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Grandpa Earl Opened His Book on the Couch. There Was Barely Room Left for Him.

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Late afternoon sun slants through the window, and Grandpa Earl has settled into the couch with a well-worn paperback. Reading glasses aren't needed for this one; he holds the book out at arm's length, his bushy white mustache twitching as he reads aloud. Sprawled beside him, filling the rest of the couch and then some, is Domino. The harlequin Great Dane rests his long front legs across the cushions and turns his big black-and-white head toward Earl, ears soft, eyes attentive, as if waiting to find out what happens next. A mug sits on the side table, a tennis ball peeks from a basket, and a knitting basket and hooks of keys clutter the cozy room.

Great Danes have a well-earned reputation as couch lovers. For all their size, they're generally calm indoors and happy to spend long stretches lounging near their family. That makes them surprisingly good companions for quieter households, as long as there's room for their long legs. A supportive bed matters for giant breeds, since their weight puts pressure on elbows and joints. Thick orthopedic beds or memory foam pads can help prevent calluses and sore spots. If your Dane prefers the couch, a washable cover and a firm cushion make sharing it easier on everyone.

Whatever story Earl has chosen, Domino is clearly invested. He may not follow the plot, but he never misses a chapter.

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