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| Recognized By: |
IDCR
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| AKA: |
Mastidane
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| Common Misspellings: |
Danniff, Danif, Daneiff, Mastadane
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| Life Expectancy: |
Daniffs have a life expectancy of 8-10 years.
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| Size: |
Daniffs are large dogs that will weigh over 100 pounds when fully grown.
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| Personality: |
Daniffs are smart, funny, protective and very curious dogs. They have a laid back, easy-going personality.
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| Temperament: |
Daniffs are sweet, loving but protective dogs.
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| Family Dog: |
Daniff make good family dogs. They are protective and love people and other animals.
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| Companionship: |
Daniffs are great bigg lap dogs. They are very loyal and show unconditional love toward their owners.
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| Ears: |
Daniffs have big floppy ears.
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| Forequarters: |
Daniffs are bigger in the chest than most Great Danes. Their forequarters are lanky with pronounced musculature.`
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| Hindquarters: |
Daniffs have larger hindquarters than most Danes with great definition in the hips and legs.
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| Gait: |
Daniffs have a wonderful loping gait.
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| Feet: |
Daniffs have very large feet.
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| Color: |
Daniffs can be red fawn coat with a black muzzle.
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| Coat: |
Daniffs have a soft and shiny coat.
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| Shedding: |
Daniff are not big shedders.
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| Grooming: |
Daniffs should be brushed every couple of days.
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| Training: |
Daniffs are fast learners but can be stubborn at times.
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| Barking: |
Daniffs do bark a little, but usually for a good reason.
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| Feeding: |
Daniffs are big dogs and require lots of food.
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| Allergies: |
The Daniff has no known allergies.
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| Exercise: |
Daniffs need daily walks or exercise.
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| Living Arrangements: |
Daniffs can live in apartments provided they are given daily walks or ample time for exercise.
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| Health: |
Like the Great Dane, Daniffs may be prone to bloat so it is important to watch out for it.
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| Skin Health: |
The Daniff can have very thin and delicate skin. They scratch easily and bleed quite a bit for what seem to be minor wounds.
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| Eye Health: |
There are no known eye health issues associated with the Daniff.
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| Dental Health: |
Daniffs don't have any known dental health issues. Like with all dogs their teeeth should be brushed a couple times a week and given dental health treets.
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| Bone/Tissue Health: |
Daniffs have strong bones and know known issues thus far.
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