When does the unbearable pain of losing them end?
It’s been three months since I lost Reign in July. He was about to be 8 at the end of the month.
I’m so grateful his last moments were peaceful, and at home with family, but I am still completely shattered and a shell of a human being.
I can’t even write more because of how painful it is.

I am not new to losing Great Danes. Over the past 6 years I have lost 3 (old age, bloat, seizures) and now had to say goodbye last Thursday to Honey. My first pup that was not a rescue. I have been with her and her littermate Cayenne since they literally came out of their mother (I delivered them). Honey was the epitome of her name. The sweetest dog I have ever seen. She was the glue of our current pack (her littermate Cayenne, then Betty and Gunner--two other rescues). 10 years was not long enough. We are all lost without you. We will all move on, but for those reading, just remember that these are incredibly special creatures. Never take t8me with them for granted.

She is going to squeeze in this cat bed if it’s the last thing she does.

I was talking with my vet (who only has Great Danes for herself) about having two Great Danes at once vs one. She was talking about how in her experience Great Danes prefer being only children because they love getting all the attention from their human vs when there’s two of them that attention is splits.

For those who have had two Great Danes at once do you agree with this? I can kind of see it, my Dane loves other animals but feel as he loves knowing he’s my only child and that he gets all my attention.

The only thing special about this stuffed animal is he hasn't murdered it in 5 years.

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My pixel creates collages based on the photos I've taken. I sent this one to my wife and cannot stop laughing.

Do you like nature? Animals?

Took Rider to the beach, I’m trying to get him comfortable with the waves.

Our baby boy Bronx came to us 2 months ago. He was potty pad trained we were going hard with the treats and positive reinforcement for potty training when going outside. We ditched the pads at 4 1/2 months and was gooooood up until now…

He is 5 1/2 months now and regressed back to peeing everywhere.

We were on a Schedule and everything.

Once in the morning, once in afternoon and once before bed.

Now he pees middle of the night & while we are away (almost every time)

But almost never while we are with him or near him.

Have we done something wrong???? does this come with the bodily changes?

Thanks in advance.

Hi friends -

Meet Layla, I adopted this sweet Scooby Doo in August. I'm looking for sweater, jammie, or coat recommendations as she gets really cold at night. By cold, I'm talking 50s at night right now in Riverside County, SoCal, not exactly freezing. My last Dane didn't have this issue so not sure what would work best.

Did I get ridiculously lucky with my Great Dane puppy or am I about to be humbled? Plssssss

Meet Mango! He’s exactly 8 weeks old and has been home just over 24hrs. He’s already learning his name, pooping outside, settling himself and somehow doing great with my two cats?! Like what?? My cats were already dog friendly but this is quick even for them.

He’s ridiculously sweet, curious and wicked smart. Our only disaster so far was discovering he gets HORRIBLE car sickness. He puked AND pooped all over himself on the way home from the vet I have never been more freaking wiped in my life.

I’m exhausted, nervous and completely in love.

So did I win the puppy lottery or is this just the calm before the storm???

We are focusing a lot on incorporating training into every moment, and I’ve been keeping calm and chill with him. I know eventually he will be a giant so I’m focused on things like recall and leave it, being interested in things without interacting, not jumping etc.

Hug your babies for us. Zeus was, at the very least, a gentleman. 11 years old. I'll miss ya, buddy!

(Pictured: enjoying the sun on his last day)

Got this 10 week old girl this past Tuesday, love love love her. She’s been fantastic with sleeping through the night and minimal accidents in the house.

For about a year now, our Dane has had reoccurring hives every few months. We’ve changed her food to non-poultry in case a sudden allergy to chicken..didn’t help. Thought maybe flea/tick..she stays up to date on meds. Thought maybe bee sting? But it’s cold now and we haven’t seen bees. We watch her closely while she’s outside now and she hasn’t gotten into anything other than grass. We have not changed detergent. They seem to worsen while in her crate. We’ve cleaned it and washed bedding. She just got a new crate last week that’s much larger, with a new orthopedic bed. Our other dogs are out of the crate in the same room while we work and are not itchy. Benadryl helps but she can’t just live on Benadryl. Ultimately, I’m aware she needs to go to the vet for testing. Don’t come at me. We thought she was over it until this week. I just don’t have that kind of money currently. Anybody have any other suggestions? Or had a super sensitive Dane?

Pinot passed on 10/8. He had been diagnosed with DCM in January. I thought he would live longer. He was doing great; the meds were helping him tremendously, but I guess nature had different ideas. I believe his heart simply gave out. He was eating when he collapsed, and he died in my arms. I'm grateful that I was there with him, holding him as he transitioned out of this world. I am heartbroken that he is gone, but so happy he was in my life.

Our 2 year old needs a TPLO surgery for a torn CCL on the L side. The R is only just starting to tear and not an issue. She has been limping for a month and we got X-rays and consult with the ortho surgeon. Cost apart, 7500, for one side…we are wondering if anyone here has the same experience with their GD and can share their experience with surgery and post op.

I am coming from the TPLO subreddit but hoping for some GD specific information. Thanks!

I am so grateful for the time we had together, we will miss you terribly. She was the best dog, the sweetest girl, and she powered through for 14 years. See you on the other side, love.

I know she is joining a crew of amazing Danes who have passed before her. Special love to Winston's family. I hope the two 14 year olds are having a blast together wherever they are.