Today I helped Chance over the bridge....though he was strong in spirit...his body was not. He was suffering from DCM and I could no longer bear to see him in such a weakened state. Rest softly my love...you are with your friends now and I will see you again someday....I love you Chancey Pants!

This handsome boy was born January 2, 1997. Chance was to be our introduction to the show world. Soon after we brought Chance home, we became members of the Great Dane Club of Central PA (GDCCP) to learn more about the breed standard as well as the ins and outs of the show world. You can't imagine how disappointing it was to learn at his first vet visit that he had a retained testicle. We were told that if it wasn't down by now (8 weeks) it more than likely wouldn't come down. So I showed him in match shows and for a time I was able to get by while I blamed it on puppyhood. Our first match he took BOB and Puppy Group 3 at the Berks County Kennel Club Match. He was the youngest in the group out of 10 puppies. At Specialty matches he brought home 1st or 2nd place ribbons. But, at 6 months we retired him. Chance was neutered when he was 3 years old and shortly thereafter we acquired Axle from the same breeder. His replacement per our contract.

Name Game: His registered name is pretty much self-explanatory we think. We were "newbies" and knew we were "taking a chance".

Chance was a true 37 inche male and weighed about 165 pounds. We experienced our first case of bloat with him in the Summer of 2000. Complete torsion and had to have spleen removed. We had him tacked in 4 places. I am so glad I took the time to educate myself on the health risks associated with this breed and I was able to recognize his symptoms almost immediately. It was very touch and go for about a week. But he pulled through it and was ten times the lover he was before! He bloated again in 2003 but our vet was able to tube him. I took him home to monitor and would gently massage him throughout the night to release excess gas. He would have what I called "mini-bloats" where his belly would be very bloated so I'd give him phazyme and massage him and within an hour he'd be ok. You can see a few pictures of him and a 3 generation pedigree is also listed below.

NOTE: 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 organization, and/or local animal control and ask for their opinion on a breeder(s). 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 leave without a signed contract, a bill of sale, vet records, health certificate from the breeders vet, and most importantly, the AKC registration papers. PLEASE if you are looking for a Great Dane contact me and I will refer you to a reputable breeder. One who is truly committed to the breed and one who breeds for the betterment of the breed and has the breeds health, welfare, and temperament as their top priority.

As I mention on Axle's page, 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*

         

Chancey Pants!

Chance at 5 yo (2002)

Chance’s Pedigree

Breeder: Bonnie Still-Hammond

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