This page is in memory of my handsome young boy. Taken from me too soon.

Axle was a lovely representative of the breed. In our short time in the ring together, he had won a BJIS and BAIM at the Great Dane Club of Central PA Match and a BJIS and BAIM at the Great Dane Club of Pennsylvania Match. He won a Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed at the Carroll County Kennel Club Match in Maryland and a Best of Breed and Group 1 win at the Lancaster County Kennel Club Match.

He never failed to place in the ribbons at Specialty/All-breed Point shows. Our first point show was the Great Dane Club of Pennsylvania under breeder judge Raymond Goldstone. Axle placed 3rd out of a class of 7. He had just turned 6 months old the day before the show. I was thrilled! At 7 months old he took his class out of 4 over pro handlers under judge Eric Ringle. Axles aunt finished her Championship that day. He had a promising career ahead of him.

Unfortunately, we had been battling with an unpredictable temperament. Despite going through several obedience classes to try to build-up his confidence, ruling out any thyroid problems or medical problems and placing him on medication, nothing helped. I had to end his young life when he was only 22 months old. It was one of the most difficult decisions I have ever had to make.

I DO NOT recommend/endorse purchasing a puppy from Stormdancer danes! It is ultimately your decision as to who you purchase your pet from but PLEASE do PLENTY of research and ask questions and ask for references from other puppy people. Check with the local breed club, breed rescue organizations, and/or local animal control and ask for their opinion on a breeder(s) you are interested in. Just because you may find a "deal" on the purchase price of a dane, be forewarned that you could end up paying a lot more both financially and emotionally. NEVER under any circumstances leave without a signed contract, a bill of sale, vet records, health certificate from the breeders vet, and most importantly, the AKC registration papers.

I have provided more than enough information about this breed as well as a ton of informative sites in my links section. I have a questionnaire you should have potential breeders fill out, how to interview a breeder, how to identify a healthy puppy, etc. You are also more than welcome to contact us as we do offer breeder referrals. Noone should have to go through what my family has gone through to enjoy the companionship and love from one of the true gentle giants. Take the extra time and spend the extra money for a sound dane in both body and spirit. You will not be disappointed that you did. *smile*

I have also listed his pedigree below along with a couple of pictures while he was growing up.


Axle was bred by:
Bonnie Still-Hammond
Gettysburg, PA