Great Dane is an extremely adorable dog breed. This breed needs a lot of love and attention from their parents. And therefore, you should know about the particular needs of Great Dane puppies, so that you can take a good care of this wonderful animal friend of yours. Here are some tips.
Size Matters
You might know that a dog needs food, water, shelter, healthcare and grooming (and of course love). But you cannot consider all these regarding an average size, while thinking about a Great Dane, because this particular species is large sized and their need is much more than an average dog – actually much more!
How Big is the Need?
If you consider the size of Great Danes, you can imagine it from its birth weight, which is about 3 pounds! Thus an 8-week old puppy weighs about 7 pounds. Obviously, grown up Great Danes weigh much more, i.e. around 150 pounds.
With its great size, your Great Dane can earn you a great fame in your area. But the larger size also brings in greater expenses. Perhaps, medicines and other healthcare can be a shock for you, if you have to pay from your own pocket. Therefore, dog health insurance is almost a must for a Great Dane.
Other Needs
Great Dane is naturally a costly dog to pet. You have to buy everything in almost double or triple proportion as compared to a regular or smaller breed.
Consider Your Home Size and Fencing
Consider the size of your home and fencing while planning to bring home a Great Dane. A regular four-foot fence cannot stop a leaping Great Dane.
However, you will be surprised to know that a Great Dane doesn’t need a large home. The reason for this is, basically this species is actually a gentle giant and prone to curl up on a couch cushion, rather than wandering all through the home. If you bring home a crate of an appropriate size, it’s enough for your four-legged friend.
Activity Level
The activity level of Great Danes is moderate and you have to monitor them during their fast growth stages. But, all Danes vary in personality and temperament. Most of Dane puppies thrive with average activity level and adults with minimal.
Unique Needs
Apart from their basic needs, these giants have some unique needs regarding their nature; they need a lot of interaction with humans. It should be remembered that Great Danes often look to their parents for guidance, and if her/his parents are lazy, a Great Dane pup can grow either into a lazy, unenthusiastic couch potato or a stubborn, dominant and unsociable adult.
You can know everything about Great Danes and many other dog puppies on GuideToPuppies.com. The adorable picture of a Great Dane pup in this article has been taken from their website. Visit this website before you bring home a new puppy and you will get extremely helpful tips.