Pitbull Great Dane Mix Breed Info

There is a lot of information out there about a given breed of dog, but many pet owners don’t have a specific breed of dog.

Instead, they adopt mixed breed dogs, who offer great companionship, as well as unique challenges.

One of those breed mixes that is important to fully understand before adopting is the Pitbull-Great Dane mixed breed dog.

After all, these can be great dogs, but they are also going to offer unique challenges as well.

What To Understand About Pitbulls

No breed of dog has a worse reputation than the Pitbull.

This large, strong, and oftentimes aggressive dog is often bred and trained to fight and be violent, which is where its reputation largely comes from.

However, plenty of people have Pitbulls, which when trained properly, make for great and gentle house pets. 

There are a lot of myths that surround Pitbulls, due to their reputation, which is largely unfounded.

For instance, Pitbulls don’t have a locking jaw, and their bite isn’t even the strongest of all the dog breeds out there.

Some people will even train a Pitbull to be a service animal.

It is also worth noting that, as a breed, Pitbulls are known to suffer from hip and knee issues, like hip dysplasia. 

What To Understand About Great Danes

The breed that served as inspiration for Scooby-Doo, the first thing that you need to know about a Great Dane is that it is a massive dog.

Often referred to as a gentle giant, Great Danes can often weigh as much as 200lbs.

Their gentle disposition still makes them a great house pet, while their size makes them a great security system.

However, this size does also work against Great Danes in terms of their health, as it puts a strain on their heart and other vital organs. 

It’s important to make sure that your Great Dane is a well-trained dog.

They’re too big and too easily distracted to get away with only half training them.

Furthermore, due to their size, a Great Dane requires a lot of exercise, otherwise they are liable to develop health issues.

This means that you need to be prepared for a lot of responsibility when raising a Great Dane. 

What Does a Mixed Pitbull and Great Dane Look Like

The Pitbull-Great Dane mix is a big dog, but it’s not as big as a Great Dane can get to be.

This puts them between around 70-90lbs.

Their color and patterns in their fur does vary, though, with some of these mixes including black, white, brown, red, tan, blue, gray, and brindle in their fur.

Oftentimes, their fur will be spotted.

Understanding How to Train a Mixed Pitbull and Great Dane

There are a few things that you can immediately expect from this mixed breed, besides the simple fact that this is a big and strong dog.

After all, this is a dog with a lot of energy and excitement built up in it.

This, however, means that to keep one of these dogs as a pet, it’s important to have a good sized yard and the time to spend with them.

Otherwise, the Pitbull-Great Dane mix may not be the right dog for you.

However, if you do have the space for them, a Pitbull-Great Dane mix is going to offer you a playful and affectionate pet.

Furthermore, they’re also going to make sure that your family is safe, as they’re naturally protective by their nature.

With all of this, it could be easy to overlook their intelligence as a pet.

However, the Pitbull-Great Dane mix is incredibly smart as well, and this makes a dog that requires training, much easier to do so.

The training that you give them is vital. So, you need to be careful to properly care for your Pitbull-Great Dane mix.

It’s important to not be aggressive when you’re training them.

This means that you don’t get overly excited or scream and be angry for one reason or another.

You should also never physically punish your dog when you’re trying to train them.

This sends the wrong message between you and them, and can make them fearful of not just you but humans in general. 

Instead, it’s important to train your pet through positive reinforcement.

This means rewarding good behaviors with treats.

For instance, using the bathroom outside is worth a treat.

Listening to a command earns a treat.

Going to the bathroom inside or ignoring a command doesn’t get them screamed at or met with violence.

This way, when you train your pet, they learn to love you and look at you as someone they want to be with.

Now, it’s true that you shouldn’t scream at a pet. However, your tone of voice is important.

When your pet does something well, you want to congratulate them with a tone of voice that expresses how happy you are with them.

This will make them feel excited to have pleased you.

When you do need to correct an action, you need to use a tone of voice that expresses stern disappointment, which will make them want to improve.

Yelling will make them scared.

Also, it’s important to remember that dogs don’t know what you’re saying, but the tone of voice is communicating meaning to them.

When dogs are learning a command, they’re learning a noise, not a word.

The same goes for training in general. 

A Pitbull-Great Dane mix breed dog can make for a great pet.

They’re lovable and will provide affection for you and your family.

You just need to make sure that you train them properly and make sure that they get as much exercise as possible, as these large dogs are social animals, or they can become a challenging dog to raise. 

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