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Mara Danes
- Jerusalem, AR
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Yolandra
Ready now
5 months old · Female
Yarra
Ready now
5 months old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Abby E., the breeder behind Mara Danes located in Jerusalem, AR. Our puppies come from health tested parents (OFA and Embark). We are proud to offer our high-quality puppies to loving homes such as yours. It’s been such a pleasure to be able to watch every stage of puppy life!
Q. & A. with Abby
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with Great Danes and started breeding in 2009. I have evolved over the years into a better breeder with a better program because I never think I know it all. The science of health, socialization, whelping and breeding is constantly evolving and we must as well.What makes your program special?
We offer a lifetime genetic health contract. We health test our dogs and strive to improve the breed with each generation. We do the hard work so you can rest assured that your pet will be healthy for years to come.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue and white, blue brindle, black and white, brindle, fawn, blue, harlequin, merle, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Yvette
Went homeFemale
Yasmine
Went homeFemale
Yin
Went homeMale
Yarnell
Went homeMale
Yumiko
Went homeFemale
Yang
Went homeMale
Yannik
Went homeMale
Yoseph
Went homeMale
Ambrosia
Went homeFemale
Andreen
Went homeFemale
Annie
Went homeFemale
Ajax
Went homeMale
Aren
Went homeMale
Angel
Went homeFemale
Porcelain
Went homeFemale
Pixie
Went homeFemale
Pin-Up
Went homeFemale
Polaroid
Went homeMale
Phantom
Went homeMale
Punk
Went homeMale
Pewter
Went homeMale
Prim
Went homeFemale
Patriot
Went homeMale
Omega
Went homeFemale
Oasis
Went homeFemale
Octane
Went homeMale
Quantum
Went homeMale
Quentin
Went homeMale
Quidditch
Went homeMale
Queen
Went homeFemale
Quicksilver
Went homeMale
Quinnlee
Went homeFemale
Quest
Went homeMale
Quebec
Went homeMale
Rockwell
Went homeMale
Ryder
Went homeMale
Robin
Went homeFemale
Rebecca
Went homeFemale
Roxanne
Went homeFemale
Shade
Went homeMale
Sierra
Went homeFemale
Solaire
Went homeMale
Samson
Went homeMale
Shadow
Went homeMale
Skipp
Went homeMale
Sterling
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Abby
Abby 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 $500 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Includes AKC Limited/Full registration Puppy packet Framable birth certificate Lifetime Genetic Health & Return contract Microchipped w/ AKC AKC registration Health Certificate Vaccination record . Reserving a puppy can be done by placing a $300 deposit that goes towards the purchase price of the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Abby 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 Abby 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 Abby 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
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Initial potty training
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Abby.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Jerusalem, AR
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (Adams Field) (was Little Rock National)
More about Abby
Certifications & recognitions
American Kennel Club Canine College, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC).
Abby has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Abby was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Abby is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Mara 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
Litter and program updates
Abby E.
Litter update on 08 Oct. •Maradanes will be unavailable until Sunday while we tackle the lamb shows at the Arkansas State Fair. Go Daredevils!
Lucian and Cricket's litter
Abby E.
Litter update on 29 Sept. •…BIG day here at Maradanes for the A litter! They received their neopar vaccines, got wormed, and got a bath/nail clip. I snapped some quick pics during the process but plan to get individual pics done sometime this week.
Lucian and Cricket's litter
Abby E.
Litter update on 17 Sept. •I see peepers!
Lucian and Cricket's litter
Abby E.
Litter update on 14 Aug. •Z litter catching some rays
Lucian and Alma's litter
Abby E.
Litter update on 13 Aug. •Y litter is 8 weeks old today!
Tua and Nikki's litter
Abby E.
Litter update on 11 Aug. •We are still working on posting updated pictures for the Z litter. Please be patient with us :)
Lucian and Alma's litter
Abby E.
Litter update on 29 July •…Due to the extreme heat we have been experiencing here in central Arkansas, the Y litter has not experienced outside until today. Typically, litters would be used to grass by now as well as the sounds and smells that come with farm life. All of the puppies came to us without freezing. Super proud of the temperaments in this crew!
Tua and Nikki's litter
Abby E.
Litter update on 09 July •Y litter is 3 weeks old today. Babies are fat and happy. Growing like weeds!
Tua and Nikki's litter
Abby E.
Litter update on 09 July •Z litters eyes are opening 👀
Lucian and Alma's litter
Abby E.
Litter update on 04 July •Happy Independence Day from Maradanes
Lucian and Alma's litter
Parent dogs
Cricket, mom
Great Dane
About Cricket
Cricket is a gorgeous dark brindle girl with a gorgeous head and fantastic personality. She is mild-mannered and sweet.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel, Ichthyosis, Great Dane Type, +3 more.
Nikki, mom
Great Dane
About Nikki
Nikki is a 3rd generation Maradane. Both of her parents are health tested. Nikki is mostly American lines, both show and working. She's a nice mix of bloodlines with a great personality. She's super smart and very sweet to everyone and everything she has ever met. She's an easy keeper and happy always.
Uploaded health tests
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered).
Lucian, dad
Great Dane
About Lucian
Lucian is a gorgeous tall Harlequin male with a thick chest and gorgeous blue eyes. He's got the most amazing personality! He received his CGCA and CGCU titles in January 2025.
Great health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Alma, mom
Great Dane
About Alma
Alma is a female Great Dane over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Abby decided to make her part of their program. Abby 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.
Uploaded health tests
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA).
Tua, dad
Great Dane
About Tua
Tua is from SDS (Swanger Danes). He is a tall Dane with a good personality.
Uploaded health tests
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA).
Icon, dad
Great Dane
About Icon
Icon is a second generation, he was born here at Maradanes. He is a very special boy!
Excellent health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +6 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Mara 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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.
Full Embark Panel, Inherited Myopathy in Great Danes (IMGD), Ichthyosis, Great Dane Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), DNA Profile, DNA Disease Panel
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Abby to bring home their puppies.
Cambria H.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Abby was very responsive and got back to me quickly about my puppy. When I brought her home she did super well with going to potty mostly in the yard, though we are still having some accidents (to be expected because she is still a puppy and her bladder is so small). Currently working on getting her used to a leash, but she may be the smartest pup I've had. Within just 3 days with me she knew the command here, drop it and the tricks "high five", shake, and sit. She's very eager to learn and please. Such a sweet girl all around and loves everyone. Since coming home the 12th she's put on weight and already sized up from her small size collar! She doesn't bark non stop at the neighbors dogs or pay much mind to any other animals really which is so so nice since now I don't have to break her of barking for no reason or chasing any other animals she may come into contact with. I'd definitely be willing to get another Great Dane pup from Abby (after I convince my husband lol)
Romina B.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
My experience with Abby was amazing from the first day. She responded all of our questions. Our puppy came home already being socialized, confident and potty trained! She puts a lot of love and dedication to what she does. I can't recommend Abby enough!
Finn M.
Verified owner · Nov. 2024
We had an incredible experience getting our Great Dane puppy from Abby through the Good Dog platform! From the very start, Abby was communicative, professional, and genuinely passionate about her dogs. Our puppy had a long flight to join us, and Abby went above and beyond to ensure everything was coordinated smoothly. She kept us updated at every step, providing clear instructions and answering all our questions with patience and care. When our puppy finally arrived, we were amazed at how well-prepared and comfortable he was after such a long journey. It’s clear that Abby truly cares about her dogs and gives them the best start in life. We couldn’t be happier with our new family member and the entire experience. If you’re considering getting a Great Dane, I can’t recommend Abby highly enough!
Tony s.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Hi. All is going well. Shomare aka Zipper is doing well. Nearly completely house trained already. As expected though, he is still learning bladder control. Just started leash training and getting used to traveling in our suv. Gaining noticeable weight and height.
Lisa O.
Verified owner · Nov. 2024
I have had a great experience with Abby and acquiring our Great Dane puppy from start to finish. Good Dog makes the entire process of finding a puppy easy. Abby is knowledgeable and keeps in touch with updates on the puppies before they are ready to go. It is nice to know that I can contact Abby with questions anytime. I highly recommend Good Dog and Abby from Mara Danes.
Arlys M.
Verified owner · Nov. 2024
This is the second puppy we have got from Mara Danes!! Our first dog was purchased via good dog two years ago and we were so happy with him that we came back for another. Abby’s puppies are well socialized, well started on the house training path and have beautiful confirmation for a giant breed! I will absolutely continue to be a repeat customer. Our family is so happy with both the dogs we have from Mara Danes.
