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Great Danes

The Great Dane, also known as German Mastiff or Danish Hound, is a breed of domestic dog known for its giant size. The breed is commonly referred to as the "Apollo of all breeds".

The Great Dane combines, in its regal appearance, dignity, strength and elegance with great size and a powerful, well-formed, smoothly muscled body. It is one of the giant working breeds, but is unique in that its general conformation must be so well balanced that it never appears clumsy, and shall move with a long reach and powerful drive.



Great Dane Dog Health Concerns

Common Health Concerns in the Great Dane Dog Breed


The Great Dane is prone to the following major health conditions:

Gastric Torsion - Gastric Torsion is a medical condition in which the stomach becomes overstretched by excessive gas content. It is also commonly referred to as bloat, gastric torsion, and gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) when the stomach is also twisted.

Cardiomyopathy - Cardiomyopathy, which literally means "heart muscle disease," is the deterioration of the function of the myocardium or heart muscle.

Osteosarcoma - Osteosarcoma is a malignant bone cancer. Osteosarcoma is common in large breed dogs. The Great Dane is pron

The Great Dane is prone to the following minor health conditions:

Canine Hip Dysplasia - Hip dysplasia is an abnormal formation of the hip socket that, in its more severe form, can eventually cause crippling lameness and painful arthritis of the joints. It is a polygenic trait, that is affected by environmental factors in the production of the final phenotype. It can be found in many animals and occasionally in humans, but is most commonly associated with dogs, and is common in many dog breeds, particularly the larger breeds.

Wobblers Syndrome (Cervical Vertebral Instability) - Wobblers Syndrome is the abnormality of neck vertebrae causing rear leg incoordination or paralysis.

Osteochondritis Dissecans - Osteochondritis Dissecans is a joint disorder in which cracks form in the articular cartilage and the underlying subchondral bone. Osteochondritis Dissecans usually causes pain and swelling of the affected joint which catches and locks during movement.

Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy - Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy is inflammation of the bone growth plates during periods of rapid growth common in large breeds, resulting in lameness.

Hypothyroidisim - Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. Early symptoms: Being more sensitive to cold; Constipation; Depression; Fatigue or feeling slowed down.

The Great Dane occasionally has problems with the following health conditions:

von Willebrand's Disease - von Willebrand's Disease is a condition where you have defective blood platelet function resulting in excessive bleeding, caused a by a deficiency in clotting factor.

Cataracts - Cataracts are opacities in the lens of the eye, which can cause blindness.

Entropion - Entropion is the inversion of the eyelids, so that they roll inward, often irritating the eye.

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Logan Winters is a long time dog owner and horseman, provides content for for Dog Pound http://www.dog-pound.net and Horse Stall http://www.horse-stall.net leading portals for pet management.

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