Dog in Mind Danes
Meet the breeder
I'm Emily N., the breeder behind Dog in Mind Danes located in Salt Lake City, UT. We believe that dogs make excellent family members when they are raised with great nutrition, good boundaries, training, and exercise. We practice this with our own adult dogs and are excited to pass these starting points on with each of our puppies. We breed for quality vs. quantity.
Q. & A. with Emily
Why did you start breeding?
We've been interested in dogs as long as we can remember and have had many memorable canine companions over the years. I grew up with Miniature Schnauzers and gradually the dogs got bigger as I got older! My husband has been training dogs as a hobby since he was young. Five years ago, we purchased our first breeding Great Dane female to start our program.What makes your program special?
Our first concern is the health of the mother. We do everything we can to make sure that she's well taken care of, from nutrition to exercise and training and behavior. If she's happy and healthy, she's the foundation for great puppies.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include harlequin, mantle, merle, and 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.
Cupid
Went homeMale
Dancer
Went homeFemale
Max
Went homeMale
Vixen
Went homeFemale
Prancer
Went homeMale
Blitzen
Went homeMale
Comet
Went homeMale
Sven
Went homeMale
Rudolph
Went homeMale
Donner
Went homeMale
Dasher
Went homeMale
Star
Went homeMale
Jasmine
Went homeFemale
Dandelion
Went homeMale
Poppy
Went homeFemale
Rose
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Emily
Emily 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 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Prices vary depending upon color and gender. Puppies are sold with limited AKC registration, as pets only. Deposits will be taken for selected puppies and are non-refundable. We take a non-refundable holding fee as part of our application process. The holding fee ensures your choice of puppy from the litter. Remaining balance is due on or before pick-up.”
Contract & health guarantee
Emily 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 Emily 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 Emily 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
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Emily.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Salt Lake City, UT
5211 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Salt Lake City Airport
5203 miles away
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More about Emily
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Emily has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Emily was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Emily is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dog in Mind 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
All breeds
Great Dane
Miniature Schnauzer
Virginia II Second of Her Name AKA Mamma Monster, mom
Great Dane
About Virginia II Second of Her Name AKA Mamma Monster
Virginia II Second of Her Name AKA Mamma Monster is a female Great Dane over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Emily decided to make her part of their program. Emily 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.
Lily, mom
Miniature Schnauzer
About Lily
Lily loves to be with her people. She is playful and does great with kids. She’s a typical talkative schnauzer that enjoys watching television, being active and hanging out. She is an attentive mother!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Dog in Mind 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)
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.
Inherited Myopathy in Great Danes (IMGD), DNA Coat/Trait 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).
