Great Danes are friendly in nature and is often referred to us the gentle giants. They require exercise or daily walks to remain healthy, but avoid over exercising them especially at a young age. They are in risk of joint problems so you need to know how to do physical activities with them in a proper and safe way. Great Danes just like any other giant dogs have slow metabolism which results in less energy and less food consumption. They may suffer from gastric dilatation-volvulus which is a critical condition so you need to pay attention to their health. This breed never appears to be ugly, so it is essential for you to maintain a Great Danes physical appearance and its health condition.