Wow, isn't Kati beautiful?  I just love this breed.  Kati is currently in a foster home and here is what her foster mom had to say about her:

 

This is my beautiful Kati.  She is about 3 to 4 years old and is super sweet.  Kati is a mantle, S/F, HW-, UTD Great Dane.  She is still a bit under weight, but is gaining slowly. She loves to play and LOVES  to cuddle.  She has some issues with lightening and thunder.  For this reason, we would like to see her go to a family where there is someone home most of the day.  Kids are fine, but would prefer that they are at least 6 or so due to Kati's size.  She leans and may push over a smaller child. 

 

Applicates who are interested in Kati must live in the Orlando area so that a home visit can be conducted. A fence is also mandatory so that she has a large area to run.

 

*** According to dogbreedinfo.com, the history of Great Danes go way back. Incised on some Greek money dating back to 36 B.C. is the image of a dog very similar to the Great Dane of today. The Great Dane is known as the "Apollo of all dogs." In 407 A.D. German Gaul and part of Italy and Spain were invaded by an Asiatic people (the Alans) who brought with them powerful mastiff-like dogs. In Germany especially, where these magnificent animals capable of overcoming bears and wild boars were much admired, a process of selective breeding was begun. The dogs were crossed with Irish Greyhounds, and the issue was the beautiful, large, thin, agile dog known today as the Great Dane. Despite the fact that they are called Danes in English, these dogs have nothing to do with Denmark. The Great Dane is a gentle giant. Dignified, kind, sweet and affectionate, it is playful and patient with children. It loves everyone and needs to be around people. The Great Dane does not bark much and only becomes aggressive when the circumstances require it. A steady dog, responsible and dependable. Brave and loyal, it is a good watchdog. They need plenty of exercise - at least a good walk a day. The expected life-span is about 10 years, although some live 12-13.