Meet Daphne

Daphne’s story started in a south Georgia kill shelter after she was picked up as a stray. When Great Dane Friends of Ruff Love was asked to take her, everyone had the same first thought: “That’s not a Dane… that’s a pit bull mix!” Well… turns out everyone was right. AND wrong. A DNA test revealed Daphne is 53% Great Dane, 23% Pit Bull, and 100% unforgettable. At around 10 months old, she arrived with absolutely no manners, no training, no boundaries, and enough energy to power a small city. To put it kindly… Daphne was chaos in a tiny giant-dog body. She bulldozed through life at full speed. “No” meant nothing. “Kennel” might as well have been spoken in another language. She played too rough, had zero leash skills, panicked in a crate, and believed every human and dog existed solely for her excitement. She’s stubborn, intense, wildly smart, and came equipped with a prey drive that could rival a professional athlete.

But here’s the thing about Daphne: She WANTS to learn. With patience, consistency, structure, and a foster family determined not to give up on her, Daphne transformed. Once she understood boundaries and trust, everything changed. Now? Say “Kennel,” and she sprints across the house, hops in, sits politely, and waits for her treat. She walks nicely on leash, plays appropriately with other dogs, and responds when called out of overstimulation. She’s still active and needs continued structure, but this girl has come SO far. And underneath all that wild energy? She is the biggest love bug imaginable.

After exercise, Daphne turns into a full-blown “Lap Goblin.” She doesn’t just cuddle — she climbs directly into your lap, lays across your chest, gives rapid-fire kisses, and falls asleep snoring within minutes. She follows her people everywhere, complete with constant little nose boops on the back of your legs. She’s goofy. Athletic. Velcro-level affectionate. Equal parts adventure partner and oversized baby.

Daphne needs an active home committed to continuing her training and giving her outlets for her energy. Hiking buddy? Fetch fanatic? Jogging partner? Rugby teammate? Full-contact roller derby assistant? Daphne is ALL IN.

And at the end of the day, she’ll happily cash in all that energy for couch cuddles and kisses. If you’re looking for a smart, hilarious, all-heart dog that will love you with everything she’s got… Daphne is waiting.