Appearance of the Presa Dane
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| The Presa Dane will be a very big dog. It will be strong and stocky. His head will be broad and his ears erect. His muzzle will be medium-sized. His tail will be long and straight. He may be of different colors: tan, fawn, brindle, black, white with black or brown patches, or he may be cream-colored. It can also be described as a black and white coat with a solid black covering over the body. It can also be blue or a steel-gray color. This will depend on the color of the dominant parental breed. His chest is likely to be broad and muscular. His coat will probably be short and smooth. Legs are large and powerful. |
Temperament of the Presa Dane
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| The Presa Dane is a gentle giant. Interestingly, both parent breeds are docile and affectionate. They are intensely loyal and protective of their family. The Presa Dane can be aloof with strangers at first, and the Presa Dane's voice can be rather intimidating. Obedience training is recommended for the Presa Dane, especially for new dog owners. It's also imperative that you, as the owner, present an alpha dog nature. Unfortunately, if the Presa Dane senses that you are not in control, it will take over. You can show the alpha trait by walking in front of him on leash instead of letting him lead. |
Needs and activities of the Presa Dane
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| The Presa Dane will become lazy and put on weight if not exercised properly and regularly, however, it's very important that owners don't take the Presa Dane jogging until it's at least eighteen months old. The parent breed of Great Dane has problems with the growth and setting of its bones, so running it before its bones are fully mature can cause damage. In fact, you may have to wait until he's at least two years old. He'll need 45 to 90 minutes of daily exercise. Unless you have a property in a rural area, you may want a fence 1.80 meters high. The Presa Dane tends to scare people away because of its size. He will enjoy a trip to the dog park and is likely to get along with other dogs. |
Maintenance of the Presa Dane
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| Taking care of your Presa Dane will be relatively easy. He'll probably shed a lot, so regular brushing is essential to prevent your Presa Dane from spilling onto your clothes and furniture. A firm bristle brush will do the trick. The Presa Dane is not easily enthused when it comes to bathing, which you should only do when necessary. In fact, you may want to try a dry shampoo unless he gets dirty, rolling around in the dirt, for example. Brush his teeth two or three times a week to prevent tartar build-up and bad breath, but brushing daily will prevent tooth decay. Trim his nails every two or three weeks, provided he doesn't wear them down naturally. Since he's such a big dog, it's a good idea to start a grooming routine with him when he's young, so that he gets used to it as he grows. |
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