I also really like the danes. I have also noticed the part you mentioned about not really getting cut much. The only damage mine has taken is under his mouth or chin. I also don't want a really tall dog. I do like the idea though of them being half pit for hardness and drive. I have been looking long and hard for a pit/dane female to breed with but haven't had any luck. If it wasn't so much trouble I would post a pic of my dane/pit. He has a good build and doesn't carry much body fat.
Hey Buddylee. Runninboar posted free pit/dane female 6mo old on the 07,dec. on dog trade. just search dane and itll pop up. might still have her or know where theres more.