Backyard Breeding

Is My Great Dane Well-Bred?

Great Danes are incredible dogs, and they are not for everybody. Is your Great Dane well-bred? There is a stark difference between dogs that are well bred (ethically bred) and dogs that were bred for profit. If a Great Dane is well bred, they are less likely to suffer from common disorders such as orthopedic …

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What Health Tests do Great Danes Need for Breeding?

Are you thinking about breeding a Great Dane or purchasing a puppy? We’ve put together a fantastic post today with a ton of information about what to look for in a breeder, and what testing should be done. There are four tests recommended by the Great Dane Club of America. These tests should be completed …

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Misconceptions in the World of Dogs: Debunking the Myths

There is a lot of advice and marketing floating around in the world of dogs. A lot of it is dated and much of it is actually dangerous! Misconceptions in the world of dogs are rampant and we’re going to clear up some big ones today. These are 5 common ideas in the world of …

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One Big Droopy Eyed Dog: Eyelid Ectropion in a Dog’s Eye

If you have a droopy eyed dog, your dog might have something called Eyelid Ectropion. Eyelid Ectropion causes droopy eyelids and they can be pretty uncomfortable too. DROOPY EYED DOG: WHY DOES MY DOG HAVE A DROOPY EYE? If you notice your dog has droopy eyes, they might have something called an Ectropion. Mild ectropion …

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How to Decide on the Best Pick of the Litter When Choosing Puppies: New Puppies 101

How to decide on the pick of the litter when choosing puppies? There are so many puppies out there to choose from, how do you know which one is the right fit for your family? It can be tough to decide, but with a little bit of knowledge it can be a lot easier. Adding …

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Miniature Great Danes: The ‘Pocket’ Version of a Great Dane

Miniature Great Danes (also known as ‘Mini’ Great Danes) are the pocket-sized version of our favorite giant breed dog. A petite micro Great Dane is still a giant breed dog, but smaller in size. Some people prefer this as it allows them to enjoy the wonderful Great Dane temperament when having a 140+ lb dog …

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Off-Color & Designer Color Great Danes, Good or Bad?

I think it’s high time we elaborate a little bit on off-standard colors in Great Danes!  Are designer color Great Danes worth more? Do they affect the breed in a positive or negative way? Merlequin, Brindlequin, Fawnequin, Lilac Merle, Tan Point, and chocolate are popular ‘off-standard’ colors. Many Great Dane owners are drawn into breeders …

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No, You Probably Shouldn’t Breed Your Dane.

I am SO curious how we’ve gotten to this point. We have two extremes! On one side, we have people saying ‘adopt don’t shop’. They scream this from the rooftops as if all of the dogs in rescue are a good fit or even available to every person who wants a dog. On the other …

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Is My Great Dane Puppy Too Small?

If you recently got a Great Dane puppy, you may be wondering if your puppy is growing well and the right size! We’ve recently seen many people with extremely small 8 and 9 week old Great Dane puppies asking this question, and it turns out that one of three things is happening: a. Their puppy …

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Pet Store Puppies: No, You Aren’t Saving Them

You may have seen them, those pet stores in the mall and in strip malls. They have glass kennels full of adorable baby puppies that paw at the glass and look at you, begging you to take them home! The store feels cheery and fun. Some of the puppies may even look sickly and desperate …

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