How to Choose the Best Great Dane Breeder

When it comes to finding a Great Dane breeder, it’s important to choose someone who will provide the right level of care for your pup. After all, no pup is alike and some breeders may not be as knowledgeable or invested in providing the best possible care for Great Danes as others. Finding a good breeder isn’t necessarily easy, but it’s even harder when you aren’t familiar with Great Dane breeding standards or the various dog testing facilities and kennel clubs out there that govern them. Here we highlight our top tips on what to look out for when searching for a Great Dane breeder and why...

Do your research

If you plan to bring home a Great Dane from a breeder, you’ll need to know as much as possible about the breed and the breeder. This will help you to make an informed decision about the breeder, the dog and the experience for both you and the dog. Before you even think about approaching a kennel, you should familiarize yourself with the Great Dane’s traits and temperament so you can get a good feel for the experience and care that the kennel is likely to provide. You’ll also want to learn as much as you can about the breed. There are a number of good resources out there that are both informative and allow you to ask questions to learn more about Great Danes and the breeders who will be raising your pup.

Find a reputable kennel club or tracking organization

Although the Great Dane is a relatively new breed, the same principles that govern other purebred dogs still apply. And if you’re looking for a Great Dane breeder, you’ll want to make sure that the breeder is registered with a kennel club or tracking organization. Registration is an important step because it allows the breeder to prove that the sire and dam of your pup are registered members of the Great Dane breed. Registration is important for two primary reasons: - It shows that the parents are up to date on their vaccinations and other health requirements. - It shows that the sire and dam are of high enough quality to produce healthy puppies. This is especially important because great Danes are a relatively new breed and no common breed standard exists yet. As such, breeders have the option of selecting sires and dams based on their personal preferences and not necessarily what is best for the breed. This means that some breeders may only choose sires that are approved by the breeder, and thus, not the best sires for the breed. This could result in some dogs being prematurely retired and others not being able to contribute their full genetic potential.

Ask for references

The best way to vet a potential breeder is to ask for references from other Great Dane owners. You can also ask to speak with any past or current Great Dane dogs that the breeder owns. Obviously, you’ll want to make sure that all of the references are current and that the current owners are Great Dane owners themselves. If this is the case, you can speak to them about the breeder and their experience.

Don’t forget to visit the kennel during the meet and greet

If the breeder is open to meeting you in person before committing to selling you a pup, take them up on the offer. A meet and greet can help you to get to know the breeder and the Great Dane breed in general. During a meet and greet, you’ll want to ask the breeder about their experience with the breed, their standard for raising Great Danes and their kennel’s health testing procedures. You should also be prepared to ask about the conditions in the kennel and what, if anything, you can do to help the breeder. If the breeder is open to meeting you in person, take them up on the offer. A meet and greet can help you to get to know the breeder and the Great Dane breed in general.

Visit during show season to see how the dogs are cared for and move on immediately if you don’t feel comfortable.

If you are serious about finding a Great Dane breeder, you should also visit during show season to see how the dogs are cared for and move on immediately if you don’t feel comfortable. You’ll want to be especially careful if the breeder isn’t registered with a kennel club or tracking organization, and you should visit with caution no matter where you’re visiting. There are a few things to look out for. First, if the breeder isn’t a member of a kennel club or tracking organization, you want to make sure that the kennel is registered. You’ll also want to make sure that the kennel is inspected by a reputable third-party kennel club or other organization. Dogs should be kept in a clean and sanitary facility, fed a healthy diet and be temperamentally sound. If the facility is unclean or the dogs are not temperamentally sound, you should keep looking.

Check the website for updates and ask if they have litter available

If you happen to visit the website of a Great Dane breeder, make sure there aren’t any updates or recent posts. You want to make sure that they are still in business, and that they are still offering Great Danes as pets. You should also ask if they have litters available, whether you’re interested in a specific dog or not. It’s also a good idea to check their website and social media accounts regularly to see if they have posted any recent updates. If they don’t have updated information on their website or aren’t responsive on social media, move on. Finally, make sure that you’re getting your information from a legitimate source.

Ask about health testing before buying a pup and insist on seeing certified parents.

While you’re visiting the Great Dane breeder, you should also ask about health testing before buying a pup. Here, you should insist on seeing certified parents and you should see certified health records. Certified health records should include a health certificate, vaccination records and hip-to-hip certification. Hip-to-hip certification is a measurement of the dog’s hips that takes into account the dog’s weight. If they don’t have certified parents, you should walk away. A Great Dane breeder who isn’t willing to show you certified health records should also be willing to let you see the dogs in person. You should also ask if they have any health concerns that you should be aware of.

Conclusion

Choosing a Great Dane breeder is important, but it can be tricky. It’s important to find someone you trust, someone who will care for your pup and someone who will stand by their name. Here, we’ve outlined what to look for in a Great Dane breeder, and we’ve provided tips for how to choose one if you find a good one.