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ladies and Gentlemen let's talk about
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the great danne a breed that looks like
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it just stepped off a movie set towering
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over everything else in the room sure
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they're Majestic and gentle Giants but
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owning one is like inviting a bull into
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a china shop and then wondering why
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everything's broken so here are 12
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reasons why you should never own a Great
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Dane buckle up this is going to be a
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wild ride one health problems
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Galore first off let's dive into health
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concerns Great Danes are like ticking
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time bombs of medical issues they're
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prone to bloat which is not just a fancy
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word for feel full after Thanksgiving
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dinner this condition can twist their
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stomachs and cut off blood supply
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serious stuff if you enjoy the thrill of
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unexpected vet bills and the suspense of
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waiting for test results then this breed
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is your jackpot two grooming nightmare
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next up is grooming those beautiful
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coats they shed more than a teenager in
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a messy room you'll need to brush them
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regularly to keep the fur from taking
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over your house if you thought your
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vacuum cleaner was working hard before
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just wait until you bring home a Great
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Dane you'll be vacuuming more than
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you'll be enjoying their company three
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stubbornness on steroids now let's talk
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about training if you think you can
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easily train a Great Dane think again
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these pups can be as stubborn as a
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toddler refusing to eat their vegetables
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you'll find yourself repeating commands
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until your voice goes horse while they
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look at you like you just ask them to
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solve world hunger four space
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requirements let's not forget about
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space Great Danes are big dogs which
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means they need room to roam if you live
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in an apartment or a tiny house you
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might as well be trying to fit a giraffe
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into a vocal Volkswagen Beetle good luck
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finding space for their bed toys and all
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the things they'll knock over with their
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massive tals Five Short Life Span
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concerns sadly Great Danes don't have
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the longest lifespans averaging around 8
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to 10 years thanks to their size and
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health issues you might find yourself
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saying goodbye sooner than expected a
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heart-wrenching reality for any pet
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commitment let's talk money owning a
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Great Dane can be expensive between
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grooming costs vet bills and special
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diets due to health issues your wallet
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will feel lighter than air if budgeting
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isn't your strong suit maybe consider
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adopting a rock instead seven the drama
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Factor finally let's discuss drama
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owning a Great Dane is like living with
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a diva who demands attention at all
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hours of the day and night they'll whine
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when they want something be it food
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playtime or just some good old-fashioned
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rubs eight energy over
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while Great Danes are known for their
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calm demeanor they also have bursts of
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energy that can turn your living room
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into a demolition Zone they need regular
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exercise or they'll become restless and
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destructive if you prefer a couch potato
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companion who enjoys Netflix marathons
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with you look elsewhere nine obesity
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concerns let's not forget about obesity
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these dogs love food as much as they
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love attention and that can lead to some
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serious weight issues if you're not
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careful a chubby Great Dane is not only
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less active but also more prone to
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health problems down the line 10
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struggles great danses can be quite
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Territorial and aloof with strangers if
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you're hoping for a social butterfly
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that greets guests with wagging tailes
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and kisses you might want to reconsider
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instead you'll get a little lion
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guarding its Castle good luck explaining
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friends 11 joint and Bone
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diseases with those giant frames come
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joint problems like hip dysplasia and
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osteoarthritis these conditions can lead
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to pain and suffering as they age making
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it tough for them to get around and
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tough for you to watch your beloved pet
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struggle 12 heart conditions and let's
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not forget about heart disease Great
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Danes are prone to dilated
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cardiomyopathy a fancy term for when
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their hearts get weak and tired of
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pumping blood efficiently you could end
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up with a dog that needs more medical
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attention than most people do in
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conclusion while Great Danes may look
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Regal with their towering stature and
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gentle demeanor owning one is akin to
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adopting a high maintenance toddler who
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never grows up so unless you're ready
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for an adventure filled with grooming
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battles and vet visits Galore maybe just
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admire these Furry Friends From Afar
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thank you for listening remember
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sometimes it's better to let sleeping
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dogs lie especially if they're great
