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A blue-gray Great Dane lies on a wooden porch next to a frayed, chewed baseball cap on a doormat, looking up. 34 / 38

A Blue Great Dane Lies Next to a Baseball Cap That Has Seen Better Days

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A frayed baseball cap lies on the porch mat, its brim gnawed and fabric torn into ragged strands, and Titan the blue Great Dane stretches beside it. His silvery gray coat shines in the warm light, his long ears droop and his deep eyes look up with an innocent, hopeful gaze. A pair of boots, a garden watering can and potted plants stand along the porch behind him, and a lamp glows in a window. He is so tall that even lying down he towers over the cap.

Great Danes are known as gentle giants, calm, affectionate and often eager to be close to their people. The blue coat is a pattern of steel gray that makes them stand out, and these dogs often grow up to be as tall as a person when standing on their hind legs. Large breeds need time to mature, and young Danes can be clumsy and chewy for a long while, so sturdy chew toys sized for big dogs are a good investment. Chewing hats, shoes and clothes is common in adolescent dogs and those who are bored. Watch for loose threads or foam that could be swallowed, and call your vet if your dog eats fabric. Large dogs also benefit from daily walks and short training sessions, which help them settle.

Titan will be given a big chew toy and a quiet pat. The cap's days are over, but his hopeful eyes will always win.

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