Welcome to the new WVGDC website! Our site will be under construction throughout 2019. Hope you enjoy our new website and find it useful!
WVGDC Announcements
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…
Dues & Donations
WVGDC Calendar
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Upcoming Events
Aug25August 25th, 2019, Sunday 3:00pm – Meeting & Summer BBQAugust 25 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm PDTOct26Meeting October 26th, 2019, Saturday, 5:00-6:15pm Dinner followingOctober 26 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm PDTDec7Meeting & Christmas Party, December 7th, 2019, Saturday, 5:00-6:15pm, Location Shanda’s HouseDecember 7 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm PST
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.
Six 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.
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.
