I'm the breeder behind Oak Bend Danes located in Weatherford, TX. Our mission is to raise healthy, happy, beautiful puppies and connect loving families with their new best friends! We are devoted to each of our dogs and puppies and do everything we can to make sure that they have the best lives possible and fine forever homes where they can flourish.
About Shelly
We brought home our first Great Dane 20 years ago and have been in love ever since. We are blessed to be able to stay home and focus all the time and attention our dogs may need.
What makes Shelly’s program special
We keep open communication, along with honest standards for the Great Dane Breed. Our goal is to improve the breed with each breeding we have. We only choose healthy parents with good temperaments, provide proper socialization and daily care, and always place puppies in loving homes with wonderful families.
Newborn Great Danes from Dexter and Harper
Born Dec. 2024. Ready Feb. 8
Newborn Great Danes from Dexter and Harper
Born Dec. 2024
Ready Feb. 8
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You still have time to bring one of these sweet babies home.
Dexter and Harper's litter
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There’s still time to pick up a perfect Valentine
Dexter and Harper's litter
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Babies went home for Christmas. Just love all the love!
Dexter and Justice's litter
Shelly 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 $1,500 - $3,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“Price includes all age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, veterinary health clearance, puppy pack, AKC registration, proper socialization, litter box training and lots of puppy breath! ”
Shelly 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 Shelly 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 Shelly directly.
Puppies are raised in our home with proper enrichment and socialization. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Surface & tactile stimulation, Socialized with other animals, Various sounds, Car rides, Scent introduction, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Socialized with children, Socialized in new places, Our puppies are exposed to family and friends. Its never a good idea to take a puppy to public places until it has been fully vaccinated, Social, Outdoors (when Weather permits), car riding , Various Surfaces , Structures, e.g. Climbing, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Elderly, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, Early socialization, Litter Box Trained, Human Interactions , Basic manners, Potty training, crate training, Leash Walking, and Potty Training.
All puppies receive age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming. All puppies receive a veterinarian health and physical examination prior to going home.
We send our puppies home with Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Food & treats, Basic obedience & manners, Vet records, Registration, Sound and texture enrichment, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Vaccinations, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Puppy Starter Kit, Puppy Collar, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, and AKC Registration.
Shelly 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 to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Shelly started breeding
After being a Dane owner for years and with the help of a great mentor, we began our breeding program.
Shelly has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Shelly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Shelly’s program includes seven colors
Shelly’s Great Dane puppies include silver, merle, harlequin, fawn, chocolate, blue and white, and blue. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Oak Bend Danes meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Great Dane
Great Dane
About Dexter
Lilac Tan Point. Carries blue and chocolate. Dexter is a gentle affectionate dog. He just loves to be in your lap and has perfect manners.
Uploaded health tests
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Great Dane
About Justice
100% European, Blue Fawn Harlequin. Carries tan point. Justice a sweetheart. She loves to play and be social with her family.
Uploaded health tests
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Great Dane
About Harper
Merle Tan Point. Carries Blue. Harper is a loyal companion, smart and attentive.
Good health testing
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI)
Great Dane
About Izzie
Izzie is a gorgeous blue harlequin who carries chocolate and tan point. She is protective and loyal. Loves to chase lizzards and sleep on the couch.
Great Dane
Oak Bend 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.
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.
Inherited Myopathy in Great Danes (IMGD), Animal Genetics Panel, DNA Profile, DNA Disease 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).
Moderate energy
Energy level
Not allergy-friendly
Allergy
Moderate shedding
Shedding
Great Dane
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.