The larger dog did make me think “Airedale” when 1st seeing the pix, but on expanding it and knowing some of the descriptors in the story, it does indeed look like a Dane.
Sorry if I seemed curt. I just tend to respond to things (even trivial) which don’t seem right. ;-)
Like I said...I wasn’t there, and I didn’t take the photo. I tend to take things at face value until someone proves me wrong. Good ON ya!
PS: I love airedales!
This laptop screen is hi-res and photos tend to be tiny viewed on it.
I thought it was a red or blue Dobermann.
[and my heart sank even deeper]