i would like to buy a puppy for my daughter,?

Question

my daughter really wnts a great dane, i just dont now if its right for her. they seem big and Intimidating,i have four little grandkids to keep in mind, if i do get one for her i dont want to break the bank on a $500-1800 dog. ineed help.p.s. i live in oklahoma

Answer 1

First you need a huge high fenced yard for it to be happy and then you must get used to the fact when it goes bathroom in the yard it is like cleaning up after a cow.

Coach

Answer 2

Well, first of all, Danes are big, but they sure are sweet dogs. The only intimidating thing is that they are clumsy and might knock you down on accident. In no way are they aggressive.

Danes also don't have very long life spans either. 8-10 yrs is the average and occasionally they'll make it longer.

If you need to keep your spending low, then I think you might want to consider a rescued mixed dog. You can expect to pay good money for a purebred dog. If you're not paying a fair amount, then I would seriously worry about how that puppy was bred and if the breeder is a back yard breeder type. This will usually result in the high risk of medical expenses because the breeder who was cheap didn't bother to do the proper checks to make sure the dogs bred didn't have any defects to pass on.

Answer 3

Great Danes are actually great family dogs. I don't know anything about your specific family situation so I couldn't tell you if a great dane is right for you or not. Every breed of dog is different and fits different people. You need to find out what your daughter is looking for in a dog and take it from there. Is she looking for a active dog, or a less active dog? Does she like a dog that will enjoy going places with her or will she be leaving it at home more often? What type of home are you living in? Is it an apartment or a large home with a back yard? These are all questions that have to be asked when looking into getting a dog. You need to sit down with your daughter and find out why she wants a dog and how she is going to be spending her time with him. I would suggest getting a dog breed book and reading over some different breeds and what the are usually known for. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

You can go to Dane rescue for a lower initial price (keep in mind that rescues charge an adoption fee that can be anywhere from $100-$400). However, the bigger the dog the higher the cost of regular care. Figure the dog will eat more, need higher doses of preventive care (flea drops, heart worm meds), yearly vet trips (not emergency visits for problems-just routine shots and exam) and you could easily be in the annual range of $800-$1000 for your dog. Even with a smaller dog you will still have annual cost to think of. Then there are toys, leashes, etc. I would really consider all the info before deciding. But Danes are very good family dogs. You can get more info on them and links to rescue groups at the AKC website.

Answer 5

They are big but can make great family dogs. They are usually very gentle. If you live on a tight budget, I wouldn't get one. They cost alot to feed and are more prone to health problems and the vet can be very costly. Also, Great Danes are better for kids that are atleast 8. They can accidentally hurt small children. I would NEVER get a Great Dane puppy around small children esp. toddlers. They could easily suffocate them. Also, did you know Great Danes only live till about 8 years old? They also aren't very smart (sad but true). If your daughter really wants a Great Dane, wait until she's a teenager. If she can take care of another dog until then, tell her that you'll consider it when she turns like 13. I always wanted a Great Dane too until I researched them and saw how impossible it is to even teach them to "sit". If you're deadset on getting a Great Dane, how about adopting one form a Great Dane rescue group that is already older and calmed down a bit and good around families. Like I said, they do have wonderful dispostions and can make great family dogs but they require alot of extra care. I would stick with a Lab or a Lab mix puppy. Also, have you seen the size of a Great Dane's turd? Would your daughter really pick up after it every day? You know that you'd be stuck doing it, right?

Answer 6

It's not the size of the Dane you should be worried about b/c they are sweet harmless babies. They are very expensive though b/c they eat a LOT and dog food isn't cheap at the rate they eat it. You should get her a small/medium sized dog b/c of the grandkids so you don't have to worry about them getting trampled accidentally! If you visit the pound/humane society you're bound to fall in love with one that is the right size, inexpensive and needs a good home. Most of them have puppies as well as dogs so you should have plenty to choose from.

Answer 7

First of all, a dog is a great investment if the person who is going to have to dog is willing to take care of it. I have two big dogs, each weighs 100 pounds right now and one is only 8 months old. Let me tell you, big dogs are expensive. They eat a lot, their vet visits and immunizations are more expensive, getting them fixed is more expensive. Not only that, but if you get a big dog, you have to do some kind of obedience training with them and that can be expensive too. Big dogs take a lot of work. Is it worth it? Absolutely, if it wasn't we wouldn't have gotten the second one. Just make sure she can take care of a dog, big or otherwise, before you invest in it.

Answer 8

I've heard that Great Danes are one of the most gentle breeds out there.I would also think that they would be great watchdogs, partly because they are so big and protective looking, Personally, I love Great Danes.

Answer 9

great danes are big dogs you will need to make sure to train it to not jump on her and be gentle. i would recommend a female because they are a little smaller. how old is your daughter... maybe you should try a shelter near your house they might have a dog she likes and it wont be expensive.

Answer 10

go to a rescue..wont break the bank and will helping an innocent life..sometimes they have puppies that they can train themselves..or you can look at the adults and see which one has the best temperment with kids