Great Danes - Clubs & Rescues

Great Danes - Health Concerns

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Bloating can be a serious problem. Enlarged stomach due to gas accumulation causes it. Usually, gastric torsion or physical activity triggers it, if it takes place shortly after feeding. Bloating can be life threatening and requires immediate veterinary help.

Great Danes - Care and Training

Vaccinate your pups against parvo, distemper and parainfluenza every 3 weeks, between the ages of 6 weeks and 4 months. After 4 months, the span between inoculations increases up to 6 to 12 months. Rabies shots should be made at 4 months and 1 year, and every 3 years after that age. The age of 4 months is also good for Kennel cough and worm prevention.

Obedience training is absolute. Start at 4 months, and one must be well aware of all necessary procedures and lessons in order to avoid problems when the dog achieves adulthood. Potty- and chew training are paramount. It is very important to choose the proper tactics. Never hurt your puppy for wrongdoings. The punishment must be firm, but moderate. Do not exercise punishment if the deed was done long before you notice the result, because the dog won't understand the reason of punishment at this time.

Coat does not require too much grooming. They demand weekly bathing and nail trimming. When bathing, do not expose your dog's ears to water and clean them regularly to prevent ear mites and other infectious disorders. Tooth brushing is also necessary because Great Danes are prone to tooth decay.

Great Danes - Rescue Links

Great Danes - Rescue Links - US

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Great Dane Rescue of North Texas - Appealing for foster homes and providing details of dogs in need, as well as success stories and adoption forms. Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas.

Harlequin Haven - Great Danes - Adopting to Ohio, eastern Indiana, and northern Kentucky. Features homeless dogs' stories, articles, success stories, newsletters, and information on upcoming events.

Dane Outreach - Great Danes - Education and information on the breed, stories on successful placements and information how to adopt dogs needing new homes in Washington state.

Great Dane Rescue of Ohio Inc. - Breed information is given with an illustrated of dogs available for adoption.

Great Dane Assistance League - Providing socialization and rescue. Volunteer needs are described, as well as photographs of available dogs and health articles. Littleton, Colorado.

Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue, Inc. - Finding new and permanent homes for dogs abused, neglected and/or abandoned in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, or Utah.

Colorado Great Dane Rescue, Inc. - Offering purebred and mixed-breed dogs for adoption, with photographs and descriptions of those available and general information on fostering and adopting.

Dane Angel Network - Great Danes - Stories and photographs of past and present rescues, plus details of fund-raising activities and a library of articles for downloading. Fort Worth, Texas.

Great Dane Rescue - Great Danes - A combined service for Riverside and San Diego, California. Adoption rules and applications are provided with photographs of available dogs.

Great Dane Rescue of St. Louis - Volunteers and donations are sought and a list of available dogs is provided with an events calendar and success stories.

Utah Great Dane Rescue - Great Danes - Adoption and foster applications, policy information, details of fun days and frequently asked questions about the breed.

Dane T.R.A.I.N. - Great Danes - This group of volunteers across the United States helps transport purebred and mixed-breed rescue dogs to their new homes.

Great Danes - Rescue Links - International

Great Dane Rescue, Inc. - Great Danes - Details of dogs needing homes in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Alabama and neighboring states, plus Ontario, Canada

Daneline Great Dane Rescue - Details about fostering and adopting rescues, a dog-of-the-month feature, training information and success stories. United Kingdom.

Great Dane Adoption Society - Re homing stray, abandoned and unwanted dogs. United Kingdom.

Great Dane Rescue UK - Great Danes - Foster homes and volunteers throughout the United Kingdom. Adoption requirements, foster needs, and breed information.

Danes in Distress - Great Danes - Rescue and placement in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.

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Great Danes - Club Links

Great Dane Club of America - Includes a code of ethics, breed and health information, a list of rescues and details of specialty shows.

The Great Dane Club of California - Events calendar, membership details, show and match results, honor roll and rescue information.

Great Dane Club of Canada - Breed standard, rescue contacts, membership application, list of members, and tips for buying a puppy.

Great Dane Club of Tucson - Club history, calendar of events, membership requirements, and rescue information. Arizona.

Great Dane Club Of Las Vegas - Club information, rescue contacts, archived newsletters, and history of the breed.

Great Dane Club of Louisiana - List of members, information on rescued dogs in need of homes, meeting schedule, and things to consider before buying a puppy.

Great Dane Club of El Paso - Club history, news, calendar of events, brags, newsletter, and how to become a member. Texas.

Great Dane Club of Des Moines - Club history, news, pictures of rescued dogs in need of homes, list of questions to ask before buying a puppy, and information on their specialty show. Iowa.

Great Danes - General Information Links

Great Dane - Great Danes - The beautiful, large, thin, agile dog known today as the Great Dane.

Great Dane -The Great Dane must be spirited, courageous, always friendly and dependable, and never timid or aggressive.

Great Dane Information - Great Danes - Being a Great Dane owner is not a decision to be taken lightly.

Quality Dogs - Great Dane Information - Click and learn some more about this noble and majestic dog.

Great Dane Health Foundation Of America, Inc. - Contains comprehensive information on the breed and handling.

Great Dane Puppies - Puppy care, health and training.

Great Danes - Other Great Danes sites

Great Danes Breeders - The ancestors of Great Danes are believed to have originated in Tibet. They were used to manage cattle and helped people hunt. The first drawings of such dogs are dated as far back as the 12th century BC. Bit by bit, the dogs spread across Europe. The Romans are known to have dealt with the ancestors of Great Danes. They used them as war and guard dogs.

In the medieval, the dogs were rather common in Europe. Crosses of Mastiffs with other dogs resulted in the production of the dogs used mainly in hunting. They were often referred to as German Mastiffs. They were good in hunting the wild boar. The dogs had to be strong and endurable. Meanwhile, they had to have a pleasing appearance. As a matter of fact, they were often around the noble and were used to guard the castles of the royalty.

Great Danes Pictures - Great Danes originated in Germany around 400 years ago. They were meant to hunt a wild boar. Naturally enough the Dane's great size allows some to use the animal as a guard dog. Contrary to some people's conceptions, the Great Dane is not aggressive. It is known as a friendly, sensitive, intelligent dog. It does perfectly well with children and other pets. Note that the Great Dane prefers living indoors, for human companionship is the most enjoyable thing for this creature.

Great Danes are intelligent dogs and combine dignity, strength, and elegance together with their imposing appearance. However, they require a lot of attention and companionship. Great Danes are spirited, courageous, friendly and very dependable. Great Danes can make excellent family pets and is one of the giant working breeds.

Great Danes Puppies - Great Danes are not the dogs for you if you do not enjoy spending long hours walking accompanied by a merry sensitive creature. It is a giant dog that needs a lot of exercise. Please, think whether you can provide it with enough attention and interaction. Keep in mind that this breed is very sociable. It does not seem to realize how big it is in comparison with other pets. It behaves like a cat sometimes, trying to climb on your lap in search of love.

Little cute puppies usually grow into dogs weighing from 135 to 190 pounds. The CKC recorded once a dog weighing 238 pounds and standing 4.5 inches at shoulder. This fact is likely to impress one who is not ready to supply a dog with a few premium meals a day. Remember that a great-sized dog is not desirable. Do not choose the biggest puppy in the litter since overweight Great Danes are less disease-resistant.

Great Danes - Great Danes are the second tallest of all the dog breeds with the Irish Wolfhound as tallest of them all. The dog has an air of dignity and nobility, but it also loves to romp and play. It's a good idea to begin training early with this dog, when it's still small enough to control! Despite their intimidating size, Great Danes are very gentle and will only show anger when provoked. Though it is a large dog, it should not always be kept outside or in a kennel. The Great Dane much prefers and enjoys the comforts of being indoors where it can be close to its family.