The things people say when you own a Great Dane….
Okay so if you have ever owned a Great Dane you will understand the rantings of this post.
I am always amazed by some of the comments people say when you own a Great Dane. I think the best one I ever heard was from an older southern man who asked me, “That thing got Dane in it?” Uhhh YEAH! He then proceeded to tell me that he use to race them. Umm, maybe you are talking about a Greyhound? But you learn to laugh it off and just continue on your merry way.
The worst, most common and rediculous comment that Great Dane owners constantly hear is, “You should put a saddle on that thing.” Uh, last time I checked it is a dog, not a horse. Yes he is actually from Littlehorse Great Danes but he has never and will never wear a saddle. And no my grandchildren, although they love him, do not ride on him.
No his ears don’t stand up but that doesn’t mean he’s not a Dane. I don’t have to own acerage to house him. He curls quite comfortably up in the corner of my couch. It’s amazing how small Great Danes can make themselves. And except for being a HUGE bedhog when his dad leaves in the morning I really never even notice how big he is.
So there it is. If you want tons of love, tons of drool, loyalty to end all loyalty and a life long addiction get a Dane. Oh yeah, no saddle needed!
December 31, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Love it! And I agree!
August 19, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Camille,
Okay, eight months is better late then never. I am new to wordpress and never knew that I had comments. So THANK YOU and if you are still out there come on back and read some more I’d love to hear from you again.
Janet
July 8, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Hey Jedismom!
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the saddle comment, although lately I have been getting alot of “Who is walking who?” Since I walk two danes at the same time, I tell them we take turns
. My biggest pet peeve is when they say ” Oh I hear they don’t live long” Like I want to hear that, just blows my mind. Welcome. You’re mantle boy looks awesome!
Stephen
August 19, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Stephen,
Hi and welcome to my blog. Wow comments how awesome. I see you have a little guy or girl too. OH THE SADDLE comment!!! Can’t they just say wow, that’s a big dog. How many times do we dane owners have to act surprised, give a quick laugh and say, “Yep, he’s a horse….NOT!!!” I always leave the NOT out.
Yes the not living long comment hurts. Who wants to be reiminded that one of the best things in their life won’t be around forever. I am glad you pointed that out. I thought perhaps it was just me looking at the glass half empty not half full.
Thank you so much for joining me, I hope you come back soon. I’d love to hear more from you and more about your Dane.
janet