well i want a great dane, but i don't know if they are really hyper or not...are they hyper like pitbulls, labs, boxers?....or are they more calm and couch potato type of dog....i want a large dog but i also want one that is rally energetic and likes to play alot.
2006-06-17 08:56:55 · 15 answers · asked by Sydney 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
They are pretty laid back - i have one - they think they are tiny - they have been the best dog i have ever had - mine is laying here at my feet sleeping right - ill get her hyped up to play but as soon as i set down so dose she - she never stayes hyper or barks at all - unless i want to play - but when im ready to paly so is she and she can go for hours - they are great pets - if you get one make sure you keep them inside - they are nicknamed Apartment dogs because they are great inside and thehy get cold really easy....so if you get one make sure they can stay inside a lot ... hope this helps if you need anything else shoot me an email or message me !!!
2006-06-17 10:01:14 · answer #1 · answered by lilrebelchick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what some of these guys are talking about, but my 11 month old female merle dane (Eva) is very energetic, and always wants to play with me. She is opposite with my wife though, but when she gets going she can really go crazy. Remember that Danes are big dogs from day 1 and having a 100 lb puppy crash around is crazy sometimes! But they are the best dogs in the world (BTW- Ridgebacks are not taller or heavier than a Dane), very gentle and great family dogs, plus they bark seldomly. Good luck!
2006-06-21 08:34:08 · answer #2 · answered by shoemanshoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my son was growing up he brought a great dane pup home. We raised him out on a farm where he had lots of space to run and play. They are very large, gentle dogs. I can remember Jake sleeping with a kitten!
They have lots of energy, but are not hyper. Jake used to sit and watch TV with us. In spite of his size, he was never clumsy and didn't damage furniture or knock things off of tables. He responded well to commands and was very easy to train.
I don't know if Jake was the exception to the rule or not, but other Danes that I've observed since him seem to have the same characteristics. These are remarkable dogs and I highly recommend them (unless you live in a tiny apartment, lol).
2006-06-17 09:05:37 · answer #3 · answered by themainsail 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-01 02:55:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great Danes are not hyper and not very active. On the list of highly active they are not there. They are low energy and are not big on running around and playing.
You need to be looking a hunting breeds they are very active or working breeds they are also very active. Herding breeds are hyper and active.
Look at border collies, visilas, weimaraners, huskys.
Look at www.akc.org and look up breeds you like it will give you detailed info on how active and general breed info.
2006-06-17 10:35:42 · answer #5 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great danes are pretty energetic , but if you want a hyper dog , get an irish setter.
2006-06-17 09:01:45 · answer #6 · answered by Naughty 'n' Nice Scorpio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a Great Dane, huge and playful,,but before that give a chance to a Rhodesian Ridgeback.... It is as tall as a Great Dane, much more heavier and very, very intelligent and playful... I have one and it is a good company for my daily jogging... also like to play very rough... it is not a retriver though, it like to play throw and catch... it is very obidient without takin any class...
Life expectancy of a Great Dane is very low (7-9 years) and expensive....
2006-06-17 10:02:35 · answer #7 · answered by Miguel M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Great Dane is a VERY smart and ADAPTABLE animal, Get the Female of the breed, not only will she be playful and great at Frisbee, she will be loyal and easily trained....she will be an awesome 'man's best friend' and you can call her your "b*tch" lol
(great dane's are horse-like-huge, don't teach her to jump on you, she might jump on somebody little and crush them.)
2006-06-17 09:00:35 · answer #8 · answered by Cap'n Donna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mate has one called Frank! they are a bit dopey and run like they've been smokin something they shouldn't. they do take a lot of care and only live about 9 years cos they're so big but only have little hearts.if you want a dog that plays...DON'T get a greyhound like i've got.he's great but a right boring bugger!
2006-06-17 09:00:35 · answer #9 · answered by Ivan R Don 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have alot of enery like a lab but they are twice as big and like with any dog as they age they start to calm down. Your going to need a very big pooper scooper. good luck.
2006-06-17 09:01:27 · answer #10 · answered by ~Genie~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋