Unpopular dog opinions

[poiuytrewq]

OP, assumed you have read all the replies to your post?
I wondered if you have any feedback? Was this what you were expecting? If not what did you expect?
Have the replies bothered you or made you feel differently at all about the situation?

 

[ClaraJones3421]

I’m sorry what?!

Do you not feel guilty? Is the dog not bored out of its head? It’s not just socialisation it’s mental stimulation and physical exercise your denying him of. It’s cruel, that’s my dog opinion.

We own 10 acres for woodland we went in every day

 

[ClaraJones3421]

Am I reading this right - you have a dog that you don't walk / exercise?
Is this a wind up- not only an unpopular opinion but cruel !

We have 10 acres at home

 

[ClaraJones3421]

OP, assumed you have read all the replies to your post?
I wondered if you have any feedback? Was this what you were expecting? If not what did you expect?
Have the replies bothered you or made you feel differently at all about the situation?

Been busy with work not at all actually- I forgot to add that we have land at home mr dog was exercised on each day for 1+ hours

 

[ClaraJones3421]

Why did you actually decide to get a dog, any dog?

We excised him every day on our land, Playing games etc on 10 acres so we were more than happy

 

[ClaraJones3421]

How old were you when you bought the pup?

20s

 

[ClaraJones3421]

OP, I'm confused....
You previously stated last month that you have 3 acres at home, you were asking about keeping donkeys ....
You have 2 horses but you dont keep them at home...
You have a dog but you dont walk it.....

Any other things you need to add?

10 acres total, 7 are woodland which we can’t use ( hence why I only stated 3 before!!!)

 

[ClaraJones3421]

Size. Height/weight.

ETA. https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/16-largest-dog-breeds/

He’s a Great Dane x

 

[ClaraJones3421]

Grow up and go and find something more interesting to do with your life other than winding people up on a forum

Ouch have I been found out

 

[poiuytrewq]

We own 10 acres for woodland we went in every day

Oh, ok, your original post makes it sound very much as though you don’t walk him.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

10 acres total, 7 are woodland which we can’t use ( hence why I only stated 3 before!!!)

Trouble is that folk can only go on what is posted.......

 

[skinnydipper]

I bought him shortly before the first lockdown (whoops) so I couldn’t exactly walk him when I was already exercising a horse (felt a bit guilty) and I later chose not to take him out as he was so big and powerful.

We excised him every day on our land, Playing games etc on 10 acres so we were more than happy

Confusing, isn't it, OP?

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

I have a Great Dane and not socialising a breed of this size is extremely irresponsible. What if there comes a time that you can't keep him..?? What if he bites someone..?? What do you do if he needs the vet..?? Absolutely ridiculous ?

 

[CorvusCorax]

What 'work' does a GD x that doesn't leave the property do ?

 

[Mrs. Jingle]

What 'work' does a GD x that doesn't leave the property do ?

Spends most of it's day liftIng weights and taking steroids to grow ever larger and more terrifyingly powerful by the sounds of it.?

 

[poiuytrewq]

Serious question as I’ve no idea, what work does a GD do anyway?
I’ve never thought of them as working dogs. I know all dogs are originally (usually) bred for purpose but I’ve never heard of a working GD

 

[poiuytrewq]

I asked google!
Hunting bears, boar and deer so presumably they are no longer used as hunting dogs?

 

[Mrs. Jingle]

I asked google!
Hunting bears, boar and deer so presumably they are no longer used as hunting dogs?

I have to say I have never heard of them being used to hunt in modern times, but perhaps OP can enlighten us on that?

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

Danes are no longer used as a working breed. The original Great Dane was a heavier set, more mastiff type bred primarily to hunt wild boar.
Although still traditionally classed as a working group breed they are big soft wusses ???

 

[CorvusCorax]

I have seen a very small number of them doing working dog sports, but purebred, not cross. I don't know if they can compete in big competitions as it would be a bit of an H&S risk for a decoy to catch a dog of that size.
I did see a cross in at the vets once when I was in with my own dog, over ten years ago, cut to ribbons after an altercation with something I assume had very sharp claws

 

[Annette4]

I know of at least one. GD (who only had one eye) who used to do Flyball....he retired just as Fizz started from memory

 

[Karran]

I know of at least one. GD (who only had one eye) who used to do Flyball....he retired just as Fizz started from memory

Harrybo!! I used to see him on the circuit! What a legend!

edited to add that I believe he did agility too.

 

[skinnydipper]

I found Harrybo's FB page.

A lovely dog and a life well lived.

https://www.facebook.com/harlequinh...all-this-amazing-boy-did-in-/546462299256419/

 

[[153312]]

I found Harrybo's FB page.

A lovely dog and a life well lived.

https://www.facebook.com/harlequinh...all-this-amazing-boy-did-in-/546462299256419/

Wow, what a dog!

 

[Karran]

Oh how sad that he's passed! I think 2018 was the last time I saw him at flyball champs. Looks like he reached a good age though.

 

[sbloom]

Danes are no longer used as a working breed. The original Great Dane was a heavier set, more mastiff type bred primarily to hunt wild boar.
Although still traditionally classed as a working group breed they are big soft wusses ???

The continental style ones are still pretty chunky, ours isn't tall but is 78kg. My OH calls him barrel chested compared to the more usually seen whippet chested as if they're official terms but I have no idea if those terms are actually used by anyone else

I found Harrybo's FB page.

A lovely dog and a life well lived.

https://www.facebook.com/harlequinh...all-this-amazing-boy-did-in-/546462299256419/

Lived to nearly 13, and didn't exactly have a life that you'd expect to lead to longevity, amazing, and will share with the Dane group we know.

Dane crosses are tricky, you often get the worst of both. And there are some REALLY badly bred Danes out there of course. Our 78kg lad in his prime:

 

[Errin Paddywack]

A friend of mine used to do agility with her blue GD, Treasure. She lived to a decent age too.

 

[ycbm]

Dane crosses are tricky, you often get the worst of both. And there are some REALLY badly bred Danes out there of course. Our 78kg lad in his prime:

I joke you'll have heard many times, I know, sorry but what length saddle does that gorgeous hunk take ? ?

 

[sbloom]

I joke you'll have heard many times, I know, sorry but what length saddle does that gorgeous hunk take ? ?

About a squillion times and everyone thinks they're the first

 

[ycbm]

everyone thinks they're the first

Well at least you can't accuse me of that ? and if you will own a great dane as a saddle fitter ...... ?