Quote Originally Posted by Asiel View Post
While a Dane/Shepherd might be cute as a pup the end result is nearly always the same. The mix is a recipe for disaster.
As dab_20 said, this is not true for every dog, some will be perfectly fine. As long as the owner is aware of issues like paying attention to back and hips, making sure not to let him run or play a lot right after eating to guard against bloat, and getting a good relationship with a vet at the beginning of your time with the pup, many issues can be forestalled and in some cases prevented.