The great dane club of greater dallas
Explore community events and activities for Dane lovers!
The great dane club of greater dallas
Explore community events and activities for Dane lovers!
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Welcome to Great Dane Great DANE CLUB OF GREATER Dallas
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Welcome to Great Dane Club Of Greater Dallas
Our Values
At Great Dane Club Of Greater Dallas, we believe in inclusivity, diversity, and respect. We welcome members from all backgrounds and strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. We also prioritize giving back to our community through volunteering and charitable donations.
Our values include:
- Health and Welfare: Prioritizing the genetic health, structural integrity, and temperament of the breed through required health testing.
- Responsible Breeding: Adhering to ethical protocols, such as avoiding puppy mills, and preserving the breed's purpose.
- Education and Mentorship: Providing accurate information to the public, guiding newcomers, and sharing expertise on breed standards.
- Preservation of Standards: Maintaining the breed's unique characteristics, including type, function, and temperament, as defined by official standards.
- Community and Collaboration: Fostering a community for enthusiasts to share, learn, and organize events like breed-specific shows or field trials.
- Integrity and Advocacy: Protecting the interests of the breed, supporting, and promoting ethical,, registered, pedigree-based breeding.
Membership Benefits
- Networking & Community: Meet like-minded enthusiasts, share knowledge, find reputable breeders, and make lifelong friends.
- Education & Mentorship: Access specialized knowledge on breed standards, grooming, training, and health, often with guidance from experienced breeders.
- Health & Breeding Support: Receive guidance on health screenings and ethical breeding practices, which helps promote the health and longevity of the breed.
- Activity Access: Participate in, or help organize, events like conformation shows, obedience, agility, and field trials.
- Influence & Advocacy: Play a role in shaping the future of the breed by helping to define the breed standard, advocating for responsible ownership, and supporting rescue networks.
- Resources & Discounts: Benefit from club resources, such as newsletters, educational materials, and potential member discounts on services like health testing.
History
History of the Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas
The Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas was created in the late 1960's to foster Great Dane good will, education, mentoring, and to promote participation in dog shows.
The Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas was organized and incorporated in Dallas, TX in 1967 as an affiliate club of the Great Dane Club of America. The club received its accreditation from the American Kennel Club in December of 1967. The charter members of the club spent the next two years building its membership, holding club meetings, participating in many community activities, and working to complete the requirements of the AKC's approval process. The GDCGD received its approval and licence from the AKC to officially hold point shows in March of 1970. That same year, they held their first conformation point show & breed specialty on September 19, 1970 at Dallas Market Hall.
The GDCGD has held an annual specialty in the DFW area every year since, as well as having hosted several GDCA National Speciaties. The club is now licensed to host trials in Rally, Obedience, and FAST CAT.
The underlying premise of holding our “conformation” shows is to assist reputable breeders to find the best examples of the breed for future generations. We strive to promote the best practices in breeding, rearing, raising, training, competing, caring, and loving of this magnificent breed.
The Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas is an affiliate club of the Great Dane Club of America and the American Kennel Club.
The Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas meets the second Thursday of each month. Guests are always welcome to attend public meetings.
Please contact us for more information.
Great Dane Resources
Is a Great Dane Right for You?
Is a Great Dane Right for You?
Is a Great Dane Right for You?
The Great Dane is a giant breed that takes up more room in the house, needs an appropriate sized car to ride in safely and will cost considerably more to maintain than a small breed. Have you taken all this into consideration!
Great Dane Puppy Information
Is a Great Dane Right for You?
Is a Great Dane Right for You?
CONGRATULATIONS on choosing a Great Dane as a member of your family.
Breeder Referral
Is a Great Dane Right for You?
Litter Announcements
Breeder Referral Disclaimer:
All of the breeders listed here are members in good standing with the Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas (GDCGD). However, the club does not screen, inspect, or otherwise validate the breeding practices of those who are listed on our breeder list. All members of the GDCGD are encouraged to utilize sound and responsible breeding practices that are consistent with the GDCA's Breeder's Code of Ethics and the GCDA Color Code. Nothing contained herein should be misconstrued as an endorsement, representation, warranty, or guarantee relating to these individual's breeding policies and practices, nor to the health, desirability or suitability of their dogs for breeding. Buyers are advised to take adequate precautions to validate the practices of any breeder and to review the purchase contract thoroughly before buying any puppy.
Breeder Referral Chairperson:
Norma Hennig
214-797-0757
birkinkennels@yahoo.com
Litter Announcements
AKC Official Standard of the Great Dane
Litter Announcements
Our diverse and welcoming community is made up of people from all walks of life. Get to know some of our members and hear their stories!
Contact Us
AKC Official Standard of the Great Dane
AKC Official Standard of the Great Dane
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AKC Official Standard of the Great Dane
AKC Official Standard of the Great Dane
AKC Official Standard of the Great Dane
A description of the ideal dog of each recognized breed, to serve as an ideal against which dogs are judged at shows, originally laid down by a parent breed club and accepted officially by national or international bodies.
Rescue
Obediences Classes
Obediences Classes
Please visit and contact the following organizations if you are interested in rescuing a Great Dane or volunteering with rescue efforts with these organizations.
Great Dane Rescue of North Texas
White Kisses Great Dane Rescue
San Antonio Great Dane Rescue
Texas Great Dane Rescue
Paws of Austin Great Dane Rescue
Obediences Classes
Obediences Classes
Obediences Classes
Below are GDCGD member recommended training facilities in the DFW Metroplex area that offer puppy manners and obedience training classes. Please contact each facility directly to inquire about puppy obedience training and other training programs offered.
The GDCGD does not directly endorse any facility listed below; rather, our member-recommendations of these facilities, their trainers, and courses offered are based on personal experience of individuals and not of the Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas. It is up to each and every dog owner to determine which training facilities, trainers, methods, and tactics are appropriate for them and their dogs.
Pay Your Dues Online
Welcome to the Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas online payment section. Here, you can conveniently pay your membership dues securely. Thank you for supporting our community and helping us continue our activities and events.