Safire Farms

Raised by Cindy C.

Certified Breeder of Great Danes

  • 1 club membership

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Safire Farms located in Virginia Beach, VA. I am a show breeder of mostly blue and occasionally black Great Danes with special emphasis on temperament, health, and longevity. Safire Farms also focuses on breeding to the standard of the Great Dane. Temperament will always be number 1, and health number 2; however, adherence to the breed standard and true Great Dane type is also of utmost importance in order to preserve the Great Dane as it is intended to be.

Cindy’s experience

  • About Cindy

    I have been involved in Great Danes since 2000, when I got my first Dane, a blue show bitch named Sapphire. I have had six other Danes since then and have a new puppy show bitch coming home in April 2021. I will be 42 in April 2021 and am an LVT (licensed veterinary technician), working relief and part-time in emergency medicine and critical care, also with a special interest in anesthesia and surgery.

  • What makes Cindy’s program special

    With my science background (LVT & BS in Biology), I am especially passionate about transparency as a breeder, openness, and honesty, and I'm a big proponent of health testing. We don’t get anywhere as breeders by shaming each other and hiding our problems. Health testing is a big way we can help avoid genetic disease. You don’t know if you don’t test, but also a test cannot guarantee health either!

  • Cindy is a member of a club

    Great Dane Club of Central North Carolina

  • Cindy’s certifications & recognitions

    CHIC Certified, Licensed Veterinary Technician

Puppies

Rina

Reserved

Female • Went Home Jan. 2, 2020

Great Dane

Bentley

Reserved

Male • Went Home Jan. 2, 2020

Great Dane

Archie

Reserved

Male • Went Home Jan. 2, 2020

Great Dane

Darcy Grace

Reserved

Female • Went Home Jan. 2, 2020

Great Dane

Chase

Reserved

Male • Went Home Jan. 2, 2020

Great Dane

Getting a puppy from Cindy

Cindy 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 $2,000 - $3,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.

“Puppies come with AKC registration, a microchip, deworming, first vaccine, the health guarantee, a lifetime of breeder support, and poss ear cropping (extra). The waitlist is started at ultrasound confirmation, but deposits not taken until puppies are 3 weeks of age. Balance of cost is due by 7 weeks of age.”

Contract and health guarantee

Cindy 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 Cindy 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 Cindy directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Socialization begins right after birth with early neurological stimulation (Dr. Carmen Battaglia). Puppy Culture and AviDog are also used to socialize puppies to many different sounds and situations such as children, strangers, soundtracks for thunder, fireworks, loud music, etc. Nails are done weekly and Dremel training is started at 5-6 weeks. Leash training and basic obedience are introduced. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Trupanion, Puppy Culture, Puppy Pad Potty Training, Car Training, Basic Manners, Human Interactions, Name Recognition, Potty Training, Crate Training, Initial Obedience Training, Early Neurological Stimulation, Surface and Tactile Stimulation, Toys for Chewing, Avidog A.P.E.T Evaluation Test, Grooming Desensitization, Bathing, Exposure to Agility Obstacles, Weekly Nail Trimming, Stairs, Socialized with Children, Sound Stimulation, Noise Desensitization, Bell Training, Free-Baiting, Stacking, Impulse Control, "No" Biting or Chewing, and Leash Walking.

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Puppy health practices

Puppies are dewormed at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks. Fecals are checked at 8 weeks. I also plan to do CAVID Nomograph testing through the University of Wisconsin on all future litters. This is done on the bitch 2 weeks before whelp, and it gives a report of the bitch’s maternal antibodies and thus when it is recommended to begin vaccinating puppies. Vaccines are ordered, stored, and given by veterinarian.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Microchip, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Vaccinations, Toy with Mom's Scent, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Puppy Collar, Certificate of Health, Breed Club Registration, Bone, and AKC Registration.

Bringing your puppy home

Cindy offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Virginia Beach, VA 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 a meeting point close to home.

More about Cindy

  • Why Cindy started breeding

    I have been trying for a good foundation bitch worthy of building a line upon since 2000. I took my time in cultivating relationships with breeders and friends who mentored me and helped me develop that discerning eye. After 4 attempts, my 5th one finally panned out well and she is the dam to my 2019 litter. Her progeny are impressive and I hope to continue on with them in the years to come.

  • Cindy has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    Cindy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Cindy’s program includes two colors

    Cindy’s Great Dane puppies include black and blue. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

Cindy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Safire Farms 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 Cindy's parent dogs

All breeds

Great Dane

Parent health testing

Great Dane

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Safire Farms 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.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Shoulder Osteochondrosis

    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.

  • Leukoencephalomyelopathy (LEMP), Inherited Myopathy in Great Danes (IMGD), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Great Dane Type, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)

    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).

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