Great Danes are a wonderful breed but they are not to be taken lightly...their size and strength alone can be quite daunting. They are the cutest puppies but don't stay that way for long that is one reason so many end up in rescue.... all of a sudden you have this giant dog who stands in front of the tv, knocks everything off the table, you have no ornaments left and if you haven't trained him properly a dog you can't take out for a walk. Slobber is another issue, it gets everywhere. A male Dane is a powerful animal, I have 4 Danes one is a dog..I could just about control my bitches in a situation but there is no way I could hold the dog if he decided to go and I am no lightweight myself. You mention some health issues but the breed has some more serious ones than you mention so perhaps a little more research is needed. It is a true saying you get what you pay for and you do need to find a reputable breeder who will advise you on how to feed and rear a giant breed puppy and be there for any questions and problems you may have at the outset and for as long as is needed. It doesn't have to cost a fortune to feed a Dane but insurance and vets bills, worming and flea treatments are all pretty expensive and must be taken into account, my insurance ranges from £24 to £44 for my old girl per month each. My youngest is just 10 weeks so I can understand how you want one of these gorgeous puppies. PM me if you feel you want any more info...I do show my dogs and know quite a lot of folk in the breed.

Margaret

My youngest is just 10 weeks so I can understand how you want one of these gorgeous puppies.

if you were suffering from severe depression, had a 10 mth old child to care for, and the educating of a secondary school child who has to be home taught, would you really want a puppy to add to the problems? Do you think it is fair to the puppy? They are hardly the eaisiest of dogs to grow and look after, and poor Mum dosen't really want a dog anyway. Not the best start for a puppy, everyone in the home must be as keen and prepared to give the puppy the best start in life.

My youngest is just 10 weeks so I can understand how you want one of these gorgeous puppies.

if you were suffering from severe depression, had a 10 mth old child to care for, and the educating of a secondary school child who has to be home taught, would you really want a puppy to add to the problems? Do you think it is fair to the puppy? They are hardly the eaisiest of dogs to grow and look after, and poor Mum dosen't really want a dog anyway. Not the best start for a puppy, everyone in the home must be as keen and prepared to give the puppy the best start in life.

Once again I see that posts are being misunderstood ....my point was I could understand why but to have rethink as I think the rest of my post pointed out. Where did I encourage any one to have a puppy

I most certainly do not need you to point out to me what it is like to own and rear this breed having been in it for many years and I am as aware as you what committment is required from the whole family to bring any puppy into the home...your post is totally insulting.

I think you need to read posts before responding with this attitude

>I WOULD BE A BIT SCARED ABOUT TAKING IT FOR A WALK AND IT STARTING TO OPULL AS I NO I WILL PROBERLY NOT BE ABLE TO HOLD IT BACK(IF IT WANTS TO GO SOMEWHERE IT WILL GO)

Exactly right   I have a giant breed who is not as big or heavy as a fully grown male Dane would be and, at only six months old, she pulled my OH (who is 6 foot 2 & 14 stone in weight ) off his feet, causing him quite a serious back injury. 

I do understand your desire for for this breed.  I too was obsessed with my breed since I was a youngster.  My family always had dogs but my parents would not give into my pleading to get a giant breed puppy.  They could see that they would end up caring for the dog as I might go to University or whatever.  I said all the same things you are saying and I was adamant that I wasn't going to go to Uni.  In the end, they turned out to be right   I did go to University and they would have been left to look after the dog.

I finally got the puppy I'd dreamt about for all those years two years ago when I was 29   It was the first time that I felt that the circumstances were right and I had the time and money to properly bring up my giant breed puppy   Puppies (and adult dogs) require a lot of care and can be very hard work at times.  I don't think anyone can understand just how much work it can be until you've been there and done that I know now that I would not have been able to cope if I had got her any sooner and that would it would not have been fair to the puppy if I had got her just because I wanted her but not been able to give her all the time and attention she deserves.

You will get your puppy somewhere down the line when you are more independent and are in a better position to do everything for him yourself and not have to rely on other people.  I guarantee you it will be worth the wait

If your Mum does not want a puppy at the moment, and to be honest it sounds as if now would not be the best time for her, why are you visiting people and looking at puppies? I'm a bit confused now, because your posts started asking for advice, stating you had already seen a litter of lower priced pups, then said your Mum might go to a higher price, now you say your mum is to poorly to have a puppy. At your age you are not old enough to take the care and responsibility of any animal without adult supervision.

I'm sure you are excited at the prospect of your family owning a dog. However, before you keep on at your mum wanting a puppy think on. She is poorly, she is stressed out, she is depressed. This means she is finding life exceptionally hard to cope with. you have been bullied at school, to the extent you cannot be taught there any more. This will have hurt, upset and worried her, that her child has been dealt with so badly by others and she could not stop it. Hard enough for someone who is well to cope with. She will be struggling with the constant demands of an under 12 mth old, and not getting much sleep. She has the house to keep, the shopping, the meals, constantly having to stimulate you because you are not at school, worrying about the next 3 very important school years and how will she get you to pass your exams,  she is under presure. Just how do you think she is going to cope with yet another problem, and a puppy to someone so tired and strung out will be a problem not a pleasure. Don't let your dream become her nightmare. Don't put anymore presure on her, keep your pictures cover your wall, but let your mum have some space. maybe in a couple of years, if your Mum picks up and is well enough to cope, think of a puppy then.

Why don't you try and find a local dog rescue centre and offer to help out there at weekends.  You would learn a lot which would help you when you do eventually get your puppy.  If you rang your local dog warden, who's number can usually be found on your councils website, he or she should be able to tell you where your nearest one is.

What a wonderful suggestion! They would certainly welcome help, especially with this time of year coming up :rolleyes:.they will be full again.

MY MUM GET'S PLENTY OF SLEEP!
MY SISTER SLEEPS ALL THE WAY THREW THE NIGHT SHE HAS SINCE ABOUT 3 MONTHS OLD!

MY MUM SAID IF I PASS MY EXAMS WELL DONE IF NOT,SO WHAT SHE SAID SHE DOES NOT CARE WEATHER  I PASS OR DONT!
SHE WILL ALWAYS LOVE ME AND NEVER NATTER AT ME TO DO WELL IN MY EXAMS SHE JUST ISNT LIKE THAT I MEAN BOTHERD ABOUT EXAMS SHE SAYS JUST DO WHTAEVER YOU CAN DO!

THANK YOU EVRRY MUCH FOR WHAT YOU PUIT!
I WILL TRY AND I DO TRY TO HELP HER!
MAYBE I NEED TO TRY ABBIT HARDER!
MWHA
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CALMSTORM,WHERE ABOUTS DO YOU LIVE?
AS IF YOU LIVED NEAR ENOUGH
IF UIT WAS OK WITH YOU MAYBE I COULD OCME SPEND A BIT OF TIME WITH YOU ANSD YOUR DANES? SO YOU ACN TELL ME MORE ABOUT THEM?
LIKE I SED ONLY IF IT WAS OK WITH YOU!
MWAH
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I think all of the advice given so far has been good and this thread has gone as far as it can ..I am closing it now. Calmstorm can reach you via pm if necessary so don't worry