How Long do Danes Live?
DogLogic Great Dane FAQ'sThe average life span of most giant breeds is about 8-10 years. I know of Danes living to 10-12 years, but right now unfortunately that is the exception rather than the rule. There are a few health problems which afflict the Great Dane breed: growth problems (HOD, PANO and OCD), hip dysplasia (OFA and Penn-Hip tests), and bloat/GDV/torsion are primary concerns. Wobblers, thyroid problems, and problems with the eyes (CERF test) also appear in the breed. Se our HEALTH links for more info:
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DogLogic Great Dane FAQ'sGreat Danes should be kept indoors. This is both because of their short coat and their disposition. They are FAMILY dogs and need lots of human companionship. A Dane kept primarily out of doors will eventually die of loneliness or illness. They will become, destructive, aggressive and depressed if denied "household" status. Also, many experimental laboratories like to buy dogs from "neighborhood crawlers".
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FAQBecause Great Danes are a "giant" breed, they tend to have more complex health problems. Some typical conditions include Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy, vonWillebrands Disease, Wobblers Syndrome, Hypothyroidism, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Hip Dysplasia...just to name a few. Many times, these conditions can be prevented or treated with proper nutrition or nutraceuticals. Serious, life threatening problems include Bloat and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (a genetic disease).
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DogLogic Great Dane FAQ'sThe AKC Standard for Danes states: "The male shall not be less than 30 inches at the shoulders, but it is preferable that he be 32 inches or more, providing he is well proportioned to his height. The female shall not be less than 28 inches at the shoulders, but it is preferable that she be 30 inches or more, providing she is well proportioned to her height.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWell I guess that depends on who you talk to--Most farmers who are in the egg producing business will say 2 years. Those who are in the meat producing business will say 6 months--Those who keep birds as pets (with names) or who are not interested in maximum production of eggs, will find that chickens can live up to 8 or 10 years.
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DogLogic Great Dane FAQ'sThey DO require a place to "let loose" and run a couple times a day, and should be hand walked at least 4 times a day. Again, living in a condo, we have no fenced in area for loose running. We make do by going to a local baseball field and blocking off the exits, then letting them yee-haw around the field, and play frisbee with them. PLEASE be a responsible dog owner and bring plastic bags for poop clean-up. I know that little-leagers hate to step in dog poop while catching a pop fly!
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DogLogic Great Dane FAQ'sALL DOGS should be CRATED when left alone. It is frankly irresponsible to leave a Dane or any dog unattended, loose in a house for any length of time. Any number of things can happen, even to a trustworthy and well trained dog. The best crate size for a male Dane is 28 inches wide by 36 inches tall by 48 inches long.
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FAQDanes are INSIDE dogs!! This is because their coat is not designed to withstand the summer heat and the cold chill. All of my dogs remain in a temperature-controlled environment and are exercised several times a day outside (supervised). When your Dane shows signs of stress (heavy panting, dark red tongue, shivering, constant whining, cold ear tips), he should be brought inside! "Hey, but they're dogs, right... they used to live in the wild.
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The Feline PKD FAQ -- Answers to Frequently Asked Questions ...You'd think that would be a simple question, with a simple answer. Unfortunately, every source I've found gives different information: Britanica Online says the lifespan of a domestic cat in captivity is 21 years (in context, this seems to be the maximum age of the vast majority of otherwise healthy cats!!!). The Tidycat website once indicated that the average Russian Blue lives 18 years (I couldn't find a reference to persian lifespan). On the HomeArts Ask the Vet website, Dr.
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