Great Dane's Tender Determination to Keep Baby Safe on Couch Is Too Sweet
Great Dane's Tender Determination to Keep Baby Safe on Couch Is Too Sweet originally appeared on Parade Pets.
Babies and dogs often have a special connection. Maybe it's the vulnerability of infants that pooches feel they need to protect, or it could be the curiosity and joy babies get out of everyday discoveries that resonates with dogs.
This black Great Dane clearly cares for his human baby brother. The two seemed inseparable in this TikTok from @gemmini2313.
The baby boy was enjoying some tummy time on the long black couch as the Great Dane was sprawled out with his head fully rested on the child. The two looked completely comfortable and acted as though this is an everyday occurence.
"Look at you guys... you're so cute!" the mom of the two exclaimed as the baby let out a sweet sound.
"Tell me you live in a house full of boys without telling me you live in a house full of boys," the onscreen text joked.
The colossal canine appeared to be protecting the baby from falling off the couch. He seemed to know how easily the little boy could roll off and made sure it wouldn't happen on his watch. The heartwarming scene showed the strong bond between the two boys.Great Danes are known as the gentle giants of canines. They make wonderful family pets and are very good with children of all ages. However, a Great Dane should never be left alone with a child since they could unintentionally cause an injury due to their massive size and strength. This breed also should be trained not to play rough because they can easily overpower a person or another smaller dog.
That being said, these mammoth dogs are total love bugs. Great Danes are highly social, loving, and gentle, and thrive on socialization. They are also patient and highly intelligent, making them excellent candidates for training.
Great Danes rank as the tallest dogs in the world, with males reaching up to 32 inches at the shoulder and weighing in at a massive 175 pounds. Females are a bit smaller, measuring up to 30 inches and 140 pounds. Despite their tremendous size, Great Danes carry themselves with grace and an almost regal gait.
This Great Dane looks like he has a bestie for life with his baby brother.
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Great Dane's Tender Determination to Keep Baby Safe on Couch Is Too Sweet first appeared on Parade Pets on Jun 20, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Great Dane's Tender Determination to Keep Baby Safe on Couch Is Too Sweet originally appeared on Parade Pets. Babies and dogs often have a special connection. Maybe it's the vulnerability of infants that pooches feel they need to protect, or it could be the curiosity and joy babies get out of everyday discoveries that resonates with dogs. This black Great Dane clearly cares for his human baby brother. The two seemed inseparable in this TikTok from @gemmini2313. The baby boy was enjoying some tummy time on the long black couch as the Great Dane was sprawled out with his head fully rested on the child. The two looked completely comfortable and acted as though this is an everyday occurence. "Look at you guys... you're so cute!" the mom of the two exclaimed as the baby let out a sweet sound. "Tell me you live in a house full of boys without telling me you live in a house full of boys," the onscreen text joked. The colossal canine appeared to be protecting the baby from falling off the couch. He seemed to know how easily the little boy could roll off and made sure it wouldn't happen on his watch. The heartwarming scene showed the strong bond between the two Danes are known as the gentle giants of canines. They make wonderful family pets and are very good with children of all ages. However, a Great Dane should never be left alone with a child since they could unintentionally cause an injury due to their massive size and strength. This breed also should be trained not to play rough because they can easily overpower a person or another smaller dog. That being said, these mammoth dogs are total love bugs. Great Danes are highly social, loving, and gentle, and thrive on socialization. They are also patient and highly intelligent, making them excellent candidates for training. Great Danes rank as the tallest dogs in the world, with males reaching up to 32 inches at the shoulder and weighing in at a massive 175 pounds. Females are a bit smaller, measuring up to 30 inches and 140 pounds. Despite their tremendous size, Great Danes carry themselves with grace and an almost regal gait. This Great Dane looks like he has a bestie for life with his baby brother. 🐶🐾🐾 Great Dane's Tender Determination to Keep Baby Safe on Couch Is Too Sweet first appeared on Parade Pets on Jun 20, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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