I'm Ed E., the breeder behind Rocky Road Chocolate Danes located in Columbia Stat, OH. We raise adorable, affectionate, versatile puppies, and give them the best possible start for a life of companionship and love! We are passionate about Great Danes and look forward to sharing the breed with others who love them just as much as we do! We love our pups and know you will too!
Q. & A. with Ed
Why did you start breeding?
Our goal is to not only produce beautiful puppies but to help promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the Great Danes will continue to thrive for generations to come. We have loved the process and enjoy placing puppies with loving, forever families.
What makes your program special?
We adore Great Danes. Our dogs have enriched our lives in ways we never imagined, and we are so happy to be able to share the wonderful qualities of the breed with others. Owning a Great Dane is a beautiful experience, and it would be our honor to connect you with the perfect new addition to your family.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are chocolate. 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.
2
Went home
Male
1
Went home
Female
Maverick
Went home
Male
7
Went home
Male
4
Went home
Male
6
Went home
Male
9
Went home
Female
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Ed
Ed 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All deposits are non refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ed 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 Ed 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 Ed directly.
Rocky Road Chocolate 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
Ed E.
Litter update on 01 May •
Muncie and Ivy's litter
Parent dogs
Ivy, mom
Great Dane
About Ivy
Ivy is a beautiful harlequin that was born here. This is her first litter. Ivy is CHIC certified.
Honey, mom
Great Dane
About Honey
Lilac brindle
Great health testing
Honey and Ivy, mom
Great Dane
About Honey and Ivy
Honey and Ivy is a female Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ed decided to make her part of their program. Ed 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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Ed to bring home their puppies.
Jim C.
Verified owner · July 2025
Cassidy is phenomenal, potty trained in a matter of weeks thanks to Ed's help.
Crate trained in days, and overall an amazing puppy, she has a mind of her own and stubborn at times but everyone is 4 legs included. Lol
The process with Ed was awesome he actually cares about puppy that leaves his home, shes gonna be a good dog and I will definitely get another one from him when the time comes.
Hes a great breeder and I highly recommend him!!
Jg
Johanna g.
Verified owner · Oct. 2023
Ed was wonderful the entire time. We keep in touch always and was excellent breeder. My puppy is healthy and well behaved. Overall, a wonderful experience.
JP
Jared P.
Verified owner · Aug. 2023
We had a wonderful experience with Ed! He video chatted with us ahead of our meeting our new family member, a blue male we named Sevro. Everything was very easy and straightforward, and we would highly recommend Rocky Road to others!
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Angie P.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
+4
We’ve been searching for months when we found Ed on Good Dog. Ed was the first, after many, who actually responded to us with courtesy, and abundant knowledge of this beautiful breed! Our questions were answered swiftly, so we were able to make our decision quickly. We felt we already knew this pup before ever meeting him. Let me tell you, his pups are well bred, cared for, and are very ready for new homes. Our baby’s name is “Sevyn” and he’s the perfect new addition for us, fitting in perfectly. He’s smart, very healthy and what a sweetheart! Ed has stayed with us even after Sevyn’s adoption. We are very comfortable giving many updates and pictures for Ed who still loves to hear from us! If you’re looking for your next Dane fur baby, Ed is the one to follow! We have over 15 years of experience with this breed, so we know where to spot an overall wonderful breeder!
JR
John R.
Verified owner · Oct. 2023
Maximus’s breeder was so prepared for his departure and also worked on potty training, which made it easy for him to adjust to our schedule
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.