Beehive Great Danes

Raised by Kriston H.

Certified Breeder of Great Danes

  • 1 club membership

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Beehive Great Danes located in Mancos, CO. Beehive Great Danes is dedicated to following the Great Dane Club of America(GDCA) code of ethics. We actively show our danes in conformation, performance, and companion events. We strive for health, temperament and longevity. All of our danes are health tested according to OFA and GDCA guidelines.

Kriston’s experience

  • About Kriston

    I started with animals young. Basically at birth. It all started with show horses. I showed horses all over the country as a teen/young adult and moved into dogs naturally.

  • What makes Kriston’s program special

    I have been fortunate enough to be mentored by people who have been in the breed for 30+ years. We work hard to preserve health and longevity which we often do not see in Danes. Not only do they have to be pretty but for us, it's a complete picture they also have to be performing and correct to standard.

  • Kriston is a member of a club

    Great dane club of america

Puppies

Boy 1

Reserved

Male • Went Home Sept. 1, 2020

Great Dane

Girl 1

Reserved

Female • Went Home Sept. 1, 2020

Great Dane

Boy 2

Reserved

Male • Went Home Sept. 1, 2020

Great Dane

Girl 2

Reserved

Female • Went Home Sept. 1, 2020

Great Dane

Getting a puppy from Kriston

Kriston 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.

Price

Puppy prices range from $1,800 - $3,500.

“Prices change based on pet or show prospects. Only our show puppies receive ear crops. We do not take deposits. Once puppies are old enough to go home we take full payment prior to their departure.”

Contract and health guarantee

Kriston 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 Kriston 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 Kriston directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

We utilize Puppy Culture and ENS. This is a large program and I am happy to share this info with you. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Puppy Culture , Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Elderly, Household Desensitization, and Early Neurological Stimulation.

Puppy health practices

Puppies receive age-appropriate deworming and vaccinations prior to leaving.

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Beehive Great Danes hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.

Bringing your puppy home

Kriston offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Mancos, CO or nearby

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.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.

More about Kriston

  • Why Kriston started breeding

    I breed show horses growing up it was natural to move into dogs. This has become a passion and consumes my life. This is definitely not a decision to take lightly. I started by finding a mentor in my breed that has become part of my family.

  • Kriston has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Kriston was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Kriston’s program includes three colors

    Kriston’s Great Dane puppies include merle, mantle, and harlequin. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Kriston’s links

Kriston is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Beehive Great Danes meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Meet Kriston's parent dogs

All breeds

Great Dane

Parent health testing

Great Dane

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Beehive Great Danes 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.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • 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), Brucellosis

    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.

  • Congenital Hypothyroidism with Goiter (CHG)

    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).

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