Breed Profile: Great Dane
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Title: Breed Profile: Great Dane
Published: Fri, 7 Aug 2009
Description: Known as the king of dogs, the Great Dane is a dignified, lively, and majestic hound that was first bred about 400 years go in Germany¿not Denmark¿to hunt large game such as wild boar.
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" Known as the king of dogs to great -- dignified lively and majestic count that was first read about 400 years ago in Germany. Not Denmark. To hunt large game such as while people. As a modern house that this alert giant is friendly lively and loves to play yeah. When full grown to Great -- stands almost three feet tall shoulder and has an imposing elegant carriage. Although -- puppies they can look a little goofy. At maturity and Great Dane will wait anywhere from 10260. Pounds and have the appetite to match yeah. For budget minded families this dog can be a financial liability. Not to mention it takes up easily as much space so another person needs even more room to run. Great -- come in six colors including alt left. Pringle -- and harlequin. They're short codes require only weekly brushing an indication that. The -- date should be trained early when it's young physically manage it wants to please sprinkler. The green needs a moderate amount of exercise. One long vigorous walk each day and some additional -- time in the yard. Contrary to its appearance this gentle giants patience and comfortable around children. Unfortunately great Danes don't live there just seven to ten years on average and can have a variety of health problems that include -- distillation -- and heart disease so keep in mind the Great Dane is immense and requires little grooming. Should be trained early."
" He's just a daily walk and some outdoor playtime."
" Is prone to some health problems. But for the right family can make great pets -- just resist the temptation to adopt a full litter."
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