| Nestled in the cornfields
of west central Illinois, I came back home and bought
my current home which is a 100 year old farm house on
about 2 acres. I have had many different breeds over
the years and you will meet many of them here on this
website. My father is a veterinarian and I grew up with
many different animals but did not have my first dog
to call my own until I bought my first house. Purchasing
that first puppy was the impetus that propelled me into
the world of dogs that I now live and breathe in!
Although I’ve had Danes
for many years and have been showing various breeds
since 1994 in obedience and conformation, the concept
of Jaya Great Danes didn’t come to be until 2002. Jaya
means "victory" in Native American. Being
of Cherokee descent, I was looking to incorporate my
background and portray it in my kennel name. I am sure
that my Native American heritage led me to natural rearing
of my animals. This includes raw feeding, limited/no
vaccinations, no chemicals (flea and tick preventatives
and heartworm medication), and the use of homeopathy.
My goals are very similar
to my mentors. And that is to raise healthy (both physically
and mentally) Great Danes that also exemplify all the
qualities the breed standard calls for. This includes
temperament as well as structural aspects of the breed.
Striving for sound bodies and minds led me to question
the traditional way of raising our dogs. Please, take
a look around my website. While you are here, keep an
open mind and start thinking "outside the box".
Feel free to email me with questions and comments about
the site and it's information. |
