Duty Danes

06/17/2026

Understanding PSMB7 Mutation in Great Danes

What is the PSMB7 mutation in Great Danes? The PSMB7 mutation in Great Danes is a missense mutation located in the 20S proteasome beta 2 subunit on chromosome 9....

Discover the PSMB7 mutation in Great Danes, its role in the Harlequin trait, and the genetic implications of this embryonic-lethal variant.

06/16/2026

Impact of Insertion Length on Merle Dog Appearance

How do different insertion lengths affect a merle's appearance? The appearance of a merle dog is directly determined by the length of an extra piece of genetic material (measured in base pairs) inserted into the SILV pigment gene....

Discover how different insertion lengths of the SILV gene create unique merle dog appearances, from cryptic to classic patterns.

06/15/2026

Our 3 girls that we still have available pm for more info or pm Jenny Herndon

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

Identifying d1, d2, d3 Variants in Dogs: A Genetic Overview

How do researchers identify the d1, d2, and d3 variants? Researchers identify the d1, d2, and d3 variants of the recessive d allele (located on the MLPH gene) using diagnostic DNA tests....

Discover how researchers identify the d1, d2, and d3 genetic variants of the recessive d allele in dogs using diagnostic DNA tests.

06/15/2026

Get ready to rock and roll with Jammin’ Janice Joplin

This spectacular puppy is ready to bring a whole lot of soul, rhythm, and love into your life. At eight weeks old, she has all the star power and personality of her legendary musical namesake.

To the tune of Piece of My Heart, she is singing

Take another little piece of my heart now, baby. Take another little piece of my heart, you know you want to

She comes with prepaid AKC registration and a wonderful go-home bag filled with lots of extras to ensure she has everything she needs for her big debut in your home. You can rest assured she is healthy and on track, having already received two rounds of shots and four rounds of worming.

If you would like any more information on bringing this incredible little rockstar into your family, contact us or Jenny Herndon today. Located in Blanchard, Michigan.

06/14/2026

Motown Martha May is ready to rock her way right into your heart

This little fawn beauty might have been the smallest baby in her litter, but she has the biggest heart you could ever believe. From the very minute she was born as one of our special C-section babies, she has been an absolute go-getter with unstoppable spirit and charm. She is eight weeks old and completely ready for her next big adventure with you.

To the tune of the Motown classic Nowhere to Run, she is singing

Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide, from all the love I've got inside, I'm Motown Martha Mae, the tiniest star, ready to love you wherever you are

Motown Martha Mae comes with prepaid AKC registration and a massive go-home bag packed full of lots of awesome extras to make her transition into your home smooth and perfect. Your peace of mind is fully covered, as she has already received two rounds of shots and four rounds of worming.

If you would like any more information on making this incredible girl a part of your family, contact us or Jenny Herndon today.

06/14/2026

Get ready for some soulful love with Delta Blue Dawn

This beautiful puppy is ready to bring a touch of the classic blues and a whole lot of joy into your life. At eight weeks old, she has all the charm and sweet rhythm to perfectly match her musical name.

To the tune of Delta Dawn, she is singing

Delta Dawn, what's that flower you have on? Could it be a faded rose from days gone by

She comes with prepaid AKC registration and a wonderful go-home bag filled with lots of extras to ensure she has everything she needs for a perfect start in your home. You can rest easy knowing she is healthy and right on schedule, having already received two rounds of shots and four rounds of worming.

If you would like any more information on bringing this incredible girl into your family, contact us or Jenny Herndon today. Located in Blanchard, Michigan.

06/14/2026

Understanding Colour Dilution Alopecia in Dogs

What is Colour Dilution Alopecia, and does it affect Danes? Colour Dilution Alopecia (CDA), also known as blue dog or blue Doberman syndrome, is a genetic condition that causes progressive hair loss (alopecia) due to an alteration in how hair pigment is formed and stored....

Discover Colour Dilution Alopecia (CDA) in dogs: causes, symptoms, and why it doesn't affect Great Danes. Learn more about this genetic condition.