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The gentle giant that needs less exercise than you'd expect — but more vet visits
Exercise
30–60 min/day
Intensity
moderate
Weight
110–175 lbs
Lifespan
7–10 years
Great Danes are surprisingly calm and gentle despite their enormous size. They need moderate daily exercise but are prone to serious health issues including bloat, which can be fatal within hours. Careful tracking of meals, exercise timing, and vet visits is essential for this breed.
2 walks per day, 20–30 minutes each at a moderate pace
Despite their size, Great Danes don't need intense exercise. In fact, over-exercising — especially puppies — can damage their growing joints. Keep walks moderate and avoid running until they're at least 18 months old.
2–3 (smaller, frequent meals) meals per day
Bloat is the #1 killer of Great Danes. Feed multiple smaller meals, use a slow-feed bowl, and never exercise within an hour of eating. Logging meal times alongside walk times in DogApp could save your dog's life.
Weekly brushing
Short coat requires minimal grooming. Focus attention on nail trimming — large breed nails grow fast and can cause gait issues if neglected.
Recommended vet schedule: Every 6 months — heart screening at every visit
Three features that matter most for this breed:
Track exact feeding and walk times — unsafe spacing can trigger fatal bloat in Great Danes
Set appropriate 30–60 minute targets — overexertion is as dangerous as under-exercising for this breed
Schedule heart checks every 6 months — dilated cardiomyopathy is common and treatable if caught early
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