Foster update 2/13: He is healthy, housebroken, crate trained walks on leash pretty well, LOVES other dogs, people, kids, you name it, he loves it. Would most likely make a good watch dog since he will bark if someone comes up to the door but don't count on him being a GUARD dog, he's just too dang sweet. He is heartworm negative, weighs about 73 lbs., will go 76-77 w/o getting overweight. He loves to cuddle but then give you your space when you want or need it. I just asked Wes if he could think of anything to add and he said not really, then paused and said, I wish we didn't have to give him up. I feel the same way but alas, we must in order to continue fostering.

 

A fenced yard (not invisible) and a home visit are required for the adoption of Honey Bun.

 

Honey came to us from the local "pound". Poor guy was there for almost 2 months. The staff loved him so much they couldn't bare putting her down! Fortunally one of our amazing fosters took him and has been caring for him! They said this about him:

 

He is one of the most affectionate, sweetest fosters we've ever had. I will miss him terribly when he's gone to his forever home. He is very good with other dogs, kids and is housebroken. He is Cratetrained as well and Loves to Cuddle!

 

 

 

*** According to dogbreedinfo.com, the history of Great Danes go way back. Incised on some Greek money dating back to 36 B.C. is the image of a dog very similar to the Great Dane of today. The Great Dane is known as the "Apollo of all dogs." In 407 A.D. German Gaul and part of Italy and Spain were invaded by an Asiatic people (the Alans) who brought with them powerful mastiff-like dogs. In Germany especially, where these magnificent animals capable of overcoming bears and wild boars were much admired, a process of selective breeding was begun. The dogs were crossed with Irish Greyhounds, and the issue was the beautiful, large, thin, agile dog known today as the Great Dane. Despite the fact that they are called Danes in English, these dogs have nothing to do with Denmark. The Great Dane is a gentle giant. Dignified, kind, sweet and affectionate, it is playful and patient with children. It loves everyone and needs to be around people. The Great Dane does not bark much and only becomes aggressive when the circumstances require it. A steady dog, responsible and dependable. Brave and loyal, it is a good watchdog. They need plenty of exercise - at least a good walk a day. The expected life-span is about 10 years, although some live 12-13.