Introduction
My name is D'Nae Wilson. In 2003 I met my first Leonberger while working as a technician at a vet clinic. Those dogs and their owner, Waltraut Zieher (Kennel von Stutensee), made an indelible impression. I was lucky enough to have helped Waltraut with several of her litters (O, P, Q, S, and U) and, along the way, learn what being a conscientious breeder truly entails.
My dogs are family. The families that accept my puppies into their own become family as well.
My dogs are family. The families that accept my puppies into their own become family as well.
Breeding Goals
My aim is to produce Leonbergers who are wonderful family companions, exhibiting the even temperament and moderate conformation that lends the Leonberger toward being a multi-purpose companion.
Breed Involvement
I am a member-breeder of the Leonberger Club of America.
I have served two terms on the Leonberger Club of America Board of Directors (2017-2022).
I currently serve as the President on the board of the Leonberger Health Foundation International.
I am involved with the maintenance of Leonberger University.
I serve on the LCA's Certificate of Conformation Assessment (CCA) committee.
I am honored to have been awarded the 2020 Leo Award from the Leonberger Club of America for "applied excellence on an exceptional body of work on behalf of the breed", and humbled to have received the Club's highest honor in 2022, the Heinrich Essig Award, "for demonstrating exceptional dedication to the club sustained over the course of many years".
I have served two terms on the Leonberger Club of America Board of Directors (2017-2022).
I currently serve as the President on the board of the Leonberger Health Foundation International.
I am involved with the maintenance of Leonberger University.
I serve on the LCA's Certificate of Conformation Assessment (CCA) committee.
I am honored to have been awarded the 2020 Leo Award from the Leonberger Club of America for "applied excellence on an exceptional body of work on behalf of the breed", and humbled to have received the Club's highest honor in 2022, the Heinrich Essig Award, "for demonstrating exceptional dedication to the club sustained over the course of many years".