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Originally posted by Dan in Pasadena
My son wants one of those. How does he do in the heat of the summer out here in L.A.? How old is hea nad what are the life expectancies on a dog that size? I've had Labradors for awhile now and they're pretty big but nothing like that guy. I here Danes only live 7 or 8 years. Don't know if that is true or urban legend.
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Dan, True about the larger the dog, the shorter the life. The way I heard it, is that Great Danes have the same size organs as smaller dogs. Since the organs are smaller, they work harder and therefore the organs wear out quicker. I grew up with Great Danes and they all lived for about 8 years. It's hard, just as you are getting used to the dog, they die. Larger dogs are also more pron to bone and arthritis problems.
That said, when I have the yard space (you have to have a big yard) I would definitely get another Great Dane.