I'm the breeder behind LC Blue Great Danes located in Chicago, IL. We are Great Dane lovers through and through! Our dogs are such an important part of our lives, and we can’t imagine being without them. It’s an amazing experience as breeders to provide others with Great Dane puppies that we know will bring them the same joy!
About Carol
We are a small home breeder of BLUE Great Danes - All Blue & only Blue Danes. Our Danes are raised in the home & treated as loving members of our family. We breed only blue Great Danes. We are accepting applications for our litter of beautiful blue puppies! We had a litter of 4 puppies January 28, 2022, 2 boys & 2 girls calling them after the Scooby Doo Gang - Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Shaggy!
What makes Carol’s program special
Joan, our AKC registered female & dam: OFA tested for eyes normal, heart normal, thyroid-normal, hips-good, elbows-normal, patella=normal & ankle-normal. She is an American Great Dane. Were hoping that since she is a bit smaller that we will have the pleasure of her company longer. She is a true love bug!! Joan comes with exceptional confirmation. Joan is an AKC Canine Good Citizen.
Carol is a member of a club
Illini Great Dane Club
Carol’s certifications & recognitions
Royal Canin Crown Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T.
Carol 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 $2,500 - $3,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“The prince includes dew claw removal, 3 dewormings, vet check and first vaccinations. Puppies come wit AKC registration, health guarantee and one month of free puppy health insurance. All puppies are currently sold on a limited registration. The deposit holds your puppy as yours from other interested parties. Deposits can be made to Venmo or Zelle.”
Carol 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 Carol 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 Carol directly.
Our puppies are raised in our home. They have exposure to other adults, children and dogs. They get a variety of toys switched out regularly. The are all going potty on papers. I utilize the following enrichment methods: And showed lots of love, Nail trimmings every 2 weeks, Around 2 weeks of age we introduce new objects, change the environment, introduce people (strangers, elderly, kids) and other dogs (puppy & adult) to expose the puppy to as many new experiences as possible, Puppies are handled from birth. As they age, they will be introduced to cats, other dogs, children, other adults, and other sights and sounds. We also work with them on basic manners and commands. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Basic Obedience Commands, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, Socialized with Other Animals, Potty training, crate training, Crate Training, Potty pads,, Basic manners, We introduce collar and leash training., Being raised inside a home environment with constant children and adult socialization , Select friends and family, household pets, television, radio, appliances, scenarios in home for confidence building. , start of impulse control, positive experiences in all situations, 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. , Early stages of crate training, Various Surfaces , Strangers, Touch Desensitization, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Elderly, and Socialized with Adult Dogs.
All puppies are dewormed, receive their first vaccinations and are vet checked before they go home.
We send our puppies home with Food Starter Bag, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Vaccinations, Puppy Collar, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Blanket with Mom's Scent, and AKC Registration.
Carol 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.
“I am willing to meet people at a half way point for distances exceeding 400 miles. ”
Why Carol started breeding
We began breeding Weimaraner's in 1991. We raised them as a family. We were happy to find our puppies new homes who became new friends. We got into Great Danes in 2010 as the kids got older and moved away. Joan is my 4th great Dane and she has such a loving personality and excellent confirmation. She just had her 2nd litter of puppies. The pups are exposed to adults, children and other dogs.
Carol has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Carol was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Carol’s program includes one color
Carol’s Great Dane puppies are blue. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
LC Blue Great Danes meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Great Dane
Great Dane
About Joanie
Joanie is a female Great Dane. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carol decided to make her part of their program. Carol 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.