At Makepeace Newfoundlands we do not breed Newfoundlands as a source of income.  Our goal is the betterment of the breed.  We began our research of the breed some 16 years ago and waited for a year and a half for our first Newf puppy.  She was our foundation bitch and went on the become a Versatile Newfoundland, VN CH Waidin's Makepeace Addie, CD, DD, WRD, CGC.   Temperament and health are of the highest priority in our breeding program.  We are certainly proud of our Newfs & families that have gone on to earn titles in water, draft, etc. but we are equally proud of the many therapy dogs that are giving back in their community!  We believe that it is only through research and sound breeding practices that the Newfoundlands can continue to achieve the standard set forth.

Several years before being blessed with our first Newfoundland, we were told "It is an honor to live with these guys." This has proven to be very true and we hope that through careful, selective breeding practices we can produce healthy Newfs with a sweet disposition so we may share this experience with others. ~ Chris & Ivan

NEWS Update:

Trip of a lifetime!  We had quite a journey and a successful show.  There were 193 Newfoundlands entered.  "Umm" placed 3rd in the "open class" which is made up of top notch dogs from all over the world, international champions, etc.  Attached are some photos of "Umm".  In Europe the judge is required to write a critique of the top three dogs in each class - something we should certainly consider here in the U.S.A.  There is a link you can click on to read the judges nice review of "Umm". 

I will be putting together a slide show of our travels that include the snow storm in Calais, France, the van being towed near Dijon, France and our 6 hour stay in the parking garage in Nice, France...more to follow.

GCH BigDogFarm's Intenso Azzurro,

a.k.a. "Umm" 

                                                                                                 Judge Patrick Galvin with Chris & Umm

Judge Patrick Galvin's Written Critique   http://uknewfoundlands.info/showresults.asp                     

Again, many thanks to his Breeder/Owner Andrea Turner Cook and Owner/Handler Cindy Hunt for entrusting me with their lovely boy.

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Congrats to the newest Makepeace Champion,

CH Makepeace Bound for port, aka "gabe"

He finished his Championship in Amana, IA

September 1, 2012

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We are proud to announce that we are an AKC Breeder Of Merit,

to learn more about the qualifications to achieve this status, follow this link www.akc.org/breederofmerit/

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              Chris Rakyta,

                                            AKC Registered Handler

     Click Here for Dog Show Handling Page 

                        Click the Icon to go to the AKC website.

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  We are working on it! 

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Introducing the "Makepeace Gate" by Jezroc Metal Works!                                         

This is the most wonderful addition to our dog life (just short of puppies!)  We threw away the ugly baby gates that we have been fighting and falling over for over 15 years.  It's amazing how something so simple can change your daily life!  Matt & Jen built this custom design for us and they have now named the design "Makepeace".  How fun is that!  Please visit their website to see more of their wonderful products, www.jezrocmetalworks.com.

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Am / Can Champion Topmast Seamus At Northwood

 2008 Makepeace Versatile Newfoundlands

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