Hi & welcome to BPO!...I am always glad to see another person who does their research & bides their time in choosing the right dog for them!...I'm Chelle & I live in Iowa with my hubby, 2 children, 10 cats, (2 of which are fosters) 2 house bunnies, a guinea pig princess, & 3 dogs...Samson & Pippin are both Great Pyrenees aged 1 & 1/2 & just turned 1 & Rosie who is supposed to be a Kuvasz mix who we rescued Dec. 1 this past year...She is supposed to be between 1 & 1/2 & 3 depending on who you ask...lol...I just love the Danes & thy were one of my top breeds to choose from in my research...I decided that the Pyr fit us better but just marginally...I am glad you joined us & I am really looking forward to seeign your Dane baby when you get him/her!