I, later, recounted my introduction to Great Danes from in my ex-husband's veterinary practice. There, we faced the strenuous task of saving a Great Dane mother in labor through a C-section. Although we couldn't rescue her, she left us with eight puppies. The owner, unable to care for the pups without their mother, prompted me to step up to the task of bottle-feeding and nurturing them. With laborious effort and unwavering determination, we managed to save two of the precious puppies. The experience was tremendously rewarding and left an indelible mark on my heart, drawing me closer to Great Danes over the years.

One fateful day, I stumbled upon an adorable puppy for sale online and discovered that Major was available. This serendipitous moment marked the beginning of our journey with Major, who was expertly handled by Marie Somershoe, finishing in just four and a half months.

As time passed, it became evident that Major needed a buddy. So, I reached out to my friend Carol of Patriotdanes, sharing my desire to find a Mantle companion for Major, and from there, the rest is history.

I'd also like to extend special thanks to Reesa Zullo for her crucial expertise in animal training, a crucial component in Major's successful career.

Misty, our beloved Mantle Great Dane, achieved remarkable milestones, finishing her Championship on June 5th, 2010, and earning her Grand Championship on August 22, 2010. She made history as the Grand Champion Silver Mantle and stood out in the top twenty all breed, possessing numerous Best of Breed wins and Group victories. Furthermore, Misty's legacy continues through her offspring, Ryder and Taylor, born on October 18, 2011, who was shown ring and carried forward the spirit of excellence. Teddy and Jolie, from Misty's second litter, are currently retired Champions, and recently celebrated their tenth birthday!