Our opinion

Ear Cropping

We feel that the cropped ears have no reason at all anymore, except for the aesthetic views of the owners. The dog benefits from nothing out of what is, after all, a plastic surgery.

Un-cropped Great Danes won’t have any health issues with their ears. But they will be saved from these risks:

• reaction to anesthesia
• post-surgery care and risks (including infections)

• post-surgery injury, such as spinal compression that might arise when the puppy is not correctly held during the surgery.

Ear cropping and tail docking in dogs for cosmetic reasons are not medically indicated nor of benefit to the patient. These procedures cause pain and distress, and, as with all surgical procedures, are accompanied by inherent risks of anesthesia, blood loss, and infection. Therefore, veterinarians should counsel dog owners about these matters before agreeing to perform these surgeries.

We strongly recommend you search the Internet for more information about tail/ear cropping.

Consequently, all our future puppies will leave our premises un-cropped with a clause in our contract of sale, that the ears of the puppy will not be cropped. We simply state here, that if you are looking for a puppy with cropped ears, please look elsewhere. We hope you understand our point of view. In addition to our belief, these procedures are not allowed in numerous European countries and are considered cruelty to animals.

Should you still be interested in one of our puppies, please fill out our puppy application. We will contact you as soon as the application has been reviewed.

The Great Dane

Our dogs are raised within the family and are not kennel dogs. We would like for them to continue their lives as a member of their new family and not being locked up in an outside run or kennel. We do crate our young dogs to avoid destructive behavior, but once the teenage phase is passed, our dogs stay in the house, even when nobody is home.

Here is some information regarding the Great Dane:

• Breed Group:  Working (the job of our Great Danes is Couch Potato)
• Height:  male: 30-32, female: 28-30 inches
• Weight:  100-120 lbs (sorry, ours will be quite a bit more, once they reach 3 years of age)
• Color (s):  brindle, black-masked fawn, blue, black, harlequin (white with irregular black patches)
• Coat:  The Great Dane has a very short and thick coat, which should retain a glossy appearance. A relatively clean dog, this breed doesn't require much coat maintenance.
• Character:  This is a very responsible and dependable breed, making him a great family pet. This breed should be extensively trained during puppy hood so they do not lean on people, especially children, or have any behavioral problems in the future.
• Temperament:  His sheer size makes this breed very intimidating, however this dog is very gentle and loving. They can do well around other dogs, but should be socialized to prevent them becoming dog aggressive. The Great Dane is a very playful and loyal breed.
• Care:  Combing and brushing the short coat of this breed regularly is acceptable for this giant breed. Rubber brushing also does well in removing any loose hair. Bathing a Great Dane can be difficult due to his size, but is a relatively clean dog. (Ask my back - it is no fun to lift 178 lbs into the tub)
• Training:  The Great Dane requires a dominant handler and firm yet gentle training. Obedience training at an early age is best, as this breed can prove difficult to train fully-grown. (Otherwise they will kiss you to death and smother you by becoming a lap dog)
• Activity:  The Great Dane should have a large sized yard and plenty of exercise room. A very large breed, he requires very long walks regularly. This breed proves to be a good jogging companion and does well running alongside a bike. (If they are done running, they will just sit down and wait for you to come back)
• Overview:  The Great Dane, better known as a gentle giant is very sweet, affectionate, and playful. This breed is commonly used as a watch or guard dog and does very well. (Some will let a stranger into your house, but will not allow them to leave!)

A Great Dane is like a potato chip - you can never have just one!!!!!