Great Danes
7 Best Toys for Great Danes | Top Picks & Buyer's Guide
The best toys for Great Danes are big, tough and too large to swallow. See our 7 picks plus tips on sizing, squeakers and rope toy safety.
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Different Types of Great Danes | Colors, Patterns & Markings
Types of Great Danes by color: the AKC accepts seven, fawn, brindle, blue, black, harlequin, mantle and merle. Learn the non-standard colors too.
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11 Great Danes Health Problems | Tips to Improve their life Span
Great Danes are more susceptible to life-threatening diseases such as bloat (Gastric Torsion or GDV), hip dysplasia, cardiomyopathy (DCM), skin diseases, and more.
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Where Did Great Danes Originate? | Facts & Personality Traits
Great Danes Originate in Germany, Great Danes is one of the largest dog breeds in the world. These gentle working dogs appeared 400 years ago, and German used them for boar hunting.
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Why Are Great Danes' Eyes Red? | Causes and Treatment
Why are Great Danes' eyes red? Causes include conjunctivitis, allergies, ectropion, entropion, dry eye and glaucoma. Red eyes need a prompt vet visit.
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How to Diagnose the Symptoms of Bloat in Great Danes
Bloat symptoms in Great Danes include retching with nothing coming up, drooling, a swollen belly and pale gums. It is an emergency: see a vet now.
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24 Things You Need to Know About Great Danes As An Owner
Great Danes stand 28 to 32 inches tall and live 7 to 10 years. Learn 24 facts every owner should know, from exercise limits to bloat risk.
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8 Best Dog Food for Great Danes with Skin Allergies
Best dog food for Great Danes with skin allergies: 8 sensitive-skin picks, plus why a vet-guided elimination diet is the only real allergy test.
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6 Ways to Strengthen your Great Dane Feet
Strengthen your Great Dane's feet with short nails, safe balance work, soft-ground exercise and a large-breed diet. Ask your vet first.
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Why Do Great Danes Bury Their Heads? (6 reasons)
Great Danes bury their heads in you mostly out of affection, for attention or for comfort when scared. Learn when head pressing needs a vet.