Friday, February 22, 2008
The Great Great Dane
Are you looking for a dog that can really make a statement? A big dog that can make you feel small by comparison? You might be ready to consider the great Great Dane. The Great Dane is a huge dog, one of the largest in the world. But do not let the size dictate your perception of the personality. Great Danes are strong dogs, powerful in fact, but their pronounced demeanors are complimented by their amazing grace and noble stature.
Great Danes are wonderfully pleasant, kind and affectionate. If you are looking for a dog to love that will definitely love you back, then look no further. Great Danes are known for being sweet and gentle. You may not know it by looking at them, but Great Danes are very patient and gentle with children as well. They do take extra training compared to other breeds due to the nature of their size. You do not really want your Great Dane to grow up thinking it is okay to sit or jump up on people, especially small children that could be hurt by the sheer weight of the dog. Great Danes can reach up to two hundred pounds!
Great Danes are fiercely loyal pets. They do not become aggressive unless they sense that you are seriously in danger. They can and will defend you. They make excellent watchdogs, not only for their loyalty but also for their extremely intimidating presence. The Great Dane is very social and needs to be around people as much as possible. If you are considering a Great Dane, take into account the time that you will need to spend with it. Great Danes are best behaved when they are raised from puppyhood.
Great Danes need a lot of exercise, but do not necessarily require any real acreage. A modest to large yard should be sufficient room to exercise your dog. If you are in an apartment, a Great Dane should be fine if you actually get it out to run or walk everyday. Do not run with a Great Dane until it is at least one year old. Because of their size and how quickly they grow, Great Danes are prone to hip dysplasia. You can seriously injure your dog for life if you run with it during puppyhood or allow it to jump from high places. You need to be considerate of health risks when raising a Great Dane.
Taking care of the coat on a Great Dane is not very hard. Shampooing a Great Dane can be a difficult experience, but shampooing is not necessary very often. Simply brushing the coat occasionally can prolong the amount of actual bathing that you have to do. Great Danes do shed, but it is a moderate amount. If you think that the Great Dane may be the pet you have been looking for and you are interested in finding dogs for sale, then check out www.MyDreamPuppy.com for the dog of your dreams.
About the Author: Dean Burton is the owner of MyDreamPuppy.com, a leading provider of dogs for sale. For more information, please visit www.MyDreamPuppy.com.
Great Danes are wonderfully pleasant, kind and affectionate. If you are looking for a dog to love that will definitely love you back, then look no further. Great Danes are known for being sweet and gentle. You may not know it by looking at them, but Great Danes are very patient and gentle with children as well. They do take extra training compared to other breeds due to the nature of their size. You do not really want your Great Dane to grow up thinking it is okay to sit or jump up on people, especially small children that could be hurt by the sheer weight of the dog. Great Danes can reach up to two hundred pounds!
Great Danes are fiercely loyal pets. They do not become aggressive unless they sense that you are seriously in danger. They can and will defend you. They make excellent watchdogs, not only for their loyalty but also for their extremely intimidating presence. The Great Dane is very social and needs to be around people as much as possible. If you are considering a Great Dane, take into account the time that you will need to spend with it. Great Danes are best behaved when they are raised from puppyhood.
Great Danes need a lot of exercise, but do not necessarily require any real acreage. A modest to large yard should be sufficient room to exercise your dog. If you are in an apartment, a Great Dane should be fine if you actually get it out to run or walk everyday. Do not run with a Great Dane until it is at least one year old. Because of their size and how quickly they grow, Great Danes are prone to hip dysplasia. You can seriously injure your dog for life if you run with it during puppyhood or allow it to jump from high places. You need to be considerate of health risks when raising a Great Dane.
Taking care of the coat on a Great Dane is not very hard. Shampooing a Great Dane can be a difficult experience, but shampooing is not necessary very often. Simply brushing the coat occasionally can prolong the amount of actual bathing that you have to do. Great Danes do shed, but it is a moderate amount. If you think that the Great Dane may be the pet you have been looking for and you are interested in finding dogs for sale, then check out www.MyDreamPuppy.com for the dog of your dreams.
About the Author: Dean Burton is the owner of MyDreamPuppy.com, a leading provider of dogs for sale. For more information, please visit www.MyDreamPuppy.com.
Labels: big dog, breed dane, dog adoption, dog for sale, gentle dog, great dane, huge dog, mastiff, pet finder
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Considering a Neapolitan Mastiff?
If you are considering looking for a Neapolitan Mastiff, there are definitely pros and cons that you should know about. Neapolitan Mastiffs are beautiful big dogs. They are very big, up to 170 pounds, with large flat heads, and a box-like body. They have wrinkled saggy skin around their face and neck. Some have cropped ears and tails, but more and more owners are opting to keep them in their natural state. They come in blue, black or brown and have short, dense coats. They shed more than you’d think for such a short haired dog. Neapolitan Mastiffs can be very good companions, but there are a lot of things to consider before you take on owning one.
The Neapolitan Mastiff needs to be trained very consistently from puppy hood. They are very smart and willful. Obedience and owner dominance need to be instilled from a very young age. You need to be non-wavering in your training approach and should probably seek professional advice. Neapolitan Mastiff’s need to be socialized early and often. They are generally intolerant of other dogs. Males are worse about tolerating other males than females are. Females tend to be a little bit more tolerant all around. Neapolitan Mastiffs are very good watch dogs. Their nature is to be protective and wary of strangers. Socialization is so important with these dogs. They need to be able to recognize who is being friendly. If they aren’t properly socialized they can become a huge biting liability.
If you have children in your home, then you need to research carefully before bringing in a Neapolitan Mastiff. If the dog has been brought up with children, then they can be good with them. This dog needs to be exposed to lots of children consistently to teach them to be tolerant. They do not tolerate teasing or roughhousing. Serious injury or death could occur. Remember that the Neapolitan Mastiff is very protective of its family. If you raise it with only your own kids, then it may try to protect your kids from their friends and relatives, resulting in a real tragedy. Neapolitan Mastiffs are generally not recommended for homes with children mostly because children can be unpredictable.
Neapolitan Mastiffs can be very calm in nature once they reach adulthood. They are mostly quiet indoors and may bark a lot outside. They have an instinct to chase and catch other animals, so proper inclusion is necessary. They need moderate exercise, such as regular walking and occasional running. Intense exercise can seriously damage this big dog’s joints.
Neapolitan Mastiffs are susceptible to hip and elbow displasia. This risk is increased if you over-exercise your dog or encourage it to jump from high places, especially as a puppy. Eye problems are also common and include progressive retinal atrophy and cherry eye. Cherry eye is very common. It occurs when the third eyelid, responsible for tear production, becomes prolapsed, visible, inflamed and red. The usual treatment for cherry eye is surgical removal of the gland. It will usually occur early on, during puppy hood. If your Neapolitan Mastiff has to have this gland removed, be prepared for a lifetime of administering eye drops.
Once all things have been considered, you should be able to decide if the Neapolitan Mastiff is the breed for you. When looking for dogs for sale or dog adoption, consider contacting My Dream Puppy with any questions.
About the Author: Dean Burton is the owner of MyDreamPuppy.com, a leading provider of dogs for sale. For more information, please visit www.MyDreamPuppy.com.
The Neapolitan Mastiff needs to be trained very consistently from puppy hood. They are very smart and willful. Obedience and owner dominance need to be instilled from a very young age. You need to be non-wavering in your training approach and should probably seek professional advice. Neapolitan Mastiff’s need to be socialized early and often. They are generally intolerant of other dogs. Males are worse about tolerating other males than females are. Females tend to be a little bit more tolerant all around. Neapolitan Mastiffs are very good watch dogs. Their nature is to be protective and wary of strangers. Socialization is so important with these dogs. They need to be able to recognize who is being friendly. If they aren’t properly socialized they can become a huge biting liability.
If you have children in your home, then you need to research carefully before bringing in a Neapolitan Mastiff. If the dog has been brought up with children, then they can be good with them. This dog needs to be exposed to lots of children consistently to teach them to be tolerant. They do not tolerate teasing or roughhousing. Serious injury or death could occur. Remember that the Neapolitan Mastiff is very protective of its family. If you raise it with only your own kids, then it may try to protect your kids from their friends and relatives, resulting in a real tragedy. Neapolitan Mastiffs are generally not recommended for homes with children mostly because children can be unpredictable.
Neapolitan Mastiffs can be very calm in nature once they reach adulthood. They are mostly quiet indoors and may bark a lot outside. They have an instinct to chase and catch other animals, so proper inclusion is necessary. They need moderate exercise, such as regular walking and occasional running. Intense exercise can seriously damage this big dog’s joints.
Neapolitan Mastiffs are susceptible to hip and elbow displasia. This risk is increased if you over-exercise your dog or encourage it to jump from high places, especially as a puppy. Eye problems are also common and include progressive retinal atrophy and cherry eye. Cherry eye is very common. It occurs when the third eyelid, responsible for tear production, becomes prolapsed, visible, inflamed and red. The usual treatment for cherry eye is surgical removal of the gland. It will usually occur early on, during puppy hood. If your Neapolitan Mastiff has to have this gland removed, be prepared for a lifetime of administering eye drops.
Once all things have been considered, you should be able to decide if the Neapolitan Mastiff is the breed for you. When looking for dogs for sale or dog adoption, consider contacting My Dream Puppy with any questions.
About the Author: Dean Burton is the owner of MyDreamPuppy.com, a leading provider of dogs for sale. For more information, please visit www.MyDreamPuppy.com.
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