Great Dane Adoption in Minneapolis, MN: Great Dane Puppies for Sale in Minneapolis, MN

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These Great Danes are available in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Daisy

Great Dane English Mastiff

Female, 1 yr

Forest Lake, MN

Size

(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

YOU WILL FIND THE ANSWER TO ALL BASIC QUESTIONS BELOW. Please read carefully Before emailing. *****All emails are answered within 24 hours. Because of Petfinders new inquiry software, emails are replied to directly and often are directed into your JUNK MAIL. Emails via AppleID or other remailers are UNDELIVERABLE. If you have not recieved a response in 24 hours, check your Junk Mail or email directly to pawsfirstrescue@hotmail.com NOT via the Petfinder inquiry page. ***** This dog is fostered near Crystal MN. Daisy is a one year-old mixed breed girl who weighs 108 pounds. She appears to be a Great Daniff, a mix between Great Dane and Mastiff. Petfinder does not offer a listing for English mastiff, and that is likely the type of mastiff she is mixed with. Typical of her breed mix, Daisy is very people oriented and loves to snuggle with her foster mom. She does fine with the adult men in her foster home as well. Daisy was picked up as a stray in a rural area. She was never claimed. Wherever she started off, someone liked her. She already knew how to sit and lie down, ride in the car, and what drive-through are all about it. She is house and crate trained. Daisy and her foster mom have been working with a professional trainer on leash walking and other skills. The trainer will offer one free in person or virtual session with the new family upon adoption. Daisy will benefit from continued formal training classes or to continue on with her trainer. Daisy has done well with other large dogs that she has met, and currently lives with a female great Dane. Because of her size and unknown background, we are not going to be placing her in a home with cats or small dogs. We recommend a home with children over the age of 8. *Each pup is spayed or neutered and current on their vet cares. *We do not hold or reserve dogs. We do not ship or fly. Prospective families must come to the dogs location in MN to meet.* *Emails are answered in the order they are received. We are receiving a large number of emails, so answering promptly is our goal. If you are interested in adoption, your prompt responses are the best way to get through the adoption screening* *Adoption fees are payable in cash or money order only. No personal checks, credit cards / Square, etc. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DENY ADOPTIONS AT ANY POINT IN THE ADOPTION SCREENING PROCESS.* If you have read this far, you are ready to start the adoption process! Please email to get started.

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Coco D12300

Great Dane Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs

Minneapolis, MN

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

I just joined my foster family and we are still getting acquainted with one another. Once they learn more about me, they will add more information here!

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Dante JuM

Pointer Great Dane

Male, 4 yrs 10 mos

Richfield, MN

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet Dante, the charismatic Great Dane/pointer mix with a captivating blend of rough-around-the-edges charm and a tender heart. Dante's exterior may give off an air of confidence, but deep within lies a soft and gentle soul. Just like the characteristics of his heritage, Dante is intelligent and alert, always ready to engage with the world around him. He possesses a unique blend of confidence and independence, which adds to his intriguing personality. While he may be a bit standoffish at first due to his exceptional intelligence and focused nature, once Dante warms up to you, he becomes a tail-wagging, people-loving companion who will shower you with affection. It is crucial for Dante to be socialized thoroughly, gradually introducing him to a wide variety of people and animals in a gentle and patient manner. By providing Dante with the love, patience, and guidance he needs, you have the opportunity to witness his transformation into a devoted and loyal companion. Adopt Dante today and unlock the layers of his beautiful character, as he fills your life with joy, companionship, and a unique kind of elegance that only he can provide. Local adoption fee is $300(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)

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Daisy

Great Dane English Mastiff

Female, 1 yr

Forest Lake, MN

Size

(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

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Coco D12300

Great Dane Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs

Minneapolis, MN

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

I just joined my foster family and we are still getting acquainted with one another. Once they learn more about me, they will add more information here!

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Sport

Great Dane

Male, 6 mos

Minneapolis, MN

Size

(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Hi, I’m Sport, a handsome brindle Great Dane with (in my humble opinion) the best ears in town! I came into rescue with 7 siblings, and I’m the last one still looking for my happily ever after. It’s my turn! A little about me: I’m a genuinely fun guy once I let my guard down, but I lean shy with people until I do. Here’s my secret weapon, though: put another confident, easygoing dog by my side, and I follow their lead into confidence. I already prove this every week at the indoor dog park, where I romp happily with other dogs, take corrections respectfully, and even warm up to new people because my dog friends are there giving me courage. What I need in a home: A resident dog who is friendly, social, and low-key — a pushy or overbearing dog could set me back, but a calm confident buddy will help me thrive (this is a must!) A family committed to a shy/fearful dog class and basic obedience — I want to blossom, and the right training will help me get there for good. A family who’s patient and proud of every small step of progress (there will be a lot of them, and they’re all worth celebrating!) ##2755061##

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Gordy

Great Dane Great Pyrenees

Male, 6 yrs 3 mos

Minneapolis, MN

Size

(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

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##

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Zeus

Great Dane

Male, 1 yr

Minneapolis, MN

Size

(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

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##

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Milo

Great Dane Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 mos

Minneapolis, MN

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

🐾 Meet Milo — A Resilient Sweetheart Ready for His Fresh Start! 🐾Milo is a 6-month-old Cane Corso mix puppy with a heart full of love and a story of resilience. He and his brother were rescued from a neglect situation, but despite his rough beginning, Milo has proven to be incredibly sweet, gentle, and eager to trust again.This handsome boy is still very much a puppy—playful, curious, and learning about the world around him. He’s already showing how smart and attentive he is, and with continued guidance, he’s going to grow into a loyal, devoted companion. Milo loves attention, enjoys playtime, and is happiest when he’s near his people.As a Cane Corso mix, he will likely grow into a large, strong dog, so he’s looking for a home that understands big breeds and is committed to training, structure, and socialization. In return, Milo will give you unwavering loyalty and love.Milo and his brother have come so far, and now he’s ready for the most important chapter—finding a forever home where he will be safe, loved, and never overlooked again.If you’re ready to give a deserving pup a second chance, Milo may be your perfect match.📍 Located in Texas – can be transported once adopted. Transport fee is $270–$300.📝 Apply here:https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=ch2817&method=online_form_html&formid=41*Disclaimer: This pet is located in Texas. Once adoption is finalized the pet will be transported to the adopters location for an additional fee (currently $300).* The adoption fee helps to cover some of the cost of vetting the animal prior to adoption (spay/neuter, microchipping, and up to date vaccinations).Please fill out an adoption application to be considered for adoption. https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=ch2817&method=online_form_html&formid=41

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Below are our newest added Great Danes available for adoption in Minneapolis, Minnesota. To see more adoptable Great Danes in Minneapolis, Minnesota, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!

Shrek JuM

Hound (Unknown Type) Anatolian Shepherd

Male, 5 yrs 9 mos

Richfield, MN

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Shrek is a great name for me! I am kind of a sweet OGRE looking boy with a loving heart and kind of beat up body. It is HARD to live on the streets! I had an old injury so limping was my norm. It was discovered that my back leg had been broken and healed very wonky. Now my bad leg is gone and I am pain free! NOW, I am a healthy TRIPOD boy looking for just the right family...one who will care for me for all my days! I deserve it and you deserve this cute OGRE in your life too! Local adoption fee is $300(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)

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Dakota JuM

Akita Anatolian Shepherd

Male, 6 yrs 4 mos

Richfield, MN

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Dakota is a handsome name, kind of a "rugged" kind of name, right?? I am kind of a REFINED RUGGED kind of boy! NOT!! I am a snuggle bug looking for tummy scratches....I willl MELT for one!! Here is what one of our amazing fosters have to say about Dakota...."Super freaking sweet, loves loves belly rubs, is very strong when you walk him but listens well. VERY treat motivated and knows sit down paw and i just taught him roll over yesterday but its a work in progress 😝. Super playful, he will pounce around you and then roll over for belly rubs and absolutely melts for the belly rubs and kisses" I love playing and running with my doggy friends, however, I can lay at your feet very sweetly to beg for your attention. I am kind of like a "reverse" planter as well. I mean, you plant it and i will un-plant it for you :D I won't do it often, just when I want your attention and I am outside alone. So see?? you have great control over that urge! So I am a food and toy lover too, I eat out of a slow feeder bowl because wolfing down my food is not an option! I am learning all things toys and am actually learning how to bring the ball BACK after you throw it. I am a smart and very sweet boy. I do absolutely have a prey drive so no kitties for small furry mammals around me please. I am fully potty trained and great in a crate. Now i just need you to adopt me to complete my circle of life. Now, before you go all "Lion King" on me, just know that I will be your bestest buddy forever!! I am two VERY loyal breeds and once I know you are my family, you will have my unending love :) Local adoption fee is $300(in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $550 (includes transport to your area)

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HollyBerry

Black Mouth Cur Anatolian Shepherd

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos

Richfield, MN

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

WE ARE A TX-BASED RESCUE. THIS DOG IS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN TX AND WILL BE TRANSPORTED UPON ADOPTION. Please fill out an adoption application at haydudeequine.org Meet HollyBerry ✨🍓 4 years old | 65 lbs | Certified Goofball | Professional Best Friend If joy had a mascot, it would be HollyBerry — and she would be sprinting toward you at full speed with a toy in her mouth and zero personal space boundaries. 😄 💖 THE GOOD STUFF (aka: Why You’ll Fall in Love Instantly) ✅ Sweet as pie (like… the kind your grandma brags about) ✅ Professional goofball — laughs guaranteed ✅ Endless energy — always ready for an adventure ✅ Elite-level cuddler — snuggles are her superpower ✅ Social butterfly — LOVES people ✅ Confidence: 100/10 ✅ Eager to please — truly wants to be a good girl ✅ Fetch champion — seriously, she lives for it 😅 THE “LET’S BE HONEST” SECTION ❌ Thinks chain-link fences are more of a suggestion than a rule ❌ Can have a little too much fabulousness for some dogs ❌ Too big + enthusiastic for small kids and cats ❌ Likes to gently hold your hand… with her mouth (it’s weirdly sweet, we promise) 🐾 THE HEARTBEAT BEHIND THE GOOBER Holly’s story is one of second chances and big hope. Over a year ago, she was just moments away from being euthanized in a rural Texas shelter. She was saved in the nick of time and moved to what was supposed to be a temporary outdoor setup. But temporary turned into a long wait. And Holly? She’s still waiting. Despite it all, she is overflowing with love. She adores people, lives for affection, and will happily melt into you for belly rubs. She’s smart, playful, eager to learn, and wants nothing more than to belong to someone. Fetch is her jam. Cuddles are her currency. Love is her whole personality. She dreams of: 🏡 A secure, tall-fenced yard 🛋️ A couch (or your lap… or both) 💛 A human who chooses her forever Holly isn’t just looking for a home — she’s looking for her person. Someone who sees her big heart, her goofy grin, and her unstoppable love, and says “You’re mine.” ✨ If you’re ready for laughter, loyalty, and a dog who will adore you with her entire soul, HollyBerry is waiting. Apply now at haydudeequine.org and give this girl the happy ending she’s been dreaming of. 💖

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