Great Dane puppies are adorable, and it’s no wonder they’re so popular, but remember that these little puppies will eventually grow up to be very large dogs. Be prepared for a large, playful dog, as Great Danes weigh between one hundred and one hundred and thirty pounds when fully mature.
We just want to make sure you know what you’re getting into. At around thirty to thirty-two inches tall, the Great Dane towers over small children. And, although this breed is large, they have an affable temperament and are very safe around children.
Two phrases that often describe Great Danes, and do so very well, are “intelligent” and “calm.” And because people tend to gravitate toward breeds that are just like them, if you’re a laid-back brainiac, choosing a Great Dane puppy is simply the perfect choice for you.
When it comes to searching for breeders, make sure you get as much information as you can about them and the puppy you’re selecting, especially if you’re dealing with them online, which has become so popular in our modern age. Unfortunately, there are puppy mills and unlicensed breeders out there, so be careful and do your homework, we don’t want anyone inadvertently contributing to animal cruelty, that’s for sure.
Fortunately, Great Dane puppies don’t actually bark much, which is great if you like peace and quiet. This breed was originally bred to be guard dogs, so if you are looking for a guard dog, this is a great choice for you too.
Danes are very loyal and very obedient (when properly trained), and this has in part to do with how they have been slowly bred over time, and these qualities have been fostered by breeding the most loyal dogs. and obedient.
The Great Dane was originally registered as a breed in 1887 at an American kennel; however, similar-looking dogs (call them cousins) have been around for many centuries, no doubt. Danes range in color from black to blue to fawn. For a larger dog, they have a fairly long lifespan, usually in the range of twelve to thirteen years. Most likely, this is due to the fact that these dogs are very slender and active. Other large breeds, like Saint Bernards, for example, live much shorter lives.
Even though Great Dane puppies are genetically “programmed” to be obedient, they still need to be taken to obedience school, every pup needs to be taught how to fit in with humans, that’s just how the world works. And remember that your dog will be one of the smartest in the class.