What are the pros and cons of owning a Great Dane?

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They really are beautiful dogs. Great family dogs.

Sadly they have a lower life expectancy than many other dogs.
They are very strong and can easily pull an adult over.
Training has to start from day one and it has to be intense.
Due to their size they can suffer many health problems that can become very costly and possibly life threatening very fast.
They love to lounge on the sofa but seem unaware of their size or weight so you can get a bit squashed, elbowed and stamped on, They also knock people over (especially children) easily.
They cost a fortune to feed and need an elevated bowl.
They can become fearful of things under their paws like different surfaces this can cause many problems.
All flea and worming treatments cost more due to their size.

Beautiful dogs but think carefully before getting one. It was a sad fact to see many silly people buying St Bernard s after the release of Beethoven because they are cute puppies and regardless of the fact they depicted very few of the cons of the breed many people went out to buy one and ended giving them up, same as 101 Dalmations. They looked great but they are hyper dogs so many taken on ended up in rescue centers.