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owning a Great Dane is like having a
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gentle giant in your home one that could
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easily be mistaken for a horse if you
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squint just right but before you rush
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out to adopt one of these Majestic
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beasts let's explore the 12 pros and
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cons of sharing your life with a Great
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Dane pros of owning a Great Dane gentle
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Giants first off let's talk about their
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size Great Danes are known as The Gentle
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Giants of the dog world they might look
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intimidating but once you get to know
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them you'll find they're more like
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oversized lap dogs they'll sit on your
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and look at you with those big Soulful
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eyes making you wonder if they think
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they're still puppies loyal
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companionship these dogs are fiercely
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loyal if you want a friend who will
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stick by your side through thick and
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thin a Great Dane is your best bet
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they'll follow you around the house like
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your Shadow always ready to lend an ear
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or a paw when you need it good with kids
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Great Danes are known for their gentle
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nature especially around children they
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can be playful yet careful making them
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excellent family pets just be cautious
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their size means they can accidentally
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knock over a toddler while trying to
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play fetch low barking surprisingly
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Great Danes aren't known for excessive
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barking they will bark when necessary
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like when someone approaches your front
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door but otherwise they're pretty quiet
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it's like having a built-in alarm system
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that only goes off when it really
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counts impressive Watchdogs despite
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their calm demeanor Great Danes have a
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commanding presence that can deter
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Intruders their sheer size is often
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enough to make anyone think twice before
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entering your home home Uninvited you
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might not need a guard dog if you have a
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great dane just let them stand by the
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door adaptable nature Believe It or Not
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these Giants can adapt to apartment
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living as long as they get enough
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exercise they're not as hyperactive as
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some breeds so you can enjoy having a
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big dog without needing an expansive
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backyard cons of owning a Great Dane
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massive size let's get real Great Danes
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are huge they can reach up to 32 in tall
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at the shoulder and weigh between 100
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and 175 lb this means everything from
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car rides to finding a suitable bed is
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an adventure in logistics you'll need to
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rethink your furniture Arrangement
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because that tail is a wrecking ball
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happen High food costs with great size
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comes great appetite feeding a Great
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Dane isn't cheap their food costs can
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rival that of feeding a small child you
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might find yourself budgeting for dog
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food like its College tuition just
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remember to keep Those portions in check
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to avoid canine bloat short lifespan
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unfortunately Great Danes don't have the
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longest lifespans compared to other
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breeds averaging around around 7 to 10
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years it's heartbreaking to think about
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losing such a lovable companion too soon
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so be prepared for that emotional roller
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coaster health issues like many large
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breeds Great Danes are prone to various
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health problems such as hip dysplasia
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and heart issues regular vet visits will
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become part of your routine consider it
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an investment in your giant friend's
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anxiety these dogs thrive on
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companionship and can suffer from
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separation anxiety if left alone for too
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long if you work long hours or travel
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frequently be prepared for some serious
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puppy drama when you leave the house
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training a Great Dane requires patience
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and consistency due to their size and
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strength they might be gentle Giants but
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they don't always know their own
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strength without proper training you
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could end up with a dog that thinks it's
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okay to drag you down the street when it
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sees something interesting so there you
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have it the highs and lows of owning a
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Great Dane they're magnificent creatures
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with hearts as big as their bodies but
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they also come with challenges that
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require serious consideration before
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bringing one into your home if you're
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ready for the commitment and can handle
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the quirks of these lovable Giants then
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go ahead just remember owning a Great
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Dane means embracing both the joy and
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the chaos that comes with having such an
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impressive companion by your side
