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Health And Research

Surgical Guidelines for the Great Dane The following information regarding both routine spay and neuter surgery as well as emergency situations in the Great Dane (such as those involving C-sections) is presented as a basic protocol to help avoid complications such as DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy) which appear to occur in a higher number of [...]

2025 East Division

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions October 12th through 18th, 2025 gdca.east.division@gmail.com Follow us on: Facebook INSTA: @GDCAEastDiv TIKTOK: @GDCAEastDiv 2025 National theme hashtag: #adane4allszns Committee Members COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON(S) NAME EMAIL ANNOUNCER AUCTION CLOSING CEREMONIES BREEDERS EDUCATION CATALOG ADS CATALOG SALES RING STEWARD(S) WELCOME PARTY and Decorations TOP 20 DINNER Decorations AUCTION Decorations CLOSING CEREMONIES Decorations EDUCATION [...]

Education Grants and Affiliate Club Application

Education Grants Available to Affiliate Clubs          New research, trends, and protocols available to all Dane breeders and owners address the health, happiness, and longevity of our dogs. With many dog shows and busy calendars occupying most of our free time, we may be unfamiliar with what is available to us! The ability to attend […]

Donate

Would You Like to Make a Donation? The Great Dane Club of America Charitable Trust supports Great Dane Rescue, Educational programs for Clubs, Scholarship Programs for Junior Handlers and initiatives to create great awareness of breed-specific health problems and medical research efforts to improve the quality of life of the Great Dane. There are many [...]

Code of Ethics

Great Dane Club of America Breeder's Code of Ethics This Code is established in accordance with the objectives of the GDCA to protect and advance the interests of Great Danes and to provide guidelines for responsible ownership and ethical breeding practices. ALL MEMBERS SHALL: Maintain the best possible standards of health, cleanliness, safety and care [...]

Futurity

Annual Futurity Conditions All Futurity nominations, form requests, inquiries and questions are to be directed to: Kathy Baraga 1256 Nesbitt Rd Sagamore, OH 44067 FuturityKathy@gmail.com ATTENTION PURINA PRO CLUB MEMBERS NOW IS THE TIME TO ROUND-UP THOSE PURINA EIGHT CIRCLES AND SUBMIT THEM TO THE PRO CLUB. THE GDCA'S DOLLARS TO THE CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION [...]