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Great Dane Puppies for Sale
Recognized by: AKC, FCI, KC, UKC
About the Great Dane
The Great Dane is the gentlest possible interpretation of an enormous dog. Once a boar-hunting mastiff, the modern Dane is a leaning, couch-claiming affection machine whose favorite place is against your leg and whose favorite activity is being near you. Danes are typically patient with children and welcoming to guests, needing moderate - not heroic - exercise. The sobering trade-offs are scale and time: everything from food to medication costs more, cars and couches shrink, and the breed's lifespan is painfully short. Loving a Dane means loving hugely and briefly.
Every dog is an individual — genetics, socialization, health, training, and environment matter more than breed averages.
Typical tendencies
Scored against PuppyList’s editorial rubric. Tendencies, not guarantees.
Exercise needsTypical
Energy levelLower than most
TrainabilityHigher than most
Grooming effortMinimal
SheddingTypical
BarkingLower than most
Apartment fitTypical
Good with childrenDefining trait
Good with other dogsHigher than most
First-time ownersTypical
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Where this breed shines
- Famously gentle with children and guests
- Moderate exercise needs for the size
- Short, low-maintenance coat
Things to consider
- Short lifespan is the breed's hardest truth
- Everything costs at giant scale - food, meds, transport
- Bloat is a genuine emergency risk requiring owner education
History
German nobles refined giant boar-hunting dogs into an estate guardian and companion in the 1600s-1800s; despite the name, the breed's development is thoroughly German, where it is called the Deutsche Dogge.
Temperament
Sweet, dependable, and people-attached, with a puppyhood that lasts longer than the frame suggests. Well-bred Danes are neither sharp nor nervous.
Questions to ask a Great Dane breeder
- Do both parents have hip and cardiac clearances?
- What ages did the grandparents reach, and of what?
- Do you discuss prophylactic gastropexy with puppy buyers?
Health considerations to discuss
Bloat (GDV). The breed's signature emergency; know the signs and discuss gastropexy with your vet.
Dilated cardiomyopathy. Ask for recent cardiac exams on both parents.
Osteosarcoma. Giant-breed bone cancer risk makes pedigree longevity a fair question.
Informational only — always consult a veterinarian and ask breeders for documentation. Sources: AKC breed overview · Great Dane Club of America health — written by PuppyList editorial
Questions worth asking about any Great Dane litter
- Can I see the puppy and its mother — in person or on a live video call?
- What health checks, vaccinations, and vet visits has this litter had?
- How was the litter raised and socialized?
- What paperwork comes with the puppy (health records, registry papers if applicable)?
- What is your deposit, payment, and pickup/transport process?
Frequently asked questions
How do I buy a Great Dane puppy on PuppyList?
Browse the Great Dane listings on this page, open one to see photos, details, and the breeder's information, then contact the breeder directly. PuppyList is a marketplace — you arrange the purchase with the breeder yourself.
How much do Great Dane puppies cost?
Listed puppies currently range from $300 to $3,500. Each breeder sets their own price, which varies with the puppy's age, lineage, and location.
How can I tell if a Great Dane breeder is trustworthy?
Contact the breeder, ask for recent photos or a video of the actual puppy, and confirm details before you commit. Never send money before verifying. See our listing guidelines for the full buyer-safety checklist.