Christmas Warning!!!!

With Christmas less than a week away I would like to spread a word of caution. Please do not buy your friends and family cats and dogs for Christmas. You will not believe how many of them end up in the pound or worse, the side of the road. My sister Bella was someone's unwanted Christmas present and was abandoned on the side of the road in a box. She is fortunate that mom and dad found her. So few are as lucky as her.
If you insist on buying your loved one a dog or cat mom suggests vouchers. A homemade gift certificate that promises a dog or cat in the future.

Everybody's Sick

Mommy and Daddy are both sick. They both stay in bed all day. Mommy keeps saying how her body hurts and Daddy keeps bringing a white cloth up to his nose. So I guess that makes me the head of the household now. I need to cook, clean, and take care of my sister Bella. I don't know how to cook but I know how to clean. Mommy I'll take care of Bella under one condition. Just don't turn into a vampire again.

I Met My Older Brother

So today Mom takes Bella and I to Victoria Gardens. Same old, same old at first. I get pet. People want to take my picture. Well today I met another Great Dane, named Ramsey. He's a merle just like me. Mom then started to notice that we looked a little too much alike. Well that wasn't just coincidence. After some talk with Ramsey's owner, Mom found out that he is my older brother!

See the resemblance

He's from my parents' first litter. I'm from the second litter. He just turned 2 and he's about 2 inches taller than me. Wow! I'm not the only one larger than my parents.

Well tomorrow is Thanksgiving. We all know what that means for me.

Fun Fact Fridays

Starting this Friday I will be placing a fun fact about me on my Facebook page. Have fun reading them. You never know when you might need them.

Guinness Has Been Contacted

So we contacted Guinness for the paperwork. It'll take 4 to 6 weeks for the paperwork to arrive. This whole process is going to take about a year so here we go.

Very Busy

I've been very busy these last couple weeks so I haven't really had time to post anything.

I recently got two more cousins their names are Ja-Ja and Pumpkin. They are Chinese Shar-peis. I will have photos of them soon.

Mommy measured me about a week ago and said that I'm 35.75 inches tall. That means I'm taller than the previous record holder Nova.

Bella recently started her therapy dog training so Mommy and Daddy have been taking her out a lot.

Well that's the last couple weeks in a nutshell.

My First Therapy Dog Assignment

So yesterday Mom wakes up bright and early and puts me in the car. I knew where I was going, a school. Mom's been telling me for weeks.

After we drive and drive and drive we arrive at this school and Curtis was there to meet us.

There's me

But I wasn't the only therapy dog there.

From left to right: Slyer a Havanese, Bucky a Shih-Tsu, and Percie a Labradoodle

A Boxer named Jill

There was also a Schnauzer named Bella. (Not my sister)

So we all meet Curtis and Curtis arranges the order we will go in. Curtis said I would go in last because the kids would love me the most. As soon as Curtis called my name Mom and I walked in and you should have heard the jaws drop of the students. The students and teachers were so amazed that Curtis had Mom parade me in front of the first row of students.

So after the school assembly we all individually get to go to the classrooms. Guess who was in such high demand? So instead I go to the gym so the students get a chance to pet me.

Curtis is asking me to sit

Getting petted.

Curtis said the school might ask us to come back in a few months. I can't wait. Maybe next time Bella, my sister not the Schnauzer, will be done with her training and can join us.

Doggie Pool-ooza

Over a week ago Mom and Dad said we were going to Doggie Pool-ooza. As the name says there was a large pool and they let the dogs swim.

I had a lot of fun

Daddy kept getting me into the pool

We even got Bella to swim

Though after a few tries Bella had enough. Bella you are not a parrot.

Several of my friends were there too. Duke and his sister Jasmine along with Arrow. Arrow also won the Doggie Swimsuit competition. Along with some more danes.

I get my first therapy dog assignment later this week. I can't wait.

Bella Completed CGC

Bella graduated from her Canine Good Citizen, CGC, class today. Bella you can now start your therapy dog training and become a therapy dog like me. It's a lot of work but it's well worth it in the end. Plus you get petted a lot.

Advice For Potential Future Great Dane Owners

Daddy got a call from Grandma today saying that one of Grandma's friend's has a great dane puppy that has just gotten too big for her. Mommy and Daddy said they are going to go see the puppy next week and maybe bring it home. Yay! I get another little brother or sister. Bring on the serious side I thought I'd use this opportunity to educate some future potential great dane owners.

You will not believe how many great danes end up in the pound by the time they are 6 or 7 months old. That is because by then they are so big but we're still puppies and we behave like immature puppies. By then we're about the size of an adult lab or German Shepard.

I know when a lot of people see my mommy walking me around Victoria Gardens a lot of people want a Great Dane because I'm so huge. My advice to people before you get a Great Dane is to please do your homework. Realize that when we're puppies we're the size of other adult dogs. Or as my Mommy puts it. Get ready to have a 6 foot tall 5 year old around the house.

I'm Tired

Two words. I'M TIRED!!!!!! No. Not just tired, pooped, exhausted. I'm going to take the world's longest nap. OPH!!!!!

On Friday Mom takes Bella and I to Victoria Gardens again and we walked and walked and walked. We then ended up at Grandma and Grandpa's house and Binx just wanted to play.

Saturday morning Mom and Dad wake up bright and early and say we're going hiking.

We drove and drove this long and winding road. I had to balance myself so many times. But we finally ended up at the:

Lake Gregory Dog Park

We were joined by my old friend Duke and his sister Jasmine. We were also joined by a Harlequin named Arrow and black named Spice.

After some fun at the park we went for a hike. It wasn't as long as the hike to Heart Rock but it was still a lot of fun. Plus there was a large pool.

After the hike we Duke's daddy joined us to go get some food. We went back to Lake Arrowhead. Arrow and Spice went home but guess who joined us:

Sabre

I got to enjoy my french fries again. Now I don't mean to sound arrogant but I'm usually the center of attention and it wasn't just Duke but also Sabre that got all the attention.

Everyone's petting Sabre

Well I need to catch up on a lot of sleep. For all of you who took pictures of me. Please post them on my Facebook Page.

Facebook Page

I just started a Facebook page. It's http://www.facebook.com/MegaMaimai.

I'm still working on it and this blog is going to get a few small changes soon but please check it out and Like me and post any photos you have taken of me.

Dog Friendly Meatloaf

This is a REALLY good meatloaf Mommy made for me.

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef or turkey
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 medium sized apple
2 stalks celery
1 large carrot
2 eggs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
   
2. Core apple. Grate or chop apple and vegetables. If you choose to chop Mommy puts them in a food processor until they are a fine grind.
   
3. In a large bowl combine meat, eggs, rice, and the vegetable medley. Mommy usually uses her hands for the mixing. Her hands taste so good after that until she washes them
   
4. Pack the mixture in a loaf pan. Mommy likes to use something called the Perfect Meatloaf.
   
5. Bake for 2 hours or until center is 150 degrees
   
6. Let it cool for 15 to 30 minutes before serving
   
7. Slice it and serve it to your dog. Mommy and Daddy mix it into my kibble in replace of wet. YUM!!!!
   

Yum, Yum, Yum!!! I love meatloaf

World Record Just Got Harder

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I'm going for the world record of World's Tallest Female dog. Well that record just got harder.

There is another Great Dane, Cooper, who is 36.5 inches. She's currently waiting for Guinness to officiate the record.

Here's the article

So now instead of needing to grow another half an inch I need to grow another inch and a half. Well I'm only 14 months. I still have another 4 to 10 months of growing left.

I still might become the tallest female dog in America.

Mom and Dad said they're going to measure me in a few weeks. We'll see how tall I am.

The Dog Wash

Yesterday Dad wakes up really early and puts me in the car. I was waiting for Mom and Bella to join us but Dad drove off without them.

We drove for a while then we stopped at a place called the Pet Wash Center. When I got into this place I could hear Binx in the back. Yay I get to go play with Binx. Daddy takes me into the back and I see BINX ALL WET. IT'S BATH TIME!!! NNNNNOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Dad made me walk the plank and put new collar on my neck. Then came the water.

Dad washing me

I'm all wet

Dad let me walk the stairs back down.

I thought that was the end of it. But it wasn't. REALLY BIG BLOW DRYER!!!!!!! SAVE ME!!!!!!

Dad and Grandma drying me

This month's torture is now over with.

Hike To Heart Rock

This morning Mom and dad woke up bright and early and got Bella and I ready. We all get into the car. After driving a long and winding road we stop. Dad said we were going to hike to Heart Rock. When I got out of the car there were a lot of Danes.

There was my old friend Duke

The Harlequin is Chance. The Blue is Zora. Zora's Sister Roma (a Boston Terrier) is hiding behind Chance.

I also made some new friends.

That is Breena

This is Journey. He is a wolf hybrid

Not everyone joining us on the hike was a dog there was also Saber. He's a miniature horse. Before I continue this. The main joke I hear is that I'm a horse.

There's me. There's Saber. Do we look anything alike? Enough said.

So we started to walk. Sometimes Mom and Dad let us run loose. That was a lot of fun.

Everybody hiking

Pretty Scenery

After a long walk we finally arrive at Heart Rock. The thing that was so fun about Heart Rock was that there were two swimming pools. This is the life.

I slipped on the rock then Bella pushed me in

While we were at Heart Rock we got a major shock. Bella jumped into one of the ponds and started swimming. Bella my scaredy little sister who won't even let Mom and Dad give her a bath went for a swim.

If you look closely you'll see a little head sticking out of the water near the rock.

Since this was so sudden this is the only photo so far we have of Bella swimming. Everyone else is going to check their cameras and hopefully there's more.

After we finished hiking Duke's owner Bill along with Mom and Dad took us to Lake Arrowhead. We walked around looking for a place to eat but our parents settled on McDonalds. I'm a little jealous of Duke. He's bigger so he got all the attention and everyone wanted to take a picture with him and not me. But while everyone was taking pictures of Duke these kids a few tables back kept feeding me their french fries. Duke might have gotten all the attention but I got the free food.

Mom and Dad said we're going on another hike in a few weeks. I can't wait.

A Little Secret Revealed

So on Monday Mommy takes Bella and I out for our weekly walk around Victoria Gardens. It was business as usual until we got to the playground. BELLA GOT ALL THE ATTENTION!!!!

All the kids petting Bella

Well I usually get all the attention so I guess it's time Bella got some too, plus it is really going to benefit her therapy dog training.

I got to meet a lot of dogs too. Several Poodles, a Border Collie, several Chihuahuas, and a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel named Nemo. He really liked playing with me.

I got hounded by the paparazzi AGAIN!!!! OMG!!!! We walk half a block and someone wants to take a picture with me. We got stuck in one place for a whole hour because one person takes a picture with me then as soon as that person leaves another person comes, then another, then another.

There is a little secret I've been keeping for the last few months and now I think it's time to reveal it, I'm trying to get into the Guinness Book of World Records. According to the Guinness Book of World Records the tallest female dog is a Great Dane named Nova. She measures in at 35.5 inches at the shoulders. Well Mom and Dad measured me a few days ago and I came in a 35 inches. Unlike Nova, I'm just a puppy, I'm still growing. Great Danes don't stop growing until they are between 18 and 24 months. That means I still have 5 to 11 months of growing left. I could easily pass Nova. So all you people taking pictures of me. Keep those pictures in a safe place, I might be famous someday.

Mom and Dad! You're Home!

On Sunday Mom and Dad left me and Bella at Grandma and Grandpa's house I haven't seen them since.
Today Mom and Dad showed up at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Mom and Dad You're Home!!!! I missed you so much.

Bella the Copydog

On Thursday Mom took me to Victoria Gardens. They opened up this new grass area. I love it. I love to roll around in it. When I roll around the kids give me belly rubs. Those feel great. While I was rolling around Bella decided to do the same thing. Bella you are such a copycat. Well dog. A Copydog.
Bella is starting to get the attention lately. People start eyeing us because of me but then everyone starts petting and hugging Bella.

Article Mommy Wrote About Great Danes

Mommy wrote an article about Great Danes and it's been published on Yahoo! Contributor.

Check it out!! Click Here

Congratulations Bella!!!!!

Bella graduated from her Puppy 2 class today. Now Bella your next step is to pass your Canine Good Citizens class and the test. This is your last step before becoming a therapy dog like me. You can do it Bella.

Evil Man Made Mommy Cry

A real evil man broke into my house 2 weeks ago. He took Mommy and Daddy's computer so it's been harder for me to keep up with these posts.

This evil man made mommy cry. Mommy wants her computer back.

Evil Man!!!! I have your scent. I'll find you!!!!! GRRRRRRRR!!!!!!! No one makes my mommy cry!!!!!!

It's My Birthday!!!!!

Today is my birthday!!! I'M ONE!!!!!

Mom made me a birthday cake. Not only did Bella, Binx, and I get to enjoy it but Mom and Dad took me to their friend Jan's house and her dog Gillian also got to enjoy it.

Pictures Of My Cake

My cake whole and a slice

A slice of cake that I'm going to eat soon

Pictures Of Everyone Else Enjoying Their Cake

The birthday girl waiting to eat her cake

Me enjoying my cake

Bella enjoying her slice of cake

Gillian enjoying her slice

Close up of me eating my cake

Now you might be wondering why there are no pictures of Binx. Well when we were served our slices we all followed the "wait" command and didn't eat our cakes until we were told to. That left time for pictures. Binx ran to his bowl and ate the whole thing before we could pull him off. Therefore there are no pictures of Binx.