



I'm Rick C., the breeder behind DaneLand Farm located in Clayton, WA. DaneLand Farm is a family friendly 19 acre farm that is home to Great Danes, horses, and goats (and various shenanigans…) We have over 40 years experience of raising and loving the Gentle Giants known as the Apollo of dogs. Our dogs are bred with a focus on health and temperament while maintaining good conformation, athleticism and intelligence. We are dedicated to providing our clientele with wonderful, healthu familu companions .

What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

RTS Farm's Miss Marjorie Mantle
Female

RTS Farm's Melody Mantle
Female

RTS Farm's Mister Chill Gunnerson
Male

RTS Farm's Millie Mantle
Female

RTS Farm's Pie
Female

RTS Farm's Baby Gun Gun Gunnerson
Male

RTS Farm's Arrow Gunnerson
Male

RTS Farm's Dottie Mantle
Female

RTS Farm's Miss Freckles
Female

DLF's Lil Bolt Warrior Princess
Female

DLF's Prince Slash Thunderson
Male

DLF's Lagertha 'Shield Maiden' Warrior Princess
Female

DLF's Lil Miss Tessa Moonbeam
Female

DLF's Miss Mandy Warrior Princess
Female

DLF's Lady Chase Warrior Princess
Female
Rick 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.

“The price includes 2 year health guarantee, AKC pre-registration, first rounds of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization. Deposits are to reserve a particular puppy and also arrange any needed transport, microchipping, and health exams.”
Rick 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 Rick 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 Rick directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rick.
Meet in Clayton, WA
4943 miles away
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Meet at Spokane Airport (Geiger Field)
4965 miles away
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Meet in Priest River, ID
4916 miles away
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Rick has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months
Rick was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

DaneLand Farm meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Rick C.
We have no males left from this years litters but still have some beautiful girls

Rick C.
The last male (mantle) from the Roxy & Gunner litter is now reserved and the last male (black) from the Xena & Thunder litter has an in home viewing tomorrow.

Rick C.
Xena and Thunder are now fully certified for hips, elbows, and cardiac; we are just waiting for the thyroid results as they are sent to an outside lab

Rick C.
We provide in person transport (half-way) at $1.00 a mile (one way) and service Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California, and Canada (at the border). We are quite familiar with the regulations and requirements for your puppies border crossing

Rick C.
Thunder and Xena’s OFA certifications are well under way: Thunder has been certified for his cardiac, hips, & elbows, just waiting on his thyroid; Xena has been certified for her cardiac, waiting on her hips, elbows, and thyroid


Thunder and Xena's litter

Great Dane
About Skittles
Skittles is a female Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rick decided to make her part of their program. Rick 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.
Great health testing

Great Dane
About Xena
Xena is very sweet-natured and loves spending time with her bestie Thunder. Even with being 4 years old she still has lots of energy and enthusiasm, easily keeping pace with 2 year old Thunder. She surely does love her cuddle time and belly rubs. Her calm, patient demeanor makes her a wonderful parent to all of her puppies. She is AKC registered and will have all of her OFA certifications completed on 10/06/2025.
Great health testing

Great Dane
About Thunder
Thunder is a goofy gentle-natured boy (still a bit of puppy in him) who loves his bestie Xena and loves time exploring the farm. His calm, patient demeanor makes him wonderful around all of the puppies. He is AKC registered will have all of his OFA health certifications, including hips, elbows, cardiac, and thyroid once he is 2 years old (10/06/2025).
Great health testing

Great Dane
About Gunner (Gun-Gun)
Gunner is good-natured and loves morning zoomies, “helping” with farm chores, and nightly snuggles. His calm, patient demeanor makes him wonderful around the farm and livestock. He is AKC registered with all recommended health certifications, including OFA certified hips. elbows, cardiac, and thyroid.
Great health testing

Great Dane
About Roxy
Roxy is gentle-natured and loves living the farm life. Her calm, patient demeanor makes her wonderful around children. livestock, cats and other small animals. She is AKC registered and passed her OFA cardiac certification
Uploaded health tests
Great level
DaneLand Farm 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.
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), Vet Wellness Exam
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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Rick to bring home their puppies.

Ashley B.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
We had such a wonderful experience with Rick and DaneLand Farm! We brought home two Great Dane puppies from them, and we couldn’t be happier. Both puppies are incredibly well-socialized—friendly with everyone they meet, from kids to adults. They’re gentle, love attention, and are comfortable being handled (paws, ears, everything!). It’s clear they were raised with a lot of care and intention—no food or toy aggression at all, just happy, well-adjusted pups. You can tell this breeder truly puts time and love into their dogs. We’re so grateful for our new family members and highly recommend Rick to anyone looking for healthy, well-tempered Great Danes!

Shelley W.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Rick and Darlene are amazing!! Really good, honest and caring people who love there Danes and it shows!!! I stumbled onto them after losing my big girl, RubiJane and they happen to have a beautiful litter of mantle Danes and my heart lept with hope. There happened to be one beautiful boy, Mr. chill who just had the biggest most beautiful eyes and was just calling for me to come get him. And so I did. With both RICK and Darlene‘s guidance I was able to make it out to DaneLand Farms and meet this little man and bring him home. They were so wonderful making sure we had everything we needed and that we got home safely and everything was going well And I am just very thankful to have found them and to have found my new family member.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.