Athena; is the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration and is a shrewd companion of heroes and is the patron goddess of heroic endeavor.
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Athena is one of the most lovable dogs around. She is always good for a cuddle. She is a full bred American Great Dane, whelped from championship bloodlines. With a beautiful sleek mantle coat she looks the part of a perfect show dog.
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Feeding;
Diet is important for a rapidly growing giant-breed puppy like a Great Dane, more so than for most breeds. A Great Dane puppy should never eat regular puppy food because it's too rich for him; he needs the puppy food designed for large breeds. It's best not to supplement with anything, especially not with calcium.
Assuming a high-quality food, the amount to give your Great Dane varies greatly with age and gender. However, generalized daily amounts are:
Diet is important for a rapidly growing giant-breed puppy like a Great Dane, more so than for most breeds. A Great Dane puppy should never eat regular puppy food because it's too rich for him; he needs the puppy food designed for large breeds. It's best not to supplement with anything, especially not with calcium.
Assuming a high-quality food, the amount to give your Great Dane varies greatly with age and gender. However, generalized daily amounts are:
- Three to six months: females, 3 to 6 cups; males, 4 to 8 cups
- Eight months to one year: females, 5 to 8 cups; males, 6 to 10 cups
- Adolescents: females, 8 cups; males, 9 to 15 cups
- Adults: females, 6 to 8 cups; males 8 to 10 cups