| Opt to Adopt |
| I will donate $50 to Great Dane Rescue for every puppy I sell. |
Ace, our rescue boy
| "You can't change the world by adopting a dog, but you can change the world for the dog you adopt." |
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You might wonder why, if I am in the business of selling puppies, I would encourage people to
adopt an adult Dane in need of a home rather than buy a puppy from me.
If a prospective buyer will consider a rescue, I always encourage them and will even help them
find one. What it boils down to is that some families or individuals are more suited to starting
out with a puppy, and others would do better with an older dog. An adult dog may be a better
choice for people who have to be away at work or don't have the time or energy to raise
another puppy, but still want the companionship and love of an adult dog.
There are many wonderful older Danes who find themselves in need of a home through no
fault of their own. Some dogs are displaced because of a divorce, a death, or a move.
Sometimes their owners become ill and can no longer care for them. Some have been shuffled
from one home to another or dropped off at a shelter because they “got too big” or “cost too
much to feed.
Many people worry they will be inheriting someone else’s problems when they get an older
dog. It’s true; most will come with baggage. It may take them a while to trust you and come
out of their shell. But most dogs, when put in a new situation, are looking for leadership. They
want to know what your expectations are and will accept your rules easily, even if they are
new to them. And what a wonderful feeling it is when finally they know they are truly home
and they give all their love and trust to you! It is a bond as strong as or stronger than the one
you have with the dog you raised from a pup.
There are many advantages to getting an older dog. Most have been already spayed or
neutered, and most are housebroken. Adult dogs don’t need as much attention as puppies, and
have settled down from the rambunctious puppy stage. And they are already past their chewing
stage.
Sometimes I think my girls, who have been with me since they were 8 weeks old, are a bit
naïve. They think every dog has good food, lots of love and attention, squeaky toys galore, and
warm, comfy beds to sleep on. They have never known anything different. But a rescued dog
knows the difference. They appreciate everything you give them. And they adore you for it.
Many people prefer to start out with a young puppy and are not in the market for a rescue
dog. I breed to produce healthy, long-lived Danes who will be a joy to their owners. I love to
give my pups a great start by being raised in a home with lots of love and human contact. I
bond with each and every one, and I will take back any of them, at any age, without question if
their new owners are unable to keep them. I use show quality dogs in my breeding program,
but I do not show. My priority is to produce Great Danes with wonderful temperaments and
good health and to find them homes where they will be loved and treated as valued family
members.
The most important thing to consider, whether you adopt or start with a puppy, is if you are
willing and able to commit to the care of a new dog for the rest of its life. Consider the reasons
so many dogs end up in shelters and rescues, and make sure your life is stable and secure
enough that you will never find yourself in the position of looking for another home for this
dog. A dog gives you 100% of his love and trust. Before you acquire any dog, make sure you
can live up to it and provide him with the love and care he needs for the rest of his life.
adopt an adult Dane in need of a home rather than buy a puppy from me.
If a prospective buyer will consider a rescue, I always encourage them and will even help them
find one. What it boils down to is that some families or individuals are more suited to starting
out with a puppy, and others would do better with an older dog. An adult dog may be a better
choice for people who have to be away at work or don't have the time or energy to raise
another puppy, but still want the companionship and love of an adult dog.
There are many wonderful older Danes who find themselves in need of a home through no
fault of their own. Some dogs are displaced because of a divorce, a death, or a move.
Sometimes their owners become ill and can no longer care for them. Some have been shuffled
from one home to another or dropped off at a shelter because they “got too big” or “cost too
much to feed.
Many people worry they will be inheriting someone else’s problems when they get an older
dog. It’s true; most will come with baggage. It may take them a while to trust you and come
out of their shell. But most dogs, when put in a new situation, are looking for leadership. They
want to know what your expectations are and will accept your rules easily, even if they are
new to them. And what a wonderful feeling it is when finally they know they are truly home
and they give all their love and trust to you! It is a bond as strong as or stronger than the one
you have with the dog you raised from a pup.
There are many advantages to getting an older dog. Most have been already spayed or
neutered, and most are housebroken. Adult dogs don’t need as much attention as puppies, and
have settled down from the rambunctious puppy stage. And they are already past their chewing
stage.
Sometimes I think my girls, who have been with me since they were 8 weeks old, are a bit
naïve. They think every dog has good food, lots of love and attention, squeaky toys galore, and
warm, comfy beds to sleep on. They have never known anything different. But a rescued dog
knows the difference. They appreciate everything you give them. And they adore you for it.
Many people prefer to start out with a young puppy and are not in the market for a rescue
dog. I breed to produce healthy, long-lived Danes who will be a joy to their owners. I love to
give my pups a great start by being raised in a home with lots of love and human contact. I
bond with each and every one, and I will take back any of them, at any age, without question if
their new owners are unable to keep them. I use show quality dogs in my breeding program,
but I do not show. My priority is to produce Great Danes with wonderful temperaments and
good health and to find them homes where they will be loved and treated as valued family
members.
The most important thing to consider, whether you adopt or start with a puppy, is if you are
willing and able to commit to the care of a new dog for the rest of its life. Consider the reasons
so many dogs end up in shelters and rescues, and make sure your life is stable and secure
enough that you will never find yourself in the position of looking for another home for this
dog. A dog gives you 100% of his love and trust. Before you acquire any dog, make sure you
can live up to it and provide him with the love and care he needs for the rest of his life.
