It all started with Lucy, our 120-pound Great Dane, and a simple vet recommendation we couldn’t follow—because no joint supplement existed for dogs her size. What began as a frustrating search turned into a deep dive into dosing, ingredients, and everything missing from the market. That journey led us to create Giant Breed Hip & Joint—the first joint supplement truly built for big dogs.
Along the way, we realized we weren’t just building a product—we were building a brand. One made specifically for dogs who stop traffic, take up the whole couch, and are met with the same phrase everywhere they go:
"That’s a big damn dog!"
So, we embraced it. The Big Damn Dog Co. was born—dedicated to giving giant breeds and their people the care, community, and products they deserve. Because big dogs need more than love. They need people who get it.
You’ve met Lucy. You’ve heard why we started.
Now, take a look behind the scenes—at the moments that shaped the mission, the challenges we ran into, and the big damn love that drives it all.
We started this company because of Lucy. Here’s the journey that led us from one confused vet visit… to creating the supplement we couldn’t find anywhere.
Hi! We’re the McLean’s, and when we adopted Lucy, a two year old, 120 pound Great Dane, we had no idea the road we were starting down that led to eventually creating a Giant Breed Joint Support supplement. “Necessity is the mother of invention” is our story, after being educated by our veterinarian that we needed to start Lucy on a joint supplement right away, only to find that not a single product existed for a dog her size.
Our vet’s top recommended product’s dosage instructions capped out at 60 pounds. After discussions with her and becoming somewhat of experts ourselves - researching ingredients, combinations, dosages, toxicity, possible interactions, new studies, etc. - we went ahead with that product and opted to just double the dose to account for Lucy’s size.
The difference we saw in Lucy was dramatic. Because she was younger, she hadn’t yet started showing regular signs of pain or stiffness in her joints, but would always come back from rambunctious playdates limping around for a couple of days. After a couple of months on the supplement, no more limping. We were believers.
And, we knew it could be better. Aside from going through the bottle twice as fast, our research had also taught us about some powerful new ingredients that what we were using didn’t include. We talked to more veterinarians, learned about more ingredients, and began to get a clearer picture of what it would look like to make the perfect joint supplement for giant breed dogs.
And that’s how the first ever Giant Breed Hip & Joint was born. With increased potency - one that actually matches their size - and additional pain reducing, anti-inflammatory, and joint strengthening ingredients, this is the most powerful supplement you can get for your big damn dog.
We understand what your giant breed needs because we have one. Providing the best possible support for Lucy inspired this product and will continue to be our purpose. From our family to yours, let’s give these big doggos more, better years.
- Sarah & Jared McLean
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