2K Great Danes
- Bloomington, MN
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Kristen K., the breeder behind 2K Great Danes located in Bloomington, MN. We offer Great Danes that fit the AKC breed standard for both family pets and show. Our dogs are bred for health, longevity, temperament, and structure. We offer lifetime breeder support and mentoring is always available. Our dogs excel in obedience, therapy work, and conformation. We are happy to tell you more about what life with a Great Dane is like and how they will not only enhance your daily life, but exceed your expectations!
Q. & A. with Kristen
Why did you start breeding?
Because of my dedication to both the physical and mental health of these incredible dogs, I breed to pass these traits down to future generations. Each carefully planned litter is bred with a focus on health, structure, temperament, and longevity in mind to produce quality puppies. Every litter is always a little different, but it is so fulfilling to see the different personalities and such a joy and challenge to hand-raise each puppy. I love watching them blossom!What makes your program special?
My program is built with love, care, and intention from the ground up, and the quality of my puppies reflects the conscious decisions I make throughout every part of the breeding process. I am thorough in the health and care for my dogs, and I make sure each puppy gets the proper group and individual attention that it needs to thrive. I want to ensure that every dog that comes from my program is set up to live a happy and healthy life and is prepared for its future role when it leaves my loving home to snuggle up into yours!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include harlequin, mantle, and merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kristen
Kristen has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include between $2,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC registration, microchipping, the 1st vaccination, ear cropping if desired, and breeder support.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kristen may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Kristen offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Kristen directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kristen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Bloomington, MN
903 miles away
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More about Kristen
Club memberships
Kristen is a member of Bloomington Obedience Training Club, Heart of Minnesota Great Dane Club, and The Great Dane Club of America, Inc..
Kristen has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Kristen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Kristen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
2K Great Danes meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Kelsea, mom
Great Dane
About Kelsea
Kelsea is an AKC champion and active therapy dog. She's passed all Health tests as required by the Great Dane Club of America including eyes, thyroid, hips, elbows and heart.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
2K Great Danes reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Great Danes.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
