I'm Callie D., the breeder behind Unity Great Danes & Staffs located in Cleveland, OH. We are hobby preservation breeders who show and health test our Great Danes. We are designated AKC Breeders of Merit. We teach our puppies to be family companions and great breed ambassadors. Breeding healthy, well-rounded and happy dogs to the standard is our goal.
Q. & A. with Callie
Why did you start breeding?
In high school after attending my 1st dog show, I wanted to be able to breed, train, and show my own dogs. We searched for a few years while raising children and started on the path to fulfilling my dream. Great mentors filled me with important knowledge while also sharing some pitfalls to be aware of. I learn something every day.
What makes your program special?
My puppy owners still call and thank me for doing the research of parents, early mental stimulation, and socializing with my puppies that allow them to have healthy, easily trainable, and loving family members. I try and do more work with crate training, potty training, and simple obedience before they leave me to make it easier for new owners to keep the training going.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Callie
Callie 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 $600 non-refundable deposit and between $2,200 - $2,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Great Danes. Deposits are not taken until the litter is whelped and we know the ratio of boys and girls. Later the litter is assessed on temperament, conformation and training ability to be able to match pups with families.”
Contract & health guarantee
Callie 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 Callie 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 Callie directly.
Unity Great Danes & Staffs 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
Unity Great Danes & Staffs 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.