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Are you looking for a large dog that is something like a Great Dane or a Golden Retriever? If so, you’ve come to the right place. It’s not easy searching for the dog of your dreams, especially if you’re stuck between two different dog breeds. But what if we told you it was possible to have the Great Dane and the Golden in one dog?
Yes, it’s possible! This article’s about the Great Golden Dane! If you’ve not heard of this dog breed before, that’s OK. This is a fairly new dog breed!
We’ve gathered information about Great Golden Danes, so you can decide if this is the right dog for you and your family. Let’s get started!
What is a Great Golden Dane?
The Great Golden Dane is a hybrid dog breed that’s a mix between a purebred Great Dane and a purebred Golden Retriever. These lovely designer dogs (hybrids) are known for being very friendly and loving. However, not much is known about the history of these dogs. So, we’ll take a look at both purebred parents to gain a better understanding of the Great Golden Dane.
The Great Dane
The Great Dane is an ancient dog breed. Drawings of these dogs have been found in ancient Egypt and in Babylonian temples from 2000 BC. It’s thought these dogs originally came from Tibet, where they were developed for hunting wild boar. Today, however, the Great Dane is a companion dog rather than a fierce hunter.
Great Danes are the largest dog in the world! Even so, they’re gentle, sweet-nature, loving dogs that want to be with their families. They get along with everyone, other dogs and other animals. The dogs have athletic, muscular bodies with massive, narrow heads.
These dogs love to play with kids, and they’re very peace-loving dogs. However, they can be protective; their bark is probably enough to scare off most intruders!
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The Golden Retriever is the other purebred parent of the Great Golden Dane. These dogs originally came from Scotland, where they were developed for hunting. This dog breed is one of the most popular in the US, and for a good reason. Goldens are highly intelligent, loving, loyal dogs. And they have a ton of energy!
Most people are surprised to learn that Goldens mature slowly. That means you’ll have a puppy until your fur baby is about 3 or 4 years old. Even so, these dogs usually remain playful and active well into their senior years.
Golden Retrievers need plenty of exercise, and they love to have work to do. They make excellent therapy dogs and will happily do other jobs, too. This is a dog that also loves their family and is very loyal.
With parents like these, how could a Great Golden Dane go wrong?
The Great Golden Dane usually stands between 25 to 29 inches tall and weighs 70 to 140 lbs. This is a very large dog! They have a life expectancy of 8 to 10 years.
Great Golden Dane Appearance
The Great Golden Dane is a large dog with long legs. They can have a head that is more like the Great Dane’s, with a deep muzzle and brown almond-shaped eyes. Their ears usually hang on the sides of their faces.
When it comes to their coats, the Great Golden Dane may have a coat that’s short and single layer or a short, dense undercoat that’s covered with a weather-resistant layer of fur that’s medium-long and shiny, with feathering on the legs, feed, front of the neck (the ruff), and the underside of the tail.
Great Golden Dane Temperament
The Great Golden Dane is a highly intelligent dog that’s friendly. And they’re extremely loyal to their families. However, these dogs may also be somewhat protective. They get along great with kids, too.
The dogs are also pretty trainable, though they can take over the lead role unless they have a pet parent who establishes themselves as the leader.
Do Great Golden Danes Make Great Family Companions?
Yes! These dogs are best for active families and thrive on all the attention and love you can give them. However, the dogs may not be aware of their size. So, they may accidentally knock over small kids when playing. It’s important never to leave kids and dogs unsupervised (this applies to all dog breeds).
Do Great Golden Danes Get Along with Other Pets?
Yes, Great Golden Danes get along well with other dogs. They can be a little bossy with smaller dogs, however.
When it comes to smaller animals, these dogs can have a strong prey drive. For this reason, they’re not suited to families that have cats, rabbits, or other small pets.
Great Golden Dane Food Requirements
The Great Golden Dane is a large dog breed with a huge appetite. They need between four to six cups of food a day, divided between at least two meals.
Exercise
Great Golden Danes are moderately active dogs that love to walk for about an hour a day. You can also include playtime in the backyard. These dogs love to play fetch and other games.
Grooming
These dogs need to be brushed every day to keep their fur in good condition and to control shedding and matting. And these dogs only need a bath once a month or when they are very dirty and smelly.
Summing It Up
The Great Golden Dane is an amazing dog that’s highly intelligent, full of energy, and has lots of love. These are hybrid dogs that are a mix between a Great Dane and Golden Retriever. Thankfully, they get the best traits of both dogs!
Great Golden Danes are best for active families with time to spend with their fur babies. These dogs do get along with other dogs; however, they don’t get along well with cats and other small pets.
We’re pretty sure that if you adopt a Great Golden Dane, you’ll have a loving companion for years to come!
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Tom has always loved to write since he was little - he wanted to be either a writer or a veterinary doctor, but he ended up being a professional writer while most of his works are based on animals. He was born in San Francisco but later moved to Texas to continue his job as a writer. He graduated from the University of San Francisco where he studied biotechnology. He is happily married and a soon to be father!Review symptoms, medications & behavior to keep your pets healthy with a Vet Online in just minutes.
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