Not So Dainty Danes

Andrea H.

Breeder of Great Danes

  • Shawano, WI
  • Responds within a few days

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.

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

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,900 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“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.

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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
      • 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 about 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

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!

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