**OpenDanes is a Great Dane group for Pet, Show, Rescue, and all people interested in Danes to interact, to become acquainted, to learn, to mentor, to grow.

**This group is "open" therefore any discussion is allowed and anyone can join (after being approved). Our motto is "Freedom of Speech." However we do "require" that you be respectful, agreeing to disagree, refraining from any foul language and false statements.
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**Please feel free to ask any questions. There are no dumb questions except the ones that are not asked. We wish this list to be helpful and educational for all... A place for breeders, exhibitors and rescues to consult with each other; A mentoring group for people new to the breed; And a place for anyone interested in learning and talking about Great Danes.

**After subscribing but before joining, please complete the OpenDanes Questionnaire (viewed by moderators only). Immediately upon joining, you are required to do an introduction posted to OpenDanes telling the group about yourself and your dog(s). If not done within 3 days of joining, you may be unsubscribed from this group.

**Permission must be granted by one owner of OpenDanes AND the author before copying, forwarding, or using information in any way from OpenDanes. The only exception is if the post states that you may cross post.

**Welcome and may you feel at home and enjoy this list.