Do Great Danes smell bad?

They have more odor than their short coat suggests, mainly because of drool and their large body surface producing more skin oils.

How do I manage Great Dane drool smell?

Keep the jowl areas dry and wipe after meals. Some owners use a drool bib between meals. Regular face and jowl cleaning is essential.

Every 4 weeks. Given their size, bathing is labor-intensive -- a professional groomer or large walk-in shower makes it more manageable.

Their short coat requires minimal brushing. The main effort is managing drool and keeping the face and jowl area clean.

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Short, thick, smooth single coat. Large body surface area means more skin oils and more drool.

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Do Great Danes smell bad?: They have more odor than their short coat suggests, mainly because of drool and their large body surface producing more skin oils.
How do I manage Great Dane drool smell?: Keep the jowl areas dry and wipe after meals. Some owners use a drool bib between meals. Regular face and jowl cleaning is essential.
How often should I bathe a Great Dane?: Every 4 weeks. Given their size, bathing is labor-intensive -- a professional groomer or large walk-in shower makes it more manageable.
Are Great Danes easy to groom?: Their short coat requires minimal brushing. The main effort is managing drool and keeping the face and jowl area clean.