| THIS IS PRINCE,,HE IS READY TO PLAY,,PRINCE IS A BIG BABY,HE LOVES EVERYONE,,PRINCE NEVER MEETS A STRANGER,,,PRINCE IS AN IMPORT FROM POLAND |
| THIS IS OUR GUS,,HE CAN'T WAIT FOR MY HUSBAND TO TURN HIM LOOSE,,HE LOVES TO RUN AND PLAY, |
| WELCOME TO OUR GREAT DANE PAGE,,,THEY ARE AKC REG,,WITH PEDIGREES,, THEY HAVE MULTIPLE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS IN THEIR PEDIGREES,,,THESE BIG BABIES, ARE VERY COMICAL AND LOVE FOR YOU TO BE WITH THEM, WE HAVE KEPT ONE OF OUR DANE PUPPIES FROM DAISY AND BAM BAM'S LAST LITTER,,HIS NAME IS STORM,,AND HE HAS A PAGE,WITH PICTURES OF HIM AND OUR OTHER BOYS,,HARLEY AND RUSTY,, |
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| EXPECTING STORM'S LITTER THIS IS DAISY, SHE WAS BEEN IN WITH PRINCE,,AND WE ARE ANXIOUSLY WAITING FOR PUPPIES NOW...SHE IS A GREAT MOM. |
| THE BIGGEST BABY OF ALL OUR DANES,,HE LOVES TO PLAY IN HIS POOL,,BAM BAM AND GUS ARE ARE BROTHERS..THEIR DAD,,ORDOGSZEMU BOTOND,,WAS AN IMPORT FROM HUNGARY... |
Making sure that your giant breed puppy has his specific nutritional needs met, is very important role to his future growth and health. It will ensure his correct development as a pup, through adolescence to adulthood, and can go a long way towards preventing many of the health conditions that these extra large breed dogs are prone to. Extra large to giant breed puppies need to eat a premium food . Usually one that is specifically formulated for large or giant breed puppies has the correct balance of nutrients, but there are also some 'all life stages' foods, and even the occasional one that is designed for adult dogs, that fit the bill. Giant breed pups shouldn't be fed a high-calorie diet, look for a more moderate range - somewhere around 350 - 380 calories per cup of food. This will help to prevent the overly rapid growth rate that's responsible for a lot of the bone/joint problems in extra large breed dogs. TALK TO YOUR VET!! Extra large breed dogs who have reached maturity, need a different balance of ingredients, with higher levels of protein, fat and calories. It's also not just the type of food that you feed that is important, you also have to be careful to feed the right amount of food. Overfeeding extra large breed dogs can also cause bone and joint problems. A nutritional imbalance can lead to too-rapid growth, or a puppy who is overweight - compounding the stress on the bones/joints. Particularly during the first 6 months, it's vital to control the calorie intake of your pup. Feed 3 times a day until around 3 months of age, when you can reduce it to twice daily. At 8 weeks old, 2 - 4 cups of premium food per day (depending on weight/breed - check individual bag for specifics) is about right, increasing slowly until 6 months of age when you should be feeding somewhere between 6 and 8 cups a day. The activity level of your puppy or dog also plays a part in how much they need to eat. Obviously an active dog requires more calories than one who spends his days on the sofa, so take that into account when doing your calculations. This is particularly relevant for adolescent and adult dogs. Seasonal changes may also factor in. Like humans, dogs tend to eat less when the weather is hot, and during the winter months they need more food to burn to keep warm. Even if your dog spends 95% of his time indoors, he may still show seasonal changes in appetite. Extra large breed dogs grow very rapidly, but they take a long time to reach maturity as they actually develop quite slowly. Sometimes owners can get a little impatient and want to 'put a little weight on' their pup, especially during the adolescent stage when puppies can look very 'gangly' and a bit out of proportion. But this is totally wrong. A giant breed dog may not be fully mature until 18 months, or even 2 years, of age and he needs to be allowed to develop at the pace nature intended if he is to grow up healthy and strong. Exercising giant breed dogs If you have a large or giant breed puppy, it's important to take it easy with the exercise and rough-housing for at least the first 6 - 10 months. The rapid development that your puppy is experiencing means he is at risk of injuring himself if he is exercised too strenuously. In extra large breed dogs, hip dysplasia and other joint/bone problems can occur more easily than you might think. To protect your pup, avoid these things........ Jogging, or running on hard surfaces such as concrete Jumping from any significant height - ie pick up bed, SUV, bed etc. Playing on slippery or slick surfaces such as tile, wet ground etc. Roughousing or wrestling Of course, your puppy still needs exercise in order to develop the strong muscles he needs to support his big heavy bones! A short walk several times a day, moderate games (eg fetch) outside and inside, and lots of socialization are needed. Enrolling him in a Puppy Obedience Class as soon as he's fully vaccinated is a great idea. Puppies are just like babies, and your little guy will play for a while and then need a nice long nap... then he'll wake up and start all over again. As puppies, extra large breed dogs are as energetic and active as any other breed. But they can also be clumsy and endearingly uncoordinated, so always be careful when playing or exercising them. As adults, giant dog breeds are often on the lower end of the activity scale, and an adult Great Dane can live quite happily in an apartment, as long as he gets his daily walks. Giant dog breed health problems Extra large breed dogs can suffer from some health problems/conditions that are fairly unique. These include.... Bone and Joint Problems These include Hip and Elbow Dysplasia, which are orthopedic conditions caused by malformed or 'poorly fitting' joints. Panosteitis (often called 'Pano') is a condition caused by inflammation in the growing joints of a young or adolescent pup. It causes lameness or limping. Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (or HOD) causes swollen/painful joints (often the lower joint in the front legs), and can be triggered by several things including infection, improper diet, vaccine reactions and more. This condition can cause the joints to become malformed and your pup may 'knuckle-over' or his front legs may become bowed. Wobblers Syndrome Also known as Spondylolitheses, this is a condition that affects some extra large breed dogs, mainly Great Danes and Doberman Pinschers (although Bullmastiffs and St. Bernards, Rhodesian Ridgebacks and Borzois have been known to exhibit similar symptoms). It's also more common in males than in females. This syndrome is caused by a narrowing or malformation of the vertebrae in the dogs neck, which puts pressure on the rest of the spine. It usually appears in adolescent Great Danes, somewhere between 5 and 18 months of age, but usually shows up much later in Dobermans, at around 4 or 5 years of age. The symptoms are usually a 'wobbly' or unsteady gait, or weakness/lameness (normally in the back legs), the syptoms gradually get worse, and occasionally paralysis can occur. Treatment may include a neck brace, steroids or surgery, depending on the severity of the condition. Dilated Cardiomyopathy This is a heart condition, and a dog with DCM has heart muscles that don't contract efficiently, causing arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats). It also means that the heart has to work extra-hard to pump blood around the body and this puts an immense strain it. It's most commonly seen in extra large breed dogs, especially Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds, Scottish Deerhounds, Doberman Pinschers, St Bernards and Newfoundlands. A dog can show no symptoms and die suddenly from this condition, although sometimes dogs show symptoms such as excessive panting, heavy breathing and are easily tired. Severity of the condition varies, as does the treatment and prognosis for individual dogs. An echocardiogram, chest x-rays and an EKG can help diagnose this condition. Aortic Stenosis This is another heart condition that more commonly seen in extra large or giant dog breeds. AS and SAS (Sub Aortic Stenosis) are caused by a narrowing of the aorta, which puts extra strain on the heart. Limiting exercise and stress in affected dogs can help reduce the risks associated with this condition, but it does vary in severity and can cause sudden death. Hypothyroidis This is a condition caused by the thyroid gland producing too little of the hormone thyroxin. It's common in some giant breed dogs and symptoms include unexplained weight gain, lethargy and skin conditions such as thinning hair, darkened skin, itching and so on. Hypothyroidism in dogs is usually treated with hormone supplementation. Bloat or Torsion This is a very serious condition and is also known as Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV). It's a condition that mostly affects large, deep-chested dog breeds including Great Danes, Greyhounds, Bullmastiffs, and St. Bernards (among others). It's a condition where the stomach fills suddenly with gas and twists into an unnatural position, basically cutting off the passages between the stomach and the esophagus and the stomach and the intestines. It is life-threatening and, unless recognized and treated quickly, is often fatal. The causes of bloat aren't fully understood, but there are some things that seem to trigger it. These include eating too much at one sitting (especially common if the dog is fed once a day), eating too fast, drinking a lot of water, and indulging in vigorous exercise too soon after eating. The symptoms of bloat include signs of distress such as excessive panting, pacing or whining, drooling, retching or vomiting (the dog may not actually bring back up any food due to the twisted stomach),and a swollen or distended belly. If you notice any of these symptoms, get your dog to a veterinarian or emergency animal hospital IMMEDIATELY. Entropion and Ectropion These are conditions affecting the eyes, to be more precise the eyelids and eyelashes. In Entropion, the eyelid rolls inwards and fur or eyelashes irritate the cornea, if left uncorrected it can cause infection/irritation and vision problems. It's more commonly seen in giant dog breeds such as Mastiffs, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundland, Bernese Mountain Dog, Great Dane and St. Bernard. Ectropion is not seen as often in the extra large breed dogs, but it can occur in the same breeds affected by Entropion. Ectropion is caused when the eyelid rolls outwards or droops. This can cause infection, inflammation, conjuctivitis and more. Both conditions can be corrected with a simple surgery, and Ectropion can sometimes be treated with eyedrops and other medications. Extra large breed dogs are much more fragile than they appear, and it's important that new owners are aware of this if you add an extra large or giant breed to your family. The veterinary bills can also be on the extra-large to giant end of the scale for owners of these dogs simply because they need MORE of everything! Medications of all sorts, tests,surgeries or accidents are all likely to be much more expensive for a Great Dane than they are for a chihuahua. Extra large breed dogs can make a wonderful addition to your life as long as you have done your research and are prepared for the unique challenges these gentle-giants can bring. They are stunning dogs, and make loving, loyal, faithful friends. THESE ARE SOME THINGS YOU NEED TO KEEP IN MIND,, PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH ON ANY BREED YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT,,TALK TO YOUR VET, PUPPY PICTURES OF PREVIOUS LITTERS |
