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Great Dane

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Home:Fairfield, VA

Age: 12 Years Sex: Female Weight: 100+ lbs

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Nicknames:
W, Dubs,Whit, Big Girl

Quick Bio:

-dog rescue

Likes:
Chasing her brother, belly rubs, sleeping under the covers, naps outside in the sun, breakfast, dinner, and all the snacks in-between. Most of all, just chillin with the fam!

Pet-Peeves:
When her brother gets between her and the dinner table and when he’s having more fun than her. Also, having her nails clipped or her naps disturbed!

Favorite Toy:
kong, tennis balls, blue bone

Favorite Food:
Tortillas, Cerveza, butter

Favorite Walk:
West Texas Desert Trails (Also her least favorite, she had to sleep for three days to recover)

Arrival Story:
I deployed to Kuwait four months after marrying Michelle. During the deployment I used the fact that she was all alone in the house and her natural sympathy for me being deployed in the desert to convince her that when I got back we should get a dog. My mom sent me a dog breed book, and after researching the different breeds I came to the conclusion that a Great Dane would be a perfect addition to the troop. Initially, Michelle balked at the idea of getting such a large breed. But after lots of research we were both intrigued by these gentle giants. After discovering Great Dane Rescue of North Texas (www.danerescue.net) we decided to drive up and meet some Danes to get a feel for them in person. How many stories start with, “We didn’t intend to come home with a new dog”? Well, we met a lot of Great Danes, but when we saw Whitney there was no doubt we belonged to each other. We filled out the adoption paperwork, stopped at a PETsMART for supplies, and brought our baby home.

Bio:
Whitney is small for a Dane, but she still tops the scale over 115 pounds. She has a Boston (or Mantle) coat that while not recognized as breed standard by the AKC, is our favorite. She loves to give kisses and hugs, and is always willing to let you spoon her during an afternoon nap. She’s great with kids, but she’s often a bit jealous and very protective of her troop…even Toby, though she tries not to let on. Whitney has definitely wound her way into our hearts...much like she will find some way to sit with you on the couch no matter how obvious it is that there is no more room!

I've Been On Dogster Since:

April 4th 2004