Rare Earth Danes

Courtney M.

Breeder of Great Danes

Seattle, WA
Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Courtney M., the breeder behind Rare Earth Danes located in Seattle, WA. We hold ourselves to the highest standard when it comes to our dogs and our policies. We take responsible breeding very seriously. We only breed dogs that are healthy, have wonderful temperaments, and are outstanding examples of their breed. Holding ourselves to high standards is paramount to the well-being of our dogs and to the integrity of our program.

Q. & A. with Courtney

What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and white, mantle merle, harlequin, mantle, 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.

Hughie
Reserved
Male

Getting a puppy from Courtney

Courtney has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Courtney partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“I take great care in placing each puppy with the family that best matches their temperament. Puppies are matched once they're old enough for me to evaluate temperaments and personalities - typically around 7 or 8 weeks.”

Price

Connect with Courtney to learn more details about pricing.

Contract & health guarantee

Courtney 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 Courtney 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 Courtney 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
  - Socialized in new places
  - 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
  - Toys
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Initial potty training
  - Food & treats
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Courtney.

Breeder's location

Meet in Seattle, WA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport

Meet in Portland, OR

More about Courtney

Club memberships
Courtney is a member of GDCA.
Courtney has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Courtney was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Courtney’s links
- Website

Courtney is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Rare Earth 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

Liberty, mom
Great Dane
About Liberty
Liberty was imported from the UK. She is AKC pointed and an International Champion.
Freddie, mom
Great Dane
About Freddie
Freddie is a female Great Dane about 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Courtney decided to make her part of their program. Courtney 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

Rare Earth 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.
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.