Valhalla Great Danes
Meet the breeder
I'm Darlene B., the breeder behind Valhalla Great Danes located in Chesapeake, VA. My passion is to breed top-quality puppies and connect them with loving forever homes. I have been breeding Great Danes for over 20 years! In addition to producing lovely pups, I am also a professional show handler. My focus is on excellence in every aspect of my breeding program. I am happy to tell you more about what life with a Great Dane is like and how they will not only enhance your daily life, but exceed your expectations!
Q. & A. with Darlene
Why did you start breeding?
Great Danes are an incredible breed, and I decided to start my breeding program in order to preserve the wonderful qualities I found in my dogs. They excel both in and out of the show ring. I am dedicated to improving my lines with each generation so that the breed will continue to thrive for a long time to come. Every litter is always a little different, but it is so fulfilling to see the different personalities and such a joy and challenge to hand-raise each puppy. I love watching them blossom!What makes your program special?
I am a professional breeder of high-quality Great Danes. I do not produce a litter unless each of my parent dogs is fully healthy, has a great temperament, and is an excellent representation of the standard. I am dedicated to always having responsible policies when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming my pups. I love what I do and truly want nothing more than to see each and every one of my puppies shine!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Darlene
Darlene 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
Connect with Darlene to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Darlene 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 Darlene 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 Darlene 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
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 Darlene.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Chesapeake, VA
181 miles away
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More about Darlene
Club memberships
Darlene is a member of The Great Dane Club of America, Inc..
Darlene has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Darlene was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Darlene is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Valhalla Great 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Valhalla Great 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.
