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Thor (Great Dane in Dallas, TX) is no longer available for adoption. But there are plenty of loving pets still waiting for a home like yours.

Thor

Found a forever home!

3-7 years|Great Dane|Male|X Large|Dallas, TX

Thor

Found a forever home!

3-7 years|Great Dane|Male|X Large|Dallas, TX

About Thor

About Great Dane Dogs

Great Danes are the gentle giants of the dog world - towering in size but tender in spirit. Despite their massive frames, they're remarkably patient, friendly, and affectionate. Many Great Danes seem unaware of their size and will happily try to be lap dogs.

Adopting a Great Dane means welcoming a majestic, loving companion who fills both your home and your heart. They're surprisingly gentle with children and get along well with other animals. Their calm indoor demeanor makes them more adaptable than their size might suggest.

Temperament

FriendlyPatientDependableGentle

Size

Giant (110-175 lbs)

Exercise

Moderate

Good With

Kids, Dogs, Cats

Lifespan

7-10 years

Health notes: Prone to bloat (gastric torsion), cardiomyopathy, hip dysplasia, and osteosarcoma. Feeding smaller, frequent meals and avoiding exercise after eating can help reduce bloat risk.

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Adopting in Dallas, TX

Dallas is a thriving city for pet adoption, with numerous shelters and rescue organizations dedicated to finding homes for animals in need. The city's many parks - including the popular White Rock Lake - and pet-friendly establishments make it easy to include your new pet in daily life.

With warm weather most of the year and a community that loves its animals, Dallas is the perfect place to open your heart and home to an adopted pet.

Local Climate & Pet Care

Winter

35°F to 57°F

Dec – Feb

Dallas winters are comfortable for Labrador Retrievers. White Rock Lake and the Katy Trail are excellent for daily exercise. Labs handle occasional ice storms well, but watch for slippery surfaces on their eager runs.

Spring

50°F to 78°F

Mar – May

Heavy shedding season for Labs coincides with Dallas’s best outdoor weather. Brush daily. The Katy Trail and Trinity River Audubon Center are perfect for spring exercise before summer heat arrives.

Summer

75°F to 97°F

Jun – Aug

Dallas heat is brutal for active Labrador Retrievers. Exercise before 7 AM only and test pavement with your hand. Labs don’t self-limit during play, so enforce rest breaks to prevent heatstroke.

Fall

55°F to 82°F

Sep – Nov

By October, Labrador Retrievers can enjoy full exercise sessions at White Rock Lake again. Fall evenings along the Katy Trail are ideal. Labs start growing their winter undercoat as temperatures drop.