I also got my dane Brody while I was pregnant, and living alone in Texas with two special needs boys that we are trying to adopt. Not only was I dealing with two special needs kids, I was having a high risk pregnancy, and Brody was severly abused and neglected. I didn't have any friends, and no one to help me but Brody has been an awesome dog. I also agree that if the dog is aggressive, like Pita was showing, but there is nothing wrong with this dog.
Stacey- my Brody treats my daughter who is 3 months now like her own baby. She even gives Makaylee all of her dirty toys lol. I am always finding Brody's stuffed toys in Makaylee's swing, bassinet, crib, and even in her toy box. Brody tries to sleep underneath Makaylee's swing but at 8 months old she really doesn't fit. I love the name Tonka I had a harlequin great dane whose name was Tonka but we lost him at 8 months due to unknown medical reasons.