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If there is the Gulliver of the canine world, it must be Great Danes. These dogs can grow up to a gravity-bending 175 pounds and stand at an impressive 32 inches tall.

But as huge as they are, they’re also goofy, friendly, and instantly loveable. It’s their good-hearted temper and impressive stature that make them one of the most interesting king-size furballs to observe.

So pull your seats closer, because Bored Panda prepared you a list of the funniest, silliest and craziest Great Danes living their great lives, clueless about just how much space they take up and how much we all love them.

Psst! More pics of these huggable and silly giants can be found in our previous features here and here.

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Corbin, The Kitten Whisperer, Surrogate Mom, Foster Dad. He Is Happiest When He's Covered In Kittens

Corbin, The Kitten Whisperer, Surrogate Mom, Foster Dad. He Is Happiest When He's Covered In Kittens

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One Of My Favorite Pictures. Great Danes Are Such An Awesome Breed

One Of My Favorite Pictures. Great Danes Are Such An Awesome Breed

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My Great Dane Is Always Cold During The Winter And It's Hard To Find Clothes In Her Size So My Friend Made Her Some Pajamas

My Great Dane Is Always Cold During The Winter And It's Hard To Find Clothes In Her Size So My Friend Made Her Some Pajamas

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Averaging up to 2 feet, 8 inches high, Great Danes are instantly recognizable as the world’s tallest dog breed. And while it often shares that title with Irish Wolfhounds, it was a Great Dane named Zeus who, at 3 feet, was deemed the world’s tallest dog.

The interesting fact about Great Deans is that millions grew up with them without knowing it. Remember “Scooby-Doo”? Devin Harris of Joplin, MO is the owner and operator of Great Danes of the Ozarks, argues that “‘Scooby-Doo’ creator Iwao Takamoto consulted a Great Dane breeder before designing the character but styled him with characteristics never seen in the breed, including a humpback, and bowed legs.”

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Grandma And Great Grandson

Grandma And Great Grandson

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No one, and I mean No one, should be able to have that much swagger. (definitely talking about the grandma here)

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In our previous interview with Bill Lambert, the Head of Health and Welfare at The Kennel Club, we found out that Great Danes need more than 2 hours of exercise a day. Moreover, puppies and senior canines will require a lot less movement to avoid over-exercising. 

Lambert explained that the Great Danes have a friendly and outgoing temperament and are sometimes referred to as gentle giants. “With that in mind, they are best suited to owners who have a larger house and garden in order to provide them with enough space for both exercise, mental stimulation and to express themselves," he said.

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Here’s A Funny Picture Of Belle To Brighten Your Day

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Hiding After Being Fussed At

Hiding After Being Fussed At

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The owners of these gentle giants also have to be prepared for bigger financial investments. "They need more food and more space, and you may need to adapt your home, ensuring your dog can’t reach things which a smaller dog wouldn’t be able to," Lambert said.

 "Training is essential with any dog, but especially with such a large breed it’s crucial that owners are able to exert control so that they can handle their dog more easily and understand their dog’s behavior."

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Remember These Two? We Took An Updated Photo. Cheyenne Is Less And Less Amused In These Photos

Remember These Two? We Took An Updated Photo. Cheyenne Is Less And Less Amused In These Photos

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#13

Happy Birthday Huhu. 14 Years Is Amazing For A Great Dane

Happy Birthday Huhu. 14 Years Is Amazing For A Great Dane

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#15

That Annoying Moment When You Take A Selfie, And Your Ears Look Perfect But Your Face Looks Horrific

That Annoying Moment When You Take A Selfie, And Your Ears Look Perfect But Your Face Looks Horrific

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#17

My Great Dane In His Snowsuit - I Can't Stop Laughing At Him

My Great Dane In His Snowsuit - I Can't Stop Laughing At Him

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#18

That Moment When You Realize, You Need To Reevaluate Your Life

That Moment When You Realize, You Need To Reevaluate Your Life

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#19

I Grew Faster In 8 Months Than My Hooman In 29 Years

I Grew Faster In 8 Months Than My Hooman In 29 Years

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#22

I Said: "Tiny Did You Sleep All Day? That Seems Lazy." She Laughed At Me

I Said: "Tiny Did You Sleep All Day? That Seems Lazy." She Laughed At Me

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#24

Just One Of The Guys

Just One Of The Guys

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haha that kitten is going to have a BIG personality when she becomes a cat/dog. Lol

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For Anyone Not Finding Reasons To Smile In This Seattle Snow Apocalypse, I'll Give You A Cody (Boxer) And Athena (Great Dane) Showing How To Truly Enjoy A Snow Day

For Anyone Not Finding Reasons To Smile In This Seattle Snow Apocalypse, I'll Give You A Cody (Boxer) And Athena (Great Dane) Showing How To Truly Enjoy A Snow Day

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#28

Out Kayaking

Out Kayaking

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The person in the other kyack looked like they were IN the kyack with the doggo for a second, which made the doggo look even bigger! 🤣

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#29

Awooo

Awooo

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those little teefs under those squishy velvet lips....oh my word, I would gladly have those aroooos in my house

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#31

Today A Man And His Great Dane Got Into The Train. It Was Crowded, He Told The Dog To Stand Up And The Dog Stood On Two Legs And Rode The Train Through The Transbay Tube

Today A Man And His Great Dane Got Into The Train. It Was Crowded, He Told The Dog To Stand Up And The Dog Stood On Two Legs And Rode The Train Through The Transbay Tube

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#33

Hello! I’m Brewski And These Are My Cushions

Hello! I’m Brewski And These Are My Cushions

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#34

Friends Who Sunbathe Together Stay Together

Friends Who Sunbathe Together Stay Together

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#35

Our Great Dane, Clue, Likes To Play With Socks And Underwear. My Sister Just Sent Me This While I'm At Work... "Spiderman"

Our Great Dane, Clue, Likes To Play With Socks And Underwear. My Sister Just Sent Me This While I'm At Work... "Spiderman"

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#38

I Will Just Scooch In Right Here

I Will Just Scooch In Right Here

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#39

Throwback To Warmer Days. Spring Weather, Where You At?

Throwback To Warmer Days. Spring Weather, Where You At?

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#40

She Just Loves Him So Much

She Just Loves Him So Much

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#41

My Friend Made Dr. Who PJs For My Great Dane Because She's Always Cold And Pitiful During Winter Time

My Friend Made Dr. Who PJs For My Great Dane Because She's Always Cold And Pitiful During Winter Time

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#43

My Dane After Getting Fixed. He Stayed This Way For An Hour

My Dane After Getting Fixed. He Stayed This Way For An Hour

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#44

The Moment You See Your Life Flash Before Your Eyes As This Giant Beast Tries To Sit In Your Lap

The Moment You See Your Life Flash Before Your Eyes As This Giant Beast Tries To Sit In Your Lap

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#45

My Big Sister Is So Nice To Let Me Be The Little Spoon

My Big Sister Is So Nice To Let Me Be The Little Spoon

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#46

My Laid-Back 11.5-Year-Old Great Dane Lady Rode In Style On A Gurney In The Vet's Office. She's Barely Mobile Anymore And This Setup Kept Her Off Her Feet The Whole Time

My Laid-Back 11.5-Year-Old Great Dane Lady Rode In Style On A Gurney In The Vet's Office. She's Barely Mobile Anymore And This Setup Kept Her Off Her Feet The Whole Time

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is such a sad reality for so many pure bred dogs. Get muts people!

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#49

My Mom vs. A 10-Month-Old Great Dane

My Mom vs. A 10-Month-Old Great Dane

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh wow. I feel sorry for myself when my cat toys to sit on my head...... it's all about perspective I guess lol

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#50

Fun Fact - The Collar I’m Wearing In The Last Picture Doesn’t Even Fit Anymore. And The Collar In The First Two Photos Is So Small It Barely Fits My Sister From Another Mister

Fun Fact - The Collar I’m Wearing In The Last Picture Doesn’t Even Fit Anymore. And The Collar In The First Two Photos Is So Small It Barely Fits My Sister From Another Mister

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#51

Our Old Boy Jack (Great Dane) Just Playing With A Little Stick

Our Old Boy Jack (Great Dane) Just Playing With A Little Stick

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww nothing makes me happier than seeing a happy doggo with a stick 💕

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#53

He Takes Naps With His Nose Just Barely Cracking The Dog Door. He Doesn't Want To Miss Any Weird Smells While He Sleeps

He Takes Naps With His Nose Just Barely Cracking The Dog Door. He Doesn't Want To Miss Any Weird Smells While He Sleeps

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#54

Typical Great Dane

Typical Great Dane

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That clueless please help me look that only a dane can give. Love it!

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#55

Just Hanging With My Peeps

Just Hanging With My Peeps

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how it’s a universal Dane trait to back onto people’s lap. Like we won’t notice this 150lbs giant of a dog climbing onto us.

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#57

Just A Regular Checkup At The Vet

Just A Regular Checkup At The Vet

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#59

Walter The Great Dane Turns 6 Today

Walter The Great Dane Turns 6 Today

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#60

This Is What Happens At 2 AM If You Forget To Give My Great Dane Pup All 4 Of Her Bedtime Chew Toys. She’s Lucky She’s Adorable Because She’s Definitely A Jerk

This Is What Happens At 2 AM If You Forget To Give My Great Dane Pup All 4 Of Her Bedtime Chew Toys. She’s Lucky She’s Adorable Because She’s Definitely A Jerk

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A mouse got inside of my dogs bed. I saw him digging and was able to get it out. But he wasn’t convinced and I came home to something very similar to this pic.

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#61

I Can See You Ignoring Me Human

I Can See You Ignoring Me Human

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#62

My Parents' New 9-Month-Old “Puppy” Bella

My Parents' New 9-Month-Old “Puppy” Bella

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#63

According To My Book, Great Danes Are "The Model Of Grace And Nobility"

According To My Book, Great Danes Are "The Model Of Grace And Nobility"

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Icecream Sarang
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not in my experience. They’re total doofuses. And that’s what makes them the best dogs.

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#64

It's Not Your Fault That Your Head So Conveniently Fits On The Table

It's Not Your Fault That Your Head So Conveniently Fits On The Table

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#66

Nothing Like Sleeping Late On A Saturday Morning With The Bed All To Yourself

Nothing Like Sleeping Late On A Saturday Morning With The Bed All To Yourself

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#68

I Am A Good Helper When Things Need To Get Done

I Am A Good Helper When Things Need To Get Done

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#69

My Friend's Dog Likes To Sleep In The Fireplace

My Friend's Dog Likes To Sleep In The Fireplace

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the hell kind of fireplace is that? Looks like he was tunneling out and had to take a nap.

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#71

My In-Law's Great Dane Got Hot Spots From Licking His Legs, This Was Their Solution

My In-Law's Great Dane Got Hot Spots From Licking His Legs, This Was Their Solution

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#72

Consider Getting Yourself A Great Dane. We Have Two, And This Puppy Is Ridiculously Different Than Our Fully Grown One

Consider Getting Yourself A Great Dane. We Have Two, And This Puppy Is Ridiculously Different Than Our Fully Grown One

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#73

First Time Meeting My Girlfriend's Parents' Great Dane Puppy. He Thinks He's A Lapdog

First Time Meeting My Girlfriend's Parents' Great Dane Puppy. He Thinks He's A Lapdog

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#74

Someone’s Tall Enough To Counter Surf

Someone’s Tall Enough To Counter Surf

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol, we have lost so many cakes, pizzas, chips, etc to counter height dogs!

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#76

Not The Best Picture But It’s The Best I Could Get Holding The Great Dane And A Boxer

Not The Best Picture But It’s The Best I Could Get Holding The Great Dane And A Boxer

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#77

My Dane, Thanos, Cleaned Up At The First Mardi Gras Parade

My Dane, Thanos, Cleaned Up At The First Mardi Gras Parade

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#78

Saving The World Can Wait Until After Nap Time

Saving The World Can Wait Until After Nap Time

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#79

Ellie-Patra Aka Elli-Gantbellur Loves To Snuggle Up Under Her Blanket

Ellie-Patra Aka Elli-Gantbellur Loves To Snuggle Up Under Her Blanket

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#80

Happy Father's Day. Here Is One Of Us Knocked Out. Mom Has A Video Of Us Snoring Together But We Aren't Going To Share That

Happy Father's Day. Here Is One Of Us Knocked Out. Mom Has A Video Of Us Snoring Together But We Aren't Going To Share That

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#81

My 'House Horse' Is The Best Boy

My 'House Horse' Is The Best Boy

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#83

I Have A Little Corner Left

I Have A Little Corner Left

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#84

POV: You're An iPhone And Your Dog Is Impatiently Waiting For The Skip Order To Arrive

POV: You're An iPhone And Your Dog Is Impatiently Waiting For The Skip Order To Arrive

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#87

Brody The Great Dane Instantly Regrets Playing With The Halloween Decorations

Brody The Great Dane Instantly Regrets Playing With The Halloween Decorations

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

🎶Spooderdog, Spooderdog, does…🎶 whatever Spooderdog does I suppose?

#88

Merlin, The 7-Month-Old Great Dane

Merlin, The 7-Month-Old Great Dane

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#89

Snuggle Time Is The Best Time

Snuggle Time Is The Best Time

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#90

Great Dane = 50% Goofball, 50% Majestic. 100% Awesomeness

Great Dane = 50% Goofball, 50% Majestic. 100% Awesomeness

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#93

I've Decided To Become A Scarf

I've Decided To Become A Scarf

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#94

Do We All Remember Wylie Burp, The Great Dane From The Movie "Fievel Goes West"?

Do We All Remember Wylie Burp, The Great Dane From The Movie "Fievel Goes West"?

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#97

Trying To Find The Summer?

Trying To Find The Summer?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t do yoga is this downward dog? His execution looks flawless

#99

Sure I'm 165 Lbs, But Lap Dogs Come In All Sizes. Don't They?

Sure I'm 165 Lbs, But Lap Dogs Come In All Sizes. Don't They?

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#100

How My Great Dane Sits On The Couch

How My Great Dane Sits On The Couch

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#101

Here's Angus, My Great Dane Puppy, Trying To Catch His Breath After Playing Too Much Fetch

Here's Angus, My Great Dane Puppy, Trying To Catch His Breath After Playing Too Much Fetch

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#102

We Always Love Meeting New Friends

We Always Love Meeting New Friends

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#103

Corbin The Great Dane Loves His Opa

Corbin The Great Dane Loves His Opa

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#105

You Know It’s Fall When The Leaves Start Sticking To The Drool

You Know It’s Fall When The Leaves Start Sticking To The Drool

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#106

My Grandparents' 165 Lbs Great Dane Is Clearly Unaware Of His Size. He Still Thinks He Needs His Brother's Help To Look Out The Door

My Grandparents' 165 Lbs Great Dane Is Clearly Unaware Of His Size. He Still Thinks He Needs His Brother's Help To Look Out The Door

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#108

This Is My Version Of A Raindeer Great Dane

This Is My Version Of A Raindeer Great Dane

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#109

Puppy Dane Snuggle

Puppy Dane Snuggle

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#110

Hi, My Name Is Iris And When I’m Not Pushing My Mom Off The Bed, I’m Waking Her Up At Midnight And 4:30 AM To Sniff Around The Backyard For No Apparent Reason

Hi, My Name Is Iris And When I’m Not Pushing My Mom Off The Bed, I’m Waking Her Up At Midnight And 4:30 AM To Sniff Around The Backyard For No Apparent Reason

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#113

Saturday Mornings In Bed With Our 4 Danes

Saturday Mornings In Bed With Our 4 Danes

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#114

No Matter If It's Kids Or Dogs, Nobody Wants To Listen To Dad. Great Dane Brutus Is As Stubborn As Some Giants Fans I Know

No Matter If It's Kids Or Dogs, Nobody Wants To Listen To Dad. Great Dane Brutus Is As Stubborn As Some Giants Fans I Know

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#115

Get A Dane They Said

Get A Dane They Said

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#117

I Don't Wanna Hear It

I Don't Wanna Hear It

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When ur Mum says something embarrassing about you to ur friends

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#118

Mikey The Great Dane Loves His Dad

Mikey The Great Dane Loves His Dad

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#119

I Think That Ring Would Look Better On My Fingies But Mom Says It Won’t Fit

I Think That Ring Would Look Better On My Fingies But Mom Says It Won’t Fit

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#120

He Caught Me Watching Him

He Caught Me Watching Him

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#121

Daisy The Dane Is Channeling Her Inner Horse

Daisy The Dane Is Channeling Her Inner Horse

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*Neighs Turns around and kicks poor husky with back legs then kicks hooman and sits on the couch proudly*

#122

My Girlfriend's Great Dane Puppy Is As Derpy As It Gets

My Girlfriend's Great Dane Puppy Is As Derpy As It Gets

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#123

Not Cool Pup! That Was A New Pillow

Not Cool Pup! That Was A New Pillow

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He was making sure they didn't accidentally put something dangerous inside during manufacturing.

#124

How Long Do Teenagers Sleep? I'm Patiently Waiting For The Little Human To Wake Up And Make Bacon For Breakfast

How Long Do Teenagers Sleep? I'm Patiently Waiting For The Little Human To Wake Up And Make Bacon For Breakfast

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wake him up he deserves it he pushed his brother off the couch!

#125

Let Me Out There With You Mom

Let Me Out There With You Mom

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#126

Does Anyone Else’s Great Danes Slowly Crawl Into Bed With Their Legs Splayed Out Like This Behind Them? It’s Hilarious

Does Anyone Else’s Great Danes Slowly Crawl Into Bed With Their Legs Splayed Out Like This Behind Them? It’s Hilarious

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#128

This Might Look Like Kisses, But Actually I Was Trying To Pull Mama's Hair

This Might Look Like Kisses, But Actually I Was Trying To Pull Mama's Hair

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#129

My Great Dane Chewed Up A 12-Pack Of Paper Towels In Less Than 10 Minutes

My Great Dane Chewed Up A 12-Pack Of Paper Towels In Less Than 10 Minutes

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#130

It’s Really Hard To Be A Dane

It’s Really Hard To Be A Dane

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