Marmaduke - the Great Dane, is Not a Dog Breed for Everyone
Marmaduke' is about a lovable, accident-prone Great Dane whose family moves from a small town in Kansas to the big city of Los Angeles. The adorable Great Dane in Marmaduke may make movie viewers think that they would like to have a Great Dane of their own.
Great Danes are a grand old breed of dog, but they are not for every family, largely because of their massive size. Perspective pet owners must consider how this living creature will fit into their home and lifestyle before bringing one into the home.
Great Danes are a great breed for people with a lifestyle that accommodates a huge dog. The Great Dane is a breed that eats a lot of food and takes up a lot of space in the home and car. The large dog also needs exercise, so will need a place to walk and run.
Great Danes have loving, gentle dispositions. Adults are usually calm and well behaved, but puppies can be clumsy and rambunctious. Because of their size and strength, Great Danes need obedience training early in life.
Great Danes are a breed that has been around for at least 400 years. The breed originated in Germany and was bred to hunt boar, a ferocious animal. When the breed was no longer used for hunting, the Great Dane became a companion and estate guard dog.
Famous Great Dane characters include Marmaduke, Astro from 'The Jetsons' and Scooby Doo. The Guinness Book of World Records lists a Great Dane as the tallest dog ever. Giant George is a blue Great Dane that weighs 245 pounds and measures 7'3" from his nose to the tip of his tail.
Great Danes can be excellent companion for the family with the room to accommodate their large size. Before bringing a Great Dane, or any breed, into the home; it is important to do research about the breed.
Resources:
American Kennel Club (AKC)
American Great Dane Club
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9 Comments
Post a CommentI'm not a dog person myself, but that's good information
nicely written!
That's a big Dog Chow bill sitting there!
great danes are my favorite breed of dog. Thanks for the info
I'm glad you wrote about this for the movie goers. They're beautiful dogs, but not for everyone or people with apartments.
Great Danes are nice dogs, but not for everyone.
And for heaven's sake, don't get a Great Dane if you live in a studio in NYC.
Great Article. I still hear about the dalmation craze after 101 dalmations came out...definitely don't want another one of those!
I hear you.