u/who_is_right_111

Showing off my beautiful dane cross, pretending she's still alive. She was such a smart attuned girl.

I got my girl (who very recently passed) when she was approx 3 years old. The shelter guessed great dane cross. I can definitely see the great dane, but always wondered if she had ridgeback in her. When I see photos online of ridgebacks, they seem to look different to me than those that people post of their ridges. My only knowledge of either breed is through Trix, or basic google information.

The main differentiation between her and a great dane (that i understand) was that she was a fierce guard dog, completely unwavering until I interacted with the person. Not just barking, but launching, teeth beared, biting at the screen door, which I believe is very different to a great dane (but may be wrong). Once she knew they were a friend, her guard dropped immediately.

She was also seemingly more athletic. Again, i dont know enough about the breeds to know.