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A harlequin Great Dane holds a chewed-up slipper in his mouth in a sunny living room with laundry and socks on the floor. 17 / 36

A Great Dane Walked In Holding a Slipper. It Was Not the Same Slipper.

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Cradled in the big, black-spotted jaws of a harlequin Great Dane, a slipper has clearly seen better days. Its sole is ragged, its fabric is shredded and a few dark scraps hang from the edges. The dog's brown eyes look straight into the lens with a mix of pride and worry, and his floppy ears droop at either side. Behind him, a sunny living room is strewn with socks, a laundry basket, a pair of intact slippers and a tangle of blue blankets on the couch. We'll call him Domino, though he'd prefer the name Innocent.

Great Danes are known as gentle giants, with sweet, easygoing temperaments that match their huge size. As puppies and young adults they can still be very mouthy, and soft, smelly slippers are high on the list of targets. Because their size means they can swallow larger objects than smaller dogs, chewed fabric and rubber are a real hazard for blockages, so keep footwear in a closet and call your vet if you think your dog swallowed part of something. Great Danes need a lot of space to stretch, moderate exercise and a joint-friendly diet, and your vet can help plan that.

Domino is holding the slipper gently, as if he wants to hand it back. His eyes are wide, his posture is a little stiff, and he looks ready for any outcome. It isn't clear who is more embarrassed, the dog or the slipper, but at least its partner is still safe by the couch.

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