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We LOVE our club members – Thank you Courtney!
Time flies by so quickly! We had so much fun at our Specialty at the end of March. We have so so so many people to thank. Without our volunteers we couldn’t put on our Specialties. Courtney came down from the Seattle area to help. She set up our trophy table, the ribbons and anything…
Thank You to Our
2019 Specialty Trophy Fund Donors
We couldn't put on our Specialties without the support of our wonderful Great Dane Community! Thank you so much to those who supported our club by donating to our Trophy Fund! We are so very grateful!!
Best Puppy
Davishire Danes/
Kathleen Davis
Marta Brock
Gerie Davis
Barbara Duncan
Barbara Graves
Karl & Janet Hoffman Berg
Aaron & Gloria Lisech
Best of Winners
Daynakin Great Danes LLC/
Jack Henderson & Georgia Hymmen
Katherine & Conley Nester
Sheila Sullivan
Best of Opposite
Raymond Goldstone/
Paquestone Great Danes in BC
Lisa Bemis
Western Great Dane Club of BC
2019 Featured Raffle Table Donations
K9 Ballistics Dog Beds 2019
K9 Ballistics Dog Beds are even tough enough for a Great Dane! You can find their complete selection of beds on their website, https://k9ballistics.com/.
Features of these beds include, Tough Ballistic Rip-stop Waterproof Covers, good for both indoor and outdoor use, machine washable covers, chew proof and chew resistant, made in the USA AND they are backed by their own Chew Proof Promise.
K9 Ballistics also offers cot beds, dog crate pads, orthopedic bed and round nesting dog beds in varying colors. We are so very grateful to K9 Ballistics for donating a bed. Whoever wins this bed is a very lucky person.
Critter Beds donated a Blanket
One CANNOT have enough beds and blankets for our dogs. We are very fortunate as Critter Beds has donated a blanket to our raffle table! You can check out their offerings at critterbeds.com. Thank you Critter Beds!!!
Sterling Silver Pendent from Originals by Omar
WVGDC is so very grateful to Omar for donating this sweet sterling silver Great Dane pendant. One of the highlights in attending the Graet Dane National is seeing the wonderful pieces that Omar brings. His work is simply lovely and he custom makes pieces to your specifications.
Great Dane Resources
What makes a Great Dane, a Great Dane
Historically over time Great Dane breeders created a description of what the Great Dane should look like and the Dane temperament. This description, The Great Dane Standard should be used as guidelines in breeding Danes, so our beautiful noble breed retains its healthy structure and type and doesn't end up looking like a greyhound or a mastiff.
Is a Great Dane right for your family?
Great Danes are WONDERFUL fun-loving, boisterous, happy, playful dogs. And big, very big. Adult Great Danes weigh between 100-175 pounds. They can be wonderful family pets and must have time with their people, but they can be destructive if not given enough exercise or become lonely or bored.
A Great Dane Puppy or a Great Dane Rescue?
When considering adding a new 4 legged family member, consider both puppies and older dogs, breeder returns, rescue Danes or shelter Danes. Puppies are wonderful, fun, mischievous, energetic and busy, very busy. Older dogs are more settled, usually calmer, house broken, trained and oftentimes spayed/neutered.
Finding a Great Dane Breeder & Dane Puppy
You've researched Great Danes, decided on a puppy and now you are ready to find a reputable breeder! Finding a good breeder can take time so don't rush the process. We have lots of information to assist you in finding a great companion to add to your family.
Great Dane
Health Issues
Danes are a Giant breed dog, with Giant breed health issues. The top 3 causes of death for Great Danes are Bloat, Cancer (Osteosarcoma) and Cardiomopathy ( Heart Disease). There are special health issues to be aware of when owning Danes.
Seven Great Dane Colors - Can you name them?
Great Dane Color genetics are very complicated. Historically breeders refined and developed breeding practices so they could reliably reproduce colors. The ability to reliably reproduce colors allows breeders to focus on structure, type, temperament, health and longevity.
Thank you to our
BEST IN SHOW
2019
Trophy Sponsors
Karen & Paul Bezanson
Shanda Bhasker
Yvette Foster
Jere & Stacie Knudtsen
Sniffany's Pet Boutique
& Photography
https://sniffanyspetboutique.com/
Albany, OR
Hamlin
Great Danes
Moose, a beautiful Merle Great Dane, touring the streets of Albany, OR, with his owner.
WVGDC
Mission Statement
The Willamette Valley Great Dane Club's Mission is to support the Great Dane Breed. The Club works to educate people about the breed, encourage and promote responsible Great Dane ownership and breeding.
WVGDC
Specialty
WVGDC has a Great Dane Specialty show in Albany at the Linn County Event Center the last weekend of March every year. This is a great opportunity to see Great Danes from Canada and up and down the West Coast.
Learn more and
Join the WVGDC
Members of WVGDC love Great Danes, enjoy spending time with our Danes and Dane owners. The club meets several times a year and annually holds a Great Dane Specialty Show. Please join us at our meetings!
Why do people Show
Great Danes?
Showing Great Danes is an enjoyable and educational activity to do with your dogs. People who show and breed Great Danes have decades of experience and knowledge they are happy to share with other Great Dane lovers.
Activities to do
with your Great Dane
Dog Sports have become more and more popular over the years. You can enjoy Rally, Obedience, Dock Jumping, Tracking, Lure Coursing, Skijoring, Barn Hunting and even Herding with your Danes.
What Happens at a Dog Show?
(Dog Show 101)
Dog Shows can be very confusing and it is hard to know what is happening and even when Great Danes are in the ring and when owners are available to meet. We would like to help clear up some of that confusion.
