Great Dane Poodle Mix: The confident canine

If you have never heard of the Great Danoodles, don’t worry – we’ll explain everything in this article. First of all, they are a crossbreed of the Standard Poodle and the Great Dane. At first sight, these may be big dogs, but their charming personalities and calm dispositions make them a pleasure to spend time around, even in tight quarters. Their personality is very simple. The Great Dane Poodle mix is confident and affectionate, and they can get along well in a wide variety of different environments.

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This is a rare crossbreed that has still to be recognized by associations such as the American Kennel Club (AKC). Despite everything, this mixed breed is gaining popularity among people around the world, especially throughout the United States.

You should know that the Great Danoodle or Great Danepoo puppies are fun-loving, easy-going, and eager to learn. But, they do not stay small for long. It’s important to know that these dogs can weigh between 75 and 150 pounds when they are fully grown!

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What’s the price of a Great Dane Poodle Mix?

Now, you are probably interested in the price of this dog? The requirements are the same and depending on things such as the puppy’s lineage, health, and quality of breeder, you can expect to pay anywhere between $500 and $3,000 for a Great Dane Poodle mix puppy. Sounds a lot, huh? Puppies that are bred to be show dogs will cost more than puppies bred as companion dogs. The decision takes on you.

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Also, it is important to make sure that you are working with a reputable, licensed breeder who offers transparency and can produce lineage records for all their puppies. Ready to learn more about their temperament and intelligence? Keep reading!

Temperament & Intelligence of the Great Danoodle

Great Dane Poodle mix are known as very intelligent, fun-loving dogs that are eager to learn and that love to please their human companions. Just like their parent breeds! The fact is that these dogs respond well to training and display tempered obedience most of the time. Be sure that they tend to love anyone they meet unconditionally unless they perceive the person whom they are interacting with to be a threat.

But, this crossbreed is more likely to be caught snuggling on the couch or trying to fit into the lap of a family member than running around and exploring. So, don’t let the size fool you. This is not to say that the Great Danepoo doesn’t have an active and explorative side, but they enjoy their downtime just as much – like every dog.

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Exercise

So far by now you are wondering how much time you have to spend with this dog? You should know that this crossbreed is somewhat active and should go on walks daily. Similar to the Great Dane and the Poodle, they need a lot of exercise. In addition, free time outside at the dog park or playing fetch is a good idea too. Also, about an hour of physical activity outside the house should be the goal every day.

But, when the weather is bad, exercise can be accomplished indoors through games such as hide-and-seek. Using interactive toys and puzzles will keep this mixed breed busy both mentally and physically when other forms of exercise are unavailable and when the family is gone from the home. You don’t want to get your pup bored, don’t you?

But, we also want to add that you shouldn’t leave them alone for too long. No matter how many toys you leave them with, these dogs are prone to separation anxiety. They can become very destructive when you leave them alone for too long.

Training and grooming your Great Danepoo

This is something that’s easy to do with this dog. Training a Great Danoodle adult dog is a fairly easy task, even for beginners. As mentioned before, these dogs are smart and eager to please and can learn quickly.

Obedience training should begin while this dog is still a young puppy, at about 12 weeks of age, and it should continue throughout its lifetime. But, some Great Danoodles can be a bit stubborn and may require a bit of extra patience.

This one could be tricky. This mixed breed sheds slightly throughout all seasons, but weekly brushing can keep the shedding under control and your home from becoming a nest of loose hair. Be sure that these dogs do not require trimming and they rarely develop tangles.

But, they may need to be bathed occasionally if they spend time outdoors. Keep in mind that they should get enough exercise outside that their nails will stay naturally trimmed. Also, clean their ears with a cotton ball a couple of times a month.

Health and life expectancy of the Great Dane Poodle Mix

In the end, the Great Danoodle is generally a healthy dog, but there are a few conditions that they could be susceptible to.

As with everything else, owners should understand and spot these things so they know what signs and symptoms to look for that could signal a problem developing. If you spot anything suspicious, call or visit your vet as soon as you can.

Similar to other dogs, their life expectancy is between 8 and 12 years.

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My name is Katy and I am 27. I love to travel and you would be surprised how good I am at karaoke. 🙂 Passionate dog lover and a "mother" to a beautiful toy puddle named Zara. I work as a volunteer in a local shelter and I am a veterinary assistant helping our four-legged friends every day.

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