Are Great Danes good with kids?

great dane with kid

Great Danes are temperamentally well-suited to living in a house with children. However, although they have been known to adapt well to apartment life, it is perhaps less advisable to bring a Great Dane into your family apartment simply due to the sizeable imposition Great Danes make. The gentle and easygoing nature of Great Danes … Read more

Great Dane Feeding Chart

great dane eating flat bone

Great Danes are one of the largest dogs on earth. While most experts agree that Great Danes as a breed are the product of mixing of Irish Wolfhound and English Mastiff, everyone agrees that they are animals with specific nutrition requirements that anybody interested in owning or adopting should be aware of. Referencing a Great … Read more

How long do Great Danes live? (Lifespan + Signs to Look For)

great dane eating bone

Great Danes are enormous, noble-looking dogs that are known as the “Apollo of Dogs.” Unlike the Greek god, however, the Great Dane lifespan is quite short compared to that of many other breeds. On average, Great Danes live for just 8-12 years. Although there are a variety of factors that play into their longevity, prospective … Read more

Do Great Danes Shed?

great dane standing and looking at something

The short answer is yes, Great Danes do shed. However, they do not shed to the degree that other breeds do. Great Danes have what is known as a single fur coat, meaning that there are no layers to it. Double fur coats are dense and layered, resulting in much more shedding than dogs with … Read more