About
Where Gentle Giants Are Raised With Heart
About Black Forest Danes
At Black Forest Danes, we’re more than just breeders — we’re lifelong partners in your journey to welcome a majestic, loyal Great Dane into your family. Nestled in the beautiful Colorado countryside, our home-based breeding program is focused on quality, not quantity.
With roots in responsible dog breeding since 1991, we bring decades of experience to every litter. Every puppy is raised underfoot with love, intention, and deep respect for the breed. From health-tested parents to round-the-clock socialization, we pour our heart into raising confident, healthy, and well-adjusted Danes ready to thrive in their forever homes.
what makes us different
Why Choose Us
Loyalty & Compassion
We raise every puppy with the same love, care, and devotion we’d want for our own family pets.
Health Comes First
All of our Great Danes undergo thorough health checks and are raised with proper vet care, nutrition, and wellness support.
Vet-Checked
Every puppy comes with up-to-date vaccinations, deworming, and a full health check from a licensed veterinarian.
Ethical Practices
No hidden fees, no surprises. We provide clear contracts, health guarantees, and honest answers to your questions.
Experience You Can Trust
We’ve been breeding Great Danes since 1991 and have placed puppies in happy homes across the country.
Breeder Support
We offer lifetime breeder support—ask us anything, anytime. We're here to help. our goal is to provide the best puppies.
Have Questions? We’re Here.
Not sure where to start? Confused about the process?
You’re not alone—and we’re happy to guide you.
FAQ
Frequently Ask Questions
Our puppies are raised in a loving home environment with early socialization, premium nutrition, and regular veterinary care. We feed our dogs a high-quality diet formulated for large breeds—Exclusive® Chicken & Brown Rice Large Breed Adult Dog Food—to support proper growth and development. We focus on temperament, health, and conformation to breed standards.
Yes! All of our Great Dane puppies come with AKC limited registration and are eligible for other breed-specific organizations upon request. We are happy to discuss full AKC registration.
To reserve a puppy, simply fill out our puppy application form and we will contact you about available pups and the process for our waitlist and adoption.
Our puppies go to their forever homes at 8 weeks of age, fully weaned and with their first vaccinations and vet exam completed.
Yes, every puppy comes with a health guarantee that covers testable, breed-specific genetic conditions commonly found in Great Danes for up to one year. Each puppy is also examined by a licensed veterinarian before going to their forever home.
Absolutely! We encourage families to meet the puppy’s dam and sire (mother and father) whenever possible. It’s a great way to observe temperament and learn more about your puppy’s lineage.
Each puppy goes home with a welcome kit that includes vaccination records, a small bag of current food, a blanket with familiar scent, and care instructions. We also provide lifetime breeder support.
While we don’t offer formal training, all puppies begin basic potty training before going home. They also learn to go up and down stairs, use a doggy door, and are introduced to a variety of toys. We provide helpful tips to support you during the first weeks of adjustment.