I posted earlier this year about how I was going to get a puppy as a sort of graduation gift to myself for finishing my bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences--so here he is. Meet Mordechai the harlequin Great Dane puppy. 
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Make sure your vet has the required gear to handle giant breeds.
Shots and blood test are one thing... Intubating a Dane for surgery? That is a different story. You don't want to have an emergency come up and find suddenly that your vet is like some kennels and can't deal with your giant boy. I lost a Mastiff to bloat and in emergency situations you don't have time to be shopping for a new vet. Do this in advance so you have a plan.
I have personally met a vet who had mastiffs herself, yet didn't have the ability to perform surgery on giant breeds. Still can't get my head wrapped around that!
Medications for pets are sold by the dogs weight! You might look into pet insurance. I've never had it, but I've had a prescription for a mastiff break $230 for an antibiotic! (It wasn't the run of the mill amoxicillin!)
Giant breeds are definitely special. It's so frustrating they have shorter lifespans. Not fair at all.
Quattrostagione
Level 5
July 14, 2018
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Mea:
Yes, I've done a lot of research on this breed before I've decided I could handle all that it entails. I have a substantial savings and will be making a large salary after this summer due to my degree. I also intend to have a gastroplexy surgery performed on him once he is around a year old to help mitigate the risks of gastric torsion/provide him with a better chance and more time if it does happen.
I'm feeding small portions of food throughout the day and feeding a raw/home cooked diet that has been associated with lower rates of bloat. We also do "quiet time" for at least 15 minutes before and after feedings to help reduce the risk of bloat. None of his immediate family within the last 3 generations (at minimum, I don't have a history on his family beyond that) have suffered from bloat either.
We would have done the surgery on our dog that died of bloat. On his mothers side there were several dogs that had bloated.
The night time ER clinc merely stabilized him, and called a nearby vet who came in early and met us at like 630 am with our dog. They started immediately, but it was too late. 5 years old, and just a sweetheart of a dog my ex handled to his AKC championship, did therapy dog work, etc.
Is he part dalmation? Congrats on the BA degree.
benhmiller
Level 7
June 17, 2018
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should have read th post a Great Dane man he going to be big. So far have not meet a mean one
Mea:
Yes, he's a harlequin Great Dane--although I do also have a dalmatian. I just love black and white dogs, lol.
Now, that is a spotted puppy! I hope you all fall in love!
Freedompath
Level 9
June 17, 2018
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Mea:
I'm already so in love with the little guy!
I hope it's not going to be left alone all day.
Someone in my block of flats got a new dog. They left it alone in the flat all day whilst they went out to work. The poor thing was traumatised. It wouldn't stop howling from separation anxiety.
It looks adorable.
Ellatynemouth
Level 8
June 18, 2018
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Mea:
He'll be lucky to get away from me--I love animals and would never leave him alone all day.
Hello Mordechai. He is so beautiful?
Geoffrey51
Level 8
July 11, 2018
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Mea:
He's a handsome boy, alright!
My daughter rescues Danes & I know something about living with them. You'll need a VERRRYYY BIGGGGG BED...for the two of you!
LucyLoohoo
Level 9
July 28, 2018
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Dawwww so cute! When he gets bigger you're going to wonder how he ever started out so small lol
wick3dwond3rland
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July 24, 2018
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