Woolf Spirit Danes
Meet the breeder
I'm Barbara B., the breeder behind Woolf Spirit Danes located in Rockford, IL. Our program strives to breed to the breed standard. We breed for conformation, health, and temperament. Our dogs are family first and foremost and we hope to place dogs in homes that will love them as we do. We do what we can to better the Great Dane breed.
Q. & A. with Barbara
Why did you start breeding?
When I worked in animal rescue, I saw that it was often poorly breed dogs who ended up in the shelter system due to health or behavioral issues. I wanted to do my part to provide healthy, stable dogs to families that would love them.What makes your program special?
We put an emphasis on health and temperament of our dogs. We breed for longevity and solid, family dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue and harlequin. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 7
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Mantle Male 6
Went homeMale
Male 5
Went homeMale
Girl 8
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Barbara
Barbara 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 $500 refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a health guarantee for two years for preventable genetic issues. A replacement puppy from a future litter will be offered. Puppies will be evaluated at the age of 6 weeks and at that time it will be decided which puppies are Show Prospects and which puppies will be made available to companion homes. Once those decisions are made, I will contact potential homes from the waiting list and at that time a deposit will be requested.”
Contract & health guarantee
Barbara 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 Barbara 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 Barbara 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 Barbara.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Rockford, IL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago O'Hare Airport
More about Barbara
Club memberships
Barbara is a member of The Great Dane Club of Milwaukee and The Great Dane Club of America, Inc..
Barbara has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Barbara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Barbara’s links
Barbara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Woolf Spirit 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
Shevie, mom
Great Dane
About Shevie
Shevie is a female Great Dane over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Barbara decided to make her part of their program. Barbara 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.
Uploaded health tests
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA).
Simon, dad
Great Dane
About Simon
Simon is a male Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Barbara decided to make him part of their program. Barbara 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
Woolf Spirit 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.
