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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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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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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 …

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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 …

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