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IS THE GREAT DANE THE RIGHT DOG FOR
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY?
Before making the decision to purchase a
Great Dane, ask yourself the following
questions:
The Great Dane is a giant breed that takes up
more room in the house, needs an
appropriate sized car to ride in safely and
will cost considerably more to maintain than
a small breed. Have you taken all this into
consideration?
A Great Dane, especially a rambunctious
puppy, can knock down a small child in play.
A Great Dane must never be left
unsupervised with small children.
A Great Dane can be very destructive to your
furniture, woodwork, garden, and personal
belongings. Are you prepared to deal with
this?
Big dogs have big medical expenses and
require the same amount of medicine as an
adult person. Are you prepared to purchase
canine health insurance or face huge bills in
the event of a health emergency?
A Great Dane MUST be obedience trained to
obtain control. Are you willing to put in the
time and effort to train your dog properly?
The Great Dane is a sociable, friendly breed.
Great Danes needs to have human contact,
affection, regular socialization with other
people and animals, and firm, consistent
training. Are you ready to provide this?
Great Danes require exercise appropriate to
their age. Many do not “self-exercise.” Are
you committed to providing proper exercise
in all types of weather?
Great Danes have good noses and many have
a “stubborn streak.” When not on a leash,
they need a fenced yard or they may “follow
their noses.” Can you commit to putting up a
sturdy, appropriate fence?
Great Danes can be excellent companions for
almost any activity you wish to pursue
including jogging, but you *must* wait until
after your pup is two years old to avoid
damage to growing joints. If you are looking
for a puppy, are you willing to wait for it to
grow up?
Unless you can answer yes to ALL the above
questions, then a Great Dane is not the dog
for you.
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