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04/10/2025

Bing would like to pass along some information about Danes. First, he wants you to know that he is the product of generations of careful breeding. Temperament is both nature and nurture. It is not just in how a dog is raised. Genetics play a huge role, so please only purchase from a responsible breeder or adopt from a responsible rescue group. A giant dog with an unpredictable temperament is dangerous.

Did you know that a dog’s critical socialization period starts at just 3 weeks old? To have the best odds of a well adjusted dog, the breeder should be safely exposing puppies, while still in the whelping box, to various noises, items, surfaces, etc. Then the owner should continue that socialization with things like puppy kindergarten classes. Bing started puppy classes at 8 weeks old and took continual classes for years.

Giant size means most everything costs more (food, toys, crates, beds, vet bills, etc.). Vet bills for a giant breed dog can really add up. Danes shed. A lot. Some drool. Can you physically handle a 100+ lb energetic dog? Danes require lots of early and positive training/socialization to avoid them reacting fearfully in the future.

Most Danes are not couch potatoes! They require ample exercise, especially as young adults. They should not receive “forced” exercise, where they cannot control speed or duration, until they are more mature at 18 months old. They do need free play and space to run, throughout their entire life.

Do you have room in your house for a giant crate? Like any dog, a Dane should be crate trained (for so many reasons, but including their safety and to protect your house) until mature.

Don’t get two puppies at once, especially of the same s*x. It’s a recipe for trouble post maturity, when the two dogs often suddenly hate each other.

A responsible breeder is health testing their dogs prior to breeding them. Look for a CHIC number (Canine Health Information Center) on the sire/dam, which means the breeder has completed and publicly shared the appropriate health testing results. To receive a CHIC on a Dane, the dog needs to have the following health tests: hips (OFA or PennHIP), thyroid (OFA), echocardiogram, and eye CERF. Always verify health testing results: www.ofa.org. DNA testing is not the same thing as we do not have genetic markers for these health risks.

A responsible breeder should have mentors and peer support. Do they belong to any clubs (one cannot belong to AKC), like their local all-breed club or Great Dane club? Get recommendations for breeders through local clubs and the parent club of the breed. For Danes in the States, the parent club is the Great Dane Club of America (www.gdca.org). Always do reputation checks from other people “in the know” - call those dog club members and ask them if they would purchase a dog from the breeder you’re considering.

Don’t allow a color preference to drive you to a bad breeder. It isn’t worth the risk of dealing with health and temperament issues.

Did you know that most all breeds have breed specific rescues? Great way to find your next addition! https://gdca.org/the-great-dane/great-dane-rescue/

Visit www.fotodanes.com for educational articles (like Raising a Puppy to be a Confident Adult and How to Select a Breeder).

-- Bev Klingensmith (proud breeder/owner/trainer of Bing, starring in The Friend) ~ Bing is an AKC champion with obedience titles too: CH Flighty Foto White Christmas CD RA CA DCAT TKI CGC TT

03/24/2025
09/03/2024

🐾 Kiva Needs a Quiet, Loving Foster Home—Can You Help? 🐾

Status: 🚨URGENT🚨 Foster Needed (In NM Shelter) - Like all shelter pups, information about Kiva is limited.

Meet Kiva, an 8-year-old Great Dane who’s been through some tough times and is in desperate need of a calm and loving foster home. 🏡❤️ At 114 pounds, this gentle giant is feeling a bit lost in the shelter, and we need your help to get her out of there ASAP!

Kiva is a reserved and quiet girl who craves the comfort of her own space. She’s well-behaved, crate trained, and walks beautifully on a leash, but shelter life has taken a toll on her. She’s become more withdrawn and needs a peaceful environment where she can feel safe and secure.

Kiva used to live with young children, but she’s no longer comfortable around them. She’d do best in a quiet home without young kids, where she can relax and find her peace. Her history with other dogs and cats is unknown, so any introductions would need to be slow and gentle. Loud noises like fireworks and thunder scare her, so a calm environment is key to helping her feel at ease.

Kiva may be shy right now, but with the right foster family, she has the potential to come out of her shell and rediscover the joy of being in a loving home. If you have a quiet space and a heart full of patience and love, Kiva could be the perfect companion for you.

Please reach out today if you think you can provide Kiva with the calm and caring home she needs. She’s ready to find a place where she can feel safe and cherished once again. 🐾💖

Interested in fostering or fostering-to-adopt Kiva? The first step is to submit your application at RMGreatDane.org.

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08/28/2024

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07/13/2024
07/08/2024

🌧️🐾 It’s Raining Great Danes! 🐾🌧️

Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue currently has 15 Danes waiting to be rescued. 🐶 We urgently need more loving foster homes to help these gentle giants find their forever families. 💖 If you’d like to Foster or Foster to Adopt one of these amazing Danes, please apply online today! 🌟 If you are already approved, you can reach out to Karen or Candice to help! 🙌

Apply today! https://rmgreatdane.org/foster-application/

06/30/2024
06/11/2024

NWGDR will be welcoming in a young litter of Dane puppies this week! We have never had a litter this young before so we need a few things to make their stay more comfortable. If you would like to help us with some of the needed items and toys for the babies please check out our Amazon list 😊

These guys are not available at this time but will be in a few weeks so keep watching for updates!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/17TSBRMLSQ14G?ref_=wl_share

06/09/2024

UPDATE TY TY EVERYONE SHE HAS A HOME💜💜

CASPR Canines And Special Pet Rehoming
Needs a foster/adopter ASAP for a 1 1/2 yr old Mastiff female good with dogs and cats no chickens ..
Owner is Ill and needs help!!

Can anyone help????

Look at this beautiful girl!!!!

06/06/2024

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