Desert Dusted Giants
- Sierra Vista, AZ
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Dana K., the breeder behind Desert Dusted Giants located in Sierra Vista, AZ.
Q. & A. with Dana
Why did you start breeding?
I want to better the breedWhat are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black. 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.
Green boy
Went homeMale
Gray boy
Went homeMale
Blue boy
Went homeMale
Yellow boy
Went homeMale
Purple girl
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Dana
Dana 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“This price includes limited AKC registration, deworming, first round of puppy vaccines, health exam, microchipping, 30 days health insurance through AKC, puppy socializing and house training started.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dana 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 Dana 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 Dana 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dana.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Sierra Vista, AZ
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tucson Airport
More about Dana
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Groomer, Animal Control Officer, Licensed Veterinary Technician, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, American Kennel Club Canine College.
Dana has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Dana was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Dana is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Desert Dusted 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
Reaper, mom
Giant Schnauzer
About Reaper
Reaper has an incredibly sound temperament. She enjoys life to the fullest, her absolute favorite thing is dock diving.
Excellent health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Desert Dusted 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 Giant Schnauzers.
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.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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).
