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Karen Van Scoyk
Meet the breeder
I'm Karen V., the breeder behind Karen Van Scoyk located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. We breed high-quality Great Danes. Our breeding dogs are health-tested and are outstanding representations of the standard. As breeders, we are stewards of the future of the breed, so we are careful to always maintain ethical breeding practices. This includes proper health testing, intentional breeding for specific traits, and raising our puppies with proper socialization. We truly love our dogs and want the very best for them and their forever families.
Q. & A. with Karen
Why did you start breeding?
My first dane (Luna, my only American dane) made me fall in love with this breed. Everyone said, you don't want to breed. Get her spayed. At 7 months, I spay her. I had the worse regrets about doing that! And then having her spayed so early created health problems for her. T quickly came to the conclusion that I did want to breed Great Danes. Within 2 years I had my first breeding pair. I never made that mistake again of listening to other people when it came to my danes and "fixing" them.What makes your program special?
For me, the time and love I give my dogs and educating myself as much as I could to make sure I would bring healthy, well balanced danes into this world of danes.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include mantle merle, harlequin, and mantle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,250 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes - first set of shots, deworming , regular updates of your puppy until it is safely home with you. Also, AKC registration of litter and your AKC certificate for your puppy. $500 Non-refundable unless puppy chosen has died or is sick. Refund may be used for another puppy from present litter if available or future litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen 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
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 Karen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
4841 miles away
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More about Karen
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Karen Van Scoyk 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
Scarlett, mom
Great Dane
About Scarlett
Scarlett is a female Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Rhett, dad
Great Dane
About Rhett
Rhett is a male Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Karen Van Scoyk 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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.
