Von Otto Danes was started back in 1991.  We purchased our first Great Dane with no intention of showing or breeding.  Meloquence came to us from the Stein Haus kennel in Waverly, Illinois.  We traveled to meet Judy Stein, the  breeder, in the small town of Dwight, Ill.  At the time we scheduled to meet, we had no idea that there was a Harvest festival in the town.  Here we were at this crowded old fashion train depot scanning the crowd  for a lady with a five month old Great Dane puppy.  At long last, we found her with a large puppy.  At first I wasn't sure, but when Melo lifted her front paw in the Great Dane greeting, I knew she was destined to be my close companion.   Melo was a very intelligent, sweet lady.  To me, she had always represented great wisdom and female prowess.  She was the grand old dam of the house.  

        Since Melo, we have bred several litters, shown our top picks, and made many friends.  We are Members of the Great Dane Club of America.  We only breed a litter when we want a puppy for own home and kennel.  The one focus we try to maintain is, "It is all about the dog and what is best for the dog".  We are Great Dane advocates, and this is how we view prospective homes.  We always keep ourselves available to new owners, and anyone with Great Dane interests.  We have adapted our personal lives because this is our passion.

        It's been a crazy life.  We have cried, been angered, laughed, loved and sang.