About Ken 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: 5/22/2008 Subject: Dane pooping enough?
Question We have recently rescued a 2 yea old dane. He had a rough beginning (he was rescued from a meth lab that was busted by the police). However in just a few days he is already coming along strong. My question is he doesn't seem to be pooping enough. He eats twice a day (4 cups total), and has been eating fairly regularly; for instance, he last pooped the night before last. Since then, he ate about 2 cups that night, 2 cups the next morning, two cups that night and two cups this morning, but has not pooped again. I know he has a very large bladder and seems to hold it in for awhile. Is it the same thing with his bowels? Should I be concerned? Other than that, he seems fine.
Answer If he is fed twice a day then he should poop twice a day. Try feeding meat with the WETTED dry food.
Also try taking him outside and wait with him, it helps his feeling of security.
Go to our website for feeding advice in PUPPY NOTES. If that doesn't work take him to the vet.
