Great Danes.
What characters. Everything you ever saw or heard depicted in a Scooby Doo animation is correct; this breed is more human than animal, more horse than dog. Despite their size they are not aggressive in the least, although they may talk your ear off.
But make no mistake, Great Danes are not for the novice dog owner. They require very early and thorough socialization to counteract some of their tendencies to become easily spooked, and they need lots of training because. Would you want to argue with one of these things?
Buf says
December 23, 2008 at 8:34 amWatching Stella’s adventures has really made me want a Great Dane of my own. Luckily I wouldn’t be a novice dog owner and no I wouldn’t want to argue with one of them…lol
MariaV says
December 23, 2008 at 9:06 amStella makes me miss my childhood Great Dane Venus.
Holly says
December 23, 2008 at 9:16 amOh Stella!!!
Okie Sister says
December 23, 2008 at 9:20 amDogs are so silly; they do the funniest things.
Great Danes are a joy and so beautiful.
The Domestic Goddess says
December 23, 2008 at 9:49 amI want a Stella so badly. The husband? He’s more of a Yorkie-sized person. We have a dog that’s in between, only 80 lbs.
David says
December 23, 2008 at 9:49 amShe’s like an eternal toddler imported from Brobdingnag.
Gigi says
December 23, 2008 at 9:59 amMiss Stella’s collar is so beautiful!
Bossy’s Dane is not only Great, she knows how to accessorize.
corrie says
December 23, 2008 at 10:27 amThough Stella is certainly a star… my eyes roam to the background view of the room. Bossy shows a deft hand at making a cozy home!
Chaos says
December 23, 2008 at 10:37 amStella is quite a character, as is my dane Rhet Butler. They are certainly an interesting animal
Liz says
December 23, 2008 at 10:39 amWho told the funny joke? Stella is a pip!
Christina In The Middle says
December 23, 2008 at 10:55 amOddly, she reminds me of Pippa, my Chihuahua mix. I love Stella . . .
pam says
December 23, 2008 at 11:30 amThat is the best picture ever!
Tootsie Farklepants says
December 23, 2008 at 11:31 amWhatever the conversation is about, Stella is totally winning that argument.
Tuli says
December 23, 2008 at 12:56 pmShe looks as if she’s in the middle of the biggest roll-on-the-floor-laugh-fest every had at Casa de Blog.
I’m dog-sitting TWO Danes over New Year. One is 7 years, the other is 7 months. Any suggestions? (Aside from spoiling the crud out of them, that is.)
Debby says
December 23, 2008 at 1:59 pmSee #95 on what I want for Christmas. ~sigh~
Reeb says
December 23, 2008 at 2:13 pmWe’ve got to put our senior rescue dog Gideon down today. Life’s been pretty good for him this past year but not lately. Sorry for the downer; I’m sad.
Windy says
December 23, 2008 at 2:18 pmStella does a great De Niro impression!
Miss Cranky Pants says
December 23, 2008 at 2:29 pmMiss Stella is simply magnificent and brings joy to us all!
Emily in IL says
December 23, 2008 at 4:47 pmI love your pics of Stella- she’s so grand!
No, if you want a beginner dog – get a Greyhound
. Looking at them crosseyed is enough to get them to stop *insert offense here* most times! (I can say that because I’m owned by two of the greatest greyhounds in the world – or at least my world).
Cactus Petunia says
December 23, 2008 at 7:22 pmEarly and thorough socialization. Huh. Maybe THAT’S why my daughter is so easily spooked…Where was Bossy’s advice when I was contemplating whether I should have children or dogs?
Maggie Garcia says
December 23, 2008 at 7:59 pmWait, Scooby Doo is a Great Dane?? Good to know!
Emily says
December 23, 2008 at 9:03 pmI am the proud servant of my doxie Max – who is definitely a character too.
Some dogs are just more “people” than others..
Bossy\'s Friend Martha\'s Sister says
December 23, 2008 at 9:28 pmQuestion: Which gets more Bossy Air Time? 2 Children or 1 Stella?
pschophant says
December 23, 2008 at 11:41 pmMake your voice go deep. Now say woo woo woo woo woo. Now you speak Greyhound. One of the most vocal breeds I have ever owned. I bet Stella could translate, but I think it means “give me another piece of duck breast jerky”.
tj says
December 24, 2008 at 10:23 pm…Stella, can you say “Ruh Roh”? :o)
Bush Babe says
December 25, 2008 at 7:47 amAh yes… the late Great Cosmo was a fabulous watchdog… anyone looking to a bit of mischief had the bejeezus scared out of them by JUST. ONE. BARK. Never looked like hurting anyone, but they were never game to test the theory!!
Merry Christmas from Down Under, Bossy!!!
Bush Babe says
December 25, 2008 at 7:51 amPS Tuli … don’t let em sit on the couch!!!!
Emily Rebekah says
December 25, 2008 at 10:56 amDo you think that Stella would give me a ride if I asked her nicely?
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
December 25, 2008 at 11:59 pmStella is perfecting her trademark “fetal yet fatal” position.
Helen+ilana+Hi says
December 28, 2008 at 5:55 pmBossy’s great dane is just great she burps sunlight!
Gretchen says
December 29, 2008 at 2:37 amI love Stella’s ears – floppy and real!