great danes?

Question

can anyone tell me bout great danes because i have been looking into them for about 2 months so if u have any little facts etc. that would be great! thanx

do u know any fairly cheap breeders?

i don't want alittle ankle bitter, when i say cheap i'm mean not like 2,500, lil cheaper than that, k?

Answer 1

Everybody else has told you of how expensive Danes are to get and own. I have three: two males and one female. Let me tell you how I do it cheaply.

I adopt from Great Dane rescues. The price to get one is considerably less than to buy a puppy. They also tend to be older and need homes worse than puppies do. When you adopt an older dog, you get less property destruction because they usually have already gone through the puppy chewing stage. A great Dane puppy can destroy several pairs of shoes (if they get to them) in a week's time. And sometimes, they will only totally destroy one of a pair before they move on to one of another pair. (Spraying all your shoes with "No Chew" will put an end to that, but, then, they'll move on to furniture.) I have adopted full grown males for from $0 to $300. I traded a stud horse for my female. I have not had any difficulty training the ones that I have gotten if they were not already trained when I got them. They are so eager to please that they learn very quickly what makes you happy and what displeases you. (Puppies, not so much.)

Almost all of the shots they need can be bought at a local Tractor Supply or feed store for less than half of what the vet charges for them and can be given by anyone. The directions for administering the shots are included in the packaging. Rabies shots are the only ones that absolutely have to be given by the vet.

A good quality, high fat food keeps them in good shape and prevents you having to feed excessive amounts of dog food. Each of my Great Danes eats about 50 pounds of dry dog food a month. All three weigh between 135 and 160 pounds, so none of them is skinny or underweight. What I feed mine costs me $18 - $20 per 50# bag. I've tried some cheaper and some more expensive foods and this is what works best with the exercise levels and digestive abilities of MY dogs.

The cost of heartworm preventative can be minimized by giving them the same wormer that you give horses. Since I was breeding horses before I got all three of the Danes that I have now, I always had some around. My female came to me with Dermodec mange. The vet prescribed Ivomec for her, given every day for 60 days to treat it. He told me to give her 1cc of Ivomec once every month to prevent worms. I have been using it, successfully for all three of them ever since then. It can be bought in the horse isle of feed stores, too, a lot cheaper than Heartgard or any of the other dog wormers.

If my dogs get sick, of course, I take them to the vet, and they get routine check-ups each year when they get their rabies vaccinations. They all live in the house and are part of my family.

So, even if you have a limited budget, but lots of love to give a Great Dane, this is how you can do it.

Answer 2

If you would like you can instant message me and chat about Danes. For little known facts..They are very sweet and mellow dogs, they think they are lap dogs. They are smart but can be difficult to train, and training is essential since they are so big (ie...150-200 pound puppy at 2 years). They are not adults until 3-4 years of age. Do NOT look for a cheap breeder or you will get what you pay for...a dog with a lot of health problems and genetic defects that will end up costing you thousands in vet bills. If price is an issue look into great Dane rescue. I don't know what area you are in but if you google Dane rescue it will give you a bunch. Also Petfinder.com always has Danes. But beware most of them will be of poor breed quality again. You will pay 900-1500 for a good dog. They eat a lot, can be very vocal. My Dane "talks" (not barks) all the time. Let me know if you want to know more. Good luck they are a wonderful breed :)

Answer 3

Great Danes are fantastic dogs. They are a giant breed dog as such when puppies you don't want to feed them a puppy food too much protein. They are very social lovable dogs not an outside dog, they need to be with people. Because they grow so large they need to be well socialized and obedience trained early on. Danes are susceptible to bloat look into a raised feeder and keep activity to a minimum after eating. When they are puppies limit their activity to prevent joint damage during crucial growth periods. Great Danes come in a variety of colors brindle, fawn, blue, black, harlequin and mantle. Males grow to 30" + at the shoulder, females 28"+.
As for price it will vary depending on the location you are buying in, the quality of the breeder, as well as pet vs. show quality. You may want to contact a great dane rescue, adoption fees are much lower than purchase fees plus the dog is usually already spayed/neutered and all shots. Not to mention these dogs need a loving home.

Answer 4

Hi, what can I say about great Danes. There is allot to love there. I own TALL Tails Kennel. I raise these wonderful gentle giants. They are great with kids and most other animals, They are a forever commitment. I have a litter due any day now and I can't wait. You are doing the right thing by learning everything you can about this wonderful breed. You have to be ready to have a Velcro dog. They will sit on your lap and take over your sofa if you let them. It is best to take your puppy to puppy classes to socialize and start training asap. They are big so you want a well behaved giant dog. With all this you will have a forever friend. Good luck, and let me know if you need anything. Dusty

Answer 5

Great Danes are very nice dogs as a rule, however they need to be wellbred, well socialized, well trained.
They grow anywhere from 28" to 39" in height and from 90# - 200# at adult hood. Males tend to be larger then females. Some Danes drool others do not.
It costs more for spay/neuter, heartworm prevention, flea prevention because of their size.

They aren't high energy dogs after the reach adulthood. They don't need acres of running room. They love being couch potatoes and being with people. They are not outdoor dogs.

A good quality pet Dane from a responsible breeder will usually cost from $800 -$1000. Harlequins, mantles and blues tend to cost more then fawns, brindles & blacks.

Buying from a responsible breeder is extremely important.
A well bred Dane lives an average of 10 years with 14 - 15 not being unusual.
A well bred Dane rarely has hip issues. If buying a Dane you need to get one from a breeder who does health testing (OFA/PennHip, CERF/PRA, thyroid, etc) on all dogs before breeding, who carefully breeds for health, temeprament, longevity and to breed standard. Ideally they have shown the parents and if not they have had them evalauted to make sure they meet breed standard. You also need ot make sure that any Dane you buy is registered with a legit registry..AKC, UKC (United Kennel Club) or CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) and not one of the many scam registries.

Danes don't eat that much if being fed a good quality food such as Canidae, Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul, Solid Gold, California Natural (just to name a few).

I feed Canidae All Life Stages to my Danes. My pup who is now 9 months has been raised on it. He eats 5 cups dry and one can wet per day. My 5 year old eats 4 cups dry per day. Both are at excellant weight, with wonderful muscle tone, nice coats, etc. They are both show Danes.

Dane puppies should NEVER be fed a puppy food of any kind, not even large breed.The protein level is too high.
I suggest that you get the book The Great Dane Model of Nobility by Jill Swedlow. This is a very informative book with correct info (many Danes books have incorrect info on nutrition and other areas)Ms Swedlow is a very knowledgable Dane person with years of expereince. Her book is a must have in any Dane owners library no matter if they are new to the breed or expereinced.

Answer 6

You do not want to look for a cheap breeder but a great one because they do have genetic health issues, and cheap could cost thousands in health problems , for example if both hips are really bad your looking at a starting cost of $12,000 for orthopedic surgery a well bred pup that will have sound hips will be $10k less to purchase, so look for a breeder that genetically tests their breeding pair befor mating

do a google search of great dane genetic health issues and your will see the reasons for getting the best pup you can even if it means waiting a while to save up enough money

Answer 7

large Danes do favor to apply their bodies to get their way. Early coaching can help with this. thinking their length you want to have administration over them in any respect situations. Even even as playing, clone of a Lab can step on a Chihuahua Danes can accidently harm any dogs. they have about 50 lbs on maximum. I really have a 4 month previous Dane blend and hes already a horse. He thinks hes a Yorkie although.

Answer 8

Great danes are wonderful pets, but there is no such thing as a cheap one. Everything related to them is expensive, from the amount of food they eat to the medications they need. Because of their size they require a lot more of everything, you'll pay a lot more for heartworm medication, antibiotics etc. They can also have many surgical problems related to their size that are extremely expensive to treat. I'm not trying to discourage you, just want to make you aware. This is definitely a breed I would recommend buying pet insurance for as soon as you purchase it.

Answer 9

Keep looking at the expensive breeders. Most of them take great care to breed healthy pups.
A breeder that I bought from sells her show quality pups for $2500. She sells pet quality for about $700 now. Most of the other good breeders are the same way. Back yard breeders don't care about quality, only quanity! The only difference on my boy is in the coloring. If my Mantle had about one more inch of white on his face, he would be show quality. He was sold as pet quality. I don't show so it didn't make any difference to me.

Answer 10

If you are looking for a "cheap" breeder and money is an issue - Great Danes are not for you! Look for a Chihuhua or something.