Follow My Lead Great Danes

Laura T.

Breeder of Great Danes

  • Brooksville, FL ·
  • Responds within a few days

Available puppies and older dogs

Cecilia

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5 months old · Female

Karma

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5 months old · Female

Clementine

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5 months old · Female

Calypso

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5 months old · Female

Ember

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5 months old · Female

Eve

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8 months old · Female

Eve- Follow My Lead's Times Long Past

Ready now

8 months old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Laura T., the breeder behind Follow My Lead Great Danes located in Brooksville, FL. I am a professional dog trainer, and I breed with a focus on temperament and health. Our dogs work hard, play hard, love hard & are part of the family. We prepare all our pups to thrive in their future jobs and families with specialized training to be confident, well adjusted adult dogs.

Q. & A. with Laura

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I got into breeding within the past 8 years when I met with a client (Paige Horne of Royalworth Kennels AKC Breeder of Merit) who needed some training help with the dogs at her kennel. She breeds world class Miniature Long Haired Dachshunds and really has mentored me and inspired me to see what it takes to not only be an ethical breeder, but an exceptional breeder with heart.

  • What makes your program special?

    We are expecting to produce puppies capable of providing assistance work through service dog training, therapy dogs and Emotional Support Animals. This requires a very intuitive, confident, and gentle nature and we strongly feel that both the Dam and Sire exhibit these qualities. Puppies temperaments are assessed at 7 weeks old and matched to their forever home based on the objective of the adopter.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black and white, merlequin, brindle, 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Laura

Laura has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Laura partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.

“Puppies are matched to their homes based on temperament, structure, and overall suitability for the individual family. While preferences for color, markings, and sex are taken into consideration, final placement decisions are made by the breeder to ensure the best long-term outcome for each puppy. Each puppy develops differently, and early evaluations allow us to identify strengths in confidence, sensitivity, drive, and adaptability. Our goal is not just to place puppies based on appearance, but to create successful, lasting matches that set both the puppy and owner up for success. Matching is done with intention, not on a first-come, first-served basis. Our responsibility is to each puppy first, and we prioritize placements that support long-term stability, proper training, and a successful relationship between dog and owner.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Lmtd AKC, vaccinations, Microchip ID, Early Neurological Stimulation, Puppy Culture Training, Introduction to Potty Training, and Lifetime Support from a professional dog trainer. A deposit is made to reserve your puppy, the rest is due when you pick him or her up.”

Contract & health guarantee

Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Laura.

Breeder's location

Meet in Brooksville, FL

777 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Orlando Airport

765 miles away

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Meet in Orlando, FL

759 miles away

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More about Laura

  • Club memberships

    Laura is a member of Hernando County Kennel Club, UKC, AKC, and The Great Dane Club of America, Inc..

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Associate Dog Trainer, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.

  • Laura has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Laura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Laura is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Follow My Lead 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Follow My Lead 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 (rDVM, not registered), Hip Dysplasia , Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary)

    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 (rDVM, not registered), Elbow Dysplasia (Preliminary)

    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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Laura to bring home their puppies.

  • Mike A.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    Laura was very helpful and invested in making sure we didn’t just get *a* puppy, but ensuring we got the right puppy. We couldn’t be happier with Indie (Moxie) and she is fitting in seamlessly into our family. We are very happy we found her and Laura on good dog. Although some of the good dog fees seemed unnecessary, that doesn’t reflect on Laura at all and we realize that the app is necessary to keep both buyer and seller safe. Overall it was a pleasant experience, and we would go to Laura again if we were looking for another pup in the future.

    Jack O.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Laura was a joy to partner with in getting our dream dog. She was kind, responsive and extremely knowledgeable. She was a resource throughout the entire process and continues to provide support and advice after we brought our pup home!

  • Keri O.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    We found Laura while searching for a new pup after losing one of our danes. We were looking for a specific temperament as our late boy was a therapy dog & we wanted to continue that work. We had several conversations about how the puppies were doing during their temperament evaluations & their socialization outings & she helped guide us to a couple females. After meeting the ones we narrowed it down to, they were both just adorable - but Nova was the clear choice. She is confident, social, silly, & so smart! Our other dane is still adjusting but loves to her & let her snuggle the entire drive back to NC! She's exactly what we were looking for in a puppy & we are certain our late boy sent her to us.

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    Tim B.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

      • +7

    Laura was fantastic to work with. Her facility is topnotch and you can tell she not only loves the breed but truly cares about the litter before and after the dog leaves her. We have got numerous good ideas of how to train and make our puppy fit in to her new home. We feel we have found a new friend in Laura and an excellent new addition to our furbaby family. Thanks Laura we appreciate you!

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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.