But how big can Great Danes get?
Well these photos from the Internet might just give you a great idea.
1. Dog also counts as cover
When this dog decides to sit on your lap, you won’t have much of a view. Just look how this poor boy can barely peek around the dog for the photo.At least we know the dog will keep this boy warm.
2. Not quite a shoulder dog
This man looks so resigned when his dog decides to sit on his shoulder. You can imagine that this has happened so often that the man just snapped the photo and went on with his day. It’s almost like this big dane thinks he’s a parrot.
3. A person sized dog
This dog just wanted to greet its owner, but its huge size made it look like it wanted to dance. Look how its able to reach the owner for a nice warm hug. At least we know she’s fine if she needs a dance partner.
4. Help yourself
Doesn’t this dog look like he has something serious to say to his owner? Well this Great Dane figured out how chairs work and wants to sit just like the rest of his family. He does look peaceful but doesn’t the owner look unsure of what to do next?
5. Sunwoof’s open
Check out how big this Great Dane’s head looks compared to the sunroof. At least we know this big boy won’t fit easily and slip out. But doesn’t he make the car look like a tiny circus vehicle?
6. He’ll get his own treats
This dog owner thought he could hide the dog treats at the top of the fridge. Unfortunately, this Great Dane knew about the hiding place and was tall enough to get them on his own. But then, where do you hide treats from this big boy?
7. More fun than a bike
This Great Dane looks like he’s trying to keep his owner away from the bike. “Why play with that when you could play with me” it might be asking. Admittedly this sweet boy would get our attention.
8. What is that?!
This big Great Dane isn’t too big to be nervous about this new Chihuahua. If you check out this video you’ll see how the Great Dane tiptoes on the couch to try and stay away from the yappy little thing. What can we say? Great Danes are softies at heart.
9. A savior dog
This sweet girl suffers from a genetic disease that makes it difficult for her to walk on her own. She was dependent on crutches to move around until she met George. This Great Dane service dog gives her the support she needs to stay on her feet. What a champ!
10. Doggy Staredown
This fun video shows a man trying to have a staring contest with his Great Dane. While the man clearly won, we don’t think he could keep a straight face as the dog licked his face. So really, didn’t everyone win in this one?
11. So hard to get comfy
We don’t know who to feel sorrier for. The man trying to get comfy while their Great Dane scoots around or the dog for having to share such a tiny couch. It does make for a comical video.
12. Try a king-sized bed
This Great Dane owner found out the hard way that these lovable dogs don’t know how big they are. So imagine trying to sleep when this big boy hops into bed hoping for a cuddle. Do you need to upgrade your bed or just give up and give them one of their own?
13. Can’t let you go
This poor Great Dane loves the family ottoman. It was his perch for so long that he never wanted to let it go. Even when he was too big for it, he just layed on it anyway. You know what? We can respect that tenacity!
14. Protective of momma
This Great Dane’s owner was 26 weeks pregnant during the photo and the Great Dane knew it. Not only were they always gentle and sweet to the expecting mother, but they went out of their way to be protective whenever they visited. Now that is a real gentlepup!
15. A glimpse of the future
One day, this smaller dog will be big enough to hop up on the couch just like their older sibling. But forget about all that, check out the size of that dog compared to the couch. If that dog layed down it might cover up all the cushions on his own. Let’s hope the small one doesn’t grow up to be that big or there won’t be anywhere left to sit!
16. Two eye colors for one great dog
We didn’t even know that dogs could have mismatched eye colors until we saw this picture. This Great Dane looks positively regal though with a certain intelligence that just shines through. We’d ask if the eye colors means this one is special, but aren’t all dogs special?
17. A rescue story
When this redditor’s family found this Great Dane, it was only 6 months old and in a bad way. It was practically skin and bones and just couldn’t find a good home for it. But now, they found a loving family and are looking so much better already. Now this loving dog owner can have a great pet and they can have a happy home. Sounds win-win to us.
18. Cats and Dogs, Perfect Harmony
This cat was living with this redditor’s mom and had difficulties being around other cats. So they were worried about introducing them to this Great Dane. But it turns out they became fast friends. It just shows that Great Danes can be everyone’s pal!
19. Turtles in Cuddles
Meet Crouton the Tortoise. He decided to get warm by falling into a cuddle pile with a bunch of Great Danes. It’s sweet enough especially when you see Crouton nuzzling up to a Great Dane’s fuzzy head.
20. Are we there yet?
This poor puppy had to endure a 10 hour drive back home after this redditor’s sister picked them up. We bet that we’d all have a similar reaction to that grueling trip as the dog does in the picture. But at least he’ll be a few inches taller by the time they arrive.
21. The smoothest puppy
If you don’t look too hard, you might think this dog is a very lifelike statue or scale model of a Great Dane puppy. But no, this is the real deal and he’s looking fantastic. The conditioner used for that coat must be some high-end stuff or this dog is just that grand looking.
22. It’s not a Lab, it’s a Great Dane
You might mistake this dog for a Black Labrador until you notice its paws. Then you hear that it’s only 8 weeks old and it all makes sense. This dog is still young and is already towering over everything else in that photo. Just imagine what it’ll look like when it reaches an adult age.
23. Hop to it
Check out this adorable photo of a Great Dane puppy next to a stuffed frog or lizard toy. That dog is going to grow up to be a big boy. We imagine the owner already has a name for their new pup, but what would you call him?
24. A hug is worth it
At 5 months old, this Great Dane is already a huge pup. Look how big they are compared to the man who was visiting the dog’s owner. The redditor teased that his dog broke social distancing rules just to greet a familiar pal, but we don’t think anyone will mind.
25. Santa didn’t deliver this dog
Do you see that fireplace in the back? We are pretty certain this big Great Dane didn’t come down that chimney. Besides, Santa might hurt his back trying to deliver that dog. I mean look at how big he is compared to his owner.
26. Graceful in play
So maybe this Great Dane isn’t the most graceful. Look at how big they are compared to the toy! We’d be worried about the dog swallowing the toy whole. They still look like they’re having fun playing with that pink ball.
27. Jedi Master Woof-a
This 9 1/2 year old Great Dane was shivering by the fire, so her loving family gave her a blanket. That is sweet enough on it’s own, but this picture made a lot of people joke that she looks like a Jedi master. Maybe this dog can get a cameo role on The Mandalorian.
28. A dog’s seeing eye dog
Stop us if you’ve heard this one, but Lily the Great Dane is blind. So her best friend, the kind Maddison, took it upon herself to become Lily’s seeing eye dog. This is just proof that Great Danes are just big softies at heart and some of the best companions anyone can have.
29. Barry is berry sorry
Look at these sweet soul ful eyes. You can tell that Barry the puppy is very sorry about chewing on his owner’s shoelaces. We don’t know about you, but we’d be willing to forgive and give this cute doggo a second chance.
30. New member of the Good Boy club
Buck, the puppy in the picture, is only 10 weeks old and has already mastered the sit command. According to his owner, this marks him as an official member of the Good Boy Club. Who are we to argue? After all, this puppy’s going to grow up huge.
31. Brand New Jäger
This proud dog owner was happy to talk about his new puppy Jäger. That makes him an official Jäger-Master, doesn’t it? Anyway, at 3 months old, this pup is already a whopping 35 lbs of weight. So you know that’s only going to get heavier in the months and years to come.
32. Only a few weeks old but…
This puppy isn’t even a month old and looks adorable and small. But Great Danes will growth spurt into the big dogs that we all know and love. Soon, this puppy’s owners will need larger beds and bigger laps to keep this puppy comfortable. But, it’s worth it to see sleeping dogs like this, isn’t it?
33. Puppy wants to stay out
While this picture of a puppy refusing to go inside is cute, make sure you look at the details. Look at his paws and you’ll get a good guess on how huge this puppy will be when it’s done growing. This little guy is going to grow up to be a 120 lb lap dog in no time!
34. 13 and still going strong
This gorgeous Great Dane’s name is Lady and she doesn’t look anything like her 13 years of age. What’s amazing about Lady is that most Great Danes have a life expectancy around 7-10 years, so she’s a strong trooper. Her family is certainly giving this regal lady all the attention and love she deserves.
35. They grow up big
This ten week old Great Dane puppy is already beautiful. With soft white fur and a big huge paw print, you know that she’s going to give her family lots of love and attention. Let’s just hope the family’s ready for growth spurts, since this paw is big enough for a size 12 shoe!
36. Aged like fine wine
This Great Dane may be 10 years old, but she certainly doesn’t show it. According to the redditor, she still has a heart of gold that won’t let her age keep her from being sweet. She certainly looks regal sitting on this couch cushion bed, doesn’t she?
37. “You want me to move?”
Apparently this Great Dane gives his owner a certain look whenever he’s asked to move off the chair. It’s almost as if the dog is either pleading for the owner to reconsider or daring them to try and make him move. What do you think? Would you let the dog stay?
38. A dog pretending to be the owner
This Great Dane doesn’t seem to know how big he is. So when he sits down in the chair he looks like the other dog’s owner. If the other dog fetches the paper and slippers for the Great Dane then we might just crack up.
39. Cute friends
Didn’t Peter Venkman warn us about this in one of the Ghostbusters films? To be honest, we don’t mind so much since this dog and cat combo is absolutely adorable. Who could resist snapping photos of these loving best friends just relaxing together?
40. Marked his turf
This dog loves this couch so much, it decided to claim it as his own. And what could you do about it? It’s not like you could easily move this big dog from his soft cushioned perch. Oh well, find another chair.
41. The best of pals
This dog loves taking selfies with its owner. The fun part is that every selfie shows how massive this Great Dane is. It’s almost like having a second human standing next to him. Still, imagine posting these shots on social media?
42. Let’s shake on it
Ever wonder how big a Great Dane’s paws could be? Well check out this comparison between a full grown adult and their Great Dane. The scary and fun part is that we don’t even know if the dog has finished growing or not.
43. You’re never too big for nana
This dog loves listening to nana’s stories. Something about this old woman’s presence is just soothing, even for a dog as big as this. Good thing Great Danes are so gentle since this dog might be bigger and heavier than nana!
44. Nap time
Sometimes, it’s important to just take a load off and enjoy a nice snooze and nap. It certainly helps when you have a big comfy fuzzy pal to sleep next to. That must be why this little girl just looks chill while cradled up to the family Great Dane.
45. Family bonding time
This cute picture shows the smiles that Great Danes bring to their family. But then, what child could resist having such a big pal on their side? Wouldn’t your heart melt if you saw a child relative you know hugging a big dog like this?
46. Mom and Son together again
This adorable picture shows a Great Dane mother sleeping next to her little puppy. But notice the size difference between them? That little guy is going to grow up huge. Hope the owner’s ready for this big bundle of joy.
47. Surprise!
This Great Dane looks like he was caught in the act.Maybe he was chewing on something he wasn’t or was trying to sneak treats out of the treat bag. Still, who could stay mad at this cute fuzzy face?
48. Through the flowers and fields
This Great Dane is just running wild and free through this field, you see. It looks as majestic as can be. But rhymes aside, this dog looks happy playing through the tall grass, doesn’t it?
49. Great Dane’s best friend
This Great Dane looks comfy next to his favorite human. But what’s surprising about this picture is how big he looks next to his owner. Wonder if the dog has finished growing yet.
50. Melting Marmaduke
This dog looks like it’s melting in the hot noon-day sun. But it’s actually just laying down with its big jowls spread wide to the side. Imagine if you saw this dog just lying down like this, how would you react?
51. Cats and Dogs living together
This Great Dane positively towers over its feline friend. But that doesn’t make it scary. Look at this sweet shot of these two animals touching paws. It’s like a real life Milo and Otis film in the making.
52. My ball, my rules
This Great Dane just wanted to play ball. So it made its point by grabbing the ball in the only way it knew how. But imagine how big its mouth must be to be able to nearly swallow the ball like this. Imagine trying to pull the ball back out.
53. A normal day for daughter and dog
The little girl loves her Great Dane, Zoe. And it’s clear that Zoe loves the little girl as well. Look how peaceful Zoe looks while hanging out with their human pal. Zoe even has the cute name “Zozo” because of how adorable they look.
55. It’s Biggie and Smalls
Either this Great Dane is massive or his owner is just a tiny little guy. The dog is certainly offering a shoulder pat to show how close friends they truly are. It’s just a great little image that you have to love.
55. Zoinks!
Check out this Scooby Doo look alike. It’s a big handsome Great Dane that is calmly posing for the camera. There’s only one thing to say, “Let’s get out of here Scoob!”
56. Great Dane the Acrobat
This redditor found their dog using the couch in this pose. Besides being confusing and funny, it makes you wonder if the dog is secretly training for a tumbling acrobatics act. Maybe they’ll have doggy gymnastics at the Olympics some day and this dog is getting ahead of the curve.
57. If it sits, it fits
Did we mention how Great Danes are cuddly and lovable? Well this one is so lovable that it just wants to be its owner’s lap dog. Too bad Shrek isn’t around, because who else has a big enough lap for this big boy. Still, we can’t blame it for trying.
58. Doggy and me
This dog doesn’t look too big until you realize that only the front most parts are visible in frame. Just imagine the big dog that’s behind its shoulders and you can imagine how big a defender this cute baby has. After all, its head is already as big as this 7 month year old boy.
59. Mr. Fantastic’s Dog
This redditor found their Great Dane sleeping in a weird position. Besides being oddly flexible, it shows how big the dog is compared to the couch itself. Imagine if that dog unfolded itself? There would be no room!
60. Oh deer
This Great Dane just wanted to be friends with this deer that visited their home. Now, deer aren’t small animals by any stretch, so we can understand why this dog acts like it’s this deer’s long-lost sibling. Doesn’t this seem like the start of a fun family film?
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