Pet quality harles and mantles are less expensive than show quality as well. Merlin because of his droopy eyes and too much white in his coat was less than a show marked dane by about $600.00. Since I had no intention of showing, and the confirmation and color flaw did not effect his health, I am more than satisfied. The infintesmal differences between pet and show quality do not always make one a better companion than the other, and a limited registration or full registration is just a piece of paper, unless you plan to breed. I personally would never advicate a novice to breed danes anyway, as they are one of the most genetically complex breeds in the dog kingdom, with some of the worst genetic complications if poorly bred. JMHO.
Stella
