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Hiraeth

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I think it's maybe on my end. I see no pictures except the one under your name. Hey, Hiraeth - are you a guy or a girl? Your user name is pretty gender non-specific.

I'm a girl :) I'm actually in the last two photos I posted if you can get them to work. I can't imagine what could be wrong that you wouldn't be able to view them. So strange.
 

Boxergirl

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Ha! I knew you were a lady! Just figured I'd make sure.

I'll have to try my ipad or my laptop later. This is an old desktop running Windows XP. It usually gives me the least problems with the board. Actually, I think yours may be the only pictures I can't see. So weird.
 

Hector

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I can see all the pics posted. I'm on a computer. Titan still feels the same about being picked up hahaha!
 

Boxergirl

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Okay, so if I use Internet Explorer instead of Firefox I can see all the pictures. Even if I turn off ad block plus in Firefox I still can't see the pics. Anyway - I got to see Titan. He's gorgeous!
 

Hiraeth

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@Hector - Yup, he's a trooper about most things he doesn't like, fortunately. He hates baths, but will still walk into the bathtub while giving me the stink eye. Like "you're asking me to do this, I really don't want to, if you say so I will do it, but I won't be happy about it".

@Boxergirl - That's weird about the browser issues. Glad you could see the photos, though :) I'm still not the biggest fan of mantle Danes, but the color is growing on me.
 

CeeCee

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Damn!! That is a good looking boy! I am 99.9% sure my next dog will be a female Dane. Looking at Breeders and Rescues now. Any suggestions on either?
 

Hiraeth

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Damn!! That is a good looking boy! I am 99.9% sure my next dog will be a female Dane. Looking at Breeders and Rescues now. Any suggestions on either?

We're allowed to post breeder/kennel names here, right? I'm in several communities where it's not allowed, but I think I've seen other people do it here...

If I was in NY, I'd probably contact the following US-based breeders:

WYSIWYG Home of Champions - Blue/Black - They have beautiful dogs, do CGC and sports as was as conformation events with them.

Von Charm Great Danes, Kennel, Fawn, Brindle, Member Great Dane Club of America, soundness of mind and body, substance, movement, type, size, and elegance. - Fawn/Brindle - Gorgeous dogs, many have CGCs.

Or the following Canadian breeders:

Cupar Farms - HOME - Blue/Black/Fawn/Brindle - Lovely dogs. Have a litter expected next month if you're in that much of a hurry :)

Dantry Danes - Blue/Black - They are on my short list of breeders for my nextdog.

If you want a harlequin or mantle, you're going to have to drive 6+ hours one way or fly one in, it looks like. No harle breeders registered with the GDCA or GDCC are within a reasonable distance of you. I'm also not sure what your budget is, but just to warn you, don't be shocked if puppies from those four breeders are $2-3K. It costs a lot of money to show a dog to a championship, to properly health test (PennHip, CERF Eyes, OFA cardiac exam) and to raise a litter. Good breeders LOSE money on litters. They breed because they love the breed and want to improve it, not to make a profit.

A few other thoughts:

About a rescue dog - I've found that rescue Danes are usually backyard bred dogs. It's just a reality that you're most likely not going to get the kind of lifespan out of a rescue that you would out of a puppy from a reputable breeder. You're also most likely going to face large vet bills because of the poor breeding. But there are a lot of rescue Danes out there who need homes. I've also experienced difficulties working with rescues, as most of them have very intense requirements, such as you can't leave the dog at home for longer than 6 hours at a time, you have to have a fenced in yard, etc. If you meet their requirements and can find a breed specific rescue in your area, then go for it!
 

Boxergirl

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Hiraeth, I'm in Indiana. You're not that far from me. Do you have any recommendations for this area? DH and I are discussing and making a case for our breed of choice when we go down to just one dog. Planning for eventual retirement travel and such, although that's some years away. I'm leaning toward EM or Dane and he's put in his first breed request in 27 years - a Leonberger. I suspect I'll let him have his way, but I still want to be prepared in case I get my Dane.
 

CeeCee

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This is great! Thank you. I PM'ed you.
We're allowed to post breeder/kennel names here, right? I'm in several communities where it's not allowed, but I think I've seen other people do it here... If I was in NY, I'd probably contact the following US-based breeders: WYSIWYG Home of Champions - Blue/Black - They have beautiful dogs, do CGC and sports as was as conformation events with them. Von Charm Great Danes, Kennel, Fawn, Brindle, Member Great Dane Club of America, soundness of mind and body, substance, movement, type, size, and elegance. - Fawn/Brindle - Gorgeous dogs, many have CGCs. Or the following Canadian breeders: Cupar Farms - HOME - Blue/Black/Fawn/Brindle - Lovely dogs. Have a litter expected next month if you're in that much of a hurry :) Dantry Danes - Blue/Black - They are on my short list of breeders for my nextdog. If you want a harlequin or mantle, you're going to have to drive 6+ hours one way or fly one in, it looks like. No harle breeders registered with the GDCA or GDCC are within a reasonable distance of you. I'm also not sure what your budget is, but just to warn you, don't be shocked if puppies from those four breeders are $2-3K. It costs a lot of money to show a dog to a championship, to properly health test (PennHip, CERF Eyes, OFA cardiac exam) and to raise a litter. Good breeders LOSE money on litters. They breed because they love the breed and want to improve it, not to make a profit. A few other thoughts: About a rescue dog - I've found that rescue Danes are usually backyard bred dogs. It's just a reality that you're most likely not going to get the kind of lifespan out of a rescue that you would out of a puppy from a reputable breeder. You're also most likely going to face large vet bills because of the poor breeding. But there are a lot of rescue Danes out there who need homes. I've also experienced difficulties working with rescues, as most of them have very intense requirements, such as you can't leave the dog at home for longer than 6 hours at a time, you have to have a fenced in yard, etc. If you meet their requirements and can find a breed specific rescue in your area, then go for it!
 

Hiraeth

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Hiraeth, I'm in Indiana. You're not that far from me. Do you have any recommendations for this area? DH and I are discussing and making a case for our breed of choice when we go down to just one dog. Planning for eventual retirement travel and such, although that's some years away. I'm leaning toward EM or Dane and he's put in his first breed request in 27 years - a Leonberger. I suspect I'll let him have his way, but I still want to be prepared in case I get my Dane.

Sorry, I've been swamped at work. I have a bunch of recommendations for IN/OH/MI. I'll send them in a PM either later tonight or tomorrow!