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Cook’s Gentle Giants
Meet the breeder
I'm Becky C., the breeder behind Cook’s Gentle Giants located in Sterling, MI. Our Great Dane pups are home-raised. We put a lot of care into socializing them so they can transition easily into their new lives. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!
Q. & A. with Becky
Why did you start breeding?
Steve got me my first Dane about 23 years ago and the obsession has continued to grow from there. They are the best breed ever! In 2014 we established Cook’s Gentle Giants and started my dream of breeding Great Danes. We breed for confirmation and temperament we love all colors of the Great Dane but always strive to produce quality over color! We currently have 4 Danes all together. About 2 of the three acres is fenced in for them to have to run and play. We have been breeding for 8 years and have had 7 litters now we only do one litter a year our female that is retired now gave us our first 4 beautiful litters. She will now live out her life here spoiled rotten. Our dogs are always with us in the house along with our puppies. We take pride in a clean, relaxing and loving atmosphere for all our Danes with plenty of indoor and outdoor space!What makes your program special?
Our program is special because we but individual time into each puppy and make sure that that are raised the best way possible. We evaluate each to be sure that they are as healthy as possible to ensure that you get a happy healthy puppy. We do a lot of socializing and interacting with different things either puppies as well as being around our adult dogs so they can socialize with them. We strive on delivering quality family pets that will fill your hear and home with unconditional love and loyalty.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include fawn, harlequin, mantle, merle, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Becky
Becky 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 a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“includes puppy, 2 year genetic health guarantee, lifetime support, AKC reunite microchip, CKC limited registration, deworming, first set of puppy shots, and 6 week wellness exam done by our vet. We do not accept deposits to be added to our waitlist or on unborn puppies. Once born, deposits may be put down on a specific puppy. Order of approved applications are the order puppies are picked. Deposit is excepted once you choose your puppy, this will reserve the puppy and the deposit will go towards the price of the puppy. The deposit is non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Becky 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 Becky 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 Becky 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 Becky.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Sterling, MI
4092 miles away
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More about Becky
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Becky has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Becky was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Becky is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cook’s Gentle Giants 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
Jade, mom
Great Dane
About Jade
Jade is a female Great Dane almost 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Becky decided to make her part of their program. Becky 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.
Kodi, dad
Great Dane
About Kodi
Kodi is a male Great Dane about 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Becky decided to make him part of their program. Becky 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Cook’s Gentle Giants 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.
Genetic Diversity Test
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).
