A Great Dane’s life span is actually that short. The average life span of a golden retriever is 10-12 years. The average life expectancy of a labrador retriever is about 12 years. The average lifespan of a Rottweiler is 8-10 years. The average life span of a pitbull is 10-12 years. The average life span …
Great Danes are known for having short lifespans, 4-8 years on average. I don’t know about you, but that’s just not enough time with our gentle giants! We’ve got a few tips today for how to make a Great Dane live longer, including information about breeding, nutrition, bloat, and joint health. All of these things …
Bloat in Great Danes is deadly. It’s painful, dangerous, and as many as 1-in-4 Great Danes are likely to experience it in their lifetime. For decades now, people have cited that resting after meals would prevent bloat from happening. The occurrence of bloat in large and giant breed dogs has increased dramatically in the last …
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Does your Great Dane look so skinny that you are concerned he’s not eating enough? Were you expecting a giant, robust, beefy dog and ended up with a walking skeleton instead? Let’s talk about this. There are so many reasons for a Great Dane to appear lean, and I’m going to cover them all. To …
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disease of the heart muscle which results in an over-enlarged heart. This is what you need to learn to diagnose cardiomyopathy in dogs. Dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs is caused by a weakening of the heart muscle, which can lead to an increase in size of the left ventricle. This is …
Those of you heavily invested in dogs (as we are) have probably heard about the FDA and DCM as it relates to grain-free dog foods and boutique (BEG) diets causing heart disease. This topic is a HOT one and we’re coming in with all the tea. What prompted this post? Oh, just Dr. Judy Morgan …
Are you looking for home cooked dog food recipes for your dog? Great Dane Homemade dog food has it’s benefits, but it’s not for everybody. We’re going to deep-dive into giant breed nutrition and homemade dog food! Read on, friends… The Benefits of Fresh Food for Dogs There are many bloggers and influencers who claim …
Happy New Year, Dane lovers! It’s time to make our list of 2023 Resolutions and this year I’m calling it “Do Better for Danes”. Here are 10 dog-inspired resolutions for all of us! Pick one or pick them all, what resolutions do you have in 2023 to do better for your Dane? #1 – Sparkly, …
Poorly built giant breed dogs are being set up for a lifetime of injury, pain, weakness, and instability that shortens their lifespans and enjoyment of life. Flat Front and Cathedral Chest in Great Danes are a structural problem that is plaguing the breed. A focus on correct build and movement are key elements of ethical …
We’ve been closely watching and monitoring information and studies in regard to dietary DCM in dogs. DCM is a deadly heart condition that often results in the sudden and unexplained death of otherwise ‘healthy’ looking dogs. A new DCM dog food study came out this week (December 2022) and the results are unfortunately concerning. We …
