Dementi Vom Hause Wagner - AKA "Dakota"

Mafia Danes is very particular about the Danes that we bring into our home.  Approx. 1 year ago, we knew that we would like to add a new family member to our current crew of two so I began my search for an outstanding female puppy.  When I found our breeder in Germany, all I had to do was to wait for the "perfect" female.  It took several litters until I found our new little German Girl.  Her pedigree was perfect and her parents were gorgeous.  Her breeder sent me a few photos as she grew so that I could watch her progress.

Dakota arrived at Dulles Airport in VA on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 4:00pm.  She came in on a pallet along with two other dogs from Frankfort, Germany; an adult golden retriever and an adult pomeranian, and some mice and turtles.  She weighed 22 lbs and was only 8 weeks and 1 day old. 

She was very calm and quiet and didn't move very much.  I had her stretch her legs a bit and gave her some fresh water as her nose was dry.  Everyone at the airport gushed over how adorable and sweet she was.  I then placed her in the back of our truck to   venture back home for another 2 hour drive.  She decided she would have no more of her travel crate so she found the one place where she would lay quietly; my lap, of where she laid the whole way home.  

Once home, she played in our yard for a little bit.  When we finally felt she was comfortable, we introduced her to Kallie and Kyra of which they all took to one another immediately.  She is an amazing addition to our family!  I am anticipating putting her in the show ring so keep your eyes open for updates on her!

Dakota pictured above at 8 weeks old.  This was her 1st day to our home (05/2009)

Dakota pictured above at 7 months old at our 2nd Annual Halloween Romp. She was "Bad to the BONE"; oh yeah and she dressed the part too! (10/2009)

Dakota pictured above at 1 year old at our 1st Annual Easter Romp (04/2010)