Puppy Acne (what he's got) is usually related to what, how or where he eats. Feed ONLY in metal or porcelain dishes. CLEAN the dishes thoroughly with soap and water, and rinse well, EVERY time he eats (no free feeding). WASH his face with warm water EVERY time AFTER he eats, then DRY with a CLEAN terry towel/facecloth. PAT on a palmful of Gold Bond powder. Also put about a Tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar in his bowl of water every time you fill the dish. See similar questions...

quot;The Great Dane's personality is the quality that most find so appealing. The Dane is a "people dog" - a sensitive and affectionate companion. They can be elegant and dignified one moment, and then playful and silly the next." (Georgia Alyse Thomas) Danes are "leaners" and "blockers". This means that if there's a free lap, or an available foot, you'll usually find the resident Dane upon it. See similar questions...

Because a 25 pound eight-week-old male puppy will generally grow to about six times that weight, special consideration needs to be given before acquiring a puppy. Dogs are abandoned every day because their owners didn't realize that their cute little puppy would grow up to be a very large dog with real needs. See similar questions...

We suggest feeding high quality food, such as Science Diet, Nutro, Eukanuba, etc. These foods are of better quality and may help to prevent bloat. In addition, they are more digestible and produce less stool. This is important for a dog with a stool the size of a Dane or Wolfhound!! For good information on feeding, go to http://www.sunnysidefarm.com/feeding.html. See similar questions...

The medical term for Razor Bumps is Pseudofolliculitis barbae. Razor Bumps are caused by the regrowth of hair after it has been shaved. Razor Bumps occur most often in people with very curly, kinky Hair. The hallmark of this irritation is red or hyperpigmented papules (Razor Bumps). The Intimate Shave™ Electric Razors and Trimmers eliminate Razor Bumps from your Intimate areas and men's faces & necks by never touching the skin. See similar questions...

Unfortunately, all large dogs tend to have a shorter life span than do smaller dogs. Great Danes and Irish Wolfhounds generally live from 8 to 11 years if well cared for. Some die younger than this, unfortunately, but some also live beyond their 12th birthday. Mixes tend to live a bit longer than pure-breds. See similar questions...

Pseudofolliculitis can occur anywhere on the body that hair grows. The reason it is so common on the back of the neck is because of the irritation of collars. Yes, Shaver's Choice Skin Therapy Shaving System can be applied to the hairline to prevent razor bumps and ingrown hair. See similar questions...

Merle, Fawnequin, Chocolate and a bunch of other combinations that occur in non-approved mixed color breeding. They all make great pets, just are unable to be shown in the breed ring. The general consensus is that puppy food NOT be fed to this breed. Usually a good quality Adult dog food that is 22-25% protein and 15-18% fat is recommended. Danes are susceptible to bloat and torsion so the less stress on the gastrointestinal tract the better. See similar questions...

Very minimal grooming is needed. Danes are short haired dogs so there is no required daily brushing, trimming, stripping etc. See similar questions...

The Great Dane was developed to hunt the wild boar of Europe (and hence the cropped ears typically seen on Danes in the US). The Germans are generally credited with developing the Dane as it exists today. It is generally accepted that the Great Dane is descended from some type of mastiff and wolfhound. The Great Dane breed is at least 400 years old but there are drawings of a dog which resemble the Great Dane on Egyptian monuments of 3000 B.C. See similar questions...

Great Danes are easy to train. REALLY! Obedience and control should never be an issue as long as you are willing to attend obedience training classes for at LEAST the first year of your dogs life (this goes for ALL breeds). Obedience classes are GREAT for socializing your dog, and for teaching YOU the way his mind works. This is a MUST with Danes, who though very sweet and compliant dogs, at times can be very pushy and dominant. See similar questions...

Spaying a female (removing the ovaries and uterus) or neutering a male (removing the testicles) are veterinary procedures performed with the same general anesthesia used in human medicine. Both surgeries usually require minimal hospitalization. Neutering a male dog by 6 months of age prevents testicular cancer, prostate disease and hernias. See similar questions...

Since we are breaking the skin, there is definetely a chance of bleeding. Most piercings are virtually bloodless, some do have a tendency to bleed a little and a small amount do bleed quite a bit, generally immediately folling the piercing. There are a few piercing, like the prince albert, that tend to bleed on and off for a few days. This is to be expected. Certain areas of the body have a richer blood supply than others. These areas tend to bleed, but also tend to heal the fastest. See similar questions...

To treat Razor Bumps, use a clean needle to release the imbedded hair shaft. If possible, stop shaving. This usually stops Razor Bumps from developing, depending on the severity. However, when shaving is restarted razor bumps typically return. Avoid Razor Bumps completely by using The Intimate Shave™ Electric Razors and Trimmers for Shaving instead of a regular Disposable Razor. See similar questions...

Chinchillas are intelligent for rodent-type animals. You will need some patience and it will take you awhile to teach your chin what is expected of him. Your chin will have to trust you. You will have to coax it by giving it treats. (similar to teaching a dog or cat) I personally know an individual whose friend had one while living in Hawaii and the chin went everywhere with his owner. He rode on the guy's shoulder. They tend to be very smart and quite responsive. See similar questions...

This is a difficult answer to make. It all depends on the chin. Some are very social while others tend to be loners. If your chin has been alone a long time and you decide to add a chin you will have to watch and make sure it is going to be okay. Some chins may resent this after having been the only chin in the cage. It could become a territorial issue. (back to top) See similar questions...

Yes and no. They will pretty much only use one spot in the cage for urinating. My chin pees in a small container that I add wood shavings to. I have found that my chin will not urinate unless he is in his cage. Now as far as defecating they will do that everywhere. But it is easy enough to clean up! (back to top) See similar questions...

Chins can be very aggressive and territorial about their homes. When you decide to add a chin to another chin's cage you need to allow the chins time to get to know one another first! You can do this by placing the new chin in a cage right beside the previously owned chin. This will give them time to adjust to one another and get acquainted. After a couple weeks you take the newly acquired chin and introduce him or her into the other chin's cage. See similar questions...