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What You Need to Know about Great Danes

According to the AKC, male Great Danes typically stand 30-32 inches tall and weigh 140-175 pounds, with females clocking in at a comparatively petite 28-30 inches and 110-140 pounds. Their average life expectancy ranges from 7 to 10 years. Their smooth coats come in a wide variety of colors and markings. They want to please their owners and should thrive with consistent training and enrichment.

Food and nutrition

As with any breed of dog, it’s important to feed Great Danes healthy, complete, and balanced food on a regular schedule. And, as you’ve gathered by now, you’ll need to feed a generous amount of it. Feed careful growth: Large-breed dogs like Great Danes typically take longer to fully develop their musculoskeletal system when they’re growing from puppyhood to adulthood. This means that some won’t stop growing until they’re 2 years old. It’s important that they grow at a healthy rate, because growing too fast can cause orthopedic diseases and obesity.

 

Dry Dog Foods (kibble) for your Great Dane

 

For those of you who do not feed raw, our first choice, here is a list of good quality dog foods that work well for us, other dane owners and kennels we know. 

  • Diamond Naturals

  • Fromm Family Foods

  • Holistic Select

  • Merrick Pet care

  • Nutrisource

  • Solid Gold (Diamond Pet Products)

  • Victor

 

Raw Feeding Your Great Dane

 

There are many Facebook Groups and other resources to help ensure that when feeding raw, you still give your Great Dane a balanced diet. Seek advice from your vet and do your research on this. 

Woody’s Pet Deli, Rah Raw, and Raws for Paws are all great resources within the twin cities that can help you make the transition from kibble to raw! 


 

While raw is extremely beneficial for Great Danes, it’s not for everyone.

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