Great Dane

Great Dane

Deutsche Dogge
Great Dane

The Great Dane is the "gentle giant" of the dog world. Despite its enormous size, it is calm and affectionate at home. Needs space, a giant-breed specific diet and regular heart screenings.

📊 Characteristics

Size
Giant (> 45 kg)
Energy
⚖️ Balanced — moderate exercise
Coat
Short — minimal maintenance
Life expectancy
7–10 years
Care level
🟡 Medium — some experience recommended
FCI group
Group 2

📈 Breed profile

Energy
55
Size
95
Coat care
25
Sociability
90
Trainability
72

Orientative rating (0-100) based on the breed’s general characteristics. Every dog is unique: its real energy, temperament and care needs may vary.

⚕️ Health — most common risks

⚠️
bloat
⚠️
Cardiomyopathy
⚠️
Hip/elbow dysplasia
⚠️
osteosarcoma

This information is orientative. Always consult your vet for preventive monitoring.

💉 Recommended vaccination

💉 DHPPi (Distemper, Parvo, Hepatitis)Every 3 years
💉 RabiesYearly or every 3 years by country
💉 LeptospirosisYearly (high exposure)
💉 Bordetella (kennel cough)Yearly if boarding

Orientative schedule. Your vet will adapt the calendar to the geographic area and lifestyle of your Great Dane.

💰 Estimated monthly cost

🥩 Food
~120
🩺 Vet
~45
🧸 Accessories
~25
📊 Total / month
~190

General estimate for Spain. It varies depending on food brand, city, pet insurance and lifestyle. It does not include extraordinary expenses.

📅 Life stages of the Great Dane

🍼
Puppy0 – 12 months
  • ·Initial vaccination schedule (8, 12 and 16 weeks)
  • ·Socialisation with people, dogs and new environments
  • ·No going outside until vaccinations are complete
  • ·Puppy food suited to its size
🦴
Young adult1 – 3 years
  • ·Energy peak — needs consistent daily exercise
  • ·Basic training well established (sit, stay, recall)
  • ·Decide on neutering with your vet
  • ·Switch to adult food
🐕
Adult3 – 7 years
  • ·Stable routine of walks and feeding
  • ·Weight control (obesity affects the joints)
  • ·Annual vet check-up + vaccination reminders
  • ·Watch for early signs of common breed conditions
👴
Senior7+ years
  • ·Adapt exercise: more walks, less intense
  • ·Senior diet (fewer calories, more antioxidants)
  • ·Check-ups every 6 months + annual blood work
  • ·Orthopaedic beds if there is arthrosis

🔍 Similar breeds

🐕
Spanish Mastiff
Giant · 10–12 years
🐕
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📖 Recommended reading

🐕
Great Dane Care UK: Why They Live So Short and How to Help Them Longer
The "Apollo of dogs" lives only 7-10 years. Heart disease, bloat, osteosarcoma — what UK Great Dane owners must plan for.
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