Great Dane
The Great Dane is a German breed of large mastiff-sighthound, which descends from hunting dogs of the Middle Ages used to hunt bears, wild boar, and deer.
- Size
- Giant
- Energy
- Moderate
- Coat and grooming
- Short coat.
Care through the year
Spring
Ask your vet about flea, tick and heartworm prevention. Many dogs start shedding their winter coat.
Summer
Never leave a pet in a parked car. Walk in the cool of the day; hot pavement burns paws.
Autumn
Keep Halloween candy and chocolate out of reach.
Winter
Wipe paws after walks to remove salt and antifreeze. Short-coated and small dogs may need a coat.
Foods and plants to watch
Can dogs eat grapes or raisins?
Do not feed grapes or raisins to dogs. They can cause acute kidney injury, and…ToxicCan dogs eat chocolate?
Do not give chocolate to a dog. Darker and baking chocolate are more dangerous…CautionCan dogs or cats eat onions or garlic?
Do not feed onions, garlic, chives, leeks, or food cooked with them to dogs or…ToxicCan dogs eat xylitol?
Xylitol is poisonous to dogs. It can drop blood sugar quickly and, at higher…ToxicCan dogs eat macadamia nuts?
Do not feed macadamia nuts to dogs. Even a small amount can cause stiffness…CautionCan dogs eat avocado?
Do not feed avocado to a dog. The flesh can upset the stomach, a large fatty…Background
The Great Dane is a German breed of large mastiff-sighthound, which descends from hunting dogs of the Middle Ages used to hunt bears, wild boar, and deer. They were also used as guardian dogs of German nobility. It is one of the two largest dog breeds in the world, along with the Irish Wolfhound.
From Wikipedia’s article Great Dane, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Wikipedia: Great Dane Background (CC BY-SA 4.0)