Not So Dainty Danes
- Shawano, WI
Meet the breeder
I'm Andrea H., the breeder behind Not So Dainty Danes located in Shawano, WI. We raise our litters in our home to help set the foundation for happy and confident puppies to transition well into their forever homes. It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to make an impact on each individual puppy!
Q. & A. with Andrea
Why did you start breeding?
Mike had 20+yrs of breeding experience. I learned as much about breed specific temperaments, DNA/genetics, breeding know-how, as I could determined to never stop learning. With blood, sweat & tears, we still feel blessed to witness smiles on the faces &wagging tails when the pups finally meet their humans. Its what makes any difficulty we encounter worthwhile and truly fills my heart with joy!What makes your program special?
Rather than an application, I have interview questions. It helps me to get a visual of your family's day-to-day life. I want nothing more than to match the puppy to the family that's the best fit for their personality to ensure I've done the best I can to place that pup in their FUREVER home. Keep in touch with our families & love seeing pics & videos of adventures as they grow with your family!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue and white, merlequin, blue brindle, brindle, fawn, blue, harlequin, and merle. 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.
Glory
Went homeFemale
Valor
Went homeMale
Dignity
Went homeFemale
Faith
Went homeFemale
Grit
Went homeMale
Courage
Went homeMale
Devotion
Went homeMale
Patriot
Went homeMale
Honor
Went homeFemale
Gallant
Went homeMale
Bay Breeze
Went homeMale
Mojito
Went homeMale
Mai Tai
Went homeFemale
Pina Colada
Went homeFemale
Blue lagoon
Went homeMale
Blue Hawaii
Went homeMale
Rum Punch
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Powder☃️
Went homeFemale
Flurry 🌨️
Went homeFemale
Blizzard💨
Went homeFemale
Icicle🧊
Went homeMale
Glisten ✨
Went homeFemale
Mittens 🧤
Went homeMale
Snowflake ❄️
Went homeMale
Frostbite🌬️
Went homeMale
Black Ice 🖤
Went homeMale
Shiver🥶
Went homeMale
Good Luck 🧸
Went homeMale
Grumpy 🧸
Went homeFemale
FunShine 🧸
Went homeFemale
Love-A-Lot 🧸
Went homeFemale
Bedtime 🧸
Went homeFemale
TenderHeart 🧸
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Andrea
Andrea 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
"Puppies are Akc registered. They're wormed at 2,3,4,6,8 weeks with pyrantel. Appropriate vaccinations at 6wks. Puppy pack including food, leash, collar, toy, blanket that smells like mom, vet exam sheet, papers for your records, copy of the contract. Dew claws removed. Lifetime breeder support. genetic health guarantee. Return policy. Spay\neuter contract. I require a Non refundable deposit of $300 to reserve your pup. They're RTG at 8wks old. If interested Full breeding rights are available for an extra cost to eligible homes. We also have a live streaming puppy camera for our puppy families to peek on their littles whenever they want! Deposits are non-refundable and come off the price of the puppy."
Contract & health guarantee
Andrea 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 Andrea 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 Andrea 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Andrea.
Breeder's location
Meet in Shawano, WI
4224 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Green Bay–Austin Straubel Airport
4220 miles away
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More about Andrea
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Preferred breeder.
Andrea has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Andrea was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Andrea is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Not So Dainty 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
Journey, mom
Great Dane
About Journey
Journey is a female Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Andrea decided to make her part of their program. Andrea 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.
Tula, mom
Great Dane
About Tula
Tula is a female Great Dane about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Andrea decided to make her part of their program. Andrea 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.
TryggR, dad
Great Dane
About TryggR
TryggR is a male Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Andrea decided to make him part of their program. Andrea 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
Not So Dainty 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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.
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 (rDVM, not 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.
Dominant Black DNA Test, DNA Profile, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Agouti DNA Test, Full Embark 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 Andrea to bring home their puppies.
- RW
Ronda W.
Verified owner · Sept. 2023
Not So Dainty Danes experience was great. They shared the puppy cam, photos, and updates. Blue is a sweet and adventurous pup that brings joy to us daily!
