Beehive Great Danes
Meet the breeder
I'm Kriston H., the breeder behind Beehive Great Danes located in Mancos, CO. Beehive Great Danes is dedicated to following the Great Dane Club of America(GDCA) code of ethics. We actively show our danes in conformation, performance, and companion events. We strive for health, temperament and longevity. All of our danes are health tested according to OFA and GDCA guidelines.
Q. & A. with Kriston
Why did you start breeding?
I breed show horses growing up it was natural to move into dogs. This has become a passion and consumes my life. This is definitely not a decision to take lightly. I started by finding a mentor in my breed that has become part of my family.What makes your program special?
I have been fortunate enough to be mentored by people who have been in the breed for 30+ years. We work hard to preserve health and longevity which we often do not see in Danes. Not only do they have to be pretty but for us, it's a complete picture they also have to be performing and correct to standard.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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Kriston
Kriston 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 $1,800 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Prices change based on pet or show prospects. Only our show puppies receive ear crops. We do not take deposits. Once puppies are old enough to go home we take full payment prior to their departure.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kriston 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 Kriston 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 Kriston 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 fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Kriston.
Puppy pick-up locations
Kriston will coordinate all the details with you.
Meet in Mancos, CO
1669 miles away · Kriston's location
Meet at SLC airport
1821 miles away near Salt Lake City, UT
Puppy transport options
Kriston offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.
More about Kriston
Club memberships
Kriston is a member of Great dane club of america.
Kriston has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Kriston was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Kriston’s links
Kriston is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Beehive 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
Janeiro, dad
Great Dane
About Janeiro
Janeiro is a male Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kriston decided to make him part of their program. Kriston has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Lilith, mom
Great Dane
About Lilith
Lilith is a female Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kriston decided to make her part of their program. Kriston has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Beehive 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), Brucellosis
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.
Congenital Hypothyroidism with Goiter (CHG)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
