Stella is a lightly marked Harlequin Great Dane a little over two years old. She is spayed, UTD, HW-, will be MC, on preventatives and is as sweet as they come. Stella loves to play with her squeaky toys and will even fetch them If you'll throw them for her. Stella is very pretty with her blue eyes. She has perfect hearing unlike some lightly marked white dogs. She is at a perfect weight, around 115-120 lbs, eats well, is house trained, crate trained and loves the other Danes. She gets along great with our Maltese and our JRT foster. She came to me because her human was forced to take a job that takes him out of the country for fairly long spells. He was heartbroken as was his daughter for having to find Stella a new home. She has known nothing but love and tender hands since she was just a small puppy. Stella must go to someone in the Orlando metro area since a home visit will be conducted.  Also I prefer that she goes to someone that is home much of the time. Another large dog...or Dane would be a plus. A FENCED YARD IS A MUST, NO INVISIBLE FENCES...NO EXCEPTIONS.

 

*** 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.