, but already showing very promising signs for maturity!
Age :
7 Months
Name:
Zeus
Color:
Harliquin
Description:
We Adopted Zeus about 4 months ago he is an extremely loving boy, at his last vet appointment he weighed 102 lbs.
Age :
7weeks
Name:
4 Paws, Wild Card, Blue Jeans & Lefty
Color:
Black & White
Description:
We have 4 Daniff pups for adoption.
Age :
2
Name:
Dudley Reardon
Color:
Chocolate merle
Description:
Chocolate merle Daniff
Age :
4 mths
Name:
Chevy
Color:
Fawn
Description:
Chevy is 4 mths old here, and 60 lbs.
Age :
1 year
Name:
Sookie
Color:
Black
Description:
A great beautiful girl. She is a great dog in every way.
Age :
4 1/2 months
Name:
Lily
Color:
Harlequin
Description:
Lily posing with a giant pumpkin for Halloween. She's so darn adorable!!
Age :
3 months
Name:
Samson
Color:
Blue with black spots
Description:
Samson is our 3 month od new baby, he is a great dog, we have 2 children 20 mos & 7 years & he is great with them...we love our daniff.
Age :
1.5yrs
Name:
Moe
Color:
Fawn
Description:
English/Dane mix very sweet and loving about 180#
Age :
2 years 6 months
Name:
Mack
Color:
Apricot
Description:
Mack looking intently at the neighbors across the street. Always vigilant!
Age :
2 mo
Name:
murphy
Color:
redish brown/black
Description:
we adopted him from the humane society. he is a very lovey dog an gentle. he loves to sit on peoples laps or cuddle in bed. he is great around our 7 mo old baby.
Age :
2
Name:
tex
Color:
black
Description:
tex is a well behaved smart loving fellow
Age :
14 months
Name:
lola
Color:
blk/wht
Description:
Sweet little trouble maker
Age :
2.5
Name:
Zeke
Color:
Brown/Black
Description:
He is our baby. Weighs 150, great with all three of our children (3months-6 years). The girls dress him up, sit on him, ride him, etc. Make sure you have lots of "slobber mops" close by but he is worth it. He sits and waits for you to wipe his mouth. Only drools when he eats/drinks or comes in from running around. Not constant but i wouldn't recommend table feeding to avoid the slobbering.
Age :
Name:
Color:
Description:
Age :
1
Name:
Callie
Color:
black
Description:
She is an English Mastiff/Great Dane. Beautiful faithful patient girl. We love her to death!!
Age :
2
Name:
Moose
Color:
black
Description:
He is a gorgous big boy. Best dog we've ever had. He has these spooky yellow eyes that scare off anyone we don't want around.
