- We Have Found a Puppy! -

**Crazy-Cat-Lover** · 02-19-2006, 11:31 PM

After so many months of searching, we have finally found our newest addition! He is a purebred Great Dane - from CoalVally Harlequins. He is a Merlequin, much more beautiful than your accepted colours. He will be coming home when he is just over 12 weeks old. The breeder is going to drive 4+ hours for $50.00! The dam and sire have their OFA Certification, Thyroid Testing, Von Willebrand's Disease Testing, CERF Certification and Cardiac Screening. The pup is CKC registered and is the cutest puppy ever! I chose a Great Dane since alot of you said not to get a Lab. I have loved Danes my whole life and knew they fit my lifestyle more than any other breed. I am glad I didnt get a Lab, because the chance to share my life with a Dane is all I have ever wanted.

Here is dad...

Here is mom...

Puppy in the next post...

**Crazy-Cat-Lover** · 02-19-2006, 11:32 PM

And finally - here is my baby boy!

On the far left...

On the right...

Profile...

I have to give the breeder a call to officialy seal the deal. We have talked over the internet and she wants me to phone so we can talk. I will let you know tomorrow, I can't wait until he comes home to me!

**cyber-sibes** · 02-19-2006, 11:34 PM

OMG! He is ADORABLE!!!! Will keep paws crossed all goes well on the phone tomorrow & he'll be coming home to you soon!

**The Cat Factory** · 02-19-2006, 11:34 PM

Aw! I just love that last picture of him! I can't wait till you get him home so Chessy has another puppy friend to play with

**Crazy-Cat-Lover** · 02-19-2006, 11:39 PM

I am so anxious sitting here waiting until tomorrow so I can phone her. She is a very nice lady and is holding the puppy until March 9th for me. I think she just wants to ask me some more questions about our family. I pray she doesnt change her mind, which I give her no reason to. We have the "perfect" lifestyle for a Dane and can afford keeping a 150+ pound dog that is taller than me! LOL!

Oh yeah, and the puppies come with a written health guarantee and lifetime support.

**rupert** · 02-19-2006, 11:39 PM

Oh boy is he gorgeous! I sure do hope you get him!

I've loved Danes all my life but never have had the chance to own one of the beautiful dogs. I don't think I ever will either, they are so big...

GOOD LUCK and I HOPE YOU ADOPT HIM!

**binka_nugget** · 02-19-2006, 11:42 PM

Okay, it's official. We HAVE to have a PT meeting now. He's so cute!! Congrats on your soon-to-be new addition!

**Crazy-Cat-Lover** · 02-19-2006, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by binka_nugget

Okay, it's official. We HAVE to have a PT meeting now. He's so cute!! Congrats on your soon-to-be new addition!

Hey yeah! You live in Vancouver? We should DEFINATELY have a PT meeting one of these days. I live in Surrey - not too far from you.

That would be so fun!

**K9karen** · 02-19-2006, 11:48 PM

Gasp! He's adorable- they all are. I love the way they posed for the picture. I love Danes too, never met one who wasn't all lovey dovey and sweet as can be! Congratulations!

**.sarah** · 02-19-2006, 11:56 PM

He's adorable! I am so glad you went with a Dane, I have another little cutie to tie me over for a while until I can get a Dane (which is now going to be a loooong time).

He's actually a mantle merle, not a merlequin

A merlequin is like a harlequin but with merle patches instead of black.

**Crazy-Cat-Lover** · 02-19-2006, 11:56 PM

Thank you! Their temperament is what attracted me to the breed years ago. They are massive dogs, but sweet, gentle and friendly. He may come home taller than my daughter, but I know they will grow to love each other. I also love Danes for their love for children. They are recommended for children, while labs arent anymore (because they are really hyper).

**Crazy-Cat-Lover** · 02-20-2006, 12:00 AM

Originally Posted by .sarah

He's adorable! I am so glad you went with a Dane, I have another little cutie to tie me over for a while until I can get a Dane (which is now going to be a loooong time).

He's actually a mantle merle, not a merlequin

A merlequin is like a harlequin but with merle patches instead of black.

That is what I thought! The breeder calls him a Merlequin, I dont know why. Either way, I chose him over a Boston/Mantle and a Harlequin. I dont want to show him, so I didnt care that he wasn't an accepted colour. It also saved me $650.00! The Boston/Mantle was $900, the Harlequin was $1400 and my baby is $750. I would have chose him even if he was the most expensive.

I saw your thread - I can't wait to see pics of your new baby!

**jesse_3** · 02-20-2006, 02:09 AM

He is absolutely ADORABLE!!!! His little face and everything...okay, maybe not all that little. lol! I can't wait for more pics!

EDIT: Isn't that the same coloration of a Catahoula Leapord Dog? I saw one in Grand Forks, ND, and it reminded me of a Catahoula, as does yours (not the body, just the fur!!) Sorry, I am so bad with this right now, I really need to be on PT more!!!

What is his name? - if you have one picked out yet? (I hope that I didn't read over it!!)

Steph and Jes

**Crazy-Cat-Lover** · 02-20-2006, 02:36 AM

Originally Posted by jesse_3

He is absolutely ADORABLE!!!! His little face and everything...okay, maybe not all that little. lol! I can't wait for more pics!

EDIT: Isn't that the same coloration of a Catahoula Leapord Dog? I saw one in Grand Forks, ND, and it reminded me of a Catahoula, as does yours (not the body, just the fur!!) Sorry, I am so bad with this right now, I really need to be on PT more!!!

What is his name? - if you have one picked out yet? (I hope that I didn't read over it!!)

Steph and Jes

Catahoulas can come in the same colour! They usually have the merle pattern with tan points. I really like these names, we are going to pick a german name.

Tiny - I think it suits a gigantic dog!

Axel
Keifer
Adicus

Name suggestions are welcome!