Looking for a Home – Available Dogs Many of the gentle giants that come into our rescue have been neglected or abused. Others have simply been abandoned by their owners due to a divorce, a new baby, moving, or natural disaster. We are often told that they got “too big” or “too expensive” and many of the dogs below come to us with very little training. Despite their past, rescue dogs are incredibly forgiving and very eager to please. They have so much to give and are all very special. We are looking for forever homes and permanent families who will love their new addition unconditionally and give them the love and support they need and deserve for the rest of their lives. Click here if you want to find a specific dog or breed! Xena - Cane Corso (new to rescue - under evaluation) Ruby - Mastiff Mix (new to rescue - under evaluation) Sailor - English Mastiff (new to rescue - under evaluation) Rush - Great Dane (new to rescue - under evaluation) Ramsey - Bullmastiff (new to rescue - under evaluation)

Belle - Great Dane - SPECIAL NEEDS (new to rescue - under evaluation) Azuca - Great Pyrenees (new to rescue - under evaluation) Sissy - Great Pyrenees - SENIOR / BONDED PAIR (new to rescue - under evaluation) Hoss - Great Pyrenees - SENIOR / BONDED PAIR (new to rescue - under evaluation) Olympic - Great Dane (new to rescue - under evaluation) Jake - Great Pyrenees (new to rescue - under evaluation) Forrest - Great Dane (new to rescue - under evaluation) Charlie - Great Dane - SENIOR (new to rescue - under evaluation) Delilah - English Mastiff (new to rescue - under evaluation) Prada - Mastiff Mix (new to rescue - under evaluation) Nala - Mastiff/Saint Bernard Mix (new to rescue - under evaluation) Schnapps - Great Dane/Mastiff (new to rescue - under evaluation) Heidi - Great Pyrenees (new to rescue - under evaluation) Mayflower - Dogue de Bordeaux (new to rescue - under evaluation) Yaeger - Great Dane (new to rescue - under evaluation)

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Porkchop - Dogue de Bordeaux Mix Wilma - Cane Corso (new to rescue - under evaluation) Pluto - Cane Corso Delilah - Cane Corso Nessa - Great Dane Jamie - Great Dane Harley - Great Dane Magnum - Great Dane Cleetus - Mastiff Mix - SENIOR Lady Bug - Dogue de Bordeaux - MEDICAL HOLD (new to rescue - under evaluation) Lobo - Great Pyrenees (new to rescue - under evaluation) Cole - Newfoundland Mix - MEDICAL HOLD Zeus - Saint Bernard/Mastiff Mix - MEDICAL HOLD (new to rescue - under evaluation) Itati - English Mastiff - MEDICAL HOLD (new to rescue - under evaluation) Nana - Great Dane - SENIOR Kiara - Saint Bernard - SENIOR Fefe - Boerboel - MEDICAL HOLD / PENDING ADOPTION Addison - Newfoundland - MEDICAL HOLD (new to rescue - under evaluation) Harriet - Great Dane Mix - SENIOR Salt - Great Dane - BEHAVIOR HOLD (new to rescue - under evaluation) Callie - Great Dane Baloo - Neapolitan Mastiff - PENDING ADOPTION

Seamus - Newfoundland - SENIOR / MEDICAL HOLD Khloe - Saint Bernard Skye - Great Dane - SPECIAL NEEDS Cleo - Great Dane - SPECIAL NEEDS Phoebe - English Mastiff - PENDING ADOPTION Phantom - Great Dane - SENIOR Bear - English Mastiff - MEDICAL HOLD Cleo - Great Dane/Mastiff Mix - SENIOR Frankie - Saint Bernard - SENIOR Athena II - Cane Corso Fidget - Great Dane/Catahoula - SPECIAL NEEDS Sissy - Mastiff Mix Chunk - Tornjak - PENDING ADOPTION Dozer - Great Dane Moose - Saint Bernard Sadie - English Mastiff Boomer - Great Dane - SENIOR Diesel - Great Dane Bailey - Great Pyrenees/Saint Bernard Mix - SENIOR Pearl - Great Dane Bazooka Joe - Neapolitan Mastiff - SENIOR Bernie - Saint Bernard Fifi - Dogue de Bordeaux Jacquelyn - Saint Bernard - PENDING ADOPTION Waylon - Dogue de Bordeaux Atilla - Bullmastiff - PENDING ADOPTION Moses - Great Pyrenees/Saint Bernard

Sable - Saint Bernard - SENIOR Grizzly - Mastiff Mix Ursula - Cane Corso - MEDICAL HOLD/PENDING ADOPTION Griffy - English Mastiff Harlie - Great Dane - SENIOR / PENDING ADOPTION Penny - Mastiff/Anatolian Shepherd Mix April - Maremma - SENIOR Maynard - Neapolitan Mastiff Mix - PERMANENT FOSTER Bella - Irish Wolfhound - SENIOR / PERMANENT FOSTER Avery - Anatolian Shepherd Ruby II - English Mastiff Fezzik - Mastiff Mix - SENIOR Queen "Queenie" of Hearts - Anatolian Shepherd Ruby - English Mastiff - MEDICAL HOLD Sally - English Mastiff Moses - Cane Corso - PERMANENT FOSTER Maggie - Fila Brasileiro The Labradane is a mix of the Labrador Retriever and the Great Dane. He is a giant mixed breed also known as a Labrador Retriever/Great Dane mix. This hybrid dog should live for between 8 to 12 years and has talents in watchdog, guarding and obedience. He has the enthusiasm and bounciness of the Labrador packaged into a Dane's size and is quite the adorable dog as long as you have room for him!

This is not a purebred but a hybrid. Mixed breeds have been around for as long as dogs have, but usually they were the result of accidental breeding and some look down on them for being mutts. In the 1990s a trend began though to deliberately breed two purebreds to create a mixed breed. Called designer dogs by some, the intention with those breeders who care about their work was to create dogs with the best of both parents. However there are no breeding standards with these dogs, a lot of bad breeders and puppy mills produce puppies just to profit from this trend, and you cannot really predict what aspects a mixed dog has from their parents. Even in one litter the offspring can vary in looks and personality. To get a feel for what goes into them we can can take a look at the parents since a lot of designer dogs have very little information put there about where and why they originated. The Great Dane's ancestors can be found on artifacts from ancient Egypt dated as old as 3000BC, and in Babylonia and in Tibet.

It is thought that the Assyrians brought their dogs too these places when they were trading with them. They were also then traded to the Greeks and Romans who bred them with other Mastiff like dogs. They were once called Boar hounds as their purpose was to hunt boar and other large animals. In the 1500s their name changed in some areas who began to call them English Dogges. Elsewhere in Europe though they were called various names. In the 1700s a visiting Frenchman to Denmark saw the Danish version of the dog and called them Grand Danois and the name stuck despite the Danes having nothing to do with the breed's development. It was German breeders who took the aggressive and large dog and bred him into a dog who was much more gentle with a sweet disposition. Today when bred by good breeders the Great Dane is one of the best, gentle and sweet natured dogs you can find. He is affectionate, great with children and eager to please making him easy to train which is important with his size.

He loves the company of people and will always be where there are others or at the center of family activity. He is friendly even to strangers but he does still have a strong protective side and should he think you are a threat he will respond. You may have to early on dissuade him of the notion he can be a lap dog as he loves to cuddle! The Labrador Retriever is a Canadian dog by origin coming from Newfoundland. Bred in the 1700s to help fishermen retrieve fish, hooks, lines and offer companionship at home with the family, he was then called St John's dogs. Visitors to Canada saw his excellent nature and work ethic and brought him to England around the 1830s to be used in hunting. It was here they were first called Labs. By the late 1800s the dog was actually gone from his native land due to breeding regulations that were to strict. However he still thrived in England which is what saved the breed. While he came over to the US before World War I it was actually after World War II that he came more popular and he eventually became the most popular dog to have.

His popularity can also be seen in Canada and England. Today the Labrador Retriever still has a very strong work ethic and is used in areas such as search and rescue, drug detection, explosive detection, hunting, therapy, assistance as well excelling in dog show competitions. He is a sweet dog, outgoing, very friendly, clever and eager to please making him easy to train. He has a lot of energy and enthusiasm so training is important to control his natural bounciness. He needs a lot of physical and mental stimulation. While some Labs can be laid back some can get quite rowdy. The Labradane is a very friendly dog sometimes misunderstood just because of his imposing size. He is eager to please and clever and he craves attention and praise. He can be very protective of his family and territory. He gets on well with other animals and dogs and loves to have fun. He can be a little overly enthusiastic about everything like his Lab parent! He will want lots of cuddles and will be very expressive in his love for you.

He is definitely not a dog that can sit around doing nothing all day, he has a lot of energy. Because of his attachment to his people he does not do well being left for long periods and can suffer from separation anxiety. He can be very entertaining too. The Labradane is a giant breed weighing 100 to 180 pounds and being 24 to 34 inches tall. He has ears that flap over and are fairly long and a tail that is long and curls. His eyes tend to be dark so brown or black. He has a broad head, a deep chest but he is tall, lean and very athletic looking. His fur is straight, short and close to the skin. Common colors are white, golden, chocolate, black, blue, cream and brown. When he is just a puppy you need to take care with his activity levels as his joints and bones are vulnerable at that stage of growth so anything too vigorous could cause damage. As he grows older he can do more. One or two 30 minute walks, some play time, a visit to the dog park, time in a large yard are all things the Labradane would enjoy.

He cannot be kept in an apartment, that space is too small for his size and he needs access to a yard. He loves playing, jumping and bouncing around so a yard is somewhere to put him in between walks where he can let off some steam. When he is mature he can join you in jogging or running if you enjoy being physically active too. Be sure to also offer mental stimulation. He is an energetic dog sometimes boisterous so early training and socialization are important in calming him a little and having a means to command him when he gets too much. He is somewhat sensitive so gentle and positive training will be far more effective than harsh methods and scolding. He is inclined to listen, eager to please and intelligent so training should be quite easy. He may even need less repetitions than some other dogs. Make sure you set yourself clearly as pack leader and maintain that firmness and be consistent. He has low to moderate grooming requirements. He does shed so you will have to vacuum up after him and clear off your clothes.

That shedding is light for most of the year but gets heavier during shedding seasons. When it is light once to twice a week brushing should be enough, when it is heavier daily brushing will help control the hairs. Bathe him as he needs it, this is a tricky thing to do with his size. Something like a walk in shower could work, a hose outside or find a professional groomers who have dog bath sections people can use. He will need his nails clipping too when they get too long. Other grooming needs include brushing his teeth at least three times a week and checking and wiping clean his ears once a week. He is very good with children and other pets. However due to his size and bounciness it is a very good idea to have him socialized and trained early and to supervise smaller children with him in case they accidentally get knocked over. He is affectionate and loves to play with them. He will also be protective of them. The Labradane is able to adapt to most climates just not extreme cold or extreme heat.

He should be fed small meals throughout the day to avoid bloat. He will need a total daily food amount of 4 1/2 to 6 cups of high quality dry dog food. If he is more active he may need even more. He does bark but it is somewhere between rare and occasional. As a giant breed he has a shorter life span than other smaller dogs at 8 to 12 years. He is usually quite a healthy dog but there is a chance he could develop a condition his parents can have problems with. This includes development issues, bloat, bone cancer, surgical issues, heart problems, OCD, eye problems, epilepsy, hip and elbow dysplasia, skin problems, cold tail and ear infections. To avoid having a sickly puppy or dog buy from good breeders who care and ask to see a health clearance for the each of the parents. A Labradane puppy would cost between $250 to $550, larger dogs tend to cost less with designer dog. However those prices could change should he become more trendy, or depending on where you buy from and who you buy from.

Sometimes you get some things included with the price such as deworming, shots started and so on. If your puppy does not come with that these are additional initial costs you will have to pay for. At the vets he will need blood tests, shots, neutering, micro chipping and deworming. He will also need a crate, collar and leash and some other basics to get you started. This will cost between $450 to $550. Medical costs each year for things like insurance, check ups, flea prevention and vaccinations will cost between $485 to $600. Other costs for things like treats, toys, food, training and license will cost between $575 to $700. Looking for a Labradane Puppy Name? Let select one from our list! The Labradane is a great dog for an active family who live in a big house and have a large yard as he needs room to be able to move around without knocking things over. Training will be key to help control him as his size means he could just use brute force to get his way! He is super friendly, enthusiastic about everything and his love of you, the family and life is contagious.