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Irish Dane -- Irish Wolfhound X Great Dane

Irish Dane

He is not recognized by the F.C.I.
Origin
 Ireland <> Germany -> U.S.A.
Translation
 Francis Vandersteen

A brief presentation of the Irish Dane
Irish Danes are imposing animals with big hearts, literally and figuratively. They are gentle, social creatures who really enjoy company. They like to keep active and will seek out opportunities to gallop in open spaces. Irish Danes live from 6 to 10 years and can weigh up to 68 kilos. As adults, they can measure between 76 and 89 centimeters. Irish Danes have a hard, rough, short to medium coat that comes in solid or multicolored combinations of black, white, blue, fawn, silver, gray, red and cream. They can also have various patterns and markings on their coats.

History of the Irish Dane
The Irish Dane takes its name from its parent breeds: the Great Dane and the Irish Wolfhound, both of which have long and interesting histories. The mating of these two parent breeds resulted in a very large, people-oriented pet. In terms of large designer breeds, this one's pretty established. Even so, Irish Danes can vary considerably in appearance and temperament. As a result, they are not yet recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC).

 

        

A little of the Irish Wolfhound

         
There are accounts of the Irish Dane's other relative, the Irish Wolfhound, as far back as ancient Rome and Greece, where it was highly prized for its hunting skills. Early Irish literature makes numerous references to these large dogs, calling them "Irish Dogs", "Greyhounds of Ireland" and "Wolfdogs of Ireland". The Irish Wolfhound almost became extinct in the 1800s due to disease and neglect. From 1862, however, an English cynologist named "Captain Graham" began to revive the breed. His efforts proved fruitful, and the Irish Wolfhound population grew by leaps and bounds in Europe and North America. It was officially recognized by the AKC in 1872.
Standard of the Irish Wolfhound

A little of the Great Dane
The Great Dane is thought to have existed since 3000 BC. Historians speculate that its population spread as a result of Assyrian traders bringing the dog back and forth along the routes to Rome and Greece. Since then, the Great Dane has had many names. In the early days, the breed was rightly called the "Boar Hound" because of its talent for hunting wild boar. In the 16th century, Great Danes were known as English Dogges in England and Kammerhunde (or "Chamber Dogs") in Germany. In the 17th century in Denmark and France, they became known as the "Great Dane", which later evolved into the "Great Dane" and even later the Great Dane. Despite its Danish namesake, the Great Dane was refined and stabilized through the efforts of German breeders. Great Danes finally gained popularity in North America in the 1800s, and the Great Dane Club of America was founded in 1889.
Standard of the Great Dane

Appearance of the Irish Dane
The Irish Dane is a very large breed with an imposing presence. It has a gangly but muscular build and weighs up to 68 kilos. At maturity, Irish Danes measure between 76 and 89 centimeters. They generally have rectangular heads with half-pricked ears and the deep-set eyes of a Great Dane. Their coats are hard, rough and become short to medium in length. Irish Danes are available in solid or multicolored combinations of black, white, blue, fawn, silver, gray, red and cream. They can also be patterned with harlequin, mantle, sable, merle, wheat and brindle. Sometimes they also have a black mask with black or white markings. Irish Danes have straight front legs and large, round feet that are heavily padded for galloping outdoors.

Temperament of the Irish Dane
Although the Irish Dane has an imposing presence, it is anything but frightening. Irish Danes are friendly, gentle dogs who enjoy being with others. They'll never pass up an opportunity to cuddle and play. Because they're quite social, Irish Danes also do well in multi-pet households. In fact, this breed is prone to separation anxiety if it doesn't receive enough attention and affection from those around it. The best way to overcome this is to ensure that Irish Danes are surrounded by loving people and have a relatively consistent schedule. Beyond this, the Irish Dane inherits a strong hunting impulse and guard dog mentality from its parent breeds. This can make him territorial and weary of strange adults at first. Owners can combat any negative behavior from these instincts by socializing their Irish Dane early and consistently. Nevertheless, this breed is not known for being aggressive and can be an excellent family dog in the right environment.

Needs and activities of the Irish Dane
Irish Danes have above-average energy levels. They like to be active and need plenty of daily exercise. This breed enjoys running and galloping in open spaces, as well as playing with other people and large animals. Owners should aim to provide their Irish Dane with this type of activity for around 45 to 90 minutes a day. Beyond that, Irish Dane also enjoys snuggling up with family members and lying around the house. This breed is suited to all types of environment, although it should not be over-exercised in extremely hot or cold conditions. What's more, Irish Danes are not suited to life in apartments, cities or suburbs due to their large size. They do best in large homes with plenty of outdoor space.

Maintenance of the Irish Dane
Irish Danes are relatively easy to care for and do not require intensive care. This breed will shed moderately, however, and is not hypoallergenic or suitable for owners with allergies. If your Irish Dane has a particularly long coat, it may benefit from occasional brushing. In any case, Irish Danes only need occasional baths. They also need their teeth cleaned daily. Beyond that, Irish Danes should have their nails trimmed at least once or twice a month to prevent split or cracked nails, and their ears cleaned regularly with a damp cloth to prevent wax build-up and infection.
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