Great Dane puppies and dogs in Cambridge, Minnesota

Hey, it’s Maui here! My foster mom wrote my bio a couple weeks ago, but I’ve been learning a LOT since then. Let me give you the good scoop... Yes, I jump. It’s because I love her, duh. But apparently, if I keep all four paws on the floor, I get TREATS?! Who would’ve thought no hugs meant snacks? I still forget sometimes, but I’m learning! I’ve also learned not to nibble so much. Surprisingly, treats taste much better than people. Have I mentioned I LOVE treats? All kinds. Yummy. Now, one weakness I’m still working on… socks. I like to eat them. Maybe it’s the sweaty-feet flavor? Mom says they’re dangerous to swallow, so they have to stay out of reach. As she tells foster dad, “If you don’t leave them lying around, he can’t get them.” Don’t worry—we’re still training Dad. He’ll get there. My leash manners? Getting pretty amazing! I figured out that walking nicely earns me—you guessed it—TREEEEATS! I hardly pull anymore. When I do, Mom asks me to sit until I’m calm, and then we keep going. When you’re a guy on a mission, stopping is inconvenient, so I’m learning to focus and keep walking nicely. Mostly. Off duty, I love couch cuddles and sleeping next to my foster mom. Women are usually my favorite, but my foster dad is soft-spoken and doesn’t have a deep voice, so I feel comfortable with him, too. I do best with someone calm, patient, and clear about what they want me to do. Firm directions are okay. Yelling? No thank you. I have feelings, you know. I’m also still learning about sharing. If my foster brother tries to take my toys, I can get vocal and protective of them. I haven’t hurt him, but I need my people to give us space and help manage those moments. I prefer eating in my kennel or a separate room, where I don’t have to worry about another dog coming near my food. Sometimes I get loud because I’m worried I’ll have to compete for it. Mom is helping me learn that my meals will always come and I can eat in peace. Seriously though, have I mentioned the treat lady? Her supply seems unlimited. Excellent household management, if you ask me. I’m potty trained, too! Mom thinks she’s taught me to go on command. What I’ve learned is that a pee earns one treat and a poop earns TWO. We both think we’re training each other, and honestly, it’s working. I haven’t had any regular potty accidents in the house. Okay, there was ONE little excitement tinkle when Mom came home after a long day. I was just soooo happy to see her. Whoops. Love leaked a little. Also, have I mentioned my impeccable recall skills? Call my name and I’ll come right to you. I do not think a non fenced in yard is a deal breaker in my future! I really love my foster family, but Mom says someday I’ll find a forever family of my very own. Someone who will keep teaching me, understand the things I’m still working on, and let me curl up beside them when the day is done. I believe her. Because surely nobody with that many treats would lie to me. ❤️                     Adoption fee includes: Full veterinary exam, Alter, Prepaid microchip, Dewormed, Rabies vaccine (if age appropriate), Distemper combo vaccine(s) appropriate to age, Bordetella vaccine, 4DX (over 6 months of age), Flea/tick and heartworm preventative while in rescue. Adoption fee:  $675.00Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 5, 2026, 10:38 am

Age: Estimated 18 months old Weight: 108 lbs. Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: Yes, dog-savvy cats only Kid friendly: Yes, older/considerate children only Potty trained: Yes Crate trained: Working on it! Meet Mater! Big Dog. Bigger Heart. Absolutely No Concept of Personal Space. If you've ever wanted a 100+ pound best friend who will love you with his whole heart (and possibly his whole body), Mater is your guy! Mater is an approximately 18-month-old Great Dane/Mastiff mix with a goofy personality, a curious nature, and all the grace of a baby giraffe. He's friendly, affectionate, and absolutely loves his people. He's the kind of dog who doesn't just want to be part of your family. He wants to be right there beside you, soaking up every belly rub and bit of attention you're willing to give. Mater is still figuring out this whole indoor dog thing, and he's off to a great start. He hasn't had a single potty accident in his foster home, despite spending most of his life outside. He's still learning his manners, though, and sometimes forgets just how much dog he is. He loves playing with other dogs, but his enthusiasm can be a little overwhelming. Imagine a giant toddler who hasn't quite figured out that not everyone appreciates a full-contact friendship. Mater's ideal family will have a good sense of humor, plenty of patience, and a willingness to help him channel all that big-dog energy. He's still young and has a lot to learn, but he's also got so much love to give. With some consistency, guidance, and a family committed to helping him succeed, this goofy guy will make one lucky family an incredible companion. Most of all, Mater is looking for someone who will love him just as fiercely as he'll love them. Because once this big guy decides you're his person, you're going to have one very devoted (and very large) best friend. Adoption Fee: $495

Hey there, I am Gordy aka Gordon (when I’m not listening) and Gordito Crunch (when my foster mama is playing with me)! I am a 5 year old Great Dane/Great Pyrenees mix. That just means I’m extra great of course! I have the Great Dane height and body but a Great Pyrenees head with the Pyrenees shedding.  I was originally surrendered as a puppy due to having special back legs. I was adopted to a wonderful family but returned back to rescue because of my sensitivity to frequent visitors. I get that from the Great Pyrenees side - I feel the need to protect my home and yard.  I love hard and love attention from my humans but don’t enjoy people I don’t know initially when they enter my home. I take my job of protecting the home seriously and need my humans to prove to me that they can control and protect the house so I don’t have to worry about it. I really respect boundaries and expectations that are presented to me by my humans!  I  graduated a 5 week board and train program  in 2023. I have strong obedience skills and am looking for a home who can hold me accountable to those skills. I know how to walk well on leash, the place command, heel, come and all of the other skills I need to be a well mannered boy. I am trained with an eCollar and a prong collar for walking. My future family should be comfortable with those training tools.  I really love to play with toys and other dog friends. I’m a total goofball but have shown resource guarding over food with other dogs. I prefer to eat my food and bones in my kennel or in a separate room from other dogs however, as I get older I am much more relaxed. I am also good with cats though have never lived with one.  I really love my kennel. I will sleep there at night, when my foster parents are gone or when there are visitors at the house. I can also be left out to free roam at night though I prefer to sleep next to my foster parents bed or in the hallway so I can keep a watchful eye on my humans.  Remember how I was surrendered as a puppy due to having special legs? Well, I still have special back legs. I was born with slightly twisted femurs so I walk a bit differently and have arthritis in my back knees. I love to run and play but can be sore after playing all day long so I occasionally take gabapentin to help. I also require daily joint supplements to help my bones stay healthy. I have a pet insurance policy that will be transferred to a potential adopter - they will be expected to continue to keep that in place after adopting me.  Foster Mama Here:Gordy is the bestest boy. We fostered him when he was a puppy as well. We do not let him greet new visitors at our house and require him to stay on his bed in a “place” while visitors are here or in his kennel. He does like to meet people slowly and at a good pace. We would walk his adoptive family through the intro process that he is successful with. Once he knows and trusts you he will forever welcome you as a family member of his.  Gordy has so much potential and loves so hard. But he will require owners who can set strict boundaries in the home and hold him accountable. His breed and genetics make him want to protect his home and people but if you a set boundaries he is such a great listener. We walk him on a prong collar and he is eCollar trained. His adopters will need to commit to continued use of these training tools and also meeting with his board and train trainer to learn about everything he knows. Gordy is muzzle trained. He is great at the groomer! Gordy loves the snow and playing outside. His favorite is his doggy pool in the summer. We have 4 other dogs in our home and he plays with all of them.  Gordy lived with kids in his first home. He was very protective over them so we do not recommend he go to a home with children under the age of 12. He could thrive in the country as he will bark when he sees humans and dogs walking by the home. ##954057##

Hi there, Zeus here!! I’m a 1-year-old Great Dane who just celebrated my first birthday — woot woot! I was surrendered because my family lived in a small apartment, and while apartment living can totally work for Great Danes, I’m a big, energetic, goofy teenage boy and was just a little more than they could handle. Since coming to rescue, I’ve been living on a farm with some other doggos and doing great! I love playing with my friends along the fence line, and I recently got to run some serious zoomies with another Dane. And let me tell you... I play exactly like you’d expect a toddler Great Dane to play: full speed, all limbs, absolutely no awareness of where my body ends. Suddenly everyone understands why apartment life wasn't for me. I’ve been told that I did well at dog parks in my previous home, and I love everyone I meet. However, I do have a history of resource guarding around other dogs, particularly with treats. I have growled and lunged when another dog has approached something I consider valuable. While I’ve otherwise done well with other dogs, this is a behavior my forever family needs to take seriously. Treats, food, chews, and other high-value items will need to be carefully managed around other animals, and my family will need to continue working on this behavior through training. Because I’m a very large dog, the rescue wants to make sure my future family understands this behavior and is prepared to manage it safely. I came into rescue with basically zero training, zero impulse control, and approximately zero manners. That means it’s up to my forever family to continue working with me, giving me structure, and setting me up for success. I’m only one, so I have lots of learning left to do — and lots of potential! Because of my size, energy, and lack of previous training, training classes will be required in my forever home. If classes involve treatos, I have officially agreed to these terms. A little more about me: Great with people Good with kiddos Good with other doggos Cats? No idea! Professional zoomie enthusiast Still learning that being 100+ pounds does not make me a lap-sized toddler I’m a happy, go-lucky, goofy young Dane looking for a family who understands that I’m not a finished product. I need consistency, boundaries, training, safe management around resources, and someone committed to helping me grow into the very best giant gentleman I can be. Think you have the home I need? Send in your application and the rescue team will help connect us! ##2820742##

Meet Oreo! Oreo is a sweet Great Dane mix looking for a loving home where she can feel safe, comfortable, and cared for. She is a friendly girl with so much potential to be a wonderful companion! Oreo does require some special care, and her future family should be prepared to continue her veterinary care after adoption. She may also benefit from a special diet to help meet her individual needs. We do not know much about Oreo’s past, so patience, understanding, and a gentle approach will be important as she adjusts to her new life. Because Oreo was a stray, we are unsure what her past dog experiences have been like. Here at the shelter, she has met a few dogs and has had mixed reactions. We would recommend a dog-on-dog meet and greet for any interested adopters with resident dogs. As always, slow, proper introductions to her new home, people, and any other pets to help everyone feel comfortable and set Oreo up for success. Giving her time to settle in and learn that she is safe will be an important part of her transition. If you’re ready to open your heart and home to this special girl, Oreo may be the perfect addition to your family! *Adoption holds may be placed on available animals in person or by calling (320) 252-0896. An adoption hold reserves available animals for one day after the animal is ready to be adopted. More than one adoption hold may be placed on an available animal and will be honored in the order they were received. Adoption holds are $25 plus tax, are non-refundable, non-transferable and not applied toward the adoption fee. **Minnesota sales tax and an administrative fee ($20 for cats/dogs and $10 for small animals) will be applied to all adoptions. Donations and adoption fees help cover the cost of spay/neuter surgeries, microchipping, vaccinating, deworming, any medical procedures, and general care of all shelter animals. MBAH Kennel License MN140200

** This is a courtesy post for the owner. Do NOT submit an application. Please email the owner with inquiries or interest at: Mariah.wilson1@icloud.com ** Hi! My name is Wednesday, and yes, I am just as cute and quirky as my name suggests. I’m a Great Dane; however, I’m told I’m no ordinary Great Dane. I’m what they call a pocket Great Dane because I am only 93lbs and likely won’t get much bigger. I do still firmly believe I’m the perfect size for your lap, though. Personal space? Never heard of her. I’m 2 years old, and I have a whole lot of love to give to the right person. And underneath all these long legs is a goofy, loving girl who really just wants to be with her people. Once you’re one of my people, I want to be wherever you are. Sitting on the couch? I’m coming. Going to another room for 30 seconds? Seems suspicious, but I’ll probably follow you. Working from home? Perfect; I happen to have extensive experience as a work-from-home supervisor. A Few Important Wednesday Facts 1. First, I take bedtime very seriously. I sleep in my kennel at night and genuinely do well there, but there is one requirement: please cover me with my blanket. Yes, physically tuck me in; I like to be cozy! 2. If you’re the type of person who wants an enormous dog cuddling with you in bed, though, I am also VERY willing to discuss alternative sleeping arrangements. I will happily snuggle up with you and take my job as a giant heated blanket extremely seriously. 3. I also get the zoomies. Like BIG zoomies! One minute, I am flying around like someone just informed me that I’m actually a greyhound. Five minutes later? Absolutely exhausted. Must sleep immediately. 4. I love my toys, being with my humans, getting attention, cuddling, being cozy, and generally participating in whatever my family is doing. I'm a big personality in an even bigger body, and life with me definitely isn't boring. The Home I’m Looking For As much as my family loves talking about all of my silly qualities, they also want to be completely honest about the things I need. My dream family would have experience with dogs, and bonus points if you know and love Great Danes or other giant breeds! I need someone who understands that loving me also means continuing to work with me, respecting my boundaries, and helping me be the best version of myself. I do have a few things I need my future family to understand about me. Sometimes I have a hard time sharing my space and resources with other dogs. I’ve shown resource-guarding and territorial behaviors with the dog I currently live with. Because my family loves me very much and wants me to be successful, they think I would be happiest as the only dog in my new home. Honestly, being the center of attention sounds pretty good to me anyway! I LOVE children, but sometimes forget how big I am. If our family has children, please be patient as I learn to live with my littlest friends! I will thrive in an environment with people who understand my boundaries and can give me structure. Right now, I get to stay home with Mom all day, and if I were making the rules, I’d really love for that to continue in my new home. I love having my person around, even if we’re just hanging out doing our own things. That doesn’t mean you can never leave me, though! I’m kennel trained and actually sleep in my kennel every night. If I need to be kenneled during the workday, I can do that too, but I’ll need some good exercise and attention before you leave and again around lunchtime. A giant girl has to stretch her legs! And there’s a pretty good reason my family recommends kenneling me when nobody is home… Sometimes I make questionable decisions when I’m bored. I’m young, smart, curious, and occasionally a little mischievous. Leaving me unsupervised with too much freedom can result in me finding my own entertainment, and apparently humans don’t always appreciate my creative choices. So, until we know I can be trusted, my kennel is the safest place for me when I’m home alone. I’ll Bring My Stuff! Don't worry, I'm not showing up empty-pawed. My family wants my transition to be as comfortable as possible, so I’ll be bringing a bunch of familiar things with me, including my kennel, bed, blanket, Vault food container, one bag of my current food, my vitamins, and some of my favorite toys. That means I’ll have familiar smells, familiar food, my favorite things, and, most importantly, the blanket you are now contractually obligated to cover me with at bedtime. My Family Is Going to Be Picky My current family isn't looking for just anywhere for me to go. They love me tremendously, so they're going to be pretty picky about who gets to be my next family (especially Mom, if I’m being honest with you). You'll need to fill out an application, provide references, share a little about where I'll be living, and come meet me at least twice. Basically, we're going to date before we make things official! And there's one really important promise you'll have to make: if life ever changes and you can't keep me, you’ll reach out to my first family. Always. I will never be surrendered to a shelter, given away, sold, or passed along to someone else. I know I'm not the right dog for every home. I need someone who understands that sometimes the best dogs aren't necessarily the easiest dogs. I need structure. I need someone willing to understand my boundaries. I need exercise and stimulation so I don't start brainstorming unauthorized home-improvement projects. I need my blanket tucked around me when I sleep, obviously. But in return? You get me! A giant, goofy, blanket-loving, zoomie-having, professional cuddler who will happily spend her days hanging out with you and then act like we've been separated for six years when you come back from checking the mail. My family loves me enough to wait for the right person. So if you're looking for a giant best friend, have room in your home and your heart for a girl like me, I'd really love to meet you. Love, Wednesday