Know exactly where you're coming from. Over 30 years we had 5 Danes. Adored every one and every one had to sleep with us. Last one was 183 lb and insisted on sleeping in the middle, often sharing a pillow. I got the back, my husband got the front (including the paws across his shoulders). Didn't matter how we started out, by morning we were three in a row. My husband was in the Marines and often away for a year but I can truthfully say I never slept alone!