My name is Sally Raney McNeal, your friendly Great Dane breeder. I have lived in my home town of Athens, Alabama my entire life. I worked at a mixed animal veterinary practice, Athens Animal Hospital, as a veterinary technician until I became injuried and was no longer able to continue my beloved duties. I now work from home and opened a small dog grooming boutique, Lake Ida South Grooming. This allows me more time to spend with my big babies at home as well. Caring for animals is my passion.
I have had the pleasure to own many wonderful Great Danes, from the historical AKC registered Meistersinger lines to beautiful and loving rescues. My 1st love that I purchase in 2004 made it clear to me that this was the breed that would be with me the rest of my life.
I lost my 1st Dane when he was 11 year old, then not long afterward lost another to a venomous snake bite. Yes, Great Dane can live happy healthy lives for more than 8 years and just like any other breed, can die way to early from a tragic accident. After recovering from the deep sadness, I began my search for another Great Dane. I had such a difficult time trying to find a harlequin with good bloodlines available in my North Alabama area that it led me to something I had always thought about doing some day. I wanted to develop a beautifully pleasing and healthy bloodline of my own for people to be able to enjoy this breed as much as I do.
Years later, I find myself happy and blessed with the breeding stock that I have determined to be best compatible for each other, and will continue to add more great qualities in the promising younger Great Danes here at MacPac Danes. They have quality pedigrees 5 generations back with Champions in their lineage and have been genetically tested to determine health and color coat carriers. I wanted to insure (as much as can be) the health of any offspring. I feel it is my duty to do so since I have chosen to bring these babies into the world. I offer a health guarantee and deem it my responsibility to insure good health through proper breeding. We need better quality, not necessarily a larger quantity.
I recommend a limited AKC registration for pet owners and offer money back if you spay or neuter your puppy after 1 year. Since Great Danes grow for 2 years, this allows for proper development of the muscles to support this giant breed. I will not discourage anyone from following the advise of their veterinarian and spay or neuter their pet earlier. That is between you and your professional, but it will cancel the portion of the contract offering money back.
I would love for anyone considering ownership of a Great Dane for the first time to seek as much information as you can about the breed before you buy. The AKC website is a great source as well as many books on proper handling. I offer any knowledge and assistance both before purchase, and will be available to you to address any questions along their development and training throughout the life of a MacPac Dane.
Some breeders believe that you must be showing your Danes to be considered a legitimate breeder. I believe that statement is debatable, but even more so; working with animals every day by running two businesses, and taking care of my own loving companions leaves me no time for the show ring. Perhaps one day after I retire, I will be there.
If purchasing a quality Great Dane seems out of reach, please visit your local shelter or rescue services. There are so many loving dogs begging for a chance to please anyone who would give them a good home. In my former veterinary line of work, I saw it almost every day.
I have had the pleasure to own many wonderful Great Danes, from the historical AKC registered Meistersinger lines to beautiful and loving rescues. My 1st love that I purchase in 2004 made it clear to me that this was the breed that would be with me the rest of my life.
I lost my 1st Dane when he was 11 year old, then not long afterward lost another to a venomous snake bite. Yes, Great Dane can live happy healthy lives for more than 8 years and just like any other breed, can die way to early from a tragic accident. After recovering from the deep sadness, I began my search for another Great Dane. I had such a difficult time trying to find a harlequin with good bloodlines available in my North Alabama area that it led me to something I had always thought about doing some day. I wanted to develop a beautifully pleasing and healthy bloodline of my own for people to be able to enjoy this breed as much as I do.
Years later, I find myself happy and blessed with the breeding stock that I have determined to be best compatible for each other, and will continue to add more great qualities in the promising younger Great Danes here at MacPac Danes. They have quality pedigrees 5 generations back with Champions in their lineage and have been genetically tested to determine health and color coat carriers. I wanted to insure (as much as can be) the health of any offspring. I feel it is my duty to do so since I have chosen to bring these babies into the world. I offer a health guarantee and deem it my responsibility to insure good health through proper breeding. We need better quality, not necessarily a larger quantity.
I recommend a limited AKC registration for pet owners and offer money back if you spay or neuter your puppy after 1 year. Since Great Danes grow for 2 years, this allows for proper development of the muscles to support this giant breed. I will not discourage anyone from following the advise of their veterinarian and spay or neuter their pet earlier. That is between you and your professional, but it will cancel the portion of the contract offering money back.
I would love for anyone considering ownership of a Great Dane for the first time to seek as much information as you can about the breed before you buy. The AKC website is a great source as well as many books on proper handling. I offer any knowledge and assistance both before purchase, and will be available to you to address any questions along their development and training throughout the life of a MacPac Dane.
Some breeders believe that you must be showing your Danes to be considered a legitimate breeder. I believe that statement is debatable, but even more so; working with animals every day by running two businesses, and taking care of my own loving companions leaves me no time for the show ring. Perhaps one day after I retire, I will be there.
If purchasing a quality Great Dane seems out of reach, please visit your local shelter or rescue services. There are so many loving dogs begging for a chance to please anyone who would give them a good home. In my former veterinary line of work, I saw it almost every day.
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