3 reasons why you should buy a great Dane?
can world’s tallest breed become your loving pet?
American kennel club (A.K.C) was founded in 1884 ,most trusted for dog breeds information and specialization in training, dog ownership and other training sports. From the other 195 breeds, grade Dane got 16th rank by the club.
Considered “Apollo of dogs” because it is prominent of all like Apollo of Roman and Greek gods. Further in 1889 the parent club of A.K.C for Grade Dane ,The Grade Dane club of America was formed and then after breed came into consideration.
The grade Dane recognized in 1887 by this American club.
HISTORY OF THIS BREED :
- The breed comes from Germany 400 years ago, known for their great guarding instinct.
- They named as “Deutche-Dogge “- used to hunt wild boar and act as a guard to Nobel class of Germany because of their heavy head.
- It is also considered as mark of protecting and safeguarding .
- There emergence mainly in European countries like France, Denmark, Denmark and England but now exported worldwide.( These points are recognized by American kennel club).
Zeus, male dog Great Dane who is 44 inch tall awarded tallest dog price in 2011 with Guinness world record. After this this greed come up with the logo of “world’s tallest breed in dogs” .
WHY I PREFER THEM THE MOST!
1. A combination of a protector and lover.
No other breed like Grade Dane can be courageous, strong and friendly , dependable at the same time. (Approved by A.K.C). The Characteristics of strong and physical personality in one make them the best watchdogs ever and a family protector also.
Their muscular body and strong hind legs make them the most attractive of all. Because of their friendly, loving and dependable with mix of courage+masculine they got their nick name as “ Gentle Giant” by kennel club of America.
If you have a family of kids you can trust on this breed as it can also play with them like they will sit on the lap,run, jump like anything and also protect them from strangers and kidnappers.
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2. socializing instinct.
They got friendly- loving family kind of attitude. Besides their big size, strong personality, muscular body they love to play with kids and their close one’s.You can also train them to socialize with what kind of people as approved by official standard of American kennel club.
- Known for their patience, understanding and watchdogs skills and also act a Love-bugs .Don’t let them alone they might lose their activeness and charm.With these loving, family - companionship, loyalty and understanding attitude which made me their bigger fan ever.
- You will never watch them lazy or with clumsy attitude. Filled with Social, easy - going, mannered gestures .when I use to come from my trips or classes she uses to be so excited and jump over me like a crazy bub, and she has understanding, relation, friendship skill too.
Colgate University in Hamilton, New York collected samples of large breed like Grade Dane and small breed like chihuahua to proof that” Large breed live fast ; die young” likely because large breed have fast metabolism, live faster than their age, needs more energy than small breeds. That’s why large breed live short and more active.
- Because of Great Dane’s large Size of 30- 32 inch for males and 28–30 inch for females they got average age of 7–10 years only, while chihuahua lives 10–12 years on average.
3. Eye-catching look.
They got rectangular face, dark — deep big eyes with twinkle spark in them, beautiful eyelids and bushy brows, most quite part is their folded ears which cover the cheeks too.
“Mine female Great Dane too use to give a weird cum sweet expression with her one brow stretched up and face inclined one side”which suites her face.
And their neck is long, sharp, high-shaped which make them yours perfect watch dog. The main outlooks their height because of their strong , sleek hind legs which makes them jump on a person’s shoulder too.
They have medium- sized eyes, dark -deep with intelligent expression proven by A.K.C.
Grade Dane got short hair coated fur with smooth shine on it . They also got variety of colors and markings like Fawn, blue, brindle( yellow- gold color), black, harlequin,(white base with black patches on them)mantle, Merle( with grey base and torn black spots in it).
Conclusion:
They are easy to do dogs which can be taken by any one to care but keep in mind their diet bills are long if you can afford them , go for a grade Dane puppy.