Why Great Danes Are Good Apartment Dogs
By netGossip on Jun 21, 2009 in Real Estate
Most people who live in apartments think that they have to get a little dog if they’re going to own a dog. While there are some valid reasons for this, it is not entirely true. In fact, one of the best apartment dogs is a big dog - The Great Dane.
The thing that most people don’t realize is that little dogs typically have a lot more energy than big dogs do. A big dog can stay in the apartment and sleep most of the day. It can be taken outside for a couple of walks and that satisfies its need for exercise. A little dog needs to be taken out much more frequently to get rid of the day’s pent-up energy.
The Great Dane is a particularly good dog to keep indoors because of its temperament. It’s a friendly dog that really loves to spend its time with people. It doesn’t want to be left sitting out in the cold yard. It wants to be indoors. Since it gets along well with people, it does fine inside at all times. The only thing is that you have to make sure that you pick up your clutter and keep enough space free for this dog since it really is a big one!
On Jul 21, 2009, Paul Baker said:
But how do they tolerate being alone all day? You say they like to be with people, but a working owner usually likes a small dog for an apartment because then they can keep them crated all day.
On Jul 21, 2009, Peter said:
That’s very interesting. I thought the opposite–and I thought they were on the “short list” of dogs that could unleash primitive reactions at any moment, like Rotts and Dobies.
On Jul 21, 2009, Robert Clark said:
This is also true of Greyhounds. People think they need to be allowed to run all the time, but I found out at a Greyhound rescue place that it’s just the opposite.
On Jul 21, 2009, Reese said:
Yes, I’ve heard that Greyhounds are overlooked as excellent pets. You’ve just got to make sure that they are kept warm. They have absolutely NO insulation.
On Jul 21, 2009, Ruth Vint said:
Boy that old Disney movie sure showed the opposite. I don’t remember what it was called, but it was the one where the dad snuck in a Dane puppy among the Dachsund litter he was supposed to bring home to his wife. The Dane was nothing but trouble!