Originally Posted by
jennapbt
Get a pit bull, they are much smarter and much more loyal and LOVE children. They will live much longer also. They are very tolerant also. Not too big not too small, the perfect dog! Hint hint lol. ;) hehe
Especially one raised by an animal lover and vet tech with the best care :cough:
Sorry for a delayed response, as I came to this site today looking for information also... and found your question regarding great danes...
As I am not an opposer of pitbulls, I also prefer danes over pitbulls.
As a child we had many different breeds of dogs and I was able to have many wonderful experiences.
Also, I worked as a dog groomer for about a year and was able to experience MANY breeds of dogs.
I support danes however, not because I want to sell you a puppy, but because I
LOVE my dane to DEATH!!
FIRST- be aware that a dog is for life! Regardless of how long it may be...
The biggest mistake people make is that they buy a dane with out knowing
Anything about them... ever heard measure twice, cut once?.
Apply it to danes... all dogs for that matter...
Do your homework before getting one, if you have ANY hesitations about getting one,
Then choose something else!!
My husband surprised me with my dane when I was 6 & 1/2 months pregnant with twins!
It helped that she was a puppy, and was raised with our boys,
But I have NEVER seen ANY negative emotion, disposition, attitude or anything from her.
Danes are wonderful with children.
She has experienced kids from birth to 90 years old and never once have I had
To worry about her being aggressive towards children.
The only thing you have to be aware of is, druel, is greusome amounts...
And big heavy feet... and a really hard waggily tail... right at small child height... lol
While danes are wonderful animals, DO YOUR HOMEWORK!
I have spent countless hours online looking for information on danes and my girl just turned 4... I am always learning more...
Be aware of health risks... the needs of the breed... everything...
And no matter what animal you have... get it spayed/neutered if you're not a breeder...
I've never been a big advocate of altering animals if unnecessary...
But I have found that it is easier on the animal, the family, the wallet, and most of all it
Prevents a lot of health complications when the pet is old...
Hopefully I am not too late to help with your choice...
Or the information will still help you with whatever choicce you have already made.
Cheers.