would like a merle...thanks
2007-02-08 22:33:50 · 5 answers · asked by brianankel 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
To the poster of the question:
I would start by looking at various great dane rescues. Its much kinder to rescue than to purchase from a breeder. Not all breeders are responsible and ethical and unless your willing to do tons of research beforehand, I would avoid them.
Look up great dane rescues in your area on the internet, and try to get in touch with one that could maybe give you a few other sources.
You'll be doing a kind thing by rescuing a dog in need of a good home :)
Good luck.
2007-02-09 08:40:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Merles are beautiful and make great pets. If you want a merle you will need to look for a harlequin breeder. Be aware that merles need to be sold on limited registration and sapy/neutered. They shouldn't be used in a breeding program.
To find a responsible breeder go to the Great Dane of America site (GDCA) Also go to the AKC site and look up kennel/breed clubs in your state. Contact them and they can put you in touch with responsible breeders.
Make sure the breeder you select shows/evaluates their dogs, does all health testing (not just simple vet exams) and can prove it. Make sure the dogs are AKC/UKC registered and not reg. with one of the scam registries.
2007-02-09 06:42:22 · answer #2 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the AKC website and look under breeders. They will list them by state, the ones who have pups. I found my pup (a Britt) this way. They even had the parents hip certs on line-it was abig help. Our breeder only lists her pups with AKC since she said she gets serious adopters this way vs "oh a cute puppy" adopters. With Danes, so many medical issues can come up you want a good breeder. Good luck!
2007-02-09 14:23:21 · answer #3 · answered by VAgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you find any breeders of dogs ask. Alot of breeders where I live atleast know OF each other to get you to the right breeder. Breeders.net has a descent database of breeders along with info on how to pick a responsible breeder. You also could consider a source like PetFinder to adopt one if its available if you don't have your heart set on a puppy. Beware of petstore dogs. I could go on for ours about the conditions those pups are born in and the problems they are likely to have but you didn't ask that so I'll shut up ;)
2007-02-09 06:51:36 · answer #4 · answered by Kimberly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to petfinder.com.....this is a site for rescue groups.....just enter your Zip code, and enter breed wanted, like Great Dane, and be AMAZED at how many GREAT choices you have !!.....i recently adopted a Great Pyrenees mix from them, and my dog Sylvester is awesome !!.....check it out.....try it.....do a good deed......adopt a Great Dane today !!!.....good luck to you, in your search for a Great Dane as a new pet !!!!.....most adoptions run between $ 50 to $ 200 maximum, for a Great dog, who will be very happy to be your new pet !!!
2007-02-09 12:30:15 · answer #5 · answered by morris the cat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋