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If you put puppies on the laptop {video of puppies on Youtube}, and turn the speakers right up, she'll come stand over the laptop with her head head high, muzzle pointing down, ears cocked to their full capacity, and a very quizzical look on her face. As the video progresses her head will jerk violently left....then right...one ear will go down, she'll pace around the laptop while staring at it, then paw the keyboard and press her head against the screen. for some reason she loves Jack Russell puppies more than anything. Videos of Danes maximised to fill the screen make her wag her tail and occasionally bark. If you play a video of dogs barking or growling she leaps up, rushes to the window and stares out with her coat bristling, then looks at the laptop, and lies back down.

No way! Arrgghhhh I'm so damn jealous!

I'm only repeating what her daughter said. I'm not a breeder and don't know the possibility of breeding three litters in 10 months, I am only repeating what was said. It is entirely possible for her to be mistaken about the number of litters, the daughter doesn't live with her and possibly didn't get the full story either. It's likely if she's this morally decrepit to breed a dog into the ground that she's pulled the wool over more than one pair of eyes about her "business" The friendship is well gone, Mum's furious, in a total black fit of rage. She shot her off a huge email tearing her a new one and then deleted her from everything she had her in. I'll say one thing, my Mum's a stickler for having a temper! I think she wanted an Ibiza whippet, but she said something about 'black whippet' {not referring to a colour, to a breeder}. I'm not a Whippet person, although I do like the breed, so hopefully there's someone here who knows what I'm talking about Sad to know there's nothing we can do except never talk to her again, but thanks for the help

I have a family friend that I speak to on odd occasion, see them maybe once a month, but we know each other well and are good friends. she has a farm property she's moved to sometime in March, but as they're more my Dad's friends than mine, I haven't visited yet. Last night I went over to visit my parents, as I do on occasion, and her daughter was there for a visit. They talked about small things, gossip, finance, family business, and then they started talking about pets, then dogs. My mother has been researching the idea of a whippet for some time and raves to everyone about her chosen breeder and the lines she wants it from, and then the daughter piped up with a "Oh, they're too expensive, and crossbreds are healthier". My mum is, thankfully, an anti-BSL supporter and very in the know about dog stuff, so she stepped in and explained about the hybrid vigour myth, why pures were healthier if bought from a real breeder, and gave an example about health issues in labradoodles. Then the daughter says something about how her mum's cross dogs are way healthy and they only needed to take the pups to the vet but the parents were healthy. Neither of us knew she had dogs or puppies or we would have offered advice {they're a fairly clueless family dog-wise} and it comes out that her Mum has a cavoodle bitch and a poodle dog that she's been breeding as often as she can and selling the puppies online, in the trading post and selling to pet stores. When it comes to animal welfare, especially dogs, my mum is a loudmouth, so she spent a good hour argueing with this daughter about why it was bad and it ended up the daughter saying that's how the bills are paid so they're going to keep doing it, and they kept two bitches from the last litter and are buying a poodle boy off the TP soon to continue. and how they're kept in kennels and fed and watered and have their coats washed once a month so it's not abuse, despite her already pumped out three litter from October last year. My mum is in the right mood to march down to the RSPCA now and get them clapped in chains but we're not sure there's anything we can do legally since they are vouched for being well cared for

Oh yes I've forgotten about toilet training Standing in the backyard at 7 in the morning in a bathrobe and Pikachu slippers with my hair in rollers and a bandanna going "Toilet! toilet! toilet! GOOD GIRL! Treatikins for a lucky little puppers!" The neighbours must have thought I was utterly off my rocker

When she's good, Moon is called 'Moonikins'

In our street we have two "English staffies" Can I get an universal ? a Ridgeback X and no less than FOUR oodles. Well, that's not entirely accurate. There's a Labradoodle, a Morkie, a snoodle and a dallydoo. There may be more that I don't know of, but those are the ones we've met. Moon is the only pure and the tallest by 13 inches

Neither the harle or the black/ blue are great examples of the breed IMO The ones in the back are very fine and too greyhoundish especially with the gay tail. I have not see any danes like that in Australia (its obviously an overseas pic because of the cropped ears). The harle - appears to be overweight to start with - there is no spring of the ribs I can see. Water could be deceiving but also seems short in the leg and does not seem to have a lot of bone in the front legs. Would love to see a standing pic as it may just be bad angles etc. I'll ask her for more pictures. I know he is for a fact 38" at the withers so he's not a shorty and he has had some medical issues with medication that has needed him to drop some weight that was gained through his meds, but he is owned by a very responsible and loving owner who doesn't let him get chunky. I'm sure she'll give me some more pics but I'll have to wait as yes, she does live in America

Well despite the $120 bed, Moon likes wherever I am. If I choose to sleep in my bed, well I can expect a cold wet nose snuffling in my hair in wonder, then toenails tic-taccing over the floorboards, a silence, then an immense weight on my legs and stomach as she leaps on my bed and lands solidly on top of me. Then she'll circle to my ever increasing groans, soften the area {which I've inconsiderately made uncomfortable with my body} by pawing the blanket, and settle with a "Nnnnffffffrrrr" sound. Then it's up to me to re-arrange my legs and get the feeling back in my toes

I'm no expert on breed standards, I can reel some off, but I have my favourite "types" Regarding Danes, in this picture I much prefer the harley's look to the Danes behind him. The others are very Dane-typical, and the harley isn't, but I much, much prefer the solid build, the strong legs, the pronounced chest, the general overall thickness. Also, this is a friend's Dane, so no calling nasties, I'd appreciate it. It is my DREAM to find an Australian breeder who breeds Danes that look like the harley. {anyone?}

I think, as others would agree I'm sure, that the only people who should breed are those that love their breed, keep to a breed standard, health test, provide care for their dogs, do not overbreed, provide only to screened homes, register their dogs, breed for the breed not for money and breed only from tempermentally sound dogs should breed. Personally, what I look for in a breeder is their willingness to provide a puppy to me that is as healthy as it can possibly be, has been assured to have a stable and friendly temperment, has a history of providing puppies to responsible homes, knows and loves their breed, keeps to a standard, is willing to give me information and advice, and helps me select the right dog for my lifestyle. If the breeder I choose hasn't got Champions in every dog or bitch, hasn't done dog sports and hasn't got an award for best groomed puppy, who cares? I'm not looking to do shows or dog sports, I want a pet home pup that will live a good, healthy life, will be sound in temperment {friendly, not prone to aggression, not shy, not withdrawn}, is good with my children and will be my companion. However, if I was looking to try a sport, I would select my breeder accordinly, one whose dogs excell in dog sports.

I'm really new so I'm not sure what to say as I don't know the circumstances, but I'll join you in saying thanks to everyone who does know what's going on for helping you. Helping others is something most people have forgotten, it's nice to see everyone pitching in for you Jed

A Dobermann. I saw one today and she was so freakin' pretty. She was a fair height, and solid build, and a beautiful nature. Anyone who has one for offer? I have roughly $27.60 in my wallet, but I NEED one

Darling, we all have sh*t dogs sometimes. My step Dad's Dane was worse thn yours....way worse. He rejected his kennel by emptying his bowels in it for a week running. We thought he was burying it until we cleaned out the mats inside. Week old dog crap up the walls, ground into the mats, clawed into the floor... He also loved wheelie bins. He'd open the side gate, drag a wheelie bin into the backyard and begin surgery. He would chew a corner until he chewed right through, then paw out all the rubbish, dissect everything in there and run around the backyard with it, and when the fun was over he'd work on making the hole large enough to crawl through, and then he'd sh*t in it. When he was a puppy, he wouldn't bark, he would scream. Like a rabbit dying or cats mating, high pitched and wailing. His favourite game was to hide, then scream. It was like trying to find a hidden fire alarm. He thought it was an awesome game, because when we found him we'd be so damn relieved the noise had stopped. He also was a fan of the ol' "good dog" act. He'd come up with kisses and puppy snuggles, and then sh*t on you. And happily of all, he lived to the age of 11, years beyond our good well behaved Danes. It sounds like you're having a hard time, but remember that others always have it worse. Makes you feel better.

Having a Dane, I'm subject to the bigger is better rules. People with all types of dogs stop us and make some daft announcement about how their dog's parent's were wayyy bigger than my dog, so their dog is going to make her look like a puppy. Yes, of course I'm going to believe that your obese Labradoodle is going to magically shoot up to tower over Moon's 35 inches. It's perfectly reasonable to believe that your waddling mutt's lumbering paws are a clear indication of it's adult size. Maybe all it's fat will migrate to it's legs to make them longer, or you can try hypnosis to re-wire it's brain to believe it's a pure Dane, then it'll just shoot up.

What a nasty comment Not sure how someone could even feel justified to speak about their own breed like that. I hope karma comes along and bites her in the arse one day Her "real danes" were probably 'paradise for pets' specials anyway. Nasty old bat, same-breed owners share a special bond, even if it's not a conforming type. Although I hear now that merle is accepted in shows

Moon is 2 now but she was the best puppy ever. She was a find, she was taped inside a cardboard box in my brother's paddock, she was about 8 weeks old. He loved her on sight and fully intended on keeping her but when she saw me she lit up and went crazy following me, so she went home with me. From day one it was no crying, no howling, no biting, barking, digging, chewing, weeing in the house or begging. She was perfect in every way, friendly with everyone and anything. I have no idea why she was dumped like that, in a microwave box without even a towel, taped up and under a tree. She was a fantastic puppy and learned the basics after only a few repetitions. The first time she met her new family she was stumped! My grandma has two black male danes, my stepdad has a male blue, my brothers both have a blue female each, my sister has a female harlie and my aunt has a female black. She was a big blob of merle in a forest of legs but she stood right up wagged her tail and jumped up to lip-lick. You wouldnt've had any idea what breed she was by her size and colour but she sure knew and all her new rellies adored her on first sight.

I'm just going to add that these are not safe for epileptics who suffer from gran mal or absence seizures, particullary triggered by light. My sister had a seizure everytime she went near her dog's tag that her husband bought her for their kelpie. They only figured it out because they went for a dusk walk, she leaned over, clicked it on, and went down like a sack of potatoes. I've had a few blank outs when I see them on display at that megapet warehouse place, too Please take it into consideration

OFFTOPIC From the first day I saw your site I have always referred to your dogs as "But honneeyyyy I waannttt one, and it's my birthday soon, and Moon needs a brother and we just extended the house and pet insurance is cheap now and if we save and I promise I'll walk it everyday pleeeasseeee" dogs. The answer is always "When we get a farm we'll do more research" *grumps*

I have to admit I have been both snobbed and snobbed in return. If Moon and I are at the park and we meet up with an obvious oodle and the owner brags about breeding it, getting it from a petstore, the newspaper or puppymill, I try to educate and if they keep up with the "well my maltidoodle comes from top breeders and only cost $200" I 'snob' and walk away. I've been snobbed by a Dane owner with two harleys. I walked up and she laughed at Moon and said "Oh, a merle, the bastard offcut of a REAL Dane". I noticed her "real Danes" pulling away and utterly ignoring her tugging on their thin chain leads and showing their "real Dane" lack of manners, but my eyes still stung as I walked away. She may be a merle but I think she's the most exquisite dog in the world, "offcut" or no!

My OH has forever been neutral about my list of breeds that I want, and doesn't understand my special Dane obsession. I love all sorts of dogs, but Danes are my very special slice of heaven. I have books and dvds about them, I head for them first at any show, I keep track of lines and constantly try to find a breeder to breed my perfect Dane. He's always been "why does it have to be a harlequin? Why does it have to have a thicker set? What's a set? Why don't you like the ankles? do the ankles even matter? What's a tuck? Just find a harley breeder you like and get one." and "Danes are dogs. Just bigger dogs. What's the obsession?!" Dogs to him are 'short dog' 'mediumish dog' 'large dog' and 'giant dog'. He knows quite a lot about dogs, but he's always been slightly "It's a dog, just bigger than that dog over there" He likes Newfs more than others, but isn't enthused about them. The other day, he did IT. He clicked. And with a very unexpected breed, too. We went to a training class because they have a wirehaired fox terrier from my sister's breeder that I wanted to talk to the owner about, and there's always a few dog owners on the side. He saw a lovely 2 year old male Neopolitan Mastiff and he was in love. You could just tell. He asked them questions and played with the dog for about three hours, long after everyone else had gone. He was so enthused he insisted we go to Borders and find a book about them. We found several and he bought them all. He read them and wouldn't shut up about all his new information. The last few days he's been on Youtube, breed information sites, mastiff forums and breeder's sites all day. I keep having to walk over to the computer to see "Hey, darling, look at this breeder. They have this great stud dog, he's 90 kilos and just LOOK at that form! His head carriage is superb!" and "wow, this bitch has some beautiful wrinkling, and look at her pups!" and "Oh man, I'd have no problem with drool, look at the sweet lil puppy" When the Neo drooled all up his suit pant legs he laughed like a toddler and praised it for being a, quote, "Sweet lil drooly boy". My man's in love We had decided on a GAP greyhound next, but now he's "But daaaarrrllingggg, just look at this lil puppy's face!" He's finding out the next Neo show and wants to go. I warned him that it may be first impression love, so he wants to see as many as possible, but secretly I think he's found his heart breed. He gave me a long winded talk today about the awful people who are breeding Neo's in backyards and how he's so mad that they're ruining the standard. We even have a Neo as our desktop background, replacing the photo of our newborn daughter. So, to bulk this up, when did you 'click' with your breed? Have you clicked, or do you share the love around with many different breeds?

My family has had Danes for generations, so it wasn't really a choice with me! Dane-themed drawings, paintings, cross-stitches, statues, posters, stickers, photos, knitted rugs have been all over the houses since I was a tiny baby.

Moon needs a coat for her walks, but I'm having trouble finding an affordable {and attractive} option. Maybe I'm just stupid, but I'm not turning up anything in a search. I want it Australian made, preferably Victoria made for lower cost shipping, I certainly don't mind handmade or rescue-made. Even if a DOLer who knows how to, has access to some cool fabric and has some time on their hands wants to offer. All the coats I've seen in her size are very thick and either army green or navy blue...YUK. I'm desiring something awesome, like skulls, roses, cherries, polka dots or stars, {she's classy like that} and in a lighter but warm fabric like polar fleece. She doesn't like being too warm so I thought polar fleece would be nice. Without a snood, we've tried that option with a friend's dobermann snood and it did not please her at all. Budget is $50-$80. Can anyone help?

My Dane's siblings were shown videos of dogs and puppies playing and the breeders were kind enough to show Mannie and his littermates a home video of our family a few times a week so he got used to the noises of our house and our voices. Settling him into the home when he was brought home was so easy, and I believe the video helped. This is something I believe breeders have known for a long time

Jeez SBT you just keep complaining! If you wanted to know what you were getting, you should have spoken to a source with knowledge and experience. There's plenty of pet stores that sell more 'technical' breeds that have experience in those areas; there's one in my local shopping centre that has cockadoodledoos and they are not a breed for the weak minded, no sir! Ask the sales assistant for information regarding health, feeding and how much it will shed. They know what they're talking about; after all, not everyone is a 17 year old on a summer job with "Aw, me mum has a jack russel thingie cross and sumtime I give it a bone or sumting" experience in pet care. They really are the pet care experts. Next time please research your breed and make sure to ask random people on the street about puppy raising advice.