Deposit Policy:

Deposits are non-refundable unless we are unable to provide a puppy in 18 months from the time you place your deposit. A refund may be issued under the following circumstances:

• A puppy passes away while in our care

• We no longer are going to breed Great Danes

If any of these situations occur, you may choose one of the following options:

1. Transfer your deposit to the top of the list for the next planned litter

2. Select the opposite gender if available

Picking Your Puppy:

Puppy picking begins around five to six weeks of age. This timing allows us to truly observe each puppy and understand their temperament, energy, confidence, and personality so we can guide families toward the best possible match. When you complete your application, you share what you are looking for in your future puppy and it becomes part of our responsibility to help interpret that and apply it thoughtfully. Choosing based on appearance alone is rarely the best path. The most ideal way to choose your puppy is to visit our farm during picking so the puppy can also choose you. We have found time and again that this connection is real and meaningful and leads to the strongest lifelong bonds. We understand that not every family can travel, so we support the process with Zoom calls, consistent updates, detailed observations, and honest conversations about your goals and lifestyle. This gives us the clarity needed to confidently guide you toward the puppy that will truly fit your family.

Puppy Evaluation

Once puppies are born, we begin confirming gender preferences based on availability.

Around 7 weeks of age, each puppy undergoes Volhard Temperament Testing conducted by an independent third party.

This evaluation allows us to assess confidence, energy, and overall temperament.

After testing is complete, we review the results and contact families with their puppies results. If there are any issue we see with behavior's that could interfere with placements around lifestyle, and expectations. We will suggest a few options to take into consideration to support the dog in their new home. If we know this puppy would be less than ideal, that will be a separate conversation with a solution.

Our placement process is designed to ensure every Great Dane is placed thoughtfully, setting both the puppy and their family up for a balanced and successful life together.

If this is an issue, you are more than welcome to look for a puppy elsewhere. Puppies always come first here.

Deposit Availability

We accept a limited number of deposits at a time, covering up to two planned litters. Once deposit spots are filled, families may still join our interest list to receive updates on future litters and availability. ( 3 Girls - 3 Boys or 3 "No Preference" which ever reaches 6 reservations)

Because litter size and gender distribution cannot be predicted in advance, some families may need to wait for a future litter to receive their preferred gender. Applying and submitting a deposit earlier places you higher on the list and improves your chances of placement in the next available litter.

Families who select no gender preference often receive a puppy sooner due to greater flexibility during placement.

Estimated Wait Time

Wait times vary based on breeding schedules, litter size, availability, and your position on our reservation list. Demand for our naturally reared Great Danes continues to grow.

We typically plan one to two litters per year. Depending on gender preference and placement factors, wait times generally range from six to eighteen months.

Applying early and remaining flexible increases the likelihood of receiving a puppy sooner.

If you feel aligned with our program and are ready to move forward, we invite you to apply and begin the process with Little Rogue Danes.