We are thrilled to announce that BIS CH Son Of A Tart At Marqee has become NZ's first Great Dane Grand Champion! JJ is proudly Shown/Owned & Bred by Craig & Robyn Anderson. We are very happy to be his co-breeders and his proud grand-parents! Way to go JJ!!

We are now the very proud owners of a Harlequin Male puppy.
Rorlyn A Black N White Yacanto (Imp Aust) will be here at the Begining of Oct 2007
Thank you to his breeders Rory & Lynette Booth of Rorlyn Great Danes, Perth, Australia.

Stylish Misty At Sea Yacanto has whelped a litter of 10 to ENG CH Great Granada's Washington Yacanto (Imp Den to UK).Born 15th Jan 2007. 4 Dogs 6 Bitches.

Semen from our very special NZ CH Yacanto Dato Star (Imp UK) has gone to Denmark to Ole Staunskjaer of Blaaholm Kennels. It will be used on the lovely Diplomatic's Cherie Fairchild.

The latest news, semen has arrived from one of Scandanavia's top Great Danes!!
We are thrilled to announed the arrival of semen from Swe/Dan/NU/Nord/Int CH Diplomatic's Umberto Di Viscounti (Den).
Thank you Ole & Tove Staunskjaer and Carsten & Camilla Birk for this wonderful opportunity!
Sorry, none of this semen is available for sale


We are very excited to announce the arrival of National Puppy Champion Diamond Danes American Style from Karen Martin in the USA.
Styrka is pointed towards his USA title and has won USA' in group' awards also.
Stryka is also a NZ Ch. from limited showing, he is also a Best of Group & In show winner.
Semen will be available for export.

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of frozen semen from three of the UK's top winners/producers.
ENG CH.Yacanto Top Gun, ENG CH.Great Granada's Washington Yacanto (Imp Den) and ENG CH.Dainwood Taken By Force.
We thank Diana Bousfield - Yacanto UK - for entrusting this semen to us.

Show News

We have not attended any shows recently as we are moving properties!

NZ Great Dane breed history has been made! The breeds first ever Grand Champion title has been awarded, BIS GR CH Son Of A Tart Of Marqee won his 3rd Allbreed BIS to claim this award. JJ is owned/shown & bred by Craig & Robyn Anderson & co-bred by Yacanto. JJ is by BIS CH Stylish Razors Edge Yacanto out of CH Stylish Cautcha Lookin Yacanto. This was Craig & Robyn's first ever Great Dane litter! Way To Go!!

Kapi Mana Kennel Assn
20 Jan 2008
Judge - Mr J Kellow from South Australia
BOB, Junior of Group
Yacanto Smoke On The Water (AI)
Baby Puppy of Group
Rorlyn Black On White For Yacanto (Imp Aust)

Wairarapa Kennel Assn
17 Nov 2007
Judge - Mr P. Primrose from Western Australia.
Baby Puppy of Group
Rorlyn Black On White For Yacanto (Imp Aust)

Manawatu KA
Sun 21 Oct 2007
Junior of Group
Yacanto Keepin The Faith

Ruahine KA
Sun 14 Oct 2007
Junior of Group
Yacanto Keepin The Faith

Ruahine KA
Sat 13 Oct 2007
Puppy of Group
Go For Gold Von Dervill

New Champion!
On the 13 Sept 07
CH Yacanto Echo From The Future(AI)
Echo is our 4th home bred Champion this year!

New Champion!
On the 29th Sep 2007
RSA CH Yacanto Rising Star
Congratulations & thank you to his proud owners, Ann & Joy in South Africa!

As from the 30 Sept 2007 both BIS CH Stylish Midas Touch Yacanto & his litter brother BIS BISS CH Stylish Dance With The Devil Yacanto have offically been retired from the show ring at age 6.5 years old.
They are now true couch potatoes!

ProPlan National Dog Show
30 Sep 2007
Judge - Mr L. Wilberg (Norway) (Breed judge only)
BOB, DCC, OOB - BIS CH Stylish Midas Touch Yacanto
RBCC, IOB - Yacanto Echo From The Future (AI)
POB - Yacanto Smoke On The Water (AI)

ProPlan National Dog Show
30 Sep 2007
Judge - Mrs C Garvey-Webb (NZ)
Allbreed Puppy Sweepstakes - 93 entries
4th Place winner
Go For Gold Von Deverill

Central North & South Island Great Dane Club
29 Sept 2007
Judge - Mrs Cross (Aust) (Non Specialist)
BCC - Yacanto Keeping The Faith
RBCC & Intermediate in Show - Yacanto Echo From The Future (AI)

In Australia, Yacanto Back To The Future At Rorlyn (Imp NZ) is already half way to his Aust title at only 7.5 mths old, his litter sister Yacanto Time For A Cool Change At Rorlyn (Imp NZ) is also pointed toward her title.
Both are also 'In Group' winners.
Congratulations and thank you to their wonderful owners Rory & Lynette Booth, Rorlyn Great Danes. Perth, Australia.

We also have 2 new Champions.
CH Yacanto Maid At Marqee(AI) and CH Yacanto Firing The Shots At Marqee(AI)
Huge congratulations and thank you to their co-breeders/co-owners Craig & Robyn Anderson, Marqee Kennels,Christchurch, New Zealand.

Hutt Valley KC
08 Jul 2007
Judge - Mrs D Wilson (NZ)
Baby Puppy in Show
Go For Gold Von Deverill

Hutt Valley KC
08 Jul 2007
Judge - Mr F Lister (NZ)
Baby Puppy of Group
Go For Gold Von Deverill

Hutt Valley KC
07 Jun 2007
Judge - Mr P Andrews (Aust)
Baby Puppy of Group
Go For Gold Von Deverill

Wellington Management commitee 16 Jun 2007
Judge - Mr J Boyd (NZ)
Baby Puppy of Group
Go For Gold Von Deverill

Wellington KC
03 Jun 2007
Judge - Mr P Kersey (NZ)
Res Best in Show
BIS CH Stylish Midas Touch Yacanto

Wellington KC
03 Jun 2007
Judge - Mr T Syme (Aust)
Baby Puppy of Group
Go For Gold Von Deverill

Wellington KC
03 Jun 2007
Judge - Mr J Forbes (Aust)
Best of Group
BIS CH Stylish Midas Touch Yacanto

THe Non-Sporting & Utility Dog Soc
03 Jun 2007
Judge - Mr D Brace (Aust)
Baby Puppy of Group
Yacanto Smoke On The Water (AI)

Wellington KC
02 June 2007
Judge - Mr P Kersey (NZ)
Baby Puppy of Group
Go For Gold Von Deverill

Wellington KC
02 June 2007
Judge - Mr P Kersey (NZ)
Best of Group
BIS CH Stylish Midas Touch Yacanto

Upper Hutt KC
27 May 2007
Judge - Mr B Fears (NZ)
Res Best of Group
BIS CH Stylish Midas Touch Yacanto

01 Apr 2007
Judge - Mrs J Horton (Aust)
Junior in Show
Yacanto Echo From The Future (AI)

Wairoa KC
01Apr 2007
Judge - Mrs J Horton (Aust)
Best of Group
BIS BISS CH Yacanto Dance With The Devil Yacanto

Wairoa KC
30 May 2007
Judge - Mr C Walker (NZ)
Puppy of Group
Yacanto Keepin The Faith

We then enjoyed a lovely long break from the show ring!

ProPlan National Dog Show
30 Sep 2006
Judge - Mr R de Santiago (Puerto Rico)
Best of Breed
Yacanto Echo From The Future (AI)
29 Sep 2007
Judge - Mr K Krysell (NZ)
Best of Group

Napier KA
24 Sep 2006
Judge - Mrs K Klapp (Aust)
Res Best of Group
BIS CH Stylish Midas Touch Yacanto

Hutt Valley KC
July 2006
Judge - Mrs D Quay (NZ)
Reserve Best In Show
BIS BISS CH Stylish Dance With The Devil Yacanto

Hawkes Bay KA
14 June 2006
Judge - Mrs I Glynn (Aust)
Puppy in Show
Yacanto Echo From The Future (AI)

Pencarrow KA
Judge - Mr C Walker (NZ)
Res Best of Group
BIS CH Stylish Midas Touch Yacanto

Wellington KA
20 Aug 2006
Judge - Mrs S Prebble (NZ)
Best of Group
BIS CH Stylish Midas Touch Yacanto

Nothern Classic
22 April 2006
Judge - Mr C Sudarsan (India)
Best of Group
NZBred In Show CH Stylish Midas Touch Yacanto

Central Hawkes Bay KS
05 March 2006
Judges - Mr Fitzgerald (QLD) & Mr Connell (TAS)>BR> Best of Group & Res. Best in Show!!!!
Our honourary Dane Ralphie, CH Beauvoir Zacharee.

Central Hawkes Bay KS
05 March 2006
Judge - Mr Fitzgerald (QLD)
Best Baby of Group
Yacanto Echo From The Future (AI)

Tokoroa KS & N/Sporting & Utility Dog Soc
18 & 19 Feb 2006
Taking 3 out 4 BOB's Diamond Danes American Style Yacanto (Imp USA) is now a NZ Champion!
Same weekend, Yacanto Echo From The Future (AI) wins 2 Baby of Group & 1 Baby in Show (N/Sp & Utility)

Horowhenua KA
11 & 12 Feb 2006
Diamond Danes American Style Yacanto (Imp USA) wins 1 BOB & 2 Intermediate of Group awards.
Kapi Mana KS
20th Jan 2006
Judge - Mrs P Hastings (USA)
Best of Group
Diamond Danes American Style Yacanto (Imp USA)

New Champion!
Congistador My Jelly Baby At Stylish has gained her title.

Pro Plan National Dog Show
23rd Sept 2005
Judge - Mr O Staunskjaer (Den)- Dane Specialist
Best of Breed - BIS CH Stylish Midas Touch Yacanto
Reserve Best of Breed - BIS BISS CH Stylish Dance With The Devil Yacanto

This was Zeus second year in a row of BOB at this show.
Unfortunately he tore a shoulder muscle and had to be withdrawn from group judging.

Napier Kennel Assn
18th Sept 2005
Judges - Mr W Burton (Aust) & Mr P Kersey (NZ) Best of Group & Reserve Best in Show
BIS CH Stylish The Mighty Quinn

Pencarrow Kennel Assn
30th July 2005
Judge - Mrs G. Gulbransen (NZ) Best of Group -
BIS CH Stylish Midas Touch Yacanto

Hutt Valley Kennel Center Allbreed Championship Show
9th July 2005
Judge - Mr I. Smith (NZ) Best of Group
BIS CH Stylish Midas Touch Yacanto

Hutt Valley Kennel Center Allbreeds Championship Show
10th July 2005
Judge - Mrs L. Harris (NZ)
Championship Tilte gained for
Marqee Fire In The Sky Yacanto
Hutt Valley Kennel Center AllBreeds Championship Show
10th July 2005
Judges - Mrs L. Harris (NZ) & Mrs D. Quay (NZ)
Reserve Best In Show -
BIS BISS CH Stylish Dance With The Devil Yacanto

Wairoa Kenel Assn Allbreeds Championship Show
17th April 2005
Judge - Mrs D. Clarke (NZ)
BOB,Best in Group,Intermediate in Show -
Diamond Danes American Style Yacanto (Imp USA)

Ruahine Kennel Assn Allbreeds Chamionship Show
16th October 2004
Judge - Mrs M Cochrane (WA)
Best In Show -
CH Stylish The Mighty Quinn
Owned & shown by Karen Hoodless

Wellington Management Commitee All breeds Championship Show
31st July 2004
Judge - Mrs Barbara Hyde -NZ
BEST IN SHOW
BIS CH STYLISH MIDAS TOUCH YACANTO

Central North & South Island Great Dane Club
Judge- Cathy De La Gaza -USA
BEST IN SHOW
BIS CH STYLISH DANCE WITH THE DEVIL YACANTO

_Wellington Kennel Centre
Judge - Mrs G. Gulbransen - NZ
BEST IN SHOW _ ALLBREEDS
Stylish Midas Touch Yacanto
Zeus is the 3rd Best In Show winner from this litter - A breed record in NZ.