I"m looking inot buying a great dane. I'm wondering where do I find one that is AKC. My husband and I have a 10 month old and everyone is telling us to buy a puppy,not an adult. I already know they are great with children, my brother had one with his newborn. So, if anyone has any suggestions please share.
2007-08-04 21:24:16 · 4 answers · asked by goingcrzy 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
A wellbred, well socialized, well trained Great Dane is good with kids, however this is NOT a given...it should never ever be taken for granted that just because one dog of a particular breed is good with kids that they all are..
You need to look for a responsible breeder..stay clear of palces like puppyfind.com, the newspapers, trade magazines, online sites etc. these are "breeding" grounds for irresponsible breeders. Contact the Great Dane Club of America and ask for a listing of responsible breeders, get a copy of Dane World and contact some breeders there, go to the AKC site and get a listing of Kennel clubs from there and contact them for a list of breeders,go to a few shows and meet breeders there. I also recommend taht you buy the book The Great Dane Model of Nobility by Jill Swedlow. This is a must have book for every Dane lover or potential Dane owner. It is fact filled (unlike many Dane books on the market) and is written in an honest straightforward manner by a very, very knowledgable woman in the Dane world.
***** don't go with a breeder on AKC site just because they are listed there...advertising puppies on the AKC site does NOT mean the breeder is reputable or responsible or breding ethically, all it means is the pups are AKC registered and the breeder paid the fee to advertise there********
Don't rule out an adult from a reputable Dane rescue. Many adults are great with kids. I've owned Danes for well over 25 years and have had many rescue Danes (as well as Danes from breeders)..several of which were family members when my own kids were babies and toddlers... I currently have another I just rescued 3 weeks ago . He is 12 months old and an absolute love with kids despite all he has been through.
2007-08-05 01:54:55 · answer #1 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi Going, Go to a pet store like Petsmart or Petco and get a dog magazine on all breeds they have wedsites and picture of the dog you are interested in. Most of the breeders with ship to your home state. Good Luck and I hope you get a good Great Dane. Lol Most of the breeders are selling puppies.
A Friend.
poppy1
2007-08-04 21:52:47 · answer #2 · answered by poppy1 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check out AKC.org and click on breeders.There you will find nice puppies that are of show quality and healthy.
2007-08-04 21:29:06 · answer #3 · answered by Cavalier KCS mom 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
try puppyfind.com or hoobly.com both of these always have some puppies for sale.
2007-08-04 21:28:49 · answer #4 · answered by i love chihuahuas & chinchillas 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋