She is 7 years old, which is older for a Great Dane. However, she started getting that grey "grizzling" when she was 4.
Kathy, adorable pics! My dog loves the cat, but the cat won't admit he likes her. When we got her as a pup, she was the same size as the cat and he beat the snot out of her enough times that she still fears him even though she's over 100 lbs. If he is laying on the stairs leading to the house, she won't pass by or step over him. The other night my cat was at the edge of my bed and he boxed the poor dog in the face just for walking by too close. But there are many moments when he thinks no one is looking.... we find him sleeping very close to her, we have caught him licking her nose, and once in awhile he will walk up to her just to say "Hi!". After all, she makes a darn good body gaurd. She loves the two cats that are in the family, but will chase any other cat that comes in the yard. Anytime she hears a cat fight going on, she runs to the door and can't wait to help out her kitties. It's pretty funny to see the dog and the two cats sit on the deck just waiting for a trouble maker to hop the fence to try and steal cat food. The cats just have this cocky look on their face like, "Don't make me sick the dog on you."