When it’s time to choose a new canine companion, you have a seemingly endless list of choices. One choice that comes to mind is whether to buy or adopt a Great Dane puppy. It may seem like these dogs cause a lot of problems because of their size, but they may be the breed for you. Here are 10 of the top reasons to consider making a Great Dane part of your life.
They really are gentle giants
Although their size may be intimidating, Great Danes are known for being gentle. They have a caring and calm nature, making them an excellent choice for both older owners and those with children.
Great Danes are loyal
Once you let a Great Dane into your life, you will know the definition of loyalty. Your Dane will thrive by forming strong bonds with his family. This means that they want to do everything with you and be with you as often as possible. However, this comes at a cost, so if you’re looking for a dog that you can do your own thing with, keep looking.
They can live in any house
Believe it or not, their gigantic size doesn’t have to determine what kind of home they can live in. Great Danes can adapt to almost any home and make great house dogs too. With regular exercise, your Dane will be more than happy to make your small apartment his home.
Danes protect you
By definition, a Great Dane is a working class dog. They are watchdogs and their imposing size and deep bark easily keep criminals at bay. In fact, their bark is usually just that: bark. That means you don’t have to have an aggressive dog that only bites to have home protection.
Child friendly
Due to a number of factors, Danes can be the ultimate child-friendly pet. They are so insect-like that small children cannot hurt them, they are incredibly gentle and protective. All this ensures that your child is a trusted companion.
Easy care and maintenance
If you like to spend hundreds of dollars a year on grooming, this is not the dog for you. Your Dane requires minimal care. A weekly brushing and regular bathing are sufficient. This keeps more money in your wallet and the coat off the floor.
Very individualized personalities
Every Dane has a unique personality. Much of this is learned behavior, but some is just luck. Your particular Dane may be outgoing, reserved, perhaps goofy or serious. Either way, they will be a unique animal and family member.
They come in many colors
Many breeds seem to have one or two main colors. This is not the case with a Great Dane. These incredible dogs come in a variety of colors, including fawn, blue, black, harlequin, mantle and merle. In fact, with random spotting it’s hard to find two Danes who really look alike.
They are relatively healthy
Compared to many breeds, the American Dane is relatively healthy. With regular exercise and a healthy diet, your American Great Dane will live a healthy life of 10 to 12 years. You may have heard that Danes live very short lives, but this is more the case with the larger European Danes.
Summarizing it
As you can see, there are so many reasons to buy a Great Dane. If you’re still unsure, contact some Great Dane groups in your area and ask if you can show up at a meeting. If you do, you will likely never look back and become a Danish owner for life.
