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Kirk’s Dane Farm
Meet the breeder
I'm Nicole K., the breeder behind Kirk’s Dane Farm located in Lima, OH. We care about the Great Dane breed and do everything in our power to pair sound Danes to ensure healthy and sound puppies. Our Danes are fully health tested before breeding and we believe in early neurological stimulation and training using Puppy Culture in our program.
Q. & A. with Nicole
Why did you start breeding?
We started our journey with our first Great Dane, Scarlett, a blue female. We never realized how beautiful she would be and how much she would mean to our family (particularly me) until we brought her home. We decided to look for another Dane and agreed that Bane, a merle male, would be a wonderful addition, plus keep Scarlett company. The two have been inseparable ever since. I had always wanted a fawn female and totally fell in love with our 3rd Dane, Luna. She's a bit shy than the other two, but she loves us and we love her, all the same. We stumbled upon our 4th Dane, a harlequin male who was just a goofy, full of life and playful, handsome boy. And so we welcomed Bruce to our family. Bane and Luna had their first litter of pups in January of 2018, and we decided to keep a happy black female we named Ella, from that litter. We just recently purchased another blue female, the summer of 2018, and named her Lola.What makes your program special?
We are a family who loves the majestic (but goofy), Great Dane. It is our goal to raise healthy, happy Great Danes and place them with wonderful and loving families who share the same likeness and love for these beautiful dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Nicole
Nicole 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes: 24 month health guarantee, 24/7 lifetime breeder support, AKC registration, dew claws removed, vet health check up and vaccinations, dewormed, potty train, crate train by puppy culture. Deposits are non-refundable and will apply towards the total purchase price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Lima, OH
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Indianapolis Airport
More about Nicole
Club memberships
Nicole is a member of American Kennel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Nicole has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Nicole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Nicole’s links
Nicole is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kirk’s Dane Farm 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
Ella, mom
Great Dane
About Ella
Ella is a female Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole 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.
Bruce, dad
Great Dane
About Bruce
Bruce is a male Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nicole decided to make him part of their program. Nicole 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
Excellent level
Kirk’s Dane Farm 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), Brucellosis
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.
2,8-Dihydroxyadenine (2,8-DHA) Urolithiasis, Inherited Myopathy in Great Danes (IMGD), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
