How old will my puppy be when I can bring him/her home? The ideal time for a puppy to go to a new home is during the 7th week. This is a natural separation period between mom and her offspring. However, if the new owner is not able to bring the baby home during this week, then I keep the puppy until at least 10 weeks old. There is a natural fear period that occurs during the 8th and 9th week. A puppy should be kept in a familiar environment during this time and without introduction to new stimuli. Back to top
Will you ship a puppy? We will not ship a puppy as cargo/excess baggage via any airline, it is far too tramatic for the Great Dane breed and I won't subject my puppies to anything that could be potentially harmful whether it be physical or mental. However, traveling as a "carry on" in a sherba bag or other specially designed pet carrier is acceptable as long as the puppy is accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Back to top
What kind of dog food do you recommend? I use and highly recommend Eagle Pack. All of our puppies are weaned on to the Hollistic LG/Giant Breed Puppy formula until around 12 months old and then slowly transition over to the Adult Maintance formula. Back to top
How old will the puppy be when he/she receives the first vaccination? The first course of vaccines are given at 10 weeks old. Vaccines should not be given prior to 8 weeks old and I wait until the puppy is past the fear period, 8-9 weeks, to visit my veterinarian for immunization. Back to top
When can I place a deposit? I do not accept deposits until after a litter is born and I see what we have. I do not like to accept money for a deposit prior to the litter being whelped since I cannot guarantee that what you are looking for will be in the anticipated litter. Back to top
Do you crop pet/companion puppies? Our pet/companion puppies are never cropped since it can be an unpleasant experience for the puppy and is an unnecessary procedure in the role of a companion Great Dane. It is a myth that natural ears are the CAUSE of ear infections. An ear infection is usually secondary to an overgrowth of yeast within the body. Returning balance to the body and/or intestinal flora usually cures the problem. Cropped danes can get infections, too. Our dogs have been free of any ear infections to date. Back to top
Can I adopt a pet/companion puppy on full registration? NO. We always place pet/companion puppies on limited registration. Full registration is only for dogs that exhibit the potential to become champions and/or breeding stock by possessing virtues or assests that would be of value to the breed. We will not allow a show quality puppy to used for breeding only. Show quality puppies are placed in homes where they will be shown in AKC shows or otherwise placed on limited registration. Back to top
I am only interested in breeding, I do not want to show. Can I adopt a puppy? NO. Please visit our "Links" page for articles which explain why this is not a good philosophy or practice. It is harmful to everyone. Back to top
Is there a contract and what do you require of adopters? There is a contract which includes a warranty. If you would like to review it, please click on the "Puppy Contract Request" link at the bottom of the page to request a copy to be sent to your email address.
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How much does it cost to adopt a pet/companion puppy? Please click on the "Puppy Price Request" link at the bottom of the page to request a document to be sent to your email address with details of puppy price, accessories included and much more info!
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