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  American Kennel Club - Great Dane
The Great Dane combines, in its regal appearance, dignity, strength and elegance with great size and a powerful, well-formed, smoothly muscled body.
It is particularly true of this breed that there is an impression of great masculinity in dogs, as compared to an impression of femininity in bitches.
The Great Dane must be spirited, courageous, always friendly and dependable, and never timid or aggressive.
www.akc.org /breeds/great_dane/index.cfm   (1479 words)

  
  Dog and Kennel Magazine
Although long revered for their courage, strength and noble bearing, Great Danes also have a habit of breaking into impromptu bouts of clownish behavior that often seem prompted by the sight of something that is not there.
Although the Great Dane is no longer needed to hunt wild boar, members of the breed retain the large, athletic bodies that were required for that task.
Some Danes exhibit a Boston pattern, featuring fl-and-white markings similar to a Boston terrier, or a blue merle pattern, consisting of a bluish-gray base color with irregular fl markings sprinkled on the coat, which are the by-products of unsuccessful attempts at harlequin breeding.
www.petpublishing.com /dogken/breeds/greatdane.shtml   (1820 words)

  
 Great Dane Club of America - Before you choose a Great Dane
However, the Great Dane as we know it today was developed in Europe during the 1800's and declared the national breed of Germany in 1876.
The Great Dane body should be as long as it is tall, with substantial bone, a long tail, a relatively long neck, a rectangular head, and a definite stop.
Great Danes are predisposed to certain health problems such as gastric torsion (bloat), certain types of cancer, and heart problems.
www.gdca.org /before.htm   (1343 words)

  
 Great Dane - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Great Dane is the large hunting dog of the Danír tribe, ”Dene” in the poem "Beowulf", today’s Danes, Norwegians, Englishmen and her daughters.
It is a commonly recommended practice for Great Danes to have their stomachs tacked (Gastropexy) to the interior rib lining during routine surgery such as spaying and neutering if the dog or its relatives have a history of bloat, though some veterinary surgons will not do the operation if the actuall sickness has not occured.
The Great Dane is the state dog of Pennsylvania.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Great_Dane   (2971 words)

  
 Great Danes
Today's Dane is an excellent family dog that likes to accompany adults jogging, take walks with the family, play fetch with the kids, be your best friend, curl up and watch TV with you, and protect the house with his or her sheer presence.
An adult female Dane ranges in size from 30 to 33 inches at the shoulder, should weigh between 100 to 130 pounds, and eat approximately 4 to 8 cups of food daily depending on age, activity level and temperament.
Dane puppies are born weighing between 1 to 2 pounds but grow exponentially thereafter, reaching full adult height and weight by approximately 18 months.
greatdanefoundation.com /pages/greatdanes.html   (1478 words)

  
 Great Dane Information, Great Danes
The Great Dane is a giant dog that combines nobility with robustness and power with elegance.
The Great Dane's tail is medium-length, reaching to the point of the hock.
The Great Dane is known as the "Apollo of all dogs." In 407 A.D. German Gaul and part of Italy and Spain were invaded by an Asiatic people (the Alans) who brought with them powerful mastiff-like dogs.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /greatdane.htm   (692 words)

  
 Great Danes
Danes are born with ears that (according to the breed standard) should be "high set, medium in size and of moderate thickness, folded forward close to the cheek.
Dane puppies should be started in a puppy training and socialization class at about three months of age.
Danes of both sexes, and all colors and ages, are often available for adoption.
www.k9web.com /dog-faqs/breeds/greatdanes.html   (1509 words)

  
 Great Dane Rescue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Great Dane Rescue, Inc. is dedicated to the placement of relinquished Great Danes into loving, safe and permanent homes.
The representatives serving Great Dane Rescue have been involved with the breed for many years and their combined experience includes breeding and showing, obedience training and of course, rescue work.
Great Danes make wonderful companions, they are very people oriented and need to be part of a loving family.
www.greatdanerescueinc.com /aboutourgroup.htm   (313 words)

  
 Puppy Selection Considerations /DogLogic
Their great size and tendency to be bossy means that the owner must be master in his household, and the dog needs to understand this.
Great Danes are prone to bloat and torsion, both of which can also be related somewhat to diet and eating, and hopefully regulated somewhat by proper diet and care.
Great Danes do not move as fast as the small breeds, do not tend to be as energetic and their metabolism level is lower.
www.doglogic.com /pupconsd.html   (4063 words)

  
 Great Dane Breeders | GREATDANELADY.COM
She was also the first great dane in our breeds history to have earned a TDX and be a champion also.
Great Danes are addictive and once you own one you will always own one or wish you did.
We breed blue and fl great danes.Jerry and I have been members of the Great Dane Club of Greater St. Louis for 23 years and see judging in the future when we are done showing.
www.greatdanelady.com /articles/list_of_great_dane_breeders.htm   (8710 words)

  
 What to feed a Great Dane
The Great Dane, which is called the "Apollo of Dogs", developed in Germany where they were used as a hunter and a guard dog.
I am also providing you with information about which sources of vitamins and minerals are best for a Great Dane because it has also been proven that different breeds will assimilate different sources of vitamins and minerals in different ways.
There are over 170 different molecular forms of the mineral "calcium." The source of the mineral calcium that a Great Dane can easily assimilate can be hard for a different breed to assimilate and thus that other breed can develop kidney stones on the best source of calcium for a Great Dane.
home.att.net /~wdcusick/GreatDane.html   (1428 words)

  
 Dog Owner's Guide Profile: The Great Dane
This is the Great Dane, a sleek, athletic dog tightly bonded to humans, capable of great courage, and known among fanciers as "the Apollo of dogs."
The Great Dane Club of America was formed in 1889 and became the fourth breed club to join the American Kennel Club.
The Great Dane Club of America Charitable Trust supports breed welfare and rescue efforts, educational programs, Scholarship Programs for junior handlers, initiatives to create great awareness of breed-specific health problems and medical research efforts to improve the quality of life of the Great Dane.
www.canismajor.com /dog/grdane.html   (1753 words)

  
 Great Dane Rescue in Ohio: Great Dane Rescue Harlequin Haven
We have many deserving Great Danes and other homeless dogs that are in need of loving, lifelong, adoptive families.
Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue is a NO KILL shelter dedicated to saving and placing abused, abandoned, and neglected Great Danes and other dogs in suitable, loving, and forever homes in Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Eastern Indiana.
The adoption of a Great Dane or any dog is a serious commitment and should not be done on impulse or whim.
www.hhdane.com   (382 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Great Dane: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series): Books: ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The majestic Great Dane is indeed the giant of the dog world, although his physical size is not the only asset he offers the right owner.
The Great Dane excels as a companion for the family and children, providing protection and convincing deterrence; as a personal friend, always responding with outgoing kindness; and as a performance animal, competing in obedience trials and the show ring alike.
The Great Dane, of course, comes with his considerable demands as well, requiring an owner with a sizeable yard and pocketbook, plus the confidence to handle 120 lbs.
www.amazon.com /Great-Dane-Comprehensive-Caring-Kennel/dp/159378273X   (1134 words)

  
 Great Dane puppies for sale breeders Great Danes
The Great Dane is regal in appearance, having dignity, strength and elegance.
The Great Dane makes a great family dog with their gentle, loyal and affectionate nature and patience with children.
Great Danes truly love the comforts of home and you may find them sleeping in your big easy chair.
www.puppydogweb.com /caninebreeds/grtdanes.htm   (332 words)

  
 Great Dane   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
nown as the "Apollo of Dogs", the Great Dane is not from Denmark as his name suggests, but is actually the national dog of Germany where he is known as the "Deutsche Dogge".
The Great Dane is a giant breed, standing 30 inches or more at the shoulder.
The Great Dane is lively and alert, yet patient with children.
www.ameridogs.com /BreedGrDane.htm   (303 words)

  
 Great Dane Rescue of Northern California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Great Dane Rescue of Northern CA requires that all dogs be spayed or neutered, that the adopting party has a fenced yard or kennel run, and that the dog must be maintained as a housepet.
Great Dane Rescue of Northern CA requests a $250.00 (may be more for young pups) donation for the adoption of a Great Dane through our program.
The representatives serving Great Dane Rescue of Northern CA have been involved with Great Danes for many years.
groups.msn.com /GreatDaneRescueofNorthernCalifornia   (397 words)

  
 Great Dane Limited Partnership information and related industry information from Hoover's
Great Dane is one of the largest manufacturers of truck trailers in North America.
Great Dane has manufacturing plants in the US and sales, parts, and service centers across the US, Canada, Mexico, and South America.
Great Dane is a unit of Chicago-based investment group CC Industries, which is controlled by the Henry Crown family.
www.hoovers.com /great-dane/--ID__40237--/free-co-factsheet.xhtml   (393 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Guide to Owning a Great Dane: Puppy Care, Health, Feeding, Training, Showing, Breed Standard (Re Dog ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
That the Great Dane is an ancient breed is not difficult to prove.
Great Dane: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series) by S.
I am considering getting a Great Dane and this book was not helpful at all except to show me some very nice pictures of some gorgeous dogs and puppies.
www.amazon.com /Guide-Owning-Great-Dane-Training/dp/0793818532   (1104 words)

  
 The Great Dane
A great people dog that needs to be a part of the family.
Danes are great with children - just remember how big they are because they forget.
The Great Dane Handbook by Mary J. McCracken.
www.pgaa.com /canine/general/greatdane.html   (1306 words)

  
 Great Dane Club of America
If you can scan the photo that would be a great help, if you can not scan, mail me the original photo I’ll scan and return to you promptly.
We all acknowledge how regal and majestic our Great Danes are, however, we also know that they can be, and usually are, very comical clowns.
Everyone associated with the Great Dane Club of America welcomes you to our website with the intention that your visit is both informative and rewarding.
www.gdca.org   (479 words)

  
 Great Dane Rescue
Adopting a Great Dane is a big decision.
The Dane must be able to be kept indoors, especially during the winter.
In the event the new owners decide not to keep the Dane, they must agree, prior to formal adoption, to return the Dane to the Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue, Inc.
www.rmgreatdane.org /Adoption_Infox.html   (551 words)

  
 Great Dane Links Directory
We tried various brands of "glucosamine with chondriotin" pills on our elderly Great Dane, Merlin, and he didn't get the relief we were looking for – until we switched to a special LIQUID formulation.
When you are looking for Great Dane or canine merchandise, or if you just want a few laughs, this page offers links to some of the better sites.
Great Danes run 40 times the risk of bloat compared to mixed-breed dogs.
www.ginnie.com /gdlinks.htm   (482 words)

  
 Great Dane Colors
Great Danes are the only breed of dog with this color pattern
Mantle is a specific color pattern in Great Danes.
however in Great Danes that is not the case.
www.6stardanes.com /colors.html   (738 words)

  
 Great Danes Online: all inclusive Great Dane website
We are a comprehensive Great Dane website (since 1999) that includes a Great Dane Discussion Forum, a free newsletter and a plethora of other Great Dane specific programs.
We also house links to the majority of Great Dane breeders of Harlequin, Black, Mantle, Blue, Fawn, Brindle and Merle Great Danes around the world.
Whether you are an interested buyer, an established Great Dane breeder or just here to look around, there is something for everyone.
www.danesonline.com   (228 words)

  
 Great Dane Pub - Great Dane Pub
With three locations serving the Madison area, you are always within close reach of great food, great beer, and great fun!
The Great Dane has built its success by offering our guests a wide variety of award winning ales and lagers, hearty pub fare served quickly at a friendly price, and smart-looking, well-maintained restaurant facilities.
But the number one reason we are Wisconsin’s number one brewpub company is our dedication to exceeding our guests and our employees expectations, every time.
www.greatdanepub.com   (142 words)

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