Road Tripping With Your Great Dane Road Tripping With My Humans Going on road trips with my humans is pawsome! But let me tell you, being a Great Dane isn’t always easy when it comes to car rides. I’m basically the size of a small horse, so my people need to think big when planning our adventures. First things…
Common Questions About a Great Dane Great Danes are often called gentle giants. They stand 28 to 32 inches tall and weigh between 110 and 175 pounds. Their lifespan is typically between 6 and 12 years. They require approximately 40 to 60 minutes of exercise daily and are renowned for their calm temperament and loyalty, making…
Great Danes and New Home Woof! Are you considering bringing one of our Great Danes home? That’s pawsome! Let me tell you what we really need to be happy in our new digs. First things first – we’re basically horses that think we’re lap dogs. Seriously, we need LOTS of space. That tiny apartment might work for a Chihuahua, but trust…
Great Danes and Dog Parks Hey there, fellow four-legged friends and their humans! I’m Yeti, a Great Dane who knows a thing or two about dog parks. First things first – make sure your human keeps you up to date on all those pesky shots. I know, I know, nobody likes going to the vet, but it’s…
What Do Great Danes Dream About Woof! Let me tell you about what goes on in my giant brain when I’m snoozing. I dream about the best stuff ever! Sometimes I’m chasing those sneaky squirrels who think they’re so smart running up trees. In my dreams, I can actually catch them – take that, you fluffy-tailed troublemakers! Other…
Great Danes & Diabetes Woof! A Great Dane‘s Guide to Diabetes So here’s the scoop from the dog bowl: us Great Danes are kind of like the unlucky winners of a genetic lottery when it comes to diabetes. Thanks a lot, DNA! Two types can affect us, four-legged friends. Type 1 is when our pancreas decides to take a…
Sometimes I get upset, and I want you to know how to figure out when that happens. When I’m feeling worried or scared, I tend to whine more than usual. You know that sound I make when I want dinner? It’s like that, but sadder. I might also bark way more than usual – not my happy…
Finding a Lump on Your Great Dane Woof! So my human found this weird bump on me the other day, and let me tell you, they freaked out! I mean, I get it – nobody wants to find mystery lumps on their favorite giant doggo (that’s me, by the way). Here’s the deal from my perspective: these lumps…
Great Dane & Bone Cancer We big dogs are way more likely to get bone cancer than our smaller buddies. It’s called osteosarcoma, which is a fancy word that means “ouch, my bones hurt really bad.” Because we grow so fast from tiny puppies to giants who can look you in the eye, our bones sometimes get confused…
Great Danes & Plants Woof! Let me tell you something important about plants from a Great Dane who learned the hard way. So here’s the deal – some of those pretty green things our humans love to decorate with are dangerous for us dogs. I know, I know, it’s confusing! They look so innocent sitting there in their little…