Gunther The Great Dane, CGC

Gunther, the day I brought him home.

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 04:01:00 +0000

He still thinks he is this size. LOL.

stretching

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:03:00 +0000

There's nothing like a good stretch. Gunther has been feeling a little lazy lately. It's been really cold where we live and a lot more snow than what he has seen before.

Hope your New Year is filled with lots of Dane love.

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Holiday Spirit

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:58:00 +0000

Gunther is clearly in the holiday spirit.

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At Grandma's

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 01:30:00 +0000

We were not sure how my mom would like Gunther since he is so big and she has trouble walking. But she likes so well she let him in her room. LOL.

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My Sweetie

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 03:18:00 +0000

When we moved into our apartment, I had a lot of concerns for Gunther's needs. I'd done a lot of research and talked to people who had great danes and had made the move to smaller living space and done really well. So I had an idea about how things would go. BUT, no two danes are a like and in the back of my mind I still worried.

Gunther has always been great in the car, and he did exceptional on the trip. When we arrived I thought his nose would fall off from all the sniffing he was doing. While he was doing his potty thing Sara and GT went up to the apartment and opened it up so that we could start unloading the big truck. With them not in sight, Gunther sniffed his way right to them. (My little tracker).

I wanted Gun to get to know our new space and find a place in the apartment where he was comfortable. He did, he actually has two spaces. The one that surprises me is the balconies. I have two balconies here and he LOVES them. The pictures are of him discovering the first one. I personally think he feels like he can rule from up above everyone. ;-)

Gunther really loves going out on the balcony and watching everyone. So many people go by and give him compliments and are amazed because they have never seen a big dog like him. There has been a few times where other dane owners have fell in love with him and that's been nice. I am sure that Gunther knows when they are talking about him and saying nice things because he'll stand a little taller and look so majestic.

My sweetie is doing well.

Trying to find a vet

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 22:13:00 +0000

Finding a vet for a Great Dane is a big decision. (About as big as the dog). I've been asking around to everyone around Gatlinburg that has a dog and I've gotten some good leads, but nothing that I feel really great about. The one vet that is approved by the Great Dane Club of America is 40 minutes from me. Though I would love to take Gunther there, it's a little far to drive if there was an emergency. So I'll keep calling and keep asking till I find a vet that is open to the needs of a giant breed, big baby.

We Are Moved

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:22:00 +0000

Packing, boxing, loading the truck and before I knew it we were unloading the truck, carrying boxes and unpacking. Yup, here in the cutest apartment in Gatlinburg, TN.

Gunther has met some wonderful people and dogs. Everyone here has at least one dog so that is really nice. Over the past couple of weeks he has adjusted really well. We are still dealing with a little separation whining, but I would say in the next couple of weeks that will be a thing of history. We have an awesome balcony and Gunther loves to go out there and see the people and watch the other dogs. Soon I'll get some pictures of him in his new surroundings.

Hope all is well for you.

Where have we been?????

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:55:00 +0000

We have been moving. Yup. Moving.

Many of you know my love for East Tennessee and know that my mom lives near Gatlinburg. Well with her health declining, I realized that she needed me to be a little closer that 4 hours. So I've rented an apartment and have been down sizing from a 3 bedroom home that we've lived in for almost 25 years to a 3 bedroom apartment in Gatlinburg.

The apartment is wonderful, and pets are more than welcomed. Everyone has a dog or two. We will be fully moved in the first week of August. I am really excited about getting pictures of Gunther and his new friends.

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying their summer.

New pictures soon!

Time flies

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:22:00 +0000

It has been a hellish few months. I wish I could say things will get better, but right now life is going in all kinds of directions. The one constant in my life is Gunther. He is amazing. I don't know about you, but I wish I was more like my dog. LOL. Here are a couple of new photos taken this morning.

Happy Thanksgiving

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:14:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving

from Saundra, Gunther & Truman

Updated Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:29:00 +0000

VOTE For Gunther

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:06:00 +0000

What a great birthday present to give Gunther. Please place a vote for him. You can vote everyday!

http://www.cutestdogcompetition.com/vote.cfm?h=F657C39BBB0A991B93FED6019AAB81E6

He has on his little birthday hat from his party on. LOL. When he seen me get the hats out of the bag he knew something special was about to happen. He started prancing all over the house and then went out side and sat waiting for me to put his birthday hat on him. I LOVE this dog.

Another Birthday

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:42:00 +0000

I've been a bad blogger. Lots of reasons why I haven't been around, but there is something more important to talk about. One Saturday, Aug. 1, Gunther will be 4 years old.

There will be a little party and of course I will take lots of pictures so everyone can see how absolutely fantastic he is. I tell him all the time that the girls want to be with him and the guys want to be him. ;-)

So check back in a few days to see the party pictures.

Boo Boo Nose

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:06:00 +0000

I know that it's been WAY too long since I posted anything about my Gun-man. Shame on me. So I thought to make up for it I'd post a few pictures of my sweetie. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think that he is the most wonderful dog in the world. Even with his boo boo nose that you'll see in the pictures. He was showing me he had split his nose a little. I'm glad to say that his nose is all healed up and is not drying out any more.

Hug you Dane today!

Merry Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:41:00 +0000

May you have a very blessed and Merry Christmas,
Gunther and Truman

Santa was here early

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:28:00 +0000

Here in Georgia we've been experiencing our typical super hot and extremely cold back and forth weather. Since we get up pretty early Santa knew that the boys get cold when we're out before the sun comes up so he delivered a couple of coats for the boys.

As you can see Gunther is pretty proud of his "snug" fitting coat. He was so excited when I put it on him. He pranced around like he had gotten a new toy. He's a smart boy and knows that when there is a change in the collar or he gets to wear something, he is getting to go for a ride. The first time he had the coat on he headed straight for the front door.

This is the first time Truman had ever worn anything. So I was pretty surprised when he didn't try to get it off of him. He's still getting use to it, but since we are making it a lot of fun for him to wear he's getting to be more comfortable with it.

I hope that you and your family have the best holiday season ever.

The Gun-man has a new friend and I have some sad news

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:18:00 +0000

The good news. This evening Gunther got a wonderful comment from a new friend. Here is her website. http://www.bighoneydog.com/ . She is a beautiful girl. What is really strange is that a few weeks back I seen her on you tube and sent that link to several of my friends. So we are really excited that she found Gunther's blog and posted a comment. You can find Honey's comment under the post It's True.

The sad news. Today I found out that Truman's father has been missing since November 17th. Because I get so upset with the details about it, I won't share all of it, but will ask that you please, PLEASE keep Royale (AM/INT'L/NAT CHAMPION "STONE VALLEY'S ROCKY RACCOON" CGC,TT,RN,RA,RE,HIT.), his son Zulu, and his human friends and family in your prayers.

From my family to yours

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:47:00 +0000

Congratulations GT

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:48:00 +0000

Ok, totally off the subject of Great Danes for a minute.

GT yesterday tested for his brown belt. The test started at 9:30am and ended 5:30 pm. It was great. He did amazing. His style of karate is Isshin Ryu

Here is the picture of his Sensei putting his new belt on him.

Truman

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:46:00 +0000

It's so rare that I get a picture of T that looks good enough to post. But, lately with the new camera I've been working a little harder at it. This picture he is sitting on the couch with Sara and GT and he had just sneezed on GT. LOL. The look on T's face is so cute. He has no idea why GT is wiping himself down and grossed out.

A new friend

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:36:00 +0000

What a Halloween treat I had tonight!

This evening at a Halloween party I had the pleasure of meeting Diesel, a 1 year old Merle and his owners. Diesel is as sweet of a dane as you can get and you really could not tell that he is deaf. I think his mommy and daddy are fantastic people for rescuing him from life in a cage, and caring for him they way they do. They love him so much. I wish you all could have seen Diesel tonight. Lots of people around and we won't even talk about all the wonderful food there, but he stayed with his daddy most of the time and some with his mom. He got lots of love from the other dog lovers there, and I was fortunate enough to get a few "leans" from him.

I hope to see him again and watch him grow.

Blessed Be

It's true

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:54:00 +0000

The Gun-man's bed time.

For a long time many of my friends and some fellow dane owners have thought I was totally crazy for some of the "perks" that my dogs get. For example I have always covered Gunther up at night with a blanket. This started the night that he came home with me and he was cold and I covered him up with a blanket next to me. By the way, Truman hates blankets and feels that they are something that he must destroy, while the Gun-man sees his blanket and immediately gets on their couch, and lays down to nap. The following picture tell it all. LOL.

On Oct. 10, 2005

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:27:00 +0000

On October 10, 2005 my last German Shepherd, Shadow Walker went on to his next life. Not to rehash the whole thing, but to give a little info on him. Shadow was 10 years old. He had hip dysplasia and a few other health problems. But, till the very end he was shultzhund. Shadow, was a great dog in every way, just what you would want from a German Shepherd. I miss him so much and only recently have I been able to really talk about him without crying my eyes out.

Anyway, I wanted to tell you about him, because it was because of Shadow and his personality and intelligence that I wanted a Great Dane. I knew when I got Gunther that I would never have another German Shepherd like Shadow. Gunther's breeder told me how smart Great Danes were, and I seen it in his Danes, and I'm so happy to say that Gunther picked up right where Shadow left off. Though he has taken me in a different direction in training, etc, I enjoy having him with me all the time, and all he offers to me and my family more than words can say.

Remember that sometimes it's not what we bring into our dogs life that makes a difference, but what they bring into ours.

The G-man with T

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:49:00 +0000

Let me tell you, T nor my son GT likes getting their pictures taken, so I consider it a miracle that I got both of them in these two pictures. LOL. Thank heavens for a fast shutter on the camera. I don't know what it is but T just doesn't like it. Gunther will stop and pose for you. ;-)

GT is 19 and T, short for Truman, is about a year and a half.

Though T is a little small the our vet says he's pretty healthy. Heaven knows he eats well. He is very happy boy.

T has one toy that I believe if we had an emergency in the house, T would make sure that this toy would survive. It's his chicken. I'll try to get a picture of him with "chicky." It's funny, cute and such a Great Dane thing the way he loves it.

Short and sweet

noreply@blogger.com (Gunther) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:08:00 +0000

It's been awhile, actually a long, long time since I've posted anything. So much has happened and I guess as the weeks pass bits and pieces of the past year will come flowing out once in awhile. But the important thing is that "the boys" are doing good.

Gunther is now 3 years old and the light of my life. I've been away from him and the "T" for 2 months taking care of my mom in Tennessee and it was the best thing in the world seeing them. Gunther hasn't let me out of his sight since I've been home. There is nothing on earth that can replace that kind of love.

Truman, is doing good. From his last check up the vet said that some of his growth problems are the result of the antibiotics he was on last year. But, other than that he is a happy boy. He loves my son and my X more than life it's self. (the way Gunther loves me) and that's good. Unfortunately Truman didn't bond with me like he has the men.

I have a few pictures of Gunther, sorry no pictures of Truman because he won't let me take his picture. I'll try to get some post though.