Originally from Germany, where he was created through crosses between Newfoundlands, longhaired Saint Bernards, plus some Great Pyrenees,
this giant breed requires a commitment to training and a high tolerance for mischief and mess.
This giant breed requires a firm hand when out for walks but tends to be a gentle and unexcitable animal.
Not exact matches
Giant breed dogs
require no more 2.5 percent of calcium a day.
Unique and different than most
breeds, these
giants require a special need for human interaction, their sensitive character and demeanor is often overlooked due to their large imposing appearance.
As a
giant breed, the Mastiff
requires a lot of calories on a daily basis to maintain his lean muscle mass.
Large and
giant breeds like the Great Dane
require a protein - rich diet to help preserve their lean muscle mass with moderate fat content to provide a concentrated source of energy.
As with any
giant breed vigilance is
required in raising and caring for Newfoundland puppies.
In fact, I would go as far to say that
giant breeds (such as Great Danes)
require a bed like the Big Barker.
Most people getting a
giant breed as a service dog prospect more often than not do so because they
require mobility work.
Weighing up to 150 pounds, this
giant dog
breed requires an owner experienced with handling large dogs.
many large /
giant breeds can not be transported via airplane in the passenger compartment; for example a 12 week old borzoi will not fit in anything smaller than a 300 crate, and may
require a 400 size.
Tip: Breaking the links in a properly fitted prong type Great Dane collars can be difficult, especially one of heavy gauge like those
required for our
giant breed.
Younger puppies need more calories per unit of bodyweight than older ones, and large or
giant breed puppies
require more energy until an older age than puppies of small
breeds.
The AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) recently started
requiring specific pet food labels for large and
giant breed puppy food, and manufacturers are expected to comply with these new guidelines this year.
This is a particularly handy feature if you have one of the
giant breeds, or a pet with nails that
require a more angled cut.
Giant and large dog
breeds require at least 2 percent calcium in their diet to prevent skeletal abnormalities.
Toy or miniature
breeds can be fully grown in as little as eight to 10 months, whereas
giant breeds may
require 18 months or longer.
Your dog, even a
giant breed, has a very different metabolism from you and
requires fewer calories each day.
If space is not an issue, this lovely dog
breed requires daily walks but they are calm and gentle
giants that make ideal companions.
Large and
giant breed puppies
require moderate calories intake and low calcium levels during the growth stage in order to achieve a slow and steady growth to stop the risk of developmental orthopedic diseases later on in life.