A Love for Danes

I've been in love with Great Danes since I brought home my Hannah in 1995. She was a beautiful merle with the sweetest face and nicest of temperaments. Hannah was the absolute perfect family Dane, not just a dog but a beloved member of our family. She went everywhere I went and just loved everyone! Hannah thought every visitor to our home must be here to see, pet and play with her. Sadly, Hannah passed over the Rainbow Bridge on July 7th 2005. I still miss her. 

I started volunteering with Great Dane Rescue back in the late 1990’s and after 4 years I realized there were not many reputable breeders in Michigan and that's when we decided we wanted to raise these beautiful animals. One thing led to another and now we have a complete kennel (heated & air conditioned of course!). Danes are my hobby; we do not use them to make as living as some do. I have worked in the insurance industry for over 25 years and I’m proud to say I am now retired. My husband, John, works at an auto dealership. I could not be more pleased to being home full time where I am able to devote 100% of my time to my puppy’s upbringing.

We have a year-round health program that was designed by Apple Grove Veterinary Care. Our Danes have regular checkups and are on a strict heartworm, flea program and deworming schedule year-round in order to prevent bugs and parasites. 

I also believe nutrition – both food and supplements - play a major role in the total health of a Dane. We feed a super-premium food - while it costs more to purchase initially, it is really less expensive long term. The dogs eat less and are able to better digest the food ingredients. We currently feed NutriSource brand in multiple formulas.

Our puppies are placed in approved homes at 8 weeks of age and we are very strict with spay/neuter contracts. We require they be raised in doors and never tied out to a dog house. Both obedience & crate training are highly recommended. We also give a 2-year written health warranty (with some exceptions) and lifetime breeder support. Lastly, if for any reason you are unable to keep a puppy purchased from us, we will always welcome him/her back in to our home and family.