Hera Great Danes
Meet the breeder
I'm Melanie K., the breeder behind Hera Great Danes located in Minnesota. Our mission is to breed the very best dogs that we can, to raise them with love, and to select their future homes with careful attention.
Q. & A. with Melanie
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy Orange Collar
Went homeMale
Girl blue harlequin
Went homeFemale
Girl Yellow Collar
Went homeFemale
Girl white collar
Went homeFemale
Girl blue collar
Went homeFemale
Boy Red Collar
Went homeMale
Girl confetti collar
Went homeFemale
Girl gray collar
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Melanie
Melanie 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.
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
“This price includes puppy with limited AKC registration papers, a going home puppy kit, age appropriate vx, dewormer, and microchip, and a 1 year genetic health guarantee. Pups are different prices depending on color and litter parents.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melanie 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 Melanie 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 Melanie directly.
You’re protected
on 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
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 Melanie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Minnesota
1017 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Minneapolis−Saint Paul Airport
902 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Melanie can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Melanie
Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Melanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hera 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
Parent dogs
Opie, mom
Great Dane
About Opie
Opie is a female Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melanie decided to make her part of their program. Melanie 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.
Gaia, mom
Great Dane
About Gaia
Gaia is a female Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melanie decided to make her part of their program. Melanie 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.
Great health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Hera 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
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.
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.
