Great Dane
Puppy
Fully Grown
Great Danes are beautiful gentle giants. They are simply not aware of their size...they think they are petite and will try to curl up on your lap or lean into you for affection at any opportunity. With a maximum body weight of 90 kg, this might turn out to be rather uncomfortable!
Despite their size, they are couch potatoes who do well in an apartment. After they have had their daily exercise they like to just lounge around all day, preferably cuddled up with their family.
Great Danes are gentle with children and love a good game. They demand affection throughout the day by nudging you with their big wet nose or just leaning into you to get a chest rub.
They are protective of their family and can scare strangers away with their sheer size and very deep bark from the chest.
The only downside we can see in owning this wonderful breed is their short life span.
| Weight: | 46-55 kg |
| Health risk: | Very high |
| Life expectancy: | 6-8 years |
| Coat: | Short |
| Grooming intensity: | Low |
| Monthly cost (food): | High |
| Trainability: | Low |
| Activity level: | Low |
There are many sources to get your Great Dane from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Great Dane to adopt:
To help your rescued Great Dane to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Great Dane from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
