Congratulations to our Dog of the Month for April 2024, Duchess!

A close up of a Great Dane wearing a bandana outside

Congratulations Duchess! This beautiful Blue Merle Great Dane is our April Dog of the Month. We hope you enjoy learning more about her!

A Great Dane dog sitting on a walking path in the woods wearing a bandana

We have loved learning more about this snuggly girl, here are some of her fun details

How did you pick her name?

We thought Duchess was very fitting for a Great Dane.

When is her birthday?

February 16th.

What is her breed?

She is a Great Dane.

Does she have any nicknames?

Doopy, Duchie and Duch.

What are her favorite places to be scratched?

On her booty is her favorite.

What is her favorite toy?

A stuffed whale shark.

Can you describe her in 3 words?

Loving, playful and stubborn.

But what if she was a human….close up black & white picture of a Great Dane wearing a bandana

If she could eat any human food, what would it be?

Buffalo Chicken Pizza.

If she had a profession, what would it be?

She would be a landscaper, she is great at chewing sticks and digging!

If she drove a car, what would she drive?

She would never pass the driver’s test.

Does she prefer chicken or steak?

Steak.

We love her when she visits us at DDG but let’s hear about what she is like behind closed doors…

What is she most afraid of?

Everything is scary for her the first time.

Does she prefer her Mama or is she a bigger fan of Dad?

100% total Dad’s girl.

Does she prefer a walk or a swim?

She is afraid of water so a walk it is.

Does she prefer a good snuggle or an energetic wrestle session?

She dominates at both however her snuggles last longer.

Does she prefer the floor, dog bed, the couch or all of the above?

She loves her couch.

black & white picture of a Great Dane standing out in natureStraight from her Mama’s mouth…

What is your favorite thing to do with her?

We like to go for a run at the dog park or snuggle on the couch.

What does a day in her life look like?

Get some breakfast, sleep until 2pm, get some crazy zoomies in until it is time for the dog park or a walk, immediately back to sleeping, some dinner and then snuggles in bed.

What is the naughtiest thing she has ever done?

She “angry” peed in the house to get attention.

What is one thing you would change about her?

Nothing, we love her quirks!

Who is her best friend?

Her human grandma.

What word or phrase do you say to her most often?

“Aww Doopy”.

What is her favorite thing about DDG?Blue Merle Great Dane wearing a bandana standing outside at a park

All her friends and not having to be in her kennel.

What is YOUR favorite thing about DDG?

How well they take care of her and that it is a fun and safe environment.

 

Photographs done by Studio Twelve 52

Dog Day Getaway’s  DOTM is brought to you by Kasey and Tyler Rajotte of Studio Twelve:52/Twelve:52 Pets. They have 5 rescue pups of their own – (all fittingly named after Marvel comic book characters) – who also love coming to DDG. So, chances are your furkid(s) and theirs have played together! This is their 11th year documenting wagging tails, nose boops, and slobbery puppy kisses – and when they aren’t doing that, they are photographing weddings and families.