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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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