The Great Dane Scholar Had One Sentence Left to Write
A very large scholar has stopped writing to consider his next word. The blue-grey Great Dane gazes out of the canvas with deep brown eyes and long, soft ears, wearing a black robe that falls in heavy folds and a crisp white collar at the throat. A feather quill rests between his gray fingers, and one big paw is tucked calmly across his lap. Pale curtains behind him catch the soft window light, and the faint cracks in the old paint add to the scholarly mood. He looks like he has been thinking about this chapter since breakfast.
Great Danes are famous for their size, yet many are surprisingly gentle and happy to be couch companions. Because they grow so fast as puppies, vets often recommend careful feeding and avoiding hard exercise on young joints while the bones are still developing. Adults do well with daily walks and a comfortable, supportive bed, since big dogs can get sore spots from hard floors. They also have a shorter lifespan than many smaller breeds, which is one more reason to enjoy the everyday moments and keep up with regular checkups. A vet can help with feeding amounts and a plan for your own big dog.
There is a funny kind of dignity in a dog this tall trying to look dainty with a feather pen. Whatever he is writing, you can bet it will be long, thoughtful, and finished only after a nap.
