Great Dane Plays ‘Follow the Leader' With Tiny Kitten in Pure Devotion
Great Danes might be huge, but make no mistake: they're also huge babies. While you may think a dog the size of a horse would like to be the boss of the house, that's not the case at all. In fact, these sweet dogs are shy as can be!
One Great Dane recently became the (very) big sister to a tiny kitten, and she's nailing the job so far. When the little kitty wanted to play follow the leader, she was completely down to play, and I think it's safe to say they did a great job:
@tri_sarah_tops_00 they have zero spacial awareness #greatdane#kitten
awww so cute - Cherri
Sarah the Great Dane seems to believe she's kitten sized, and based on this video, I believe her. She catches up to the kitten almost immediately, but the best part is how she pauses. She knows the kitten wants to go first, and she's going to let her have her moment!
This isn't the first kitten Sarah has had to deal with: there are a few other cats in the house. Evidently, the tiny kitten probably gets on her nerves less. The others have had time to learn how to push her buttons! Meanwhile, this sweet kitten just wants to play.
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Make no mistake, though, this kitten is definitely learning how to push her buttons. She has another game she likes to play: she bites Sarah's nose, and then she gives her a kiss. Luckily, her whole face isn't even as big as her sister's nose:
@tri_sarah_tops_00 just two baby baddies #greatdane#kitten
Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat) - Saweetie
This makes me feel like I need a Great Dane and a kitten right now. I don't have room, but I'll find somewhere! They're just too cute to pass up!
Are Great Danes Good With Cats?
Sarah is clearly part cat herself, which is awesome. However, she grew up around cats, and all of the cats she knows grew up with her.
Great Danes are known for being good companions for kids, other dogs, cats, and even small pets like bunnies. These sweet dogs value companionship and aren't typically confrontational, though they'll defend their loved ones. However, there can be issues:
- If the cat attacks the Great Dane, they might defend themselves.
- Great Danes love to play, though they don't always know their own size.
- Accidents can happen, and in those cases, the smaller animal will get hurt.
Though you can certainly raise cats and Great Danes together without issue, you should try not to leave them unsupervised. It just helps keep everyone safe, especially when they're playing follow the leader!
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This story was originally published June 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM.