Harley is a very special 1 year old lightly marked Harlequin Great Dane looking for a family. Harley is very sweet, crate trained, fun loving and playful. Harley needs some training when it comes to playing with other dogs so if you have any other pets they should be about his size, 110 or so and young enough to want to play. In his foster home he has three other Danes to play with and loves them all. Not a mean bone in his beautiful body. He LOVES to play tog-o-war.
A fenced yard is a must. No apts. or rentals please. Harley will need a "colossal" crate. They measure 54"L X 45"H X 36" W and may be bought on line. His foster mom would like to see dear Harley go to someone that is not away from their home more than 3 or 4 hours at a time. Harley is still puppy and long periods in the crate get hard for one so young. Taking Harley to obedience school is recommended. He is very smart and eager to please. Training would make him the perfect pet. A home visit will be in order.
Thank you SOOO much for considering giving him a forever home.
*** 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.
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