Giants and Munchkins
- Edwardsville, IL ·
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Prophet
4 weeks old · Male
Journey
4 weeks old · Female
Hope
4 weeks old · Female
Creed
4 weeks old · Male
Icon
4 weeks old · Male
Faith
4 weeks old · Female
Jewel
4 weeks old · Female
Valor
4 weeks old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Kennedy M., the breeder behind Giants and Munchkins located in Edwardsville, IL. We focus on intentional breeding so that we can produce puppies that are excellent representations of the standard. Our program has produced excellent show ring and performance dogs, but we’re equally proud of all the dogs that we’ve placed in loving homes as family companions and service dogs.
Q. & A. with Kennedy
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with Great Danes as a kid when my dad and I would watch the Westminster & American dog shows on tv and I decided I was going to make it my goal to not only own Great Danes and show them in AKC, but to make it to Westminster one day with one of the dogs that I produce.What makes your program special?
I don’t just breed to breed. I very carefully plan my breeding pairings and I breed very seldomly. I breed when I plan to keep a puppy for myself and the goal is to produce not only show dogs, but also quality service dog prospects for people who need a service dog from a trusted source. I also train service dogs, so my puppies are set up for success every step of the way, starting from birth.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue 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 Kennedy
Kennedy 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.
Kennedy 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 8 weeks old.
“We take great care in placing each puppy with the right family. Puppies are matched once they are old enough for us to determine their conformation quality as well as their personality type and temperament. They go through multiple evaluations throughout their time here and they are Volhard tested to determine their prospect ability for service work. We have 3 groupings that we sort the puppies into for matching placements and those are Show Dog potential, Service Dog/Therapy Dog potential, and Companions.”
Price
“The price includes the health guarantee, AKC registration, help with handling at dog shows, 1st and 2nd rounds of puppy vaccinations, deworming, a puppy pack to take home, and puppy socialization. The deposit is non-refundable unless it's the breeder who backs out of the sale.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kennedy 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 Kennedy 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 Kennedy 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
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kennedy.
Breeder's location
Meet in Edwardsville, IL
4563 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport
4582 miles away
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Meet in Worden, IL
4553 miles away
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More about Kennedy
Club memberships
Kennedy is a member of Heart of Illinois Great Dane club and The Great Dane Club of America, Inc..
Kennedy has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Kennedy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Kennedy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Giants and Munchkins 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
Ari, mom
Great Dane
About Ari
Ari is a female Great Dane about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kennedy decided to make her part of their program. Kennedy 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.
Excellent health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +2 more.Levon, dad
Great Dane
About Levon
Levon is a male Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kennedy decided to make him part of their program. Kennedy 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.
Excellent health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Giants and Munchkins 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 , 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), Dentition
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.
