Great Dane (English: Great Dane), also known as Great Dane, German Mastiff (German: Deutsche Dogge) and Danish Hound (German: Dänischer Hund) were once raised by European royal families and aristocrats. They are a symbol of aristocratic status and are regarded as Apollo among dogs in the world. They are produced in Germany and originally from Denmark, and their ancestors are close to large mastiffs. Dogs (such as Shar Pei in China, Breed. There are many descriptions in ancient literature. The Great Dane, which grew up in the southern Mediterranean region, arrived with early Persian traders or Roman armies In Germany, it is certain that the ancestors of the Dane were raised by European royal families and nobles. In the Middle Ages, the Great Dane was not only a symbol of nobility, but also showed outstanding skills in hunting wild boars and wolves.

Ancient Egyptian monuments dating from about 3000 BC show dogs that resemble Great Danes.

The earliest description of an approximate Great Dane can be found in Chinese literature dating to 1121 BC. In an article published in 1929 by Dr. G. Ciaburri of the Italian Great Dane Club, famous zoologists believed that the Mastiff originated in China. But later breeding may be in Germany.

The German Mastiff or Great Dane has been bred as a separate breed for about 400 years. Like other ancient breeds, Great Danes were originally bred to help people work. The Germans used Great Danes to hunt wild boars. Of all the pigs on the European continent, the wild boar is the most ferocious, fastest and most powerful. In order to catch wild boars, they needed a very large dog, so the Germans bred the Great Dane, which the Germans called the Emperor of Dogs.

In Berlin in 1880, Dr. Bodinus convened a meeting of Great Dane judges and announced that the dog should be called "Deutsche dogge", other names especially Great Dane should be repealed. Only Germans noticed this statement, English speakers didn't care. The large number of Italian dog lovers also cannot provide enough evidence to call the dog "alano", which means a Mastiff, echoing their club name "Italian Mastiff Club". But the disagreement over the name of the Great Dane has not hindered the close cooperation between German and Italian dog lovers. Italian dog breeders only use German imported Great Danes and their descendants for breeding purposes.

In 1891, the Great Dane Club in Germany adopted a set of precise standards or official standards for measuring Great Danes. In 1885, the Great Dane Club was established in the United Kingdom. In 1889, the German Mastiff or Great Dane Club in the United States was established in Chicago, with G.Muss-Amoldt as the first representatives. Two years later, the club reorganized as the Great Dane Club of America, and the club members at that time were overwhelmingly Eastern.

Physiological Indicators of Great Danes

Great Danes are robust, well-developed limbs, stamina, emotional stability, short duration of excitement, quiet, flexible Sex and ability to tolerate stimulation are worse than wolf dogs. The conditioned reflex can be formed 3 to 5 times for the wolf dog, such as passwords and gestures, while the Great Dane needs more than 6 to 10 times. After rigorous training, the Great Dane has its own unique advantages in patrolling, vigilance, and riot control. One is tall, fast running, and strong deterrent. Second, after the conditioned reflex is formed, it is not easy to degenerate, concentrates attention, is loyal to duties, and has a tenacious style. The third is the ability to automatically track and capture criminals in discovering traces during exploration. Fourth, the bite force is large, and the effect of night use is good.

Stride long, easy, and powerful. Keep your back level. The forelegs are extended to reach the ground below the nose. Raise your head high as you walk. As you travel faster, your limbs land toward the centerline of your body. The elbow and hock joints are neither inversion nor abduction. Brave, friendly and trustworthy. Never shy or aggressive.

Great Danes are affectionate, considerate, and loyal dogs. Great Danes like a comfortable life, such as a warm nest. In the United States and Canada, they are generally born 2~3 His ears were cut off after a month.

In life, Great Danes are not barking dogs, they will not bark for no reason. Of course, it may also call in special circumstances, such as when in heat. Great Danes also bark in order to attract the opposite sex. And this is not just a problem with Great Danes, other petsdogs Also becomes more bark when in heat.

The Great Dane is a fighter among dogs, some people say that this dog The temperament is more impatient, retaliatory, and easy to train, and can be bred as a guard dog with strong ability and obedience to commands. Although the Great Dane does not like to bark in life, it still has the potential to become an alarm dog.

Barking when a Great Dane is in heat is a normal physiological response and cannot be avoided or avoided. It's just that parents should face the Great Dane in heat with a tolerant attitude. After the dog is in heat, this habit of barking will gradually disappear. Also, if the Great Dane is a mischievous, rambunctious bark. Then as a parent, you should give some "color" dogs a look. Of course, this does not require the owner to maliciously abuse and beat the dog. To stop daring dogs from barking, parents can give strict instructions, a loud roar can shock a loyal Great Dane, and then stop barking.

Great Danes must be fearless, friendly and trustworthy. The perfect combination of body and spirit makes the Great Dane king. Male dogs are manly, female dogs are more gentle.

Great Danes have a strong physique, well-developed limbs, stamina, emotional stability, short duration of excitement, quieter, less agility and ability to tolerate stimulation than wolf dogs . The conditioned reflex can be formed 3 to 5 times for the wolf dog, such as passwords and gestures, while the Great Dane needs more than 6 to 10 times. After rigorous training, the Great Dane has its own unique advantages in patrolling, vigilance, and riot control. One is tall, fast running, and strong deterrent. Second, after the conditioned reflex is formed, it is not easy to degenerate, concentrates attention, is loyal to duties, and has a tenacious style. The third is the ability to automatically track and capture criminals in discovering traces during exploration. Fourth, the bite force is large, and the effect of night use is good.

Stride long, easy, and powerful. Keep your back level. The forelegs are extended to reach the ground below the nose. Raise your head high as you walk. As you travel faster, your limbs land toward the centerline of your body. The elbow and hock joints are neither inversion nor abduction. Brave, friendly and trustworthy. Never shy or aggressive.

Great Danes are affectionate, considerate, and loyal dogs. Great Danes like a comfortable life, such as a warm nest. In the United States and Canada, they are generally born 2~3 His ears were cut off after a month.

Life

Not barking dogs, they don't bark for no reason. Of course, it may also call in special circumstances, such as when in heat. Great Danes also bark in order to attract the opposite sex. And this is not just a problem with Great Danes, other petsdogs Also becomes more bark when in heat.

Fighter among dogs

Someone said this Dogs are more impatient, vindictive, and easy to train, making them capable and obedient guard dogs. Although the Great Dane does not like to bark in life, it still has the potential to become an alarm dog.

Heat

Barking is a normal physiological response that cannot be avoided and need not be avoided. It's just that parents should face the Great Dane in heat with a tolerant attitude. After the dog is in heat, this habit of barking will gradually disappear. Also, if the Great Dane is a mischievous, rambunctious bark. Then as a parent, you should give some "color" dogs a look. Of course, this does not require the owner to maliciously abuse and beat the dog. To stop daring dogs from barking, parents can give strict instructions, a loud roar can shock a loyal Great Dane, and then stop barking.

Advantages: likes to be close to people, does not bark at home, mature, stable, can press home life.

Disadvantages: Although the body is large enough, it is not suitable for housekeeping.

Great Danes should be Dog food to feed dogs . Special dog food is a complete nutritional food specially developed according to the nutritional needs of dogs. Many dog owners will feed human food to their dogs, and some owners will think that dog food is too monotonous and the dog will not eat well. In fact, because dogs have different nutritional needs from humans, it is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive to prepare dog food with human recipes, but it is also difficult for dogs to obtain complete and balanced nutrition. Although there is not much difference in the short term, as dogs enter old age, the health of dogs that eat human food will be much worse than that of dogs that eat dog food, and some will age prematurely.

The composition and quantity of food are basically the same as 2 months old. Since the Great Dane grows significantly every day, the weight should be increased appropriately, generally every 3-5 days, that is, the amount needs to be increased by 1/5 on the original basis. Note that if the food prepared by yourself can add a little salt. The body size and bone thickness of a puppy when it grows up are determined by heredity, and have little to do with the amount of food and nutritional status. In the growth and development stage, all parts of the puppy's body do not grow evenly. From birth to 3 months, the main body increases in weight, at 4-5 months, it mainly increases in body length, and after 7 months, it mainly increases in body height. Therefore, during the growth and development period, it is necessary to pay attention to nutritional balance and to ensure sufficient nutrients. However, if the dog eats too much, it is easy to hurt the stomach and affect the gastrointestinal function. If the dog eats too little, it cannot guarantee the nutrients needed for the growth and development of the body. The body loses weight, has poor resistance, and is prone to illness. Great Danes in the growth and development period are generally fed food with a balanced nutritional content. There are a variety of dog food specially designed for puppies on the market, and parents can choose and buy according to their needs.

Pregnancy Feeding

Great Danes must be dewormed before mating, the first 30 days of gestation, and the fetuses are still young and do not need to be given special feeds. After 30 days, the fetus develops rapidly, and the demand for various nutrients continues to increase. At this time, the bitch should be fed 3 times a day, and foods rich in protein, calcium and vitamins should be appropriately supplemented. After 50 days of pregnancy, when the fetus grows and the abdominal cavity is full, it needs to eat more and less. From 5 days before giving birth to 20 days after giving birth, the female dog must be fed enough milk-producing food. The chicken skeleton is cooked with millet porridge, and brown sugar and milk are added as the staple food. Add boiled eggs, fish, chicken intestines and other lactation foods 30 days after giving birth, the female dog will return to the normal feeding method of adult dogs.

Puppy Feeding

The bitch should be nursed by more than two people when giving birth, and the pups must be fed the bitch within one or two minutes after birth The colostrum and the newly born puppy must be licked dry by the bitch. If it is found that some puppy will not breathe or bark when they are just born, it will appear suspended animation. At this time, the head can be Downward, rock the dog from side to side, and press the chest wall gently and rhythmically. If you still can't breathe or bark, you must use the human mouth to suck out the amniotic fluid in the puppy's nose and mouth. After artificial respiration is continued for 3 to 4 minutes, the puppy You can start breathing, and the puppy is placed in the mother dog's body to keep warm. If the bitch cannot bite the fetal membrane when the cub is born, it is necessary to cut the membrane with scissors to take out the cub. In the first few days of birth, the pups must be cared for 24 hours by a special person to prevent the bitch from being crushed and trampled to death.

90% of newborn puppies suffer from different degrees of anemia after 20 days of age, which leads to disordered coat, pale skin, stunted growth, and poor growth, which is easy to be infected with various diseases. Within 3 to 7 days after the puppy was born, iron supplementation was carried out, and 1 mL of iron-containing iron supplement king (or iron-rich force) was injected intramuscularly into the puppy. Generally, a Great Dane can learn to walk around 20 days old, and grow teeth, and the breast milk is not enough. The puppy starts to learn to eat, 2 to 3 times a day, and mix milk, eggs, minced meat, cornmeal gruel, etc. Mix well into the eating plate and let it lick. 30 to 40-day-old puppies have increased food intake, decreased milk intake, and gradually weaned. Only 70% to 80% full at each meal. When the puppy eats, you must pay attention to observation, do not eat too much, feed 3 meals a day at 4 months of age, and feed 2 meals a day after 6 days of age.

Color

Golden, white, Black color, the above three colors are required to be shiny and smooth to the touch.

Appearance

Very thick chest, strong back, slightly rounded waist, straight limbs, flat bones, long and powerful hindquarters. The toes are tightly clasped and raised, with dark claws. Eyes are medium in size, deep and dark in color.

Temperament

Lively and active, responsive, emotionally stable, like to be close to people, and alert and alert.

Healthy

Pink conjunctiva, bright and non-watering eyes, no discharge, no trauma or scarring. Nose moist, cool, no serous or purulent discharge. The oral cavity is clean and moist, the mucous membrane is pink, no tongue coating, no bad breath, and no skin disease on the outside.