Runa Danes
- Berryville, VA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Dean W., the breeder behind Runa Danes located in Berryville, VA. We strive to breed quality Great Danes that are bred to standard and will ultimately improve the breed. At Runa Danes, we breed for structure and temperament with a focus on conformation showing. Our dogs are family first and foremost.
Q. & A. with Dean
Why did you start breeding?
I first fell in love with Great Danes thirty years ago and have had several danes over the years. I knew I wanted to do what I could to help this breed. Our daughter got involved in conformation showing along with Junior Showmanship. Of course we were there to support her and have taken over showing while she is away at college. I became an AKC Junior Showmanship judge and have been taking breed training from our national club's, GDCA, judges education program. We joined local breed and all-breed clubs and the rest is history. We are planning our first litter in the spring of 2021 and are looking forward to the experience of breeding. We are lucky to have experienced friends in Danes and other breeds that have been mentoring us in all aspects of breeding and puppy care.What makes your program special?
Our program focuses on health, structure and temperament. We stay involved in our breed clubs so we are up to date on the most recent developments in the breed.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include harlequin, mantle, and merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Dean
Dean 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
“Deposits will not be accepted until after puppies are born. If a deposit is received and a puppy is not available or your application is not accepted, the deposit will be refunded.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dean 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 Dean 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 Dean 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dean.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Berryville, VA
4083 miles away
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More about Dean
Club memberships
Dean is a member of Shawnee KC, Catonsville KC., Great Dane Club of Central Pennsylvania, Great Dane Club of Maryland , and The Great Dane Club of America, Inc..
Dean has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Dean was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Dean is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Runa 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 health testing
Excellent level
Runa 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.
