Wardance Great Danes Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between limited vs. full registration?
Limited registration is for dogs that are going to be pets, hunting companions, or other AKC sanctioned event participants. They will NOT however, be used as breeding animals. Not because there is anything necessarily wrong with them, but because either the breeder or the owner has decided that they will not or should not produce puppies for lack f desire, or for conformation flaws, etc... The dog with the Limited registration papers IS registered, and does completely belong to the new owner. The only difference is that any puppies produced by this "limited registration" dog will NOT be registered. The dog cannot be shown in conformation events since they are for the sole purpose of evaluating breeding stock. They can enter and gain points and titles in “activity” related events, such as hunt tests, field trials, agility, fly ball, dock dog, etc…..Limited registration came about when AKC found out that breeders were withholding registration papers from new owners of puppies that went to non-breeding homes. These new owners were being dishonest by applying for new registration papers without the breeder's permission and could not get papers because the breeders were still the registered owners. AKC investigated and found that the breeders were not trying to be fraudulent or mean, they were just trying to protect the breed and their breeding lines against puppy mills and back yard breeders. AKC came up with the Limited papers to help breeders selling non-breeding dogs to the public without having to keep those people from entering activity events with their dogs.
Full Registration is for breeding stock dogs and those that are being actively shown in the conformation ring. If you are NOT a breeder or are not planning to show your dog, you DO NOT need full registration on your dog. The only difference between Limited and Full registration is that with Full registration, the papers that you get are bordered in purple instead of orange, and IF your dog produces puppies, they can be registered with either Full or Limited registration.
Please Research This Breed Before You Consider Purchasing a Puppy. Great Danes are cute and "little" when puppies, but they will quickly outgrow most humans and are very demanding! They are people oriented dogs, and do NOT do well living outside. Despite their size, they do very well in small spaces(apartments) as long as they are properly trained and socialized. They are bred to be gentle giants, but because of their size they can be very destructive or even dangerous if not properly trained and socialized from an early age! Everyone will receive an information packet in their puppy pack that comes with their puppy. Please read through this thoroughly. Here is some information that should be read through beforehand!
Feeding your Great Dane
It is important to not overfeed a Great Dane puppy. You cannot feed them just any food either! They need a low protein, low calcium, low fat diet for life but most importantly the first two years in order to slow down growth rate and protect their joints. Regular PUPPY FOOD is a big NO!!! It is way too high in protein, fat, and calcium levels for your giant breed puppy. Feeding a food like this could lead to brittle bones and joint problems in your dog's life. We also strongly recommend feeding your giant baby from an elevated food bowl to aid in proper digestion and reduce the risk of bloat. We feed all our puppies 3 times a day and recommend that the new owners continue this type of feeding schedule. Do NOT exercise or let your dog run around for about an hour before and after feeding times as too much exercise around eating can contribute greatly to a dog developing bloat.
Limited registration is for dogs that are going to be pets, hunting companions, or other AKC sanctioned event participants. They will NOT however, be used as breeding animals. Not because there is anything necessarily wrong with them, but because either the breeder or the owner has decided that they will not or should not produce puppies for lack f desire, or for conformation flaws, etc... The dog with the Limited registration papers IS registered, and does completely belong to the new owner. The only difference is that any puppies produced by this "limited registration" dog will NOT be registered. The dog cannot be shown in conformation events since they are for the sole purpose of evaluating breeding stock. They can enter and gain points and titles in “activity” related events, such as hunt tests, field trials, agility, fly ball, dock dog, etc…..Limited registration came about when AKC found out that breeders were withholding registration papers from new owners of puppies that went to non-breeding homes. These new owners were being dishonest by applying for new registration papers without the breeder's permission and could not get papers because the breeders were still the registered owners. AKC investigated and found that the breeders were not trying to be fraudulent or mean, they were just trying to protect the breed and their breeding lines against puppy mills and back yard breeders. AKC came up with the Limited papers to help breeders selling non-breeding dogs to the public without having to keep those people from entering activity events with their dogs.
Full Registration is for breeding stock dogs and those that are being actively shown in the conformation ring. If you are NOT a breeder or are not planning to show your dog, you DO NOT need full registration on your dog. The only difference between Limited and Full registration is that with Full registration, the papers that you get are bordered in purple instead of orange, and IF your dog produces puppies, they can be registered with either Full or Limited registration.
Please Research This Breed Before You Consider Purchasing a Puppy. Great Danes are cute and "little" when puppies, but they will quickly outgrow most humans and are very demanding! They are people oriented dogs, and do NOT do well living outside. Despite their size, they do very well in small spaces(apartments) as long as they are properly trained and socialized. They are bred to be gentle giants, but because of their size they can be very destructive or even dangerous if not properly trained and socialized from an early age! Everyone will receive an information packet in their puppy pack that comes with their puppy. Please read through this thoroughly. Here is some information that should be read through beforehand!
Feeding your Great Dane
It is important to not overfeed a Great Dane puppy. You cannot feed them just any food either! They need a low protein, low calcium, low fat diet for life but most importantly the first two years in order to slow down growth rate and protect their joints. Regular PUPPY FOOD is a big NO!!! It is way too high in protein, fat, and calcium levels for your giant breed puppy. Feeding a food like this could lead to brittle bones and joint problems in your dog's life. We also strongly recommend feeding your giant baby from an elevated food bowl to aid in proper digestion and reduce the risk of bloat. We feed all our puppies 3 times a day and recommend that the new owners continue this type of feeding schedule. Do NOT exercise or let your dog run around for about an hour before and after feeding times as too much exercise around eating can contribute greatly to a dog developing bloat.
How our puppies are raised
So many people wonder what they are getting when they cough up all that money for a purebred puppy from a responsible breeder. This is just a glimpse into an answer for that question. All of our puppies are raised in the house. They are right in the middle of the action. When puppies are born here, they are my whole life for just about the entire next 8 weeks! I sleep in the same room as them as newborns and I wake up from any little noise they make to check and make sure all is well. They are kept clean and well fed and handled constantly. It is a 24/7 job! They are brought up using early neurological stimulation(ENS) and the rules of 7. They are exposed to so much while they are here that you will be getting a puppy with a heck of a phenomenal start to their life with humans. They are started on potty training, taught to think things through, taught to be handled without fuss, exposed to all sorts of noises, people, animals, etc.. AND THEN... When you take your puppy home we will still be here! We will answer your questions and concerns, and do our very best to guide you along the way and make sure that you raise the best, most well-rounded Great Dane citizen possible!