Karen Van Scoyk
- Certified Good Dog Breeder
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Karen Van Scoyk located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. We breed high-quality Great Danes. Our breeding dogs are health-tested and are outstanding representations of the standard. As breeders, we are stewards of the future of the breed, so we are careful to always maintain ethical breeding practices. This includes proper health testing, intentional breeding for specific traits, and raising our puppies with proper socialization. We truly love our dogs and want the very best for them and their forever families.
Karen’s experience
About Karen
I am a Coloradan for 47 years and have just transplanted to Florida for most of the year. The winters were too long and time outside with my dogs limited in the winter. So Florida allows me to walk each day ( almost with my danes) and do their daily training.
What makes Karen’s program special
For me, the time and love I give my dogs and educating myself as much as I could to make sure I would bring healthy, well balanced danes into this world of danes.
Puppies
Girl 2
Female • Went Home Feb. 1, 2023
Great Dane
Boy 3
Male • Went Home Feb. 1, 2023
Great Dane
Girl 1
Female • Went Home Feb. 1, 2023
Great Dane
Boy 2
Male • Went Home Feb. 1, 2023
Great Dane
Boy 1
Male • Went Home Feb. 1, 2023
Great Dane
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen 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 $2,750 - $3,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“The price includes - first set of shots, deworming , regular updates of your puppy until it is safely home with you. Also, AKC registration of litter and your AKC certificate for your puppy. $500 Non-refundable unless puppy chosen has died or is sick. Refund may be used for another puppy from present litter if available or future litter.”
Contract and health guarantee
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen directly.
What's included
Enrichment and socialization
Puppies are raised in home with other dogs and a cat. After first booster they will be allowed children to visit and play with puppies. Will also expose to regular home sounds/activities...a wide variety of toys big and small. I utilize the following enrichment methods: also have lots of friends and family who come over to handle the puppies and help out with the puppies daily. I do not take them to public places to expose them to people as they are not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks. , Grooming Desensitization, crate training, Touch Desensitization, Outdoors, e.g. rain, Noises , Scents, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, Crate Training, and Potty Training.
Puppy health practices
All puppies will have first booster and dewormed. For any dog that is shipping a helath certificate will be provided.
Extras
We send our puppies home with Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Trained to sit by 7 weeks old, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , and AKC Registration.
Bringing your puppy home
Karen offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
Pick up your puppy in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 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 an airport or meeting point close to home.
More about Karen
Why Karen started breeding
My first dane (Luna, my only American dane) made me fall in love with this breed. Everyone said, you don't want to breed. Get her spayed. At 7 months, I spay her. I had the worse regrets about doing that! And then having her spayed so early created health problems for her. T quickly came to the conclusion that I did want to breed Great Danes. Within 2 years I had my first breeding pair. I never made that mistake again of listening to other people when it came to my danes and "fixing" them.
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Karen’s program includes three colors
Karen’s Great Dane puppies include mantle, mantle merle, and harlequin. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Karen Van Scoyk 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 Karen's parent dogs
All breeds
Great Dane
Scarlett, mom
Great Dane
About Scarlett
Scarlett is a female Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Rhett, dad
Great Dane
About Rhett
Rhett is a male Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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
Great Dane
Great level
Karen Van Scoyk 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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.
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.