AboutKen Humphries Expertise I have only four geat danes now, all fawn, although I have had brindles in the past. I have had them for 34 years and am an international judge of danes, I breed them occasionally and show them most weekends. I also organise seminars and lecture on Kennel Club regulations, how to judge dogs, canine anatomy, movement and stewarding at shows. I am on the committees of National Working & Pastoral Breeds, Midland & West of England Great Dane Club organising shows and I was chairman of Stratford Canine Society.
Experience I have had up to 20 great danes at any one time, fawn, brindle and blue,in the past. I have had them for 34 years and am an international judge of danes, I have judged the championship show of the Great Dane Club of South Australia. I breed them occasionally and show them most weekends. I also organise seminars for novice judges and instruct them on Kennel Club regulations and construction and movement.
A dane we bred and that I showed took the best dog award at Crufts.
Expert: Ken Humphries Date: 3/21/2008 Subject: white danes
Question Can you please explain to me why most pure white danes are born either deaf or blind. I have purchased a blue merl and his sister is blind and no-one wanted her and we felt so sorry for her so we have adopted her, what am i in for?
Answer Genetically white dogs tend to be deaf or blind or both.
The problems with deaf dogs is getting their attention to give them instructions. Hand signals is fine if they are looking at you but if they are running into a busy main road they can't hear you tell them to stop.
This means they can never be let off the lead to run free and enjoy themselves except in secure premises. Do you have a large garden with a high fence?
