The 0ld Danes used to look like your black boy, they were sturdy and well put together. UNlike the skinny, twig tall legged Danes in the show ring nowdays. I know theres a few working ones somewhere around. I bet you the black boy is fast, he looks it. How is he with strangers?
Yeah Great Danes used to be considered well bred at 80 - 120lbs, slowly over time theyve been bred bigger and bigger and now you see ridiculous 200+ ones out and about.
He has significant drive and yep, fast. Hes going to start heavy training with p&p/guarding after about a year and half or so, right now im getting him ready for the work ahead and he takes to it naturally. Im waiting to go full on with it since Great Danes are known for maturing slower than most breeds so i don't want to risk any health problems later on in life.
At home hes protective, slightly weary with strangers however sums up every situation based on my body language and my approval. Love kids and people so long as approved.
While out if im talking to anyone he sits beside me but on the person im talking to side and just watches. If approved hes friendly towards whoever, if not he stands his ground with confidence and waits for the next command.