Griner Danes
Meet the breeder
I'm Greg G., the breeder behind Griner Danes located in East Sparta, OH. Some of our puppies have become exceptional show dogs, and all of them have become excellent family dogs and lifelong friends. We enjoy training our dogs, competing in conformation shows, and we also do some obedience. We love spending lots of time with them doing a variety of other activities!
Q. & A. with Greg
Why did you start breeding?
As our mentor was retiring from breeding, we started with her guidance. You completely fall in love with each puppy, and it’s bittersweet to see your babies leave to go to their new homes. It is though, absolutely amazing to watch your pups grow into future show dogs, performance dogs and most importantly family.What makes your program special?
All dogs are pets first and performance second. All of our dogs are raised in the home with lots of love and exposure to learning new things and environments. We use the Puppy Culture method in training our puppies. Early training is essential when you own a breed that can easily end up weighing over 160 pounds. Great Danes are smart, funny, affectionate, and overall good home and family protectors. All of our breeding dogs have completed at least their AKC Championship title and the recommended heath testing by the O.F.A.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include brindle and fawn. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Greg
Greg 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
“Cropping is available for an additional cost. All of our puppies are the same price regardless if show potential or as a companion.”
Contract & health guarantee
Greg 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 Greg 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 Greg directly.
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
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Greg.
Breeder’s location
Meet in East Sparta, OH
4146 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Cleveland Hopkins Airport
4131 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Greg can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Greg
Club memberships
Greg is a member of The Great Dane Club of America, Inc..
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Greg has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Greg was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Greg is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Griner 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 health testing
Excellent level
Griner 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.
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.
