Great Dane Puppies for Sale There are claims by historians that dogs very similar to the Great Dane appear in drawings on Egyptian monuments dating back to 3000 B.C. Chinese literature shows the earliest written description of dogs like the Great Dane breed in 1121 B.C. The Great Dane that is seen today is the ancestor of the Irish Wolfhound mixed with the old English Mastiff. The Germans initially created this breed to hunt boar. Once it was retired from hunting, the Great Dane became used as companions and guard dogs for estates. The majestic Great Dane is known as a "gentle giant" and is sometimes called the "king of dogs." They are an extremely large breed with strength and elegance. These dogs also possess a friendly and energetic personality. They appear striking when being shown and are a very popular family pet. With coat colors of fawn, brindle, mantle, blue, harlequin, and black; these are stunningly beautiful animals. Great Danes may be large and look fierce, but they have some of the most loving and gentle dispositions of any breed.

This fact alone make them ideal companions for families. However, they should be supervised when around young children just as with all dogs. They must be exercised daily, but their short coats only need minimal care. With such a sweet temperament and easy care, you may find that a Great Dane is the perfect pet for your home. Have a look at the ads here and see if your future pet is waiting there.Our Featured Bethel, OH Partner: Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue is a NO KILL shelter located in Ohio dedicated to saving and placing abused, abandoned, and neglected Great Danes in suitable, loving, and forever homes in Ohio, extreme northern Kentucky, and a small portion of eastern Indiana.The welfare and safety of the Great Danes and other dogs is our main concern. All adoption applications are carefully screened to assure that the right Great Dane is placed in the right home. The adoption of a Great Dane or any dog is a serious commitment and should not be done on impulse or whim.

Basic Information Our adoption area is Ohio, extreme northern Kentucky, and a small portion of eastern Indiana. We do not adopt to any other areas. Seat Covers With Armrest HolesFor exact area go to FAQ.Big Bang Theory T-Shirt LeonardTo find a dog in your area, please contact a rescue in your area.Soaking Tubs ClearanceAll of our rescue dogs are spayed and neutered prior to adoption. All shots, except for rabies, are given. They have been wormed, checked for heartworm, lyme disease & ehrlichia, and placed on heartworm preventative. All dogs are kept for a minimum of one month for temperament evaluation and to be house trained. Registration papers are returned to the AKC as per their request and there are no exceptions.We require a fenced yard, fence must be at least 4 feet tall (48 inches) and must attach or surround with direct access to the building where the dog will be housed, NO Exceptions.

Invisible and electric fences do NOT meet the requirements of a fenced yard. A yard of adequate size, to be determined on an individual basis.All pets in the home must be altered prior to applying to adopt. Adopter must be 21 years old. In some rare cases apartments may be acceptable, to be determined on an individual basis. We do not accept checks or credit cards. If you are in the process of installing a fence, PLEASE DO NOT submit application until the yard is securely fenced. If you are in the process of purchasing your home or moving, PLEASE DO NOT submit your application until after you have moved and settled into your home.We are located east of Cincinnati, outside the town of Hamersville. Purebred Adoption fees:$300 for 6 months and under.$250 for 7 months to 4 years of age.$150 for 4 years to 6 years.$100 for 6 years and up. Mixed breed Adoption fees:$150 We have many deserving dogs of all ages and color for adoption at this time. 1. You have a choice of an online app or to print your application and mail.

If you want to print your application Do NOT send express mail, or certified or ANY way that they will not be left in the mail box) Please indicate on the application that you found us on Adopt a Pet. to:Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue11567 State Route 774Bethel, Ohio 45106 Answer all questions honestly, accurately and completely an incomplete application is reason for refusal to adopt. Out of our adoption area applications will NOT be processed. Applications will not be accepted on dogs that are NOT ready for adoption. If you are interested only in a dog listed as NOT ready for adoption PLEASE wait till the page is updated and the dog is marked ready for adoption. Application fee is non-refundable. This part of the adoption process may take up to 2 weeks.2. A volunteer will call or e-mail to let you know if we have a dog that would work in your home at this time. If we have a dog that would work in your home then an appointment will be set to come and view the dogs. We are open Saturdays by appointment ONLY.

3. With an appointment, you may come to view up to 3 dogs. All family members and dogs living in the home are required to come for this visit. This better enables us to help you find the perfect dog for you home and family. If you find a dog you wish to adopt, there is a 1 week waiting period which will allow you time to think about what you are doing prior to adopting. 4. If you decide to adopt and your application is approved, you will be given an appointment to return to the Rescue to adopt. Great Dane Breeders with Puppies for Sale This is a very responsible and dependable breed, making him a great family pet. This breed should be extensively trained during puppyhood so they do not lean on people, especially children, or have any behavioral problems in the future.Does your Great Dane bark, howl, and cry whenever you leave the house? Combing and brushing the short coat of this breed regularly is acceptable for this giant breed. Rubber brushing also does well in removing any loose hair.

Bathing a Great Dane can be difficult due to his size, but is a relatively clean dog. The Great Dane requires a dominant handler and firm yet gentle training. Obedience training at an early age is best, as this breed can prove difficult to train fully-grown. There are several accepted methods of house training your new Great Dane puppy. The Great Dane should have a large sized yard and plenty of exercise room. A very large breed, he requires very long walks regularly. This breed proves to be a good jogging companion and does well running alongside a bike. Get Matched with Great Dane Breeders using PuppyMatch Considering a Great Dane Puppy? Choose the RIGHT Great Dane Breeder and the RIGHT breed Great Dane may not be the right breed for you! Ask a QuestionAbout Great Danes AnonymousIf I work from 0800 to 6pm, is a Great Dane right for me? I know he will have to be crate trained but is that to long to stay in a cage? Also I have a 4 year old daughter should I wait until she is older before I get a Great Dane?

1 CommentAnonymousNo dog, Great Dane or not, should be left alone for that amount of time every day. Even an adult dog will need to be let out and have some exercise. Your family sounds like a Great Dane would work; but you need to figure something else out for the day for your dog. Either have a dog sitting come in the afternoon to walk/pee and poop your dog; or have your dog go to doggy day care a couple times a week while you are working. Monday, Wednesday and Friday would work and then have yourself, or a dog sitter let your dog out for a walk/bathroom break on Tuesdays and Thursdays.AnonymousDo Great Dane's shed? The good news is that feeding a quality diet, and keeping your Dane's coat in optimal condition will lessen the amount of shedding.AnonymousI am planning on getting a Great Dane for my family. I am a stay at home mother my husband works 12 hours a day 7 days a week as of now he will be working less in November, we also have a 5-year-old son we live in an apartment. I've done a lot of research on large dogs that are good with apartments, my husband refuses a small ankle bitter.

I have come across the Great Dane and have fell in love. I have been spending a lot of time studying and doing my research on the breed I have the time to spend. I would like your thoughts, tips, ideas and concerns on bringing this beautiful dog into our home. I would like to be completely ready when and if we decide to make this big step of adding a new family member please feel free to ask any questions or concerns. 1 CommentAnonymousIf you have never owned a Great Dane before, my main suggestion is to spend some time with the breed. Depending on if you get a puppy or rescue an adult dog is also a choice you'll have to make. An adult dog will already be house trained and since you live in an apartment, that is good. While a puppy will be with the family longer, there is a lot of work that comes with a puppy such as house training and obedience training. Contact some local breeders and spend time with the breed and dogs. Figure out if you want a puppy or an adult dog and go from there.

AnonymousDo Great Danes have to be supervised while around children? How do GD pups interact with young kids? 2 CommentsAnonymousAll interactions between a child under the age of 13 should be supervised with any dog, big or small. Children are unpredictable and same goes with dogs, even if the dog is raised with the child, situations happen in which the dog may feel threatened. Great Danes are one of the "gentle giants" and are normally really good with kids, big and small. When properly bred, raised, socialized and trained as puppies, they can live and interact with babies to toddlers to young kids and older.AnonymousBe sure to pay attention to the"properly bred" part of the above statement. Check the background of the puppies family line. See the parents and interact with them if possible. I have had Danes around tiny babies all the way up to high school children and was never sorry. Several times I had Danes run off other dogs who got too close to our children. I've lived in apartments with them as well as single family homes.

I once had someone try to break in and my dog sounded the alarm! Whoever it was ran to get away from my door. Nothing is like the sound of a giant dogs bark for a 'bad person' to think again. They may see a woman with a gun and think that the woman won't shoot, but they never see a large dog and think that the dog won't bite! AnonymousAre there any breeders that sell Danes with fully cropped ears? In the future, I want a puppy with a crop but don't want to commit to taping and messing it up. 1 CommentAnonymousFinding a reputable, responsible and knowledgeable breeder should be your first and foremost pick when finding a Great Dane breeder. An experienced breeder in ear cropping, such as one would be with having show-dog stock would be able to have the puppy's ears cropped and taped at the time of transfer. But most breeders would suggest getting an experienced vet to do the cropping and taping. As well as going into the vet on a regular basis to re-tape and check to make sure the ears are setting correctly.