AdamB
October-11th-2009, 06:58 PM
My wife and I rescued a 3 month old puppy this week :)
We were told she was a St. Bernard Mix, but after doing research online, looking at pictures of other breeds around that same age, visiting owners forums, etc. we are pretty sure she is a Great Dane or more likely a Great Dane mix. The head shape and body are spot on (no pun intended) though her coloration is a tad off, she is 18" at the shoulder and is a little underweight at around 20 pounds (should be around 25-30) but otherwise in great shape. The rescue got her at around 2 months and she has already doubled in height. Either way we have big (180#) dog experience, so while we have alot more to learn, at least we have a starting point.
The other two nitwits have already accepted her. The pug mix just kinda ignores her existance once who was boss was established, and the puppy and our pittie are usually either playing together or dozing on the sofa together. They are actually about the same height (for now), and this week has been the first time I have seen my 3 year old pit drop on the sofa in pure exhaustion.
We are working right now on housebreaking and mouthing. She already has down and sit pretty good, and is taking to the leash ok, though she gets distracted easily.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/skybyrd/ki3.jpg
Any Dane owners on here that can offer some tips? :)
We were told she was a St. Bernard Mix, but after doing research online, looking at pictures of other breeds around that same age, visiting owners forums, etc. we are pretty sure she is a Great Dane or more likely a Great Dane mix. The head shape and body are spot on (no pun intended) though her coloration is a tad off, she is 18" at the shoulder and is a little underweight at around 20 pounds (should be around 25-30) but otherwise in great shape. The rescue got her at around 2 months and she has already doubled in height. Either way we have big (180#) dog experience, so while we have alot more to learn, at least we have a starting point.
The other two nitwits have already accepted her. The pug mix just kinda ignores her existance once who was boss was established, and the puppy and our pittie are usually either playing together or dozing on the sofa together. They are actually about the same height (for now), and this week has been the first time I have seen my 3 year old pit drop on the sofa in pure exhaustion.
We are working right now on housebreaking and mouthing. She already has down and sit pretty good, and is taking to the leash ok, though she gets distracted easily.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/skybyrd/ki3.jpg
Any Dane owners on here that can offer some tips? :)