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40 sats \ 15 replies \ @siggy47 OP 5 Mar \ parent \ on: Dog Breed Of The Day- Great Dane Animal_World

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

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36 sats \ 11 replies \ @Satosora 5 Mar

Isnt it the larger the dog the shorter the lifespan?

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20 sats \ 10 replies \ @siggy47 OP 5 Mar

Yeah, it seems that way.

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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.

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30 sats \ 8 replies \ @siggy47 OP 5 Mar

Yes, I admit I have a big dog bias.

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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.

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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 \ 0 replies \ @Meani123 5 Mar

Would actually be my only exercise also if I took mine outside daily 🤣🤣🤣

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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.

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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.

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36 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satosora 5 Mar

I remember playing with big dogs when l was younger, too.
I think that is where l got my appreciation for them.

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36 sats \ 0 replies \ @Meani123 5 Mar

St. Bernard is another gentle giant one 😆

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36 sats \ 2 replies \ @Meani123 5 Mar

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

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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.

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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

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