Daniff dogs are Offspring’s of Great Danes and other Mastiff dogs. Did you know that the Great Dane is considered a giant breed dog? Most Daniff’s look similar to the Great Dane used for breeding but a little thicker depending on the Mastiff. You can often tell a Daniff apart quite easily as they look like a thicker Great Dane.
The Great Dane is not a healthy breed and they have short lifespans, an average Great Dane can only live under 10 years of age. The Daniff however is a healthier line with a lifespan up to 12 years or more.
Daniff Dog Personality Traits
The Daniff is a gentle giant despite of their looks, they are very friendly to people in general. They are great for people who are easy going and low key. They pretty much love everyone and does great with children, they are ideal apartment dogs as they rarely bark. They will only bark if absolutely necessary as if to warn you of a stranger. Daniff puppies should be trained early not to jump up on people. If you have other older dogs in the house it may not be a good idea to get a young Daniff as their rough play can hurt the older dog. They are heavy dogs and can easily knock someone down. The Daniff doesn’t need a strong pack leader however they do need a leader who sets behavior rules very clearly. Like with all dogs basic training should be given to a Daniff. They should be taught to sit, stay, come and leave it. They shouldn’t be allowed to beg at the dining table and get on your bed and couch unless you allow it.
Caring for a Daniff
Like most dogs, Daniff’s reach their maximum growth at an age of 3 years. They will be very large dogs weighing over 130 – 200 pounds. It is a good idea to keep them at an ideal weight of around 130 so that they don’t develop bone problems. It is not surprising for a Daniff to grow over 30 inches in height although females will be shorter. Good luck trying to keep away something from this dog’s reach. You must consider the expenses, caring for a giant breed dog before planning on getting this mixed breed. It is not surprising for Daniff puppies to weigh up to 50 pounds in just 4 months, they will grow very quickly on a good diet. When it comes to maintenance and grooming this mix is awesome as they are very easy to groom. Always get your puppy get used to getting its nails trimmed at a young age so it won’t be a difficult chore for you as they get older. It is very hard and unsafe to wrestle this dog down just to cut his nails as an adult. Feed the Daniff a good quality dog food and as puppies feed them something with an ideal source of protein around 30 percent and not too much. I recommend Hill’s Science Diet Large Breed Puppy formula as a starter feed for Daniff puppies.
A slow and steady growth is beneficial to the health of this giant breed. They should be taken for walks everyday as they do enjoy this very much, it also lets you earn the title of pack leader quite easily.
Daniff Breeders
There are many Daniff breeders out there but finding one that is off quality is hard. A good breeder will ask anywhere from $800 to $1500 for a quality Daniff puppy. You can also check your local shelters for puppies if you are interested in rescues. When you find that reputable Daniff breeder be sure to ask questions such as: How old are the puppies? What health guarantees do you give? Is there any genetic defects in the parents of the puppies? How long have you been breeding? How old were the parents when they were first bred? Asking these questions will get you a better understanding of the breeder and will help you weed out the backyard breeders. Here is a list of Daniff breeders that you can get your puppy from, I have attached it as a PDF file.
If you have already found a breeder and waiting to get your puppy home, be sure to find a crate large enough to fit a Daniff. You may also want to shop for other items such as feeding plates, food, dog bed etc. You can try Amazon prime 30 days for free to get all that you need for your new giant breed puppy. Amazon prime allows for free two day shipping. Getting ahead of the game and preparing for your puppy’s homecoming will make it a smooth transition for you and your puppy.
The Daniff Kennel Club has a list of reputable breeders for Daniffs. They require testing similar to the AKC because they are working toward breed recognition.
Help with 6 week old puppy. Feeding Gentle Giant dog food as recommended but poor baby, diarrhea everywhere.
How do I get him to go for walks. Put him on a leash and he wouldn’t have it, do I keep pushing? I want to love him and give him the best care that I can.
Jae
Did you say your puppy is 6 weeks old? or 6 months old?
The Hills science diet puppy large breed food also gives my daniff diahrea. He has taken medicine from the vet and after the medicine is gone the diahrea comes back. He is almost 7 months. Is there another recommended food for him?
Blue buffalo large breed is good. I have an English mastiff 10yrs old and an Irish Wolf hound/Shepherd mix. Both do well on Blue Buffalo large breed dog food.
Cooked rice about a cup will help with theach diarrhea. It’s always best to introduce new food gradually. Example : Day 1 80% old 20% new
Day 2 70% old 30% new. Day 3 60% old 40% new. Day 4 50% old 50% new. Continue till you are giving 100% new food. Also, to avoid bloating and torsion (which is common in lg breeds and deadly) do not feed until 1 hour before or after playing and car rides. As well as do not allow playing or car ride until 1 hour before and after feeding. Make sure as your puppy grows so does the height of the food and water bowl. Only their heads should lean down to reach the bowls.
I stopped giving my late Mastiff large breed food, too big nuggets. Daniff coming soon.
Just as are great Dane was alegeric to chicken,we found our new Daniff to be in the same boat. So finding a puppy large breed food without chicken was very simple,just not cheap. So if your having problems with diarrhea we recommend 4 Health trout and lentil. The results are amazing firm poop in one day.