It was just last week that I posted a photo of Blanca, our blind and deaf Great Dane puppy, strewn across her favorite chair in the living room. She's always curled up in it or sitting so her long legs are dangling off the side of the chair, her head tucked down while she sleeps.
Thus Alayne was surprised to see her in this odd position. At first she thought Blanca was just getting out of the chair, but then -- as the seconds ticked by -- she realized Blanca was simply enjoying the chair in a new and rather exotic way.
Alayne went off to get the camera, and when she returned, Blanca was still standing -- or is it actually sitting? -- like this. She seemed quite happy to stay in this position, her rear end resting comfortably on the chair cushion. ("Hey, that's a real load off my ankles!") As Alayne clicked away, Blanca looked left, right, and down ... looking at exactly what I don't know. But it's as if she were trying out this reverse-Ottoman to see whether it suited her.
Blanca hasn't figured out yet that the chair is a recliner, but when she does, I'll never get her out of it.
(Click on photo for larger image.)
I'm enjoying to see Blanca's photo! maybe she's comfortable in that way! She seems happy and contented!
Posted by: albert veterinarian care | November 05, 2010 at 01:03 AM
That's how our Doby used to sit on the couch, many years ago.
We're on vacation in Maine and spent yesterday visiting the herd of 6 horses saved from slaughter. They are skittish, but I was able to pet some of them. They are in good hands now.
Posted by: Bruce Small | October 01, 2007 at 08:39 AM
That's the Sexy Pose! :)
Posted by: Christine | September 30, 2007 at 05:52 PM
I have seen this pose in my own Danes and I know you do not have to worry about her taking over your chair; Blanca is going to discover the couch and end up owning it! My last two Danes did not have their ears cropped, and neither one had ears anywhere near as BIG as hers!! Keep her out of the wind! :-]
Posted by: Kathy Goog | September 28, 2007 at 01:27 PM
She really makes me smile!!!! Its wonderful to see her do these things! Her mother was like that too, but usually she would get into that position sitting on my lap!
Posted by: rosanna | September 28, 2007 at 10:24 AM
Blanca, my sweet, you are adorable! I hope to meet you someday soon.
Posted by: Priscilla Smith | September 28, 2007 at 08:40 AM
Blanca is an absolute clown! Her goofy expression is so adorable....great photo!!
Posted by: Nina | September 27, 2007 at 09:48 PM
Yup - Classic "Dane Sit" to be done on laps, stairs, porches, chairs, couches, indeed anywhere suitable. Her little legs aren't quite long enough yet (her growth priority being, as mentioned, her splendid ears!)
And, given that she is blind and deaf, it is "proof" that the Dane Sit is genetic and/or instinctive.
Give that pink nosey a smooch for me!
- Katy :-)
Posted by: CJ (Katy) Crittenden | September 27, 2007 at 06:00 PM
It's SUCH a joy to see her enjoying the good life! GROWING girl, yet still with her fabulous pink nose. Big hugs to Blanca!
Posted by: Margaret | September 27, 2007 at 11:55 AM
Thanks for the flashback. I had a greatdane and Dudley would sit like that all the time. Keep doing what your doing.
hugs n kisses to all
Sonja
Posted by: sonja matzkanin | September 27, 2007 at 11:52 AM
Blanca is certainly creative! I'm tall so I'm going to give this position a try too!
Posted by: Boundforglory | September 27, 2007 at 09:37 AM
Those feet, those ears. What a picture. I wonder if she's thinking that maybe humans need to build bigger chairs. This model, with nothing for the front end, just doesn't seem complete.
Posted by: Janet | September 27, 2007 at 09:20 AM
as a long time fan and owner of great danes, I can testify that this is a legitimate "sit" for a dane. They'll sit this way on chairs, couches, in the car, you name it. The position is just about as famous as the patented "Great Dane Lean" (which other breeds have picked up on over the years...).
Gotta love the goofy ears on this one. :-)
Posted by: danielle | September 27, 2007 at 08:45 AM
hmmm... that position doesnt seem very comfortable does it, but if it suits her then great! to each his own. well tough luck steve cause as soon as she figures out that chair is a recliner, say bye bye to your chair.hehe
hugs to all at RDR
Gile x
Posted by: GiLe | September 27, 2007 at 07:20 AM
Whahahaha....you really made my day, again!! Does Blanca realise that she is a Great Dane side-wind-ear-meter, as well??
I hope the draughts aren't as serious as this looks!
Posted by: Jessica, NL | September 27, 2007 at 06:34 AM
Blanca is such a clown! I've had several dogs that do this on stairs. (large dogs tend to do this & the majority of my dogs in my adult life have been big dogs) I think she's outgrowing the chair within the week!
Big hugs all around,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger & Tobias (the greythound) | September 27, 2007 at 04:58 AM
Maybe this is the start of Danes vs doxies! She knows you put up the wind-o-meter pix the other day, and Blanca didn't want to be outdone. "I'll show you guys C-U-T-E ! ! !"
Posted by: Susie from LA | September 27, 2007 at 01:35 AM
Love those ears! Hey, if she is comfortable--go for it!
Posted by: Shirley & James, Portland, OR | September 27, 2007 at 12:55 AM
She is just too cute!! Thanks for
sharing your chair with her. Soon
it will be her letting you use "her" chair. Your'e very gracious. I love her ears, don't let her in the wind tunnel with Bailey or someone may take flight
for sure!
Posted by: Lynn | September 26, 2007 at 11:51 PM