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Wil-Joi Great Danes
Meet the breeder
I'm Carol Wilber w., the breeder behind Wil-Joi Great Danes located in Kankakee, IL. We offer top-quality puppies and pride ourselves on always being there for our puppy people. We take great pride in our program! All Wil-Joi puppies are raised in my home, and come from fully OFA verified health tested parents. We show our Danes across the Midwest which is a great way to make friends who enjoy Danes as much as we do.
Q. & A. with Carol Wilber
Why did you start breeding?
I loved showing Danes and wanted to make a legacy of great temperament dogs for others to be able to share.What makes your program special?
I put my heart in soul into my puppies. I expose them to walkers, strollers, and all different types of surfaces noises, and sounds. so that when they leave me they are ready to take on the world.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include fawn and black. 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.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Carol Wilber
Carol Wilber 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 between $3,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Carol Wilber 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 Carol Wilber 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 Carol Wilber 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 Carol Wilber.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Kankakee, IL
567 miles away
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More about Carol Wilber
Club memberships
Carol Wilber is a member of The Great Dane Club of America, Inc..
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Carol Wilber has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Carol Wilber was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Carol Wilber’s links
Carol Wilber is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Wil-Joi 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 dogs
Poppi, mom
Great Dane
About Poppi
Poppi is a female Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carol Wilber decided to make her part of their program. Carol Wilber has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Wil-Joi 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.
DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
