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so good!  LMAO... I had to share!

Both are beautiful!! Choosing between those two... I'm glad it's not me. 

So precious!
They're so beautiful, but I'm drawn to Gemini's coloring. Thanks for the puppy pics.

It sounds a bit unsettling, mostly because he appears when you and Bear are leaving "alone".  I agree with the other posts in regards to the language barrier. But don't set aside the uncomfortable feelings you have when he "appears"... they're there for a reason.  Since there is a language barrier, try pointing to your ring and then shake your finger and head in a sort of a disapproval way(if that makes sense).  And turn and walk away.  It may seem a bit rude, but you need to draw the line so he can understand.
I was followed home from school when I was in junior high. I was very fortunate, in that I paid attention to people and vehicles around me.  The same guy/vehicle passed me 11-12 times... following me as I walked away from the busy streets to my quiet little cul-de-sac and an empty house.  The last time he passed me was on the corner of my cul-de-sac... I took the opportunity while drove down further to turn around... I never ran so fast to get into the house and lock the doors. I watched him through the curtains as he drove slowly into the cul-de-sac and waited... he finally left.  To this day, remembering this scares the bejezzes out of me... and that was about 30 years ago. I had an unsettling feeling and had and urgent "flight" response.
Sorry to jack the post, but I truly believe in listening to your initial feelings.  I don't mean to scare you, cuz he may be harmless, but you can't take chances. Stay Alert and hang with friends.

found this tonight if anyone is interested.  no pic.

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pet/980233337.html

Oh my!!  What a gorgeous pup.  Thanks for the pics.
Now it's on to another holiday, so.... 

Dear Santa,

Karen's Christmas list

Old English Mastiff
Another Great Dane
+ Irish Wolfhound, too

PS,  I don't think the girls would mind.   

We had a blast! We only had a general route/plan. June was a bit warm for the pups, but the truck was air conditioned and we made sure we had lots of water when we hiked... and limited it to short jaunts on several occasions.
We go to Central Oregon (approx. 3 hrs away) for long weekends or "stay-cations".  It's open desert land and forests.  This is where we love to go... not many people and the dogs are able to be off leash.  It's well worth the time to drive and get away.  We always go back to the same general area.  We can spend on average... less than $500 for a week of camping for a family of 4 w/ 3 BPs.  And that includes food and gas for the truck, motorcycles and quad. 
here's a pic from our springbreak vacation (3/08).  Very interesting weather.  It was sunny and it snowed!  I was able to get pics of the kids for christmas cards and "school pics".  my avatar is sera hiking in the snow from springbreak. 

A dane puppy    Do they know if he/she is deaf, and with those light blues, possibly blind?

all my white danes(rescues) have had blue eyes... no blindness! 2 have been completely deaf(all white ears/heads) and one only deaf in one ear(merle coloring on the one hearing ear).  i was told that they are usually deaf with the white completely covering their ears/head... and it has held true to the white danes i've have/had.

Oh... he/she is adorable.  love the big boned look.