VZTop Danes
Meet the breeder
I'm Lorraine R., the breeder behind VZTop Danes located in Hayesville, NC. My focus is on maintaining the Dane breed standard by raising structurally sound & correct puppies with excellent temperaments. We strive to produce only the finest quality dogs who not only have outstanding conformation but wonderful personalities, too. We offer a health guarantee and are proud of our puppies. We will always stand behind our dogs.
Q. & A. with Lorraine
Why did you start breeding?
I take my role as a breeder very seriously and truly believe that today's breeders are the guardians of the future Great Danes. Our goal is to not only produce beautiful puppies but to help promote responsible breeding to ensure that the Great Dane breed as a whole, thrives for many generations to come.What makes your program special?
VZTop Danes are committed to only breeding dogs that meet the strict guidelines for quality that we have deemed appropriate to improving this wonderful breed. We prioritize our puppies' health, temperament, and structure. We love placing healthy, happy puppies with loving homes.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Lorraine
Lorraine 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 Lorraine to learn more details about pricing.
“The price includes the health guarantee, deworming, vaccinations, dew claw removal, microchip, and cropped ears.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lorraine 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 Lorraine 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 Lorraine 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 Lorraine.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hayesville, NC
More about Lorraine
Club memberships
Lorraine is a member of The Great Dane Club of America, Inc..
Certifications & recognitions
Best in Show.
Lorraine has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Lorraine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Lorraine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
VZTop 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
VZTop 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.
