APOLLO

Hi Shana,

Just checking in to tell you that Apollo Sweet is doing amazing.  He is the most wonderful dog.  We often go on walks and he has a natural disposition to listen and do well.  He is always smiling.  Apollo is also able to be patient and do nothing, sitting on the back porch and taking in the birds (while Cookies-the-crazy runs up and down the fence and barks at her boxer friends next door).

Apollo has been through his shots and heart warmer.  He walks well off the leash and comes.  I can walk Cookies and him at the same time and while I’ve been walking her for years, Apollo is more well behaved.

Apollo has a habit of telling us when he is hungry by going into his kennel, sitting, and looking expectantly at his bowl.  He is always the center of attention wherever we go- especially the softball game.  Apollo always gets compliments from “the guys” who walk by ‘cause the wish they had such a beefy, strong looking pup like him.

I can tell that Apollo comes from a superior background.  His temperament and beautiful physical attributes have converted me from a Golden and Lab person to a Dane lover forever.  I will never want another type of dog.  I am so happy that fate helped me find you and your amazing Danes.  Thank you for being so professional, friendly, and diligent about making such perfect animals.  I think your care and work is reflected in your puppies. I love Apollo like he was my child. (my eyes water when I think how grateful I am).

Thank you so much for everything,

Kris Sweet

BINDI & HILDE

For those of you who don’t have the pleasure of visiting Spirit Danes in person, I would like to tell you of our experience with them. We first saw Shana Pace’s beautiful dogs while driving in the area, and were so impressed by their grace and gentle demeanor that we went back to ask about them. Each of Spirit Danes breeding dogs is first a treasured member of the family. They have space to run and play together outdoors, but the dogs spend a lot of their time indoors with their human family. All puppies are born in the house, having received great prenatal care from a vet I have personally used for all of my own animals since 1994, and have attention and loving care from birth.

Living nearby we were able to go see all of the puppies when they were under a week old to choose our first Great Dane. We have children, birds and cats so any dog coming to our house needs to be agreeable company for many species. Seeing the Spirit Dane giants interacting with people, smaller dogs, newborn lambs and cats was very reassuring. We felt welcome to come back and visit our puppy over the weeks from birth to weaning. On visits we were swarmed by the eight puppies in Bella’s litter, their Chihuahua friends and the three Spirit Dane females. All of them friendly and affectionate individuals.

Sitting on the floor playing with puppies, rubbing Daisy’s pregnant belly, it was perhaps inevitable that we also ended up with a puppy from Daisy. Our second experience purchasing a puppy from Spirit Danes was even more pleasant than the first because we already knew Daisy and she allowed us to hold her newborns from early on. Now that Skye is about to have her first litter, it is hard not to feel attached to her puppies as well. We may just have to get a larger house!

Sincerely,

The Russell Wright family

MICKEY

Last winter when I made the decision to get a great Dane I began by researching several breeders around Oklahoma.  When I got the chance to visit your home and saw the love and care you give your dogs (they really are house pets…not kennel dogs) I knew I had found my breeder.  I really appreciated your guidance in helping me choose the right puppy for me and I couldn’t be happier with my Mickey.  The quality of my  puppy is exceptional and so is his health according to my vet.  I’ve also appreciated your willingness to answer all my questions.  Without reservation, I recommend Spirit Great Danes to anyone interested in owning one of these wonderful animals.

Hey Shanna,

I thought you might like to see what Mickey looks like these days…at least as of about a month ago.  He’s bigger now.   I’m so glad you talked me out of changing my mind about which puppy to choose because I can’t imagine a dog with a better personality or more wonderful temperament.  Not to mention he’s a natural born clown and hilarious.  As you can see in the picture I decided not crop his ears.  After discussing it with the vet in Shawnee it just didn’t seem like the thing to do.  His regular vet is very impressed with his “look” and the apparent ease with which he learns new things.  I think he might be the smartest dog on the planet.  I might be wrong but I don’t think so.    Anyway, I don’t know about your other owners but Russ and I couldn’t be happier with our choice.

Sincerely,

Rebecca Densmore

LULU

Our experience with Spirit Danes has been great. Our puppy Lulu is a very happy, healthy and beautiful Dane. Shana has been more than patient answering all our questions. We could see Lulu since she was born and kept in touch with Shana every week. It was a great experience!!

Larisa

THOR

Hello Shana,

Well the first couple of days have been great. No crying in the night, he sleeps like a baby, we have only had one accident, and I think it was my fault, he had a long way to walk to get out the back door, he loves to play, and sleep. Thanks again for everything you do with your puppies, I don’t know much about breeders but I think some of them should take lessons from you. I registered Thor his official name is. Spirit Danes Thor the thunder dog. I did the full registration on him just in case we decide to go show off in the ring sometime. Again thanks for letting me have one of your puppies I hope to send a couple people your way, I think my nephew wants a puppy now.

Jed and Thor

MAVERICK

Well………the world traveler FINALLY made it.  He is a rambunctious little fellow isn’t he?  Let me tell you about the little ham you molded.  He had everyone at the airport eating out of his paws.  He was going up to everything that moved and everything ended up wanting to take him home.  He is totally adorable and more than I could ever expect.

Thanks again

Dino

Shana,

It has been awhile and I wanted to let you see the ornery little devil that flew to Florida looking to catch some waves.  He is growing fast and is definitely winning hearts everywhere he goes.  And rightfully so.  He has a personality that just won’t quit.  The stubbornness and 2 second infatuation with everything is precious.  We do have a saying, “Do not trust the face” because he is just soooo cute and too damn ornery.  But you know what, I could not have asked for anything better.  Potty training is going quite well.  He is starting to use his sledgehammers we call paws as an indication that he wants to go out.  The problem is, he loves to just lie in the grass acting like a king and doesn’t go.  We are going to the beach on Sunday so we will send you pictures of him “Hanging 10”.

Dino

Shana,

We wanted to take a moment to thank you for the wonderful addition to our family.   Going into this experience, we knew what kind of dog we wanted but we were a little apprehensive about buying a dog over the internet.  With Spirit Great Danes, you took that apprehension and turned it into a very positive and rewarding experience.  Ever since Maverick (aka Orion) got off the plane, he has been filled with spunk and zest.  This type of demeanor only demonstrates your devotion and commitment to developing a happy and healthy dog.  Even during the airline mishap, you were tremendously worried about the puppy and went above and beyond when it came to dealing with the airline.  With that said, I am attaching a few photos of Maverick and his adventures in South Florida.

Thanks Again,

Dino and Trish

RUDY

I am very pleased with my puppy.  Rudy is my fifth Great Dane.  He is very mellow and has quite a personality.  I was fortunate enough to be able to visit with Shana and her dogs for several hours before I chose Rudy.  Shana let me take my time and watch how the dogs behaved.  I saw how they were treated and how they reacted to strangers.  I was pleased to see that they are raised as part of the family and not just a business.  I couldn’t be happier with my new family member.