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 […]
Pet Store Puppies: No, You Aren’t Saving Them
You may have seen them, those pet stores in the mall and strip malls. Pet store puppies are adorable! The pet shop has 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 […]
Should I Choose a Breeder or a Rescue for a Great Dane?
Are you looking to add a Great Dane to your family? There are a LOT of misconceptions about adopting rescue dogs and choosing breeders, so we want to clear this up with our post today. To put this simply, we believe that there is room for BOTH breeders and rescues, and that choosing the right […]
Great Dane Breeder Scams & Shady Business
Unfortunately, there are a lot of shady breeders and Great Dane breeder scams in the world of Great Danes. These unethical breeding practices are harming our beloved breed and making it hard for pet parents to navigate their search for a well-bred Great Dane puppy. We see a lot of this. The unethical breeders prey […]
Bad Breeder Hall of Shame
This popped up recently from the Itawamba County Sheriff Department in Fulton, MS. This post contains disturbing images of animal neglect. PUBLIC RECORD: Jayla Mckale Rogers with ‘Moonshine Danes’ learned that she could make a ton of cash selling Great Dane puppies, and turned her home into a puppy mill. Think you want a cheap Great […]
What is Backyard Breeding?
Is there a difference between backyard breeding and front yard breeding? Don’t most breeders raise puppies in their backyard? What could possibly be wrong with breeding dogs in a home environment? Is it backyard breeding if the breeder seems friendly and the puppies are clean? What if a dog chooses to have her puppies in […]
Why Great Dane Puppies Should Stay with the Litter Until 8 Weeks
Puppies should stay with the litter until 8 weeks. No questions about it. There is almost no reason for a breeder to send a puppy home prior to 8 weeks of age. If your breeder is doing this, they are very unlikely to be a reputable, ethical breeder (no matter what they tell you about […]
WHAT IS A BACKYARD BREEDER? THE AKC, UNFORTUNATELY, HAS 1000’S.
What is a backyard breeder? Why is is so important to be educated about unethical breeding practices? How do we save puppies from backyard breeders? There are many questions to ask when it comes to unethical breeding and backyard breeders. These practices are harming the breed we love and causing heartache and headaches for rescues […]