Stonebrook Gentle Giants

Claudia N.

Breeder of Great Danes

  • Gastonia, NC

Meet the breeder

I'm Claudia N., the breeder behind Stonebrook Gentle Giants located in Gastonia, NC. The goal of Stonebrook Gentle Giants is to provide healthy puppies of outstanding character. All of our dogs live with us in our home where we are able to evaluate their characters every day. Only dogs with stellar personalities are used in our program. All of our puppies are raised in our home also, being exposed to everyday household activities and receiving a headstart on potty training, crate training, and basic obedience. We utilize the concepts and methods of the revolutionary "Puppy Culture" culture program with all of our litters. This program produces more intelligent puppies that are highly trainable giving them the absolute best start when they go home to their new families.

Q. & A. with Claudia

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have been raising and training dogs since I was a young girl. I started with Labrador Retrievers and gained experience in obedience, field trial, and conformation. About 25 years ago I acquired my first Dane and Berner and they have become my forever breeds!

  • What makes your program special?

    The focus of our program is to produce and provide healthy dogs that are suitable for families. We fully evaluate all of the dogs we use in our program and make sure their temperament is stellar! They need happily live with other dogs, children, busy households, loud noises, and be highly trainable. Only then will they be used in our program. We also use the Puppy Culture early training system to take advantage of pivital phases of development woth alk of our litters.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include mantle merle, blue and white, blue, harlequin, mantle, 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 Claudia

Claudia 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.

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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $1,250 - $2,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our puppy prices are dependent on breed and determined after the puppies are born within the first week. Prices are based on the color and quality of each puppy in terms of the breed standard. We do accept pre-deposits to reserve picks of the litter. If you are looking for a particular color or sex, we highly recommend you pursue this option. Deposits will guarantee the hold of the puppy of your choice and will be applied to the total price.”

Contract & health guarantee

Claudia 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 Claudia 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 Claudia 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
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Gastonia, NC

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport

More about Claudia

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Puppy Culture Breeder, Professional Handler.

  • Claudia has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years

    Claudia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Claudia’s links

Claudia is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Stonebrook Gentle Giants 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

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Stonebrook Gentle Giants 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.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), 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.

  • 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.

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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.

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.

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