Okay, Dakota, being a Great Dane, is commonly known as a German Mastiff. So, that means that she would be included. However, I don't agree with that. She's a big goofy baby. She wouldn't hurt nobody. Some of these dogs are perfectly fine, and I think Dakota is one of them. I trust her out in our front area without a leash more than I trust Destiny just but we have had her longer and had more of a chance to train her that way. I don't know, I think this article is BS and I'm amazed at some people once again!