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Rachel Cawley. Great Danes
CONTENTS
PREFACE
Chapter One. All AboutGreat Danes
The Birth of the Breed
The Name Game
The Great Dane Hall of Fame
Great Danes on Screens Large and Small
Tall Tails
A Great Dane Timeline
10 Questions People Ask About Great Danes
Chapter Two. The Mind of theGreat Dane
Who Is a Great Dane?
Bigger Is Not Always Better
PERSONALITY POINTERS
Great Danes and Your Family
Your Children …
Your Pets …
Chapter Three. How to Choosea Great Dane
Great Dane Colors
The Basic Great Dane Colors
Color Variations
Searching for a Great Dane
Surfing for Danes
Other Search Options
What Types of Breeders Are There?
A Good Breeder Will Care
Rescue
Your First Look at a Puppy
Health Tests
The Mind of the Puppy
Puppy Aptitude Tests
Chapter Four. Caring for aGreat Dane Puppy
Growing a Great Dane
Safety First
Housetraining
Potty-Training Methods
Accidents Will Happen
Crates Are Great!
Early Health and Nutrition
Vaccines
Frequently Asked Questions on Vaccines per Dr. Jean Dodds
De-Worming
Ears to you!
Spaying and Neutering
Puppy Nutrition
Bone Growth Diseases
Socialization
Communicating with Your Great Dane. Touch
Body Posture
Eyes
Ears
Tail
Chapter Five. Living with aGreat Dane
Shopping for Your Great Dane
Collaring Your Great Dane
Talking the (Great Dane) Talk
The Mouth of a Great Dane
The Tail of a Great Dane
His Criminal Side
Fear
Separation Anxiety
Behavior Problems and Solutions
The Great Dane Senses
His Sense of Smell
His Sense of Hearing
His Sense of Vision
His Sense of Taste
His Sense of Touch
The Local Climate
Chapter Six. Health andNutrition
Genetics and a Dane
Feeding Your Great Dane
Commercial Dog Foods
Canned Versus Dry
Feeding What Comes Naturally
Overweight Greats
Choosing a Veterinarian
Visiting the Veterinarian
Doing a Home Checkup
Gum Color
Lethargic Behavior
Temperature
Pulse
Diarrhea
Health Concerns
Bloat
Bone Cancer
Heart Disease
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD)
Megaesophagus
Chapter Seven. Training andActivities
Training Tools. The Command or “Cue” Word
Using a Clicker
Rewards and Rank
Basic Commands. Come
Heel
Stay
Down
Stand
Leave It
Teaching Tricks
High Five
Speak
Fun for All
Danes on Wheels
Life Without a Leash
Cross-Country Danes
The Good Citizen
Sport Competitions
Agility
Obedience
Rally
Tracking
Conformation
Great Danes for Therapy
Leash Training
The Sit Command
The Stay Command
Chapter Eight. Grooming aGreat Dane
Big-Dog Bathing
Hair Care
Prepare:
Wash:
Dry:
Repeat:
Great Danes and the Dentist
Ear Care
Pedicures
Flea and Parasite Wars
Fighting Fleas Naturally
Chemical Warfare
Ticks
Mites
Chapter Nine. The SeniorGreat Dane
The Golden Years
The Aging Body
Stiffness and Arthritis
Hip Muscle Loss
The Loss of Sight and Sound
Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
Caring for the Elder Dane. Feeding
Constipation
Grooming
Other Age-Related Problems
Saying Good-bye …
Chapter Ten. The Great DaneStandard
Why Is There a “Standard”?
Measuring the Great Dane
The Head of Apollo
The Body of a Great Dane
Looking at the Front
A Breed of Many Classes and Colors
Temperament
Resources. Great Dane Web Pages
Health and Research
Nutrition
National Dog Clubs and Organizations
Index
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