I'm Joanna M., the breeder behind Catskills Greatest Danes located in Liberty, NY. We work hard to produce healthy, well-rounded Great Dane puppies that will make others as happy as our dogs have made us! Our Sire & Dam are OFA Health tested and our sire has a DNA test on file. Our puppies come with the following: AKC certifications, one-year health guarantee, clean bill of health from the vet, deworming, AKC reunite microchips, and a puppy pack!
Q. & A. with Joanna
Why did you start breeding?
After being raised watching my parents breed dogs all my life, I chose to follow in the same footsteps except change the breed.
What makes your program special?
Our pets are raised in our household full of love, socialization, and around children and other animals.
I’ve followed top-quality European Kennels for many years before selecting the dogs in my breeding program. We breed for quality, temperament, body structure, and bone structure.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and white, harlequin, and merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Dolche
Went home
Female
Diesel
Went home
Male
Duke
Went home
Male
Dijorno
Went home
Male
Dango
Went home
Male
Dozer
Went home
Male
Dulce
Went home
Female
Aubrey
Went home
Female
Aspen
Went home
Male
Amore
Went home
Female
Atlas
Went home
Male
August
Went home
Female
Asia
Went home
Female
Ali
Went home
Male
Atheena
Went home
Female
Ace
Went home
Male
Amaretto
Went home
Female
Alba
Went home
Female
Azzura
Went home
Female
Bandit
Went home
Male
Bruschetta
Went home
Female
Brucker
Went home
Male
Basil
Went home
Female
Bane
Went home
Male
Begonia
Went home
Female
Brutus
Went home
Male
Clover
Went home
Female
Champagne
Went home
Female
Chevy
Went home
Male
Cane
Went home
Male
Cooper
Went home
Male
Canyon
Went home
Male
Cannoli
Went home
Female
Cleetus
Went home
Male
Caballo
Went home
Male
Corona
Went home
Female
Claire
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Joanna
Joanna 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.
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 include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price of the Puppy includes the following:
Akc Certified (Limited Or Full depending)
One-Year Health Guarantee
Starter Puppy Packs
Microchipped With AKC Reunite
Clean bill of Health
Dewormed. Our puppies require a deposit to be held once born and the remainder of payment on puppies is due at the 6 week mark.”
Contract & health guarantee
Joanna 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 Joanna 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 Joanna directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Vet records
Microchip
Extras
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
AKC registration
Registration
Food & treats
Puppy starter kit
Toys
Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Joanna.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Liberty, NY
3836 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at New York Stewart Airport
3823 miles away
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More about Joanna
Certifications & recognitions
Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), American Kennel Club Canine College.
Joanna has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Joanna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Joanna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Catskills Greatest 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
Parent dogs
Stout, dad
Great Dane
About Stout
Stout is our beautiful Blue mantle pie bald from Spain. He has the sweetest temperament and is such a loving boy.
Great health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
Aubrey, mom
Great Dane
About Aubrey
Aubrey is a female Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joanna decided to make her part of their program. Joanna 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
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Sakarah, mom
Great Dane
About Sakarah
Sakarah is a female Great Dane about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joanna decided to make her part of their program. Joanna 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.
Good health testing
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Thor, dad
Great Dane
About Thor
Thor is a male Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Joanna decided to make him part of their program. Joanna 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), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
Dublin, mom
Great Dane
About Dublin
Dublin is a female Great Dane about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joanna decided to make her part of their program. Joanna 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.
Good health testing
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Goliath, dad
Great Dane
About Goliath
Goliath is a male Great Dane almost 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Joanna decided to make him part of their program. Joanna 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Catskills Greatest 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.
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.
Inherited Myopathy in Great Danes (IMGD)
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Joanna to bring home their puppies.
Megan D.
Verified owner · June 2025
Joanna was amazing! Very responsive and sent lots of updates with photos/videos. You can tell she really loves her dogs. I can’t thank her enough for my new puppy/best friend. Thank you Joanna!