Our lives are enriched by loving, showing and raising Adelaide Great Danes. The focus of our breeding program is based on three important factors: temperament, health, and conformation (breed type). When you have a giant breed, even the smallest issues cannot be overlooked. We breed to dogs/bitches that are Champions (or those very close to achieving their championships), health tested, and have sound temperament and mind. We don't like to limit showing to just conformation, as we like to see our Danes also excel in the obedience ring, agility ring and/or as a Therapy Dog. No matter which area you would chose to enter (or all three) or none at all, it's important to have a puppy, with the great pedigree behind him/her. No matter if you receive a show or companion pup, they all deserve to be well bred and healthy. You get what you breed, and you cannot expect quality if you don't breed quality, right? Our sole purpose is to breed for the betterment of the Great Dane. We adhere to the Great Dane Club of America’s Code of Ethics and their Ethical Color Breeding Guide.
Our dogs are raised to have good temperaments,which is expected, not hoped for. We do not necessarily breed to what we have or what is in our "backyard" (meaning close by). <<One thing people say to us is "I just want a beloved pet, not a show dog">> This is perfectly fine, but no matter what dog you get, show or pet, they all deserve to be bred to breed standard, and bred for health and soundness. Whether in your yard or in the ring, anybody can tell quality, and there is no question in these pups. We breed on a limited basis and feel personally responsible for every life we help create. We breed to the best Dane available for our female, whether across the street or across the country. We do not breed for size, we breed for producing the best pups possible, meeting the Dane standard in all areas. Your biggest Danes are not necessarily your best Danes. You need a well proportioned Dane bred for structure, sound minds, health, temperament, and good movement. Before a breeding ever takes place, months of careful research is required to find the best stud. Line breeding is our first choice but outcross breeding (to an exceptional male) is always considered. Our pups normally all sell for the same price, if a family wants full registration to show (leading to eventual breeding), you can read our contract/guarantee clause about requirements in that area.
All puppies are sold after 8 weeks of age, vaccinated, dews removed, wormed twice, microchipped, raised with other dogs (in our case our goldens and other Danes), full breeder support, extensive puppy packet, and under contract/guarantee. Show puppies will be cropped, companions sold uncropped on limited registration (please view our contract/guarantee).
Our puppies/dogs are our companions 24/7, and show only a couple times a month, so what is really important, is home life. Our dogs are rarely kenneled (if we go for the weekend and can’t bring them) but other than that, live the life of leisure in our home. We take great care in the placement of our pups. Our goal for each puppy is to have it live its entire life in a loving home, with an appreciative family. With owning a giant breed comes a lot of dedication and larger bills whether is be for food, general care, and veterinary care. We make certain that each puppy can get the necessary care they need. Each puppy goes through an evaluation to help try and place them in the home best suited to their personality. Each home will be screened for adequate living conditions. Our danes are family members and live inside the home.
We do have a few stipulations when purchasing one of our Danes. They are very important to us and we care about the health and well being of our puppies. We do not sell to any families where both parents work the same shift, which would mean crating the puppy for 5 or more hours a day. It's hard to raise a happy, health puppy when (s)he spends too much time crated. Spending too much time in a crate can also lead to growing problems and anxiety issues. Fenced in yard is also important if you live in the city---though if your living out in the country it may not be as necessary. Being able to exercise off lead--to us--is a necessity, not a luxury! Going for walks is also a plus, good experiences and different scenery helps to make your puppy grow up to be a sociably acceptable adult. Along with enrolling in puppy kindergarten classes and other obedience classes for a well balanced and obedient puppy.
