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The Great Dane At a Glance
Recognized By
AKC 
Country of Origin
Germany 
Life Expectancy
8 - 10 yrs 
Height Range
28 - 32 in 
Weight Range
100 - 120 lbs 
Colors
Fawn, black, blue, brindle, or harlequin 
Trainability
High; positive reinforcement is important due to his sensitive demeanor 
With Children
Excellent; due to size, should be supervised with young children 
With Animals
Pretty good 
Climate
Moderate 
Indoor/Outdoor
Prefers to be indoors with family, then outdoors to exercise/play in a HIGH fenced yard 
Exercise Reqd
Average 
Grooming Reqd
Low 
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Dolly's smile!
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mastador on left, dane on righ
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Winston Ghetto Style :)
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Winston ~ Oregon Spring 2012
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Winston ~ Reflections....2012
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Great Dane Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Great Dane breeders:

Cardiac Evaluation - OFA
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
Thyroid Function Test (blood test)

Great Dane Health Issues
The following conditions may be a concern in the Great Dane:

Acral lick dermatitis
Afghan Hound Myelopathy
Autoimmune Lymphocytic Thyroiditis
Bloat
Calcinosis circumscripta
Canine Microphthalmia
Canine Muscular Dystrophy
Cardiomyopathy
Cataract
Cerebellar hypoplasia
Cervical disc disease
Cervical vertebral malformation or instability
Cherry Eye (Eversion of nictitating membrane)
Color mutant alopecia
Cystinuria
Deafness
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Demodicosis
Dermoid cyst
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Glaucoma
Hemeralopia
Hereditary Canine Spinal Muscular Atrophy (HCSMA)
Hip Dysplasia
Histiocytoma
Hygroma
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD)
Hypothyroidism
Metabolic Bone Disease
Mitral Valve Defect
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondrosis
Osteosarcoma
Persistent Right Aortic Arch (PRAA)
Progressive Ataxia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Thyroiditis
von Willebrands Disease