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Newsletter #295 - May 29, 2009

BUSINESS:  The new (May 28/09) "Photo of the Month" pictures are now available to view.  Also see the updated "Pics of the Week" page.

"Brutus" is just being a 'typical' Great Dane, isn't he?

Have a Great Dane related question or would like to communicate with other Dane lovers? Find all the answers and so much more on the DOL Forum.


BRUTUS!

DAILY DOSE: 

A Poem for Rescuers

There I sat, alone and afraid.
You got a call and came right to my aid.
You bundled me up with blankets and love.
And, when I needed it most, you gave me a hug.
I learned that the world was not all that scary and cold.
That sometimes there is someone to have and to hold.
You taught me what love is, you helped me to mend.
You loved me and healed me and became my first friend.
And just when I thought you'd done all you do,
There came along not one new lesson, but two.
First you said, "Sweetheart, you're ready to go.
I've done all I can, and you've learned all I know."
Then you bundled me up with a blanket and kiss.
Along came a new family, they even have kids!
They took me to their home, forever to stay.
At first I thought you sent me away.
Then that second lesson became perfectly clear.
No matter how far, you will always be near.
And so, Foster Mom, you know I've moved on.
I have a new home, with toys and a lawn.
But I'll never forget what I learned that first day.
You never really give your fosters away.
You gave me these thoughts to remember you by.
We may never meet again, and now I know why.
You'll remember I lived with you for a time.
I may not be yours, but you'll always be mine.
- Author Unknown


INTERESTING STORIES AND LINKS:

Great Dane and Pit Bull honored as heroes

Great Dane MACH Mr. Bojangles takes out his trash (From the DOL Forum)

Great Dane is an artiste

Can You EVER Give Away a Dog You Truly Love?

Authorities Seize More Than 400 Dogs at One of 'Worst' Puppy Mills in U.S.

Large pet store chains breed puppy mills

How to handle a lost or found dog - tips & tricks you need to know

An unlikely candidate for 'world's meanest dog

Killer Whale Wants To Play With Dog - Vid.

Hailed as a hero 15-year-old Zoe dragged owner to fallen neighbor

North Carolina Family Dog Eats Owner's Money

How to introduce a new baby to your dogs

'It's as good as having a knife' - UK

Man with overweight dog convicted - UK

Pets usually end up cared for by women

Women 'consider pets their best friend'

Fluffy, a rescued war dog, and his heroic best friend

Adopting a new friend? Consider an older dog.

U.S. is a nation of 360 million -- pets

Have an emergency plan ready for pets

Dog's lives saved by pet oxygen masks after fire

Soldier's family greets puppy she rescued in Iraq

Elkhart County service dog displays a unique talent

UPDATE - Dog who alerted owner to fire put to sleep

Taking Action to End Dog fighting

Animal Odd Couple: Orangutan and Dog Are Best Buds

Dog has knack for making people feel better

Pets feel loss when owner, friend gone

Sign language taught to deaf dog

The Recession is Killing Pets

Pet names may predict behavior

Pick up that poop -- it's a public health concern


HEALTH INFORMATION:

Canine Parovirus Treatment - Test Your Knowledge

Facts on canine cancer

Researchers team up to study cancer

Heartworms in dogs easily preventable

Here's what to do if your dog gets skunked


WINNERS CIRCLE: We have some excellent examples of the breed on the "Winner’s Circle" Gallery. 

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Please note: Although we screen each breeder as best we can, it is the buyer's responsibility to do their own investigation into the integrity and breeding practices of the breeder they plan to buy from. Of course, the opposite of this is true in regard to potential buyers. Please know what kinds of homes your puppies are going to. 

The abc's of buying a purebred puppy
Advice on how to shop and how to buy safely & wisely
Puppy Selection Considerations
Recognizing an Unethical Breeder
Questions A Breeder Should Ask You
Questions to ask your breeder
10 Rules of Ethical Breeders
Adopting an Adult Dog
Puppy Mills
A+ Alt. to Crate Training

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ARIZONA

Name: Linda and Michael Boa
Kennel Name: L&M Danes
Contact Email: lmdanes@theriver.com
Web Site URL: http:// Pending
State/Country: Arizona/U.S.A.
Colors: Harlequin, Mantle
Type of ad: Seller - Posted June13/09
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

L&M Danes of Tucson, AZ is proud to announce a Futurity nominated litter whelped on March 10, 2009 and a Futurity nominated litter whelped on March 31, 2009.

The puppies are raised in our home with our family, socialized and all have current shots. All the puppies are ready to go to 'Forever' homes.

Pet Puppies come with a spay/neuter contract. Please call or email to view their fantastic pedigrees.

Please email or call 520-760-8728 if you have additional questions.

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CALIFORNIA

Name: Pepper Riddle
Kennel Name: Destiny Great Danes
Contact Email: destinygreatdanes@yahoo.com
Web Site URL: http://www.destinygreatdanes.com
State/Country: California/ USA
Colors: Harlequin & Mantle
Type of ad: Seller - Posted June1/09
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

Beautiful litter of 8 out of:

Intl. CH BLK Destiny Calls (sire)
BISS.AM.INTL.CH. BLK Almosta Avatar V Destiny AOM CHIC (dam)

These puppies offer stunning bone and substance with correct conformation.
Both Parents have had all health testing links to OFA on the litters page of the website. See website for full sisters to this litter.

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Name: James Curnutt and Elizabeth Bigby
Kennel Name: BigNutt Danes
Contact Email: bignuttdanes@yahoo.com
Web Site URL: http://www.bignuttdanes.com
State/Country: California
Colors: Harlequin, mantle, merle
Type of ad: Seller - Posted Mar.14/09
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

Futurity nominated litter born January 12, 2009. BigNutt's Wild Irish Thyme of Magnus X CH PCH Start the Commition are the proud parents of 7 beautiful babies. We have available: 2 harlequin female show prospects, 1 merlequin female, 1 mantle female, and a deaf white male. Please see our website for details and pictures.

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Name: Pepper Riddle
Kennel Name: Destiny Great Danes
Contact Email: destinygreatdanes@yahoo.com
Web Site URL: http://www.destinygreatdanes.com
State/Country: California/ USA
Colors: Harlequin & Mantle
Type of ad: Seller
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

Beautiful litter of 8 out of:

Intl. CH BLK Destiny Calls (sire)
BISS.AM.INTL.CH. BLK Almosta Avatar V Destiny AOM CHIC (dam)

These puppies offer stunning bone and substance with correct conformation.
Both Parents have had all health testing links to OFA on the litters page of the website. See website for full sisters to this litter.

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FLORIDA

Olga Ivanov
Kennel Name: Oliv Danes
Contact Email: munechka@comcast.net
Web Site URL: http://www.greatdanearchie.com
State/Country: Florida/USA
Colors: Black
Type of ad: Seller - Posted May28/09
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

This is our repeat Full European Litter.
Both parents are from Europe, Champion bloodlines.
We have 4 males and 3 females left.
Puppies were born April 24, 2009.
For application and additional info please see our website:
http://www.greatdanearchie.com
E-mail: Munechka@comcast.net
Or call 904-887-1619, 904-292-1108 phone/fax/leave message.

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Kelly Weidner
Kennel Name: KRW Danes
Contact Email: a.weidner@comcast.net
Web Site URL: http://www.krwdanes.com
State/Country: Florida
Colors: Black & Blue
Type of ad: Seller - Posted Mar14/09
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

KRW and ABW Danes is pleased to announce the arrival of 7 black puppies , 1 female and 6 males. The sire is KRW Conversation Piece, CGC and the dam is Am/Int'l CH KRW Asbury Must B Black Magic, CGC.

For further information about this litter please contact Kelly Weidner at a.weidner@comcast.net or Wendy Kellenberger at photosnowbywendy@aol.com. Please be sure to complete the puppy questionnaire located on the puppy page of www.krwdanes.com.

Puppy pictures are coming soon!!!!

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IDAHO

Name: Jenny L Fife
Kennel Name: Silver Sage Danes
Contact Email: jenny@silversage-danes.com
Web Site URL: http://www.silversage-danes.com
State/Country: Idaho
Colors: Black & Blue
Type of ad: Seller - Posted June13/09
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

AKC Great Dane Puppies. Blue to Black & Blue to Blue breedings. ½ American Champion & ½ European (France) Champion Pedigrees. Accepting applications and deposits. Show and pet quality. Puppies will have exceptional structure and confirmation, laid back and loving temperaments, extremely intelligent, strong and healthy.

One eleven week old solid black show quality male puppy available, Cayne.

Litter #1
Blue males and females still available.

Litter #2
Blue males and black females and males still available. Up to date pictures and availability on the litterbox page.

Silver Sage Danes has been raising and breeding Great Danes for over 13 years. We offer years of knowledge, care and quality breeding of these 'Gentle Giants'. We breed Champion American and Champion European lines; Lifetime expectancies of over 10-15 years. We breed Blue and Black. We pre-test and screen for any hereditary defects and also for temperament before any breedings take place. We believe in breeding only to improve, enhance and carry on desired traits for the Great Dane breed. We strive for perfection in structure, longevity, confirmation, and temperament. We abide strictly to the Color Code of Ethics. We give our Danes the best in care, because we expect the best out of our Danes.

Lifetime support and a 4 year health guarantee against hereditary or genetic defects, comes with every puppy adopted out. Every puppy is well socialized, temperament tested and nurtured in our home with us. Vet checked, given appropriate vaccinations, wormed and micro-chipped. Each puppy goes home with an individualized puppy package, extensive information packet, contract, health history and vaccination record.

If you have never owned a Dane, please do your research and make sure you are committed to owning and caring for a Dane. If you need some recommendations as where to find extensive information about the Great Dane breed, we will happily email you links and articles referring to raising and caring for a Dane puppy. You can also visit our website for some great website links that we highly recommend as well.

Great Danes are a very gentle, loving, intelligent, sensitive, and loyal companion. They require a lot of love, time and attention. They do not thrive well without human contact or just thrown out into a kennel to be forgotten. We expect the families who adopt our puppies to be able and prepared to spoil them rotten, just as we do! Please e-mail or call us for an application and telephone interview. Visit our website, www.silversage-danes.com, to check for puppy photo updates, see photos of our Danes, and to learn more about us, our Danes and our breeding ethics and practices. Referrals and recommendations are available upon request. If it's not a Dane, it's just a dog!

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LOUISIANA

Name: Darryl Davis
Kennel Name: Dar-Lin Kennels
Contact Email: darlin6_5@bellsouth.net
Web Site URL: http://
State/Country: La. USA
Colors: Harl/Mantel
Type of ad: Seller - Posted Mar25/09
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

We are now accepting applications for the placements of a beautiful harlequin bred puppy litter, born March 5th 2009 from Graysondanes N Darlin's Jacque Que (currently showing limited) and Kachin's Dar-Lins von Mantee

Pedigree can be seen here.

This is a stunning American, Canadian, pedigree with promise to produce sound quality pets, with one show potential puppy available to a suitable show home only.

Puppies will come with age appropriate vaccinations and a up to date vet check as and written health guarantee.

Parents are both health checked and clear of any genetic faults prior to breeding and can be seen at my home by appointment only. Please call for appointment 337-365-4703

Pet puppies will be sold under AKC non breeding agreement only
Shipping is available at buyers expense.

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MAINE

Name: Alisha Deschene
Kennel Name: Deschenes Danes
Contact Email: deschenesdanes@yahoo.com
Web Site URL: http://www.deschenesdanes.com
State/Country: Maine/USA
Colors: Harlequin/Mantle
Type of ad: Seller - Posted May9/09
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Announcing a litter of beautiful puppies out of a pure harl/mantle breeding. We
currently have three pet quality mantle females available to loving forever homes. These
puppies will be ready to go on May 30th.

Parents have excellent pedigrees with champion lines including Michaeldane,
Meistersinger, and Almostafarm. Parents both have excellent temperaments and
solid conformation.

Beautiful puppies are raised in our home as members of our family. They are
handled often, raised with children and loved and spoiled daily. Puppies are all
sold on contract. Please see our website or contact us for more details.

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MARYLAND

Name: Tanya Kelly
Kennel Name: Mafia Danes
Contact Email: Tanya@GreatestDanes.com
Web Site URL: http://www.GreatestDanes.com
State/Country: Maryland
Colors: Black & Blue
Type of ad: Seller
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

Holistic Breeder of top quality blacks & blues. The goal of our breeding program is to produce Danes that excel in health, temperament, and longevity. We believe in the BARF Diet as well as the Bio-Sensor Program and Rule of the 7's. Our latest Danes are from European Champion lines with an average life expectancy of 10 years. All of our puppies are sold with a health guarantee, shots, and lifetime membership as part of our Mafia 'Family'. We are always available to answer questions and tackle concerns.

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MASSACHUSETTS

Name: Amy Hatol
Kennel Name: Tolam Great Danes
Contact Email: tolamdanes@aol.com
Web Site URL: http://www.tolamdanes.com/index
State/Country: MA
Colors: Harlequin & Mantle
Type of ad: Seller - Posted May22/09
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

Tolam Great Danes is proud to announce the arrival of two beautiful litters this spring! I have not bred a litter for about two years, so I made an exception this year and made the decision to breed both of my harlequin bitches, Luna and Bonnie. Both are outstanding litters with excellent pedigrees.

I offer a two year health guarantee on my pups as well as lifetime breeder support and advice. All puppies receive age-appropriate vaccinations and worming prior to placement in their new home. They also receive appropriate socialization, temperament evaluation (and conformation evaluation, for show pups) and begin housetraining. All puppies placed in companion (pet) homes are sold with AKC limited registration and a spay/neuter requirement. Shipping is available to approved homes, if necessary. For all puppy inquiries, please take the time to fill out my puppy questionnaire first: http://www.tolamdanes.com/Questionnaire.html 

Litter # 1
Pedigree: http://www.tolamdanes.com/Pedigree_Luna_Litter.html

Eleven puppies whelped 04/12/09
There are only two puppies left that are still available to pet homes! One flashy mantle female and one merlequin (white with merle patches) male. Ready to go June 6th. (There are also two deaf white female pups in need of adoption to someone experienced with raising deaf Danes.)

Litter # 2
Pedigree: http://www.tolamdanes.com/Pedigree_Bonnie_Litter.html

Seven puppies whelped 05/04/09
There are four puppies available. Two show marked mantle males (one is available to a show home, the other is pet or show), one piebald male, and one merle mantle male. Ready to go June 28th.

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MISSOURI

Name: Kelly Wilmes
Kennel Name: Cloverleaf Creek Great Danes
Contact Email: cloverleaf@socket.net
Web Site URL: http://
State/Country: MO - 90 miles North of the St. Louis Arch
Colors: Fawns and Brindles
Type of ad: Seller - Posted May18/09
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

Our litter of 5 fawn and brindle pups was born 05/01/09. We have one fawn male, one fawn female and two brindle females available for new homes by the 4th of July. Please check out our website at www.cloverleafcreekgreatdanes.com for new photos, health testing and guarantee information along with pedigrees for both parents.

Our Danes are home raised, super socialized and ready to be your next forever friend or show ring prospect. Age appropriate vaccinations and wormings will be completed up to the date of placement.

We do ship via Delta Dash but prefer that you make a visit to our farm to meet our family, the dam and sire and to choose your puppy personally. We look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions that you have. Have a great summer - I hope we can help make it a lot more fun than it has already been!

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NORTH CAROLINA

Name: Audrey Blackmon
Kennel Name: Azal Great Danes
Contact Email: azalgreatdanes@azalgreatdanes.com
Web Site URL: http://www.azalgreatdanes.com
State/Country: North Carolina
Colors: Harl/Mantle, Blue/Black
Type of ad: Seller - Posted June 6/09 (1)
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AKC Great Dane pup available. Solid blue, color pure lines, 1/2 Euro bloodlines. Both of pups parents are health tested with excellent results. Champion lines on all sides (see website for pedigree) Puppy comes with a 1 yr Health Guarantee.

Puppy will be ready to go to his new home in appox 2-3 weeks. He will be current on vaccines, wormings, heartworm prevention, and flea prevention. LIfetime breeder support, 1 yr health guarantee, and extensive puppy pack. Puppies are well started on potty training, walking on a leash and other basic commands. We prefer you pick your pup up in person but will ship.

Please feel free to call or email for more details about this great pup.

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NEW JERSEY

Name: Sharon Hladik
Kennel Name: Hladik Great Danes and French Bulldogs
Contact Email: Hladane@embarqmail.com
Web Site URL: http://Hladikgreatdanes.com
State/Country: New Jersey
Colors: Fawn, brindle,harlequin,and mantle
Type of ad: Seller - Posted May 8/09
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Beautiful show quality fawn male puppy available from our December litter out of CH Hladik's Mr Anonymous x Hladik's Little Misss Can't Be Wrong. Sire and dam health tested. Puppy has all shots except rabies, has been wormed, and vet checked.

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NEW YORK

Name: Kerrey Purvis
Kennel Name: Summer Meadow Great Danes
Contact Email: smgdanes@gmail.com
Web Site URL: http://www.shadycreekdanes.net/litterboxourstuds.html
State/Country: New York
Colors: Fawn/Brindle
Type of ad: Seller - Posted May26/09
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

11 puppies whelped April 7th out of CH. Mavro Cast A Spell on Derby N Shady Creek X Magdelaina Sweet Summer Meadow. 1 show potential brindle male and 1 show potential brindle female still available. Also, 2 beautiful brindle females and 1 handsome brindle male to approved pet homes. This litter is futurity nominated for the 2009 Great Dane Nationals.

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Kathy Barone
Kennel Name: DeBeau Danes
Contact Email: kathy@debeaudanes.com
Web Site URL: http://www.debeaudanes.com
State/Country: New York/US
Colors: Fawn, Harl, Black, Mantle
Type of ad: Seller - Posted Apr.18/09
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

Puppies are due April 22,2009 out of our Giselle and Mia. Harlequin, merle, and black with white markings are expected. Deposits are being accepted for show and companion pups. Please check our website for updates and contact us for more information.

We are as particular about where our puppies go as you should be about who you buy from, so please fill out our questionnaire on our website if you are interested in a puppy from DeBeau Danes.

Contact: Kathy Barone

E-mail: kathy@debeaudanes.com
Website: www.debeaudanes.com

Please fill out our questionnaire on our web site if interested in our harlequin litters due in April.

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Name: Kris Fletcher
Kennel Name: Roseland Farm Great Danes
Contact Email: roselandfarm@aol.com
Web Site URL: http://roselandfarm.com
State/Country: New York, USA
Phone: 585-872-1463
Colors: Harlequin, Mantle
Type of ad: Seller - Posted Apr 19/09
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Roseland Farm Great Danes is ending our breeding program. We have one puppy from our July 2008 litter to be placed in a pet home. This is a female, Merle, piebald pattern. She is currently attending rally classes and doing quite well for her age. She would do well in a home where she can be active in performance sports or other physical activities.

We are also looking to place our female, Kasinodane Moonlight Sonata in a pet home. Molly is a beautiful, young, natural eared, Harlequin female with a great personality. Molly has been spayed.

Check out more information on our Great Dane puppies page of our web site.

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NORTH CAROLINA

Name: Kathy Plimmer
Kennel Name: Twin Pines Great Danes
Contact Email: geplimmer@yahoo.com 
Web Site URL: http://
State/Country: North Carolina, USA
Colors: Mantle
Type of ad: Seller - Posted May11/09
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

~ Twin Pines Sophia's Debut
~ Dozer's I'm Ur Huckelberry V Jodeco

7 Gorgeous Mantel and Harlequin puppies born 11/27/08. We have female 2 mantle companion (not show marked) puppies left! All are AKC reg., wormed, vaccinated, dews removed and will be well socialized when ready to go to their new homes! All companions will go with spay and neuter contracts and a 2 year health guarantee.


Parents both have excellent temperaments and stunning conformations. Dam has BMW/Riverwood lines and sire is of German descent with many champions in his lineage.

Please E-Mail Kathy Plimmer @ geplimmer@yahoo.com  for more information on these outstanding pups please call 704-366-4412.

To see more of Sire: www.dozerdanes.com  ; call name Doc.
To see more Twin Pines Danes & photos of puppies: go to http://www.myspace.com/twinpinesgreatdanes.com  --Puppies photos will be updated weekly, so check back!

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OHIO

Name: Chris Newton
Kennel Name: PharoahDanes
Contact Email: Pharoahdanes@aol.com
Web Site URL: http://www.Pharoahdanes.com
State/Country: Ohio/USA
Colors: Harlequin/Mantle
Type of ad: Seller - Posted May26/09
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We currently have one Show Marked Harlequin male available to a show or companion home. Born on December 2nd.
UTD on all vaccines and worming Ears are cropped
'Kelso' has a wonderful loving personality, loves everyone,
gets along great with other animals, horses included.

For more information please call 440-458-6242

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Name: Donald Westermeyer
Kennel Name: Four D Danes
Contact Email: fourd@adelphia.net
Web Site URL: http://fourddanes.bravehost.com
State/Country: Ohio/USA
Colors: Merle, Mantle, Harlequin
Type of ad: Seller - Posted Apr17/09
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

We are pleased to announce the litter born 4/16/09 from a breeding of Four D's Trey of Diamonds and Sasdania's Ms Molly Four D Future

Puppies will be available at 8 weeks of age or later, with current vaccines, wormed and health checked.

Email or call for current availability and pricing.

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TEXAS

Name: Teresa Collins
Kennel Name: Highlander Great Danes
Contact Email: tessadane@embarqmail.com
Web Site URL: http://www.highlandergreatdanes.com/
State/Country: Texas USA
Colors: harlequin, mantle
Type of ad: Seller - May 15/09
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Available to companion home, Piebld female born on March 10 2009. She is 9 weeks old.
Appropriate shots and worming for age.

Sire: BISS Ch Overlooks Ghost In The Mirror
Dam: Ch. Orion Highlander Duncan's Heart Tessa

She is line bred out of Champion blood lines. Both parents have had all of their health testing done. This puppy has great bone and substance. She is a very sweet puppy with a wonderful temperament. She will go on a spay contract and will be backed 100% by her breeder.
Puppy pictures can be seen of the parents, siblings and puppy at
http://www.highlandergreatdanes.com/  on the puppy page

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Name: Luis Valadez
Kennel Name: Regal Danes
Contact Email: huicho_val@hotmail.com 
Web Site URL:
State/Country: Texas
Colors: Harlequin, Mantle, Merle
Type of ad: Seller - Posted Apr28/09
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

Some of the best Euro and American line puppies available. A litter of 4 males and 1 female, born on March 15/09.

All 4 grandparents of these pups are Champions in Russia and the US. These puppies are big boned and have very nice heads. These puppies will have great conformation and size!

MICHAELDANE JB'S AMOROSO X
LUIZADOR LA-RACHEL

Please email for more information.

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Name: Melissa Breiten
Kennel Name: D'Hanis Danes
Contact Email: melissabreiten@yahoo.com
Web Site URL: http://www.dhanisdanes.com
State/Country: Texas
Colors: Harlequin, Merle, Black and White
Type of ad: Seller - Posted Apr17/09
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

D'Hanis Danes has a beautiful litter of pups born on 04-12-08.

OUR GUARANTEE
- WE GUARANTEE GENERAL HEALTH
- WE GUARANTEE AGAINST HIP DYSPLASIA
- WE GUARANTEE TEMPERAMENT
- WE HAVE A PUPPY REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE

All of our pups are sold as family members to be spoiled and loved. None are sold on full registration for breeding or show. We are now taking deposits. Our pups are born and raised indoors, we work on potty training and basic commands. This makes the transition to their new home enjoyable for everyone.

For more photos and information on our pups go to www.dhanisdanes.com  My email is melissabreiten@yahoo.com  Phone (830)363-2243 or (210)394-1983, feel free to call anytime from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM central time.

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VIRGINIA

Name: Brittany Cipriotti
Kennel Name: Ellenni Danes
Contact Email: brittany@ellennidanes.com
Web Site URL: http://www.ellennidanes.com
State/Country: Manassas, Virginia
Colors: Harlequin, Mantle & Fawn, Brindle
Type of ad: Seller
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

13 week old cropped Harlequin Male 1/15/09 is Available to show home with co-own. He is has nice structure, balanced angulation, with heavy bone and substance. Clean color and exceptional movement, clean coming and going. Just ask for a video. He has a fantastic temperament and great with children, other dogs, and even our Boston Terrier. Magnus is Futurity nominated for the 2009 GDCA National. .

Magnus is crate trained, basic potty training, Micro-chipped & Registered with AKC CAR, dew claws removed, de-wormed, and up to date on recommended vaccines. I can offer a lifetime of help and resources for all puppies/owners including, 24-hour phone assistance, vacation boarding and free recommended vaccines for the life of the dog.

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WASHINGTON

Ken Vojik
Kennel Name: Mercerwood Great Danes
Contact Email: kenv@qwest.net  Kenv996@gmail.com
Web Site URL: http://www.mercerwoodgreatdanes.com
State/Country: WA/USA
Colors: Harl, Mantle, Merle
Type of ad: Seller - Posted Apr23/09
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

The AKC Breeding of the Year puppies have arrived!!!!!!!

CH Mercerwood’s Prima Donna “Mia” X BISS CH Sasdania’s The Prophecy “Leo.”

You will not find puppies with better pedigrees!

Mia was the top female Mantle in the country last year. Leo is the top Harlequin in the country and was last year too. Both Dam and Sire were carefully chosen to bring out the best from their prestigious pedigrees They both are perfect examples of the AKC Great Dane breed standard. The puppies are a perfect blend of the best from both dogs. Nice sound bone structure, beautiful heads, straight top lines, great angles and perfect elegance. The Dam and Sire have pedigrees that stem from the current and past’s most prestigious lines. You will not find puppies with better pedigrees, period.

The puppies are pet marked, NOT PET QUALITY, there is a huge difference. Because of the color genetics involved with breeding Harlequin and Mantle show dogs, there usually are puppies in every show litter that don’t have show markings, but have the other characteristics of a show dog. Such is the case with these puppies. The litter is registered with the AKC. These dogs are eligible to participate in AKC events such as Obedience, Agility, Rally and Jrs. conformation.

All puppies have been well socialized and raised in a home environment. They have had “Bio Sensor” program stimulation at an early age. This encourages early brain development, resulting in a healthier dog. Each puppy has a veterinarian “wellness” check before it goes to its new home. All puppies have had their initial shots, been dewormed and they are paper trained! We give a genetic health guarantee and a fully refundable trial period.

I am a member of the Great Dane Club of America and on the Board of Directors of the Great Dane Club of Western Washington.

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Name: Renee Gossage
Kennel Name: Lakaya Danes
Contact Email: lakayadanes@hotmail.com
Web Site URL: http://www.lakayadanes.com
State/Country: WA
Colors: Harlequin/Merle/Mantle
Type of ad: Seller
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

LAKAYA'S KOOL CLASSIC KAT X LUIZADOR CAMELLIA CROWN

( Mantle ) To ( Harlequin EUROPEAN IMPORT )

This is a long awaited breeding!! Their will be some awesome successful Show, Pet and Therapy pups available!

**** 11 Beautiful pups were born March 7th 2009 *****

We are Super excited to announce a litter between our male Lakaya's Kool Classic Kat (Chopper) who is our beautiful show marked mantle male with correct conformation who stands 35" at the shoulder and is a SOLID 175lbs. He comes from CHAMPION American lines with the big build and great bone structure. He is a proven producer of quality pups including:

AKC CH LAKAYA'S LADY LILLIAN. And he consistently produces large correct pups with males being his size or larger.

The dam to the litter is Luizador Camellia Crown (Oksana) Our beautiful Harlequin European Import. She was imported from Luizador kennel in Russia, a very well known Show Kennel with some amazing dogs! (there is a link to them on her page from my website) Oksana is a large female who stands 35" at the shoulder and is about 150lbs. She has great conformation as well and has been OFA health tested. Her sire is CH. Tuvock-A Del Castello Delle Rocche: Champion of Russia, Junior Champion of Russia, RFSS Champion, Winner of National Club, CACIB, 4*R.CACIB, 3xBest Junior, 10xBOB, 12xCAC, 4xJ.CAC, 13xCW, Champion RKF. He is 37" at the shoulder and an amazing 200LBS!!

These pups will be SUPER NICE! And will be 50% EUROPEAN. They come from amazing bloodlines filled with both EUROPEAN and AMERICAN CHAMPIONS!! This is a fine blend of both European and the American lines. They all have Great bone, nice heads, lots of lip and great little personalities! Both parents have wonderful confirmation and great temperaments. If you are interested in one of our pups please feel free to contact us with any questions call 253-740-6244 or email lakayadanes@hotmail.com anytime. Thanks~

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INTERNATIONAL

CANADA

Name: CLARK KENT
Kennel Name: CK HARLEQUINS
Contact Email: ckent@ckharlequins.com
Web Site URL: http://www.ckharlequins.com
State/Country: Ontario Canada
Colors: Harlequin/Mantle/Merle
Type of ad: Seller - Posted May18/09
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

~ Announcement!!~

A Litter Has Arrived (May 4th 2009) Between CK HARLEQUINS MATRIX MND OVR MTR X CK HARLEQUINS CALLY RAY.
At CK Harlequins we strive to breed sound and healthy Danes that conform to the AKC and CKC breed standard. We take pride in breeding selectively. We are members of the CKC and are avidly involved in showing our Danes. We socialize our puppies before they are placed in their new homes. Our puppies are vaccinated, micro chipped, Dew Claws Removed and the ears are cropped prior to placement. Puppies that are not for show are placed uncropped.

Please contact for more information.

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Name: Meira Curley
Kennel Name: Labwell Perm Reg.
Contact Email: puppies@cmdanes.com
Web Site URL: http://www.cmdanes.com
State/Country: Ontario Canada
Colors: Harlequin/Mantle
Type of ad: Seller
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Labwell is please to announce a litter out of Champion Michaeldane JB Just As I Am X Graysondanes Maddy. Sire is a Canadian Champion from North-American lines and dam is from European lines. Puppies are CKC registered and come with first shots, are dewormed, and vet health certificate is supplied.

All our puppies are raised in our home and we invest considerable time to ensure they are well socialized. Shipping is available. Please visit our website for additional pictures and details.

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We have a new litter born on the 26th of January. The parents are:

Sire: Pavlov von Schlesiem
Dam : Bonita vom Rabenwald

3 harlekin girls (1 mostly white)
1 Piebald girl
1 black girl
1 Merle Piebald girl
1 harlekin male (mostly white)
3 black males
1 Piebald male
1 Blue-Merle Male
2 Piebald Merle males

Wonderful and healthy Great Dane puppies directly from a top German breeder. We breed the heavy and big European bloodlines. Get the ORIGINAL !! WE ARE THE GERMAN CHAMPION BREEDER !!

Please visit our website to see more pictures and information about the breed, the puppies, our home, our adult Danes, the health certificates and the shipping. www.doggenzucht-von-schlesien.de
 
Please contact us for the very reasonable shipped price to the U.S.A. at the age of 8-10 weeks.

For more than 19 years we have been breeding Great Danes and this gives us more than adequate experience to inform and guide you through the raising of your puppy after your purchase.

We are one of the best European breeders for harlequin Great Danes. Our We have many Great Dane Champions and win many European dog-shows.

All puppies from our breeding have a written 2-years health guarantee!
All Great Danes from our breeding of course are dysplasia - x-rayed and their good character has been examined by a breeding judge.

Price includes:
- flight to the USA
- current vaccinations
- Veterinarian examination
- health guarantee
- pedigree - AKC registerable
- travel crate

Barbara Mosch-Schloesser
Vice President: Kynologische Gesellschaft für Deutsche Doggen e.V.

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Valentina Lukyanova
Kennel Name: Luizador Kennel
Contact Email: luizador@yandex.ru
Web Site URL: http://www.luizador2003.narod.ru/index1.html
State/Country: Russia
Phone: + 7 928 197 8801
Colors: Harlequin
Type of ad: Seller
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New puppy pictures are available in the Litterbox

On March, 20th in Luizador Kennel very beautiful puppies were born!
Seven harlequin girls and three harlequin boys.

Puppies are magnificent dogs for Show! The puppies have very beautiful heads! They will be very valuable for Breeding.

Puppies have a Pedigree Super, included in their Pedigree are dogs from the best kennels of France and Germany.

They will be very large dog, with the big bone and a beautiful head! They from huge parents.

Dam: LUIZADOR TAIS AFINSKAYA
Sire: LUIZADOR MAESTRO MARADONA

For more details, please see our website at http://luizador2003.narod.ru/prodaga1.html

If you wish to have the puppy of the European type, please write to me.

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MERCHANDISE EVENTS AND SERVICES

Come join the Western Great Dane Club of BC for their annual Specialty show and have four days of fun and shows with a chance at five sets of points! All of the shows are held at the Hazelmere RV Park in Surrey, BC—just minutes from the main BC/Washington border crossings. US exhibitors can make a vacation out of it and continue on to shows in Calgary, Alberta or Vancouver Island, British Columbia. (For listing of Canadian shows, please go to www.Canuckdogs.com .)

July 23 - July 25
Pacific Kennel Club All-Breed Club Shows*
www.pacifickennelclub.com 
Leona Palylyk showsec@kwik.net 
1728 - 156 Street, Surrey, BC V4A 4T1
Phone 604-535-8069 Fax 604-535-8109
*Many specialties, check site for details

July 25
Western Great Dane Club of BC
Louise Davie/CompuPets Internet Inc.
http://www.compupets.com 
30886 Dewdney Trunk Rd.Mission, BC V4S 1C4
604-462-1365 604-484-6508 fax
604-541-0445 or paquestone@shaw.ca  for general information
Conformation judge: Mr. Partha Chatterje
Sweepstakes: Thomas Woodward
Obedience: Roland Belanger
Dinner and auction in the evening
Trophy donations: please email Georgia at Daynakin@aol.com if you would like to donate to the trophy fund.

July 26
Working, Herding and Obedience Club of BC
Leona Palylyk showsec@kwik.net 
1728 - 156 Street, Surrey, BC V4A 4T1
Phone 604-535-8069 Fax 604-535-8109

Notes for US Exhibitors
All you need for your dog to cross into Canada and return into the US is a current rabies certificate (tags will not suffice). For requirements on human travel documents, please go to www.cbp.gov  as new rules go into effect June 1, 2009. Dogs do not need to be registered with the Canadian Kennel Club to compete in Canadian shows. Instead, owners can apply for an ERN (event registration number). Forms are available at www.ckc.ca . However, you have 30 days from the date of the first show entered to apply for your ERN. Please note, however, dogs shown as “listed” (without an ERN number) pay a higher entry fee. Questions on ERN forms? Email Georgia at Daynakin@aol.com 

Please help the BC club get word out about their show--feel free to crosspost!

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Name: Arlene Scarbrough
Kennel Name: S.F. Products
Contact Email: sfproducts@aol.com
Web Site URL: http://greatdanes.net/sfp.htm
State/Country: Georgia, USA
Phone: 404-378-2203 or 800-235-2094
Type of ad: Seller
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Although we no longer crop, we continue to provide a humane way to post cropped ears for those who elect to crop.  An article praising SF's Ear Posting Foam was featured in Veterinary Product News in the early 1990s. 

We also developed and sell a walking assist sling for large and giant breeds & a full body stretcher for use by one to four people to transport a canine up to 300 pounds.  Place an order for any of the following products by calling SFProducts @ 404-378-2203:  S.F. Products Ear Posting Foam in diameters from 1/4' to 1', Elastikon or Zonas tape (1' or 2'), a solvent for tape removal, SF Products 'All About Ears' instructional video or DVD, Faultless Ear Patterns (ear cropping surgical clamps for all cropped breeds), SF Products Semi Ambulatory Sling, and SF Products Full Body Stretcher. 

We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.  We are available from 9 AM to 9PM during the week and from Noon to 9 PM (Atlanta time) on the weekends.  Call: 404-378-2203 or 800-235-2094.

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Name: Peggy Smith-Schilling
Kennel Name: PASK & PBJS Danes
Contact Email: PeggySchilling@hotmail.com
Web Site URL: http://www.PaskDanes.com
State/Country: Oregon
Colors: fawn, brindle, & black
Type of ad: Seller
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Candi Cooper, Animal Communicator will be attending the GDCC & GDCSD combined specialties 5-8 June 2008.  She is offering a special rate of $30 for a 15 minute reading at the show.  Your dog does not have to be present for a reading.  2 Free readings will be donated to the club's raffle table.  For more information regarding Candi and animal communication please visit her website at:  www.thesweetwaterranch.com or call ahead for an appointment or free consultation: 818-317-0487.

For more information on the combined specialties, please visit the Great Dane Club of California's website:  www.gdcc.org

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Name: Schilling Marketing Strategies
Kennel Name:
Contact Email: SchillingMarketing@msn.com
Web Site URL: http://www.SchillingMarketingStrategies.com
State/Country: Portland, Oregon
Phone: 503-477-6524
Colors:
Type of ad: Seller
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Schilling Marketing Strategies is a full service agency offering creative design services for logos, flyers, newsletters, brochures and ad design. Have your next dog show ad professionally designed by someone that speaks 'Dane'! Reasonable rates and no additional charges for last minute requests. For more information, please email: SchillingMarketing@msn.com or call 503-477-6524.

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Name: Daniel Goebel
Business Name: Daniel Goebel LLC
Contact Email: Daniel@danielgoebel.info
Web Site URL: www.danielgoebel.info
State/Country: New Mexico
Type of ad: Service: Handling
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Bridging the Gap…Building Relationships…For the Betterment of Our Sport.

If you’re looking for a professional handler, look no further.  Daniel is an all breed professional handler servicing the Southwestern and Great Plains regions of the United States.  Daniel is a Dane breeder and has emphasized handling Danes.  We all enjoy the thrills and excitement of presenting our loved ones, but there are times when we need the artistic touch of a professional.  Daniel is the professional with the artistic touch that you need!  Whether from "Start to Finish” or just “Here and There,” remember, a pro’s touch is not that far away. Call Daniel today and ask how his artistic touch can help you.

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Name: Georgia
Kennel Name: Daynakin Great Danes
Contact Email: Daynakin@aol.com
Web Site URL: http://www.daynakingreatdanes.com/
State/Country: Washington
Colors: fawn & brindle
Type of ad: Seller
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Great Dane (and other large breed boarding)
Ferndale, WA

Do you have a Great Dane or other large/giant breed? Looking for something more 'homelike' than a commercial boarding kennel? We offer specialized care for gentle giants. Services include plenty of exercise time in large, securely fenced grassy areas, inside-the-house sleeping arrangements, free bath and nail trim upon pick up and more. Pick up and delivery services available (some restrictions apply). We can provide references and have 34 years experience in Great Danes. For more details, including a brochure, please email Daynakin@aol.com or see www.DaynakinGreatDanes.com. If you are planning a vacation into Canada we are very close to all the main border crossings.

Misc. Dog Items For Sale

I have a list of misc. dog items for sale, including some nice, new Dane-sized coats. I also have a few used crates, dog dishes, new crate cover and odds n' ends. Email me for a complete list.

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Name: Jo Kurtz
Email: hofkurz@potlatch.com
Kennel name: Hof Kurz Great Danes
Colors you breed:
Website address:
Area you live: Idaho
Your ad:
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Give your website a professional touch!  Correct grammar and spelling mistakes. Be sure that everything is right! Initial consultation fee and hourly rates. Webmaster rates. Also, pedigree research available.

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