I'm the breeder behind Apollo's Great Danes (AGD's) located in Appomattox, VA. We are proud to offer our beautiful Great Dane puppies to loving homes! Our dogs are healthy and have great temperaments. We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. We cherish all of our animals and enjoy sharing the love of this breed with other individuals and families!
Andrea has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Puppy prices range from $2,000 - $3,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $200.
“Limited or Full AKC registration. Deposit required to hold puppies to ensure they don't miss out on a home. Deposit goes towards purchase price.”
Andrea may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Andrea offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Andrea directly.
Our puppies are well socialized with other dogs, children, Puppy Culture Rule of 7. Started with crate and potty training. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Rules of 7, Leash Training, Outdoors (when Weather permits), Puppy Culture , car riding , crate training, Noise desensitized , Various Surfaces , Strangers, Scents, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Socialized with Other Animals, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Early Neurological Stimulation, Touch Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Socialized with Cats, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Elderly, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, We begin potty training along with crate training & believe the two go hand in hand., Noise desensitization, Human Interactions , Puppy Culture , Name recognition , "No" Biting or Chewing, Clicker Training, and Potty Training.
All pups have dew claw removal, age appropriate vacations, multiple dewormings and fecal examinations, socialization, Puppy Culture Rule of 7,.
We send our puppies home with Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Vaccinations, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, Blanket with Mom's Scent, AKC Registration, and Puppy pack..
Andrea offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
“We currently don't ship our puppies. You can come to our home, we will come to your home or meet at a halfway safe place. (Police Station)”
Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Andrea has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Andrea was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Andrea’s program includes eight colors
Andrea’s Great Dane puppies include silver, blue, chocolate, black, merle, harlequin, fawn, and brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
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Apollo's Great Danes (AGD's) meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Great Dane
Great Dane
About Lady
Lady is a female Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Andrea decided to make her part of their program. Andrea has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +2 more
Great Dane
About Paul
Paul is a male Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Andrea decided to make him part of their program. Andrea has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more
Great Dane
About Keeva
Keeva is a male Great Dane over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Andrea decided to make him part of their program. Andrea has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
Great Dane
Excellent level
Apollo's Great Danes (AGD's) reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Great Danes.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.