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Dog Breed

Great Dane

friendly • patient • dependable • gentle

HerkomstGermany
Levensverwachting7-10 years
Gewicht50-80 kg
Energieniveaumoderate

Quick Stats

Groottegiant
Gewicht50-80 kg
Levensverwachting7-10 years
Energieniveaumoderate
Vachtverzorginglow
Traineerbaarheideasy
HerkomstGermany
Temperament
friendlypatientdependablegentle

Overzicht

The Great Dane is one of the tallest dog breeds, known as the "Apollo of dogs". Despite their imposing size, Great Danes are gentle giants with sweet, affectionate personalities. They are surprisingly good apartment dogs given their calm indoor nature.

Compatibiliteit

Kinderen
Uitstekend
Andere honden
Goed
Katten
Goed
Appartement wonen
Redelijk

Verzorgingsgids

Great Danes need space to move but are surprisingly calm indoors. Feed a diet formulated for giant breeds to support healthy growth. Be mindful of bloat risk — use slow feeders and avoid exercise after meals.

Bewegingsbehoefte

Moderate daily exercise — 1-2 long walks. Avoid over-exercising puppies as their joints are still developing.

Vachtverzorging

Weekly brushing of their short coat. Regular nail trimming. Their short coat is low-maintenance.

Gezondheidsproblemen

bloat
hip dysplasia
dilated cardiomyopathy
osteosarcoma

Leuke weetjes

🐶The tallest dog ever recorded was a Great Dane named Zeus, who stood 111.8 cm at the shoulder.
🐶Scooby-Doo is a Great Dane.
🐶Despite their size, Great Danes often try to be lap dogs and are known for sitting on their owners.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big do Great Danes get?
Males typically stand 76-86 cm tall and weigh 54-80 kg. They are one of the tallest dog breeds in the world.
Are Great Danes good apartment dogs?
Surprisingly decent in apartments due to their calm nature, but they do need space to move and regular outdoor exercise.
How long do Great Danes live?
Typically 7-10 years. Giant breeds generally have shorter lifespans than smaller dogs.
Are Great Danes gentle?
Very gentle. Despite their intimidating size, they are known as "gentle giants" and are patient with children.

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