North Cedar Danes
- Lebanon, VA
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Meet the breeder
I'm Shena M., the breeder behind North Cedar Danes located in Lebanon, VA. We strive to produce the best overall pet and family members. We focus on health, temperament and conformation. Our focus is on producing healthy, well-tempered companions who thrive as family pets. Our dogs live in our home and are loved like family. We prioritize health and early socialization to ensure confident, happy puppies. We’re here to support each family for the lifetime of their pup.
Q. & A. with Shena
Why did you start breeding?
My journey into breeding began with a deep love for Great Danes and a desire to share their incredible companionship with others. What started as a passion quickly became a purpose—to raise healthy, well-tempered Danes who thrive as family members.What makes your program special?
We are passionate about the genetics and development of Great Danes, constantly expanding our knowledge of the breed. Each puppy begins Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) at just 3 days old, followed by noise desensitization starting at 2 weeks, helping to lay the foundation for confident, well-adjusted companions.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.
Beauty
Went homeFemale
Female 2
Went homeFemale
Female 5
Went homeFemale
Female 6
Went homeFemale
Female 4
Went homeFemale
Male 1
Went homeMale
Male 2
Went homeMale
Male 3
Went homeMale
Male 4
Went homeMale
Male 5
Went homeMale
Female 1
Went homeFemale
Female 7
Went homeFemale
Female 3
Went homeFemale
Sterling
Went homeFemale
Titan
Went homeMale
Grace
Went homeFemale
Slate
Went homeMale
Mica
Went homeFemale
Gemma
Went homeFemale
Steel
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Shena
Shena 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
“Price Includes: Registration, 30 day free Trupanion pet insurance upon arrival, Microchip, Up to date on shots and dewormer & Vet exam. Deposit is required to hold a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Shena 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 Shena 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 Shena 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shena.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Lebanon, VA
4353 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tri-Cities Airport
4386 miles away
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Meet in Wytheville, VA
4311 miles away
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More about Shena
Shena has been a member of Good Dog for 9 months
Shena was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Shena is a trusted Good Dog breeder
North Cedar 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
Maze, mom
Great Dane
About Maze
Maze is a stunning blue fawn piebald with a heart as beautiful as her. Endlessly affectionate, she adores being the center of attention and greets everyone like a long-lost friend. Her sweet, gentle nature leaves a lasting impression on everyone lucky enough to meet her.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
North Cedar 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.
Full Embark Panel, 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 Shena to bring home their puppies.
Bettina W.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
Shena was easy to work with and was able to connect us with a wonderful transporter who was able to deliver our puppy to help pull off an exciting Christmas surprise for our kids. The puppy is beautiful and adjusting to his new family with ease. He’s everything we dreamed of.
LDLisa D.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Shena was great to work with and was very communicative regarding our puppy. She sent pics of our sweet guy every week until we were able to welcome him home. He is the sweetest pup! The transport went very well too and Shena sent all of the info we needed to help us along during the first few weeks. We are so happy to have Beau in our lives!
MISTY B.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Connecting with Shena was a wonderful experience right from the start! This is the very 1st time we have purchased from a "breeder".. normally we adopt littles that have been surrendered. But we lost our 8 year old Great Dane last September.. broke our hearts! I wanted another one Dane. (a baby....) I searched websites and landed on Gooddog ~ inboxed Shena and it was amazing at the word GO! She sent us sweet pics as our Mazzie Mae grew, walked us through the process and all was amazing. We are in love. Mazzie Mae is absolutely beautiful, healthy and sweet. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and a sweeter puppy. Shena! Thank you for helping us and the journey to get Mazzie Mae. We appreciate you more than you know!
Elizabeth W.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
North Cedar Danes was absolutely amazing to work with. They were super responsive and kind, answered all of our questions, and overall were an absolute delight to work with. They are responsible breeders, take fantastic care of the fur babies, they took care of microchipping, made sure they had first shots, had a vet visit done, and handled AKC registration! They send the fur babies home with helpful pamphlets and instructions. I would hands down recommend them over and over!
Dan M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
+4Shena and Jayden were great to work with and we couldn’t be happier with our Great Dane puppy. Their communication was prompt, helpful and they worked with us to make our preferred pickup arrangements work. Since pickup, they have been very helpful and have answered any questions that have popped up. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend North Cedar Danes to friends and family or work with them again in the future. Looking forward to following their future Great Dane litters!
RDRichard D.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Honestly, this was such a great experience. Shena/Jayden were so responsive, helped with everything from food to deliver of the puppy. They sent numerous pictures throughout the process, sent all the documentation we needed, and had Thea registered for us. They really made this such a good experience, and we just want to say thank you for that.
