Hey there, humans! Let me tell you about cuddling from my perspective – all 150 pounds of me! First things first – I know I’m huge. Trust me, I’m aware. When I flop down next to you on the couch, I’m not trying to crush you. I just really, really want to snuggle! But since I’m basically the size of a…
Great Danes and Dehydration Hey there, humans! It’s me, your friendly neighborhood Great Dane, and I need to tell you something super important about staying hydrated. T So here’s the thing – because I’m absolutely massive (and fabulous), my body loses water way faster than your tiny Chihuahua friend. I pant like I just ran a marathon even when I’m just…
Great Danes and Pregnancy Hey there, fellow humans! So you want to know about when us Great Danes are expecting puppies? Well, let me tell you – it’s quite an adventure! First off, you’ll know something’s up when I start acting weird around day 21 to 28. I might turn my nose up at my favorite kibble (shocking, I know!),…
Housebreaking a Great Dane Hey there, fellow humans! It’s me, your lovable Great Dane, and I need to tell you about this whole potty training thing from my perspective. So apparently, you want me to go outside every 2-3 hours? That sounds like a lot of work! But I guess it beats having you give me those disappointed looks when I…
Sleeping Positions of a Great Dane My Seven Favorite Ways to Catch Some Z’s Hey there, humans! Let me tell you about the seven awesome ways us Great Danes like to sleep. Trust me, I’m an expert on this topic – I practice for about 18 hours a day! First up is my famous “side flop.” This is…
Heart Problems & Great Danes Great Dane & Heart Problems So here’s the deal: us Great Danes have what you might call a “big heart” problem, and I don’t mean we love too much (though we do). About 40-50% of my buddies over five years old get something called dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM, if…
Great Dane & Rawhide Woof! Let me tell you about rawhide treats from a Great Dane’s perspective – and trust me, I know a thing or two about chewing! We Great Danes LOVE our rawhides, but our humans need to be smart about it. I’m a pretty big guy (okay, I’m HUGE), and my jaws can chomp down with 400-600 PSI of pressure. That’s…
Understanding Great Dane Feelings Hey there, humans! It’s me, your friendly neighborhood Great Dane, and I’ve got some inside scoop about how us giant goofballs really tick. You know how I get super excited when you come home? Well, there’s some pretty cool science behind that tail-wagging madness. My brain is like a furry computer that’s constantly…
Great Dane & Sleeping Hey there, humans! It’s me, your friendly neighborhood Great Dane, and I need to talk to you about something super important – my beauty sleep! You might think I’m just being lazy when I’m sprawled across your entire couch for what feels like forever, but trust me, there’s science behind my marathon napping…
Care for Your Senior Great Dane Hey there, humans! It’s me, your favorite gentle giant, and I need to have a serious talk with you about taking care of me when I get old and gray around the muzzle. First up – food! I know, I know, I’m always thinking about food. But when I…