What do you get when you cross a lion-hunter with a dog that runs down and confronts boars? When you talk about a Rhodesian Ridgeback Great Dane mix, the answer may underwhelm you. Most often, you will get a large pet. As glorified as a massive lion dog or an agile boar hunter may sound,…
Purebred dogs that are intentionally crossbred, with one dog being one breed and the other dog being a different breed, are very common in the dog world today. The mix of two purebred dogs produces a litter of puppies with some of the attributes of each parent dog. These crossbreeds are often made to achieve…
Many people think of the coat color on brindle dogs as being tiger stripes to put it simply. Brindle is one of the 7 coat colors of the Great Dane that is accepted by the AKC as show dogs. There are many variations of brindle coats in the Great Danes as well. AKC Standards for…
The Great Dane is the 14th most popular dog breed in the United States. Families love them because they are gentle, sweet and loving, and also very regal in appearance. Great Danes are also very protective of their human families and very loyal at all times. There is evidence that the chocolate or brown color…
When two different breeds of purebred dogs produce a litter of puppies, the result is a new breed that is called a designer dog or a hybrid dog. These intentional breedings are usually to get the best qualities of both parent breeds all in one package, which can make a truly astounding pup. What is…
Professional dog breeders of all types of dogs stick to breeding dogs that fit the exact description of the AKC for the dog. They should be of the same height and weight, appearance, have the same temperament, and be in the accepted colors and patterns of the coat. What is a Mini Great Dane? Some…