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Question

im looking to get a dalmation and a great dane can eny one give me info on them thank you

Answer 1

Some Dalmatians are very sweet, but this is a breed that can be a nightmare for the inexperienced. They can be very aggressive and very hard-headed. They also shed a lot - little white hairs everywhere! If you like this style of dog, I'd suggest getting a Vizsla instead.

As a giant breed, Great Danes don't live very long, only 8-10 years. Other than the fact that they can whip a child in the face with that tail, they are usually nice dogs. They need early training, so that you're not trying to make them sit for the first time when they outweigh you!

Get one dog completely trained before you get another. Otherwise, they'll be crapping all over the house and playing tug-of-war with your couch cushions!

BEFORE you get any dog you should read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know – Volhard http://www.volhard.com/
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/

Especially important with big and potentially aggressive dogs - find a GOOD breeder by going to www.akc.org or talking to people at dog shows. You can also find info about the breed clubs on the akc site - they probably have a rescue group where you can get an older dog for less money. The best breeders will be members of their breed club, promoting healthy dogs with great temperaments. They should ask you a bunch of questions to make sure their puppy will be getting a good home. If all a "breeder" seems to care about is whether your check will clear, you can be sure he won't care a week later when the pup is dying from distemper or parvo and you want your money back.

Whatever you do, DON'T go to a pet shop, a flea market or buy one sight-unseen off the Internet!!!! You'll pay top dollar for what is usually a poor quality puppy mill dog. And you'll be supporting one of the cruelest industries in the country. The breeding animals are often kept in deplorable conditions - spending their entire lives in small wire-bottomed cages. They probably haven't been vaccinated against contagious diseases or tested for any health or temperament problems or genetic diseases - that costs money and cuts into their profits. A female is often bred every time she comes into heat. When her poor little body can't take it any more, she is often clubbed in the head and tossed into a dumpster or an open ditch. Most puppy mills ship their pups to pet stores at wholesale prices and many pups die before they even get there.

Answer 2

I used to own 2 Dalmations and a friend owned a Great Dane. Dalmationes are VERY hyper! They have very high metabolisms and you don't take them for walks unless you're ready for LOOOOONG walks!!

Great Danes can be a little clumsy, just because of their size. and they have small hearts and only live 5-7 years.

Answer 3

i used 2 have 2 dalmations and my bros friend has a great dane and his great dane is mean they raised from a pup and itll bite ppl its mean my dalmations were so sweet but my aunt is a vet-tech and its a prooven fact that they r the dumbest dogs but they r nice

Answer 4

I have come to know some great danes and they are soooo cute, smart, silly, some hyper and some not but they sure are HUGE

Here is some good information about Dalmatians and Great Danes.. Good luck ^^


http://www.puppies-dogs.com/caninebreeds/dalmatian.htm

http://www.puppies-dogs.com/caninebreeds/grtdanes.htm

Answer 5

Dalmatians: Shed alot, but are free of odor. They need ALOT of exercise. They need lots of "them" time. And are good with children..like 5 years or older.

Great Dane: Very Large. A disorders/diseases to watch out for, which are common in large dogs. And also loyal.

Answer 6

Did you try Googling it? The internet is wonderful tool and the library is also a fabulous resource. Don't be so lazy!

Answer 7

I hope you have ALOT of time on your hands.... neither are low maintence breeds!.... for more info Google breed rescues... usually the best source... they are usually HONEST and don't sugar coat things!

Answer 8

try putting the dog type in google or yahoo search engine

Answer 9

why not kill 2 birds with one store and get a harlequin Dane??

http://mikami.image.pbase.com/u41/yduckie/small/34105085.HarlequinDane.jpg

Answer 10

I need your help , ,,, Go to the pound and save a dog .