faq

Q: What should I feed my Great Dane?
A: We recommend a high quality adult food between 21-24%
protein. We prefer Nutro Natural-Lamb and Rice, Eagle Pack or
BilJAC but there are many other quality foods out there. Do not
feed anything that says "puppy, large or giant breed on it"

Q: What supplements are OK to give my great dane?
A: Different breeders have supplements that they like and that
may work for them. We only use regular Pet Tabs,
Cosequin,Flexicose, Vitamin C and MSM. Most breeders agree
that Calcium is a big no-no.

Q: Do you ship your puppies?
A: Yes, we ship our puppies. We are located in Florida, so
weather does dictate when we can ship, however we have had
good experiences and feel comfortable doing so. The price of
shipping is additional to the price of the puppy.

Q: Do you do health testing?
A: Yes, we are firm believers in health testing. It shows the
breeder has done everything they can humanly do to ensure
the litter is healthy. However health testing is not a guarantee
and mother nature has the last say.

Q: What is a DNA profile?
A: When both parents and the dogs in your puppies pedigree
has a DNA profile, you can rest assured that your puppy's
relatives are who we say they are. We believe in "preserving the
pedigree".

Q: Can I breed my puppy?
A: Della pet/companion puppies are sold on limited registration
only with a spay/nueter contract. Pet puppies may still compete
in obedience or agility. Pet puppies cannot be bred or
participate in the conformation ring

Q: Can I show my puppy?.
A: Show Potential puppies are available and are sold on an
individual basis. We co-own some puppies, while others are sold
outright to experienced show homes.

Q: My puppy is limping, what should I do?
A: Many breeders will tell you that puppies, especially big male
puppies can go lame from the 3-6 month age range. The first
thing to do is check the food you are feeding. If the protein is
too high, switch food immediately to a high quality food with
21-24% protein. Next make sure your puppy is getting enough
exercise. Do not run or jog your puppy, any forced regiment is a
no-no. Regular playing and running around is usually good
enough. Making sure that your puppy is not crated all day is
essential. You should also check to make sure your puppy has
adequate thick and comfortable bedding. If your puppy should
go lame, we recommend following the steps above and also
doubling the Pet Tabs and Cosequin supplement. Most people
confuse this with hip Dysplasia. People will take their puppy to
the vet complaining of lameness, and since most vets aren't
familiar with giant breeds, they will diagnose Hip Dysplasia,
sometimes without even taking an xray! Della Danes
recommends an xray if lameness persists but it has to be sent in
to OFA or Pennhip for an accurate reading, as most vets don't
realize that Dane Hips are the loosest during this time period
and could give a false diagnosis/prognosis of the puppy.

Q: Can I use my own kennel prefix in my puppy's
registered name?A: No, Moving Forward Della Danes will not
permit the use of any other kennel prefix anywhere in the
registered name.

Q: Can I choose my own registered name?
A: Absolutely, you can choose your own name, unless there is a
theme to the litter, and the name has to be approved by Della
Great Danes.

Q: Can I get my puppy cropped?
A: Yes you can get your puppy cropped. Cropping is an
additional fee. We do not recommend that pet puppies be
cropped.

Q: When can I get my puppy?
A: It is the law in Florida that each puppy sold has a health
certificate from a vet and be 8 weeks old. These are also the
regulations for shipping via airline.

Q: When can I give my puppy his rabies shot?
A: We would prefer you do not give a rabies shot until the puppy
is at least 6 months old. We do not feel their systems can
handle this at a younger age. Giving the rabies shot too early
can result in a negative vaccine reaction including fever,
lameness, seizures and even death.

Q: Is Merlin available at Stud?
A: No, Merlin is only available to us.

Q: Do you ever have black puppies?
A: To date we have not had any breedings that would result in
black puppies. Della Great Danes is focusing on two colors
Fawn and Blue........keeping both lines separate and distinct.

Q: How do you feel about the BARF diet?
A: We think the BARF diet is great. We are not against Raw or
Holistic diets. We have customers that feed RAW and we are
fully supportive. However we choose to feed kibble for various
reasons. We do not feel either is right or wrong, just an opinion
of preference.

Q: How can I get a copy of your contract?
A: Send us a quick email and ask to see our contract. We will
reply with the contract attached.

Q: Is my deposit refundable?
A: Yes! Your deposit is fully refundable. If your choice of gender
or color is not available, your deposit will be returned promptly.
You also have the choice to transfer your deposit to another
litter.

Q: How much do the puppies cost?
A: Our puppies range anywhere from $1500-$6000 depending
on Quality, Color and contract/ownership agreement.