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Also known as German Mastiff, Deutsche Dogge
A towering gentle giant that thinks it is a lapdog
One of the tallest dog breeds, the Great Dane is calm, affectionate and surprisingly gentle for its size. It needs room, sturdy training from puppyhood and careful attention to joints, feeding and bloat risk.
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This breed needs about 60 minutes of activity a day. Around 3 sitter-led sessions a week keeps that routine going when work or travel gets in the way.
60
Minutes of activity a day
3
Suggested sessions a week
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About an hour a day of moderate walking and play. They are often couch potatoes indoors, but puppies should not do hard or repeated jumping and running.
It is possible in a spacious home with a lift or easy access, but a big dog needs room to turn and lie down. Most do better with more space.
They are typically gentle and patient, but their size means they can knock children over by accident, so supervision is important.
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