Patty is a very gentle, very loving dog.  She looks just like a Great Dane but with shorter legs.  She is very laid back and easy going, getting long with dogs, people, everyone!  She'd make a wonderful addition to any home, especially an older person who wants some easy companionship.  We've qualified her for our Seniors for Seniors program ~ if adopted by a senior citizen, her adoption fee will be reduced to just $50. 

Patty was quite skinny when for first got her, probably becuase she is heartworm positive.  You can read about heartworms on our webpage, "Heartworms in Dogs." Since Patty is older we have elected to treat her with regular monthly heart worm preventive, a much less stressful method.  

*** According to dogbreedinfo.com, the history of Great Danes go way back. Incised on some Greek money dating back to 36 B.C. is the image of a dog very similar to the Great Dane of today. The Great Dane is known as the "Apollo of all dogs." In 407 A.D. German Gaul and part of Italy and Spain were invaded by an Asiatic people (the Alans) who brought with them powerful mastiff-like dogs. In Germany especially, where these magnificent animals capable of overcoming bears and wild boars were much admired, a process of selective breeding was begun. The dogs were crossed with Irish Greyhounds, and the issue was the beautiful, large, thin, agile dog known today as the Great Dane. Despite the fact that they are called Danes in English, these dogs have nothing to do with Denmark. The Great Dane is a gentle giant. Dignified, kind, sweet and affectionate, it is playful and patient with children. It loves everyone and needs to be around people. The Great Dane does not bark much and only becomes aggressive when the circumstances require it. A steady dog, responsible and dependable. Brave and loyal, it is a good watchdog. They need plenty of exercise - at least a good walk a day. The expected life-span is about 10 years, although some live 12-13.