I breed to produce show quality puppies. However, pet puppies are almost always available in each litter because of the criteria I base my decisions on when selecting my own show puppy from the litter. On very rare occasion, I do not see what I'm looking for in a litter and they all become available.
All of our companion (pet) puppies are sold with AKC limited registration and a spay/neuter requirement. There will be NO exceptions.
Show potential puppies will be given AKC full registration after they have been reevaluated by me at 5 months of age. Show potential puppies will usually be co-owned. Show pups can be sold into companion homes, but will be given limited registration and a spay/neuter requirement.
The difference between companion and show pups? Usually not much. Companion pups are generally deemed "pets" because they cannot be shown due to incorrect markings, coat color or a minor fault that would make them undesirable in the show ring. They are not any less wonderful, beautiful, sweet or healthy than their showable siblings!
The difference between full and limited registration? Simply put, full registration is only necessary for dogs that will be shown and bred. It allows you to enter and show your dog in breed conformation classes at AKC sanctioned events and allows the registration of puppies resulting from breeding said dog. Limited registration allows you to enter AKC sanctioned obedience events, not conformation events. The dog should not be bred, and any puppies resulting by fault of breeding cannot be registered.
Ear cropping? I will arrange for ear cropping at my vet's office only if the puppy is paid for in full before 7 weeks of age (the age when I prefer to have the procedure done). Cropping of pet pups will be at the buyer's expense. Puppies can still have their ears cropped after purchase at their new owner's vet, up until around 12 - 14 weeks of age.
Waiting list? I used to compile a waiting list of potential buyers before each litter and while I appreciate the ongoing interest in my Danes, I no longer take names prior to the litter's due date. I try to answer all inquiries within a reasonable amount of time and update information regularly. Due dates will be posted on my puppy page and if you're still seriously interested, please contact me when the litter is born. Keep in mind there is obviously no way to determine the exact color/sex/markings of the puppies before birth.
Deposits? I accept deposits on pups starting at 1 week after birth until they are 7 weeks old. Puppies on hold must be paid for in full on or before the day they are picked up. Puppies may be taken home no sooner than 8 weeks of age. The deposit for a pup is $400 and will hold the pup in the buyers name until they are ready to be picked up at 8 weeks old. Deposits are non-refundable so please be completely sure of your decision before sending one. When a buyer has expressed interest in a puppy and has verbally requested that the pup be put on hold, the buyer has four business days to send a deposit. If I do not receive the deposit within that time frame, the puppy will be considered available again to other buyers. All buyers will be screened and puppies will be placed with the families they are best suited to. I reserve the right to refuse the sale of a puppy to any particular buyer for the sake of the puppies best interest. I conduct phone interviews and ask that buyers come to my home (if possible) prior to the date they pick up their pup in order to meet me, the pups and their dam. I am looking for good, loving and most importantly, permanent homes for my pups. DO NOT buy a Great Dane pup if it's possible you might change your mind or situation in six months or a year! They need to be in a stable and loving environment.
Shipping? Shipping is available if the pup's new home is not within a reasonable driving distance. Puppies on hold that are going to be shipped must be paid for in full by 7 weeks of age. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer. This includes: shipping crate, health certificate for shipping, airline shipping fees, etc. If the puppy is returned to me for any reason after purchase, it will be shipped at the buyer's expense.
Guarantee? I offer a 2 year health guarantee and provide lifelong support to all puppy buyers to ensure that the puppy and it's new family have the best experience possible. I also offer puppy replacement and rehoming assistance, if necessary.