I'm the breeder behind Dunn Right Ranch located in Bonners Ferry, ID. The Dunn Right Ranch is located between the beautiful Selkirk & Purcell Mountains of Northern Idaho. Here we raise beautiful & healthy Great Danes to have excellent temperaments, be great in the show ring & to be wonderful companions. Our Danes are versatile in many canine sports & therapy work.
About Nicole
Dunn Right Ranch Great Danes (DRR) was founded in 2004. I grew up showing Tennessee Walking Horses and Akitas. As a youth I would always find myself at the Great Dane ring. In early 2004, I purchased my first black Great Dane. She was out of the old Meistersinger Harlequin bloodlines. We have produced many AKC Champions. Our Danes excel in many canine sports, service work or just being a friend.
What makes Nicole’s program special
We strive to produce healthy Great Danes with sound structure, correct conformation and outstanding temperaments with Champion bred pedigrees. Our Great Danes excel at showing in the Conformation and Performance rings and make wonderful family companions. We breed very selectively for the show and performance ring, we may only have one litter per year or every other year. Our Great Danes are OFA health tested, color tested, and have to pass a complete breeding physical by a veterinarian before we do any breeding on them.
Nicole is a member of 3 clubs
Great Dane Club of America, Great Dane Club of Western Washington, Inland Northwest Great Dane Club
Nicole’s certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit, CHIC Certified
Our puppies are well adjusted with noise and touch stimulation. They are also socialized with other dogs. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, and Various sounds.
All puppies are vaccinated for appropriate age, dewormed 3 to 4 times before heading to new home and health exam by a veterinarian. Dewclaws removed. Microchipped. Puppy orientation. Sales contract and puppy care packet. Lifetime breeder support.
We send our puppies home with Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Basic obedience & manners, Microchip, Registration, and Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent.
Nicole 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.
Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Nicole started breeding
As a youth growing up showing Akitas that my parents bred and raised themselves. I knew someday I would have my own Great Dane to show in the future. Showing Dogs and Horses has always been in my blood and when you build a strong relationship with an amazing dog with a excellent temperament and good conformation I always find my myself wanting to improve what I have and breed better one for myself.
Nicole has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Nicole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Nicole’s program includes six colors
Nicole’s Great Dane puppies include mantle merle, merle, mantle, harlequin, fawn, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Dunn Right Ranch meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Great Dane
Great Dane
About Katana
She is fully health tested with OFA per the GDCA Guidelines for Great Danes. This lovely lady has an amazing temperament. She is truly the best girl in the world. She out did herself with being a mom.
Great Dane
About Tyreese
Tyreese continues to show and win at 7 1/2 years old. He is fully health tested with OFA per the GDCA Guidelines for Great Danes. He has been shown by several juniors and has an amazing temperament.
Great Dane
Excellent level
Dunn Right Ranch 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.
Dentition, Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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.
Dominant Black DNA Test, DNA Coat/Trait 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).