My sympathies on the loss of your long-time companion. I have to say, I'm prejudiced towards Great Danes. I had two. They both died of old age (12 and 9). The only reason I don't have one now is because I live with and take care of my grandparents. Great Dane puppies aren't a good idea around balance-challenged octigenarians . When I get to move back to my own house, though, one of the first things I'm doing is getting another Great Dane .