The Great Dane, another of the gentle giants. A great people dog that needs to be a part of the family. But, you must make sure that you are able to handle a huge portion of lovin'. Danes are leaners and if you're standing still, brace yourself. A gentler dog would be hard to find, and they do OK in apartments as long as they get plenty of exercise. Probably their best environment would be a rural or urban setting with a large yard. Danes are great with children - just remember how big they are because they forget. Early training and socialization should produce a dog that gets along well with everyone; two and four legged. Their very short coat is easy to maintain.
Average Height("'s) |
Average Weight (#'s) |
Personality |
Coat |
Grooming |
Notes for owners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
31+ |
120 |
Spirited |
Short | Minimal(except at bath time) | OK in apartment if strongly exercised. Good with children, but forgets how big it is. |
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