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269 sats \ 26 comments \ @siggy47 5 Mar Animal_World

https://www.thesprucepets.com/great-dane-dog-breed-profile-1117971

Yeah...the German dog... One of the owrld's largest breed of dog (Female: 71–84 cm, Male: 76–90 cm), 55-85 kg

Its ancestors were revered as fighting dogs, and they were used to hunt bears, wild boars, and even tigers. Nowadays is "just" a First class guardian-protector dog

46 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satosora 5 Mar

I believe they crop their ears on this dog so they point up.

36 sats \ 0 replies \ @suraz 5 Mar

They're so adorable. In appearance, they are tall and big, while in temperament, they are a gentle and kind breed.

36 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 5 Mar

I saw one yesterday. They are bigger in person

36 sats \ 1 reply \ @Meani123 5 Mar

So rude of me. Forgot to say sorry for your loss mate. It's so painful :(

45 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 OP 5 Mar

No worries. It was a few years back.

36 sats \ 16 replies \ @Meani123 5 Mar

Siggy I was next to one last summer in Portugal. They are so clumsy but adorable. Lots of drool but the sweetest things. Truly gentle giants. Beautiful dog

40 sats \ 15 replies \ @siggy47 OP 5 Mar

I always wanted one as a kid. The downside is they have a heartbreakingly short lifespan. My neighbor has had many over the years.

36 sats \ 2 replies \ @Meani123 5 Mar

True that's why I chose a smaller dog. So I suffer lesser times when they depart

45 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 OP 5 Mar

There are no guarantees, just percentages. My 90 pound American Bulldog who lost a leg to bone cancer made it to 13 years old, while my little Norfolk Terrier died at 11.

36 sats \ 0 replies \ @Meani123 5 Mar

We never truly know then do we. But on average them little guys ate a bit more resilient

36 sats \ 11 replies \ @Satosora 5 Mar

Isnt it the larger the dog the shorter the lifespan?

20 sats \ 10 replies \ @siggy47 OP 5 Mar

Yeah, it seems that way.

36 sats \ 9 replies \ @Satosora 5 Mar

Which is a shame, because the larger dogs seem to be the more gentle ones. Compared to the energetic ankle biters.

30 sats \ 8 replies \ @siggy47 OP 5 Mar

Yes, I admit I have a big dog bias.

46 sats \ 3 replies \ @Meani123 5 Mar

I live big dogs too. But for our lifestyle now from me and my family, we live in a not so big apartment in Switzerland, so big dog would not be so great. Plus it's cold half the year and going outside for his necessities would be a bummer. Must admit I'm also a bit lazy not going to lie.

36 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satosora 5 Mar

A big dog isnt for everyone. May want to think of getting a cat instead.

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20 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 OP 5 Mar

Walking my two dogs is about all the exercise I get.

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36 sats \ 3 replies \ @Satosora 5 Mar

Its all based on your interactions when you were younger. Some people are deathly afraid of bigger dogs.

25 sats \ 2 replies \ @siggy47 OP 5 Mar

I think you're right. I played with the neighbor's gigantic St Bernard when I was very young. She was a sweet animal.