Hi folk,
I'm Rosemarie and my husband is Rob and we share our 5 acre block in Rotorua with ten Leo's, Stella, Syrah, Shiraz, Jager, Sake, Guinness, Vino, Tully, Scrumpy and Sherry. (yes one day I'll manage to get them all lined and looking at the camera for a 'family' portrait. Meantime you will have to settle for this).
You just may have noticed the dogs all have a hint of alcoholic reference to their names. With this in mind our kennel name was born. Lyonzred. It is a take on the all familiar beer brand and our surname Lyon and of course the lion-like appearance of the Leonberger itself. All very complicated and all the effort that went into thinking all this up escapes most people. But now you know.
Our love affair with Leos began almost 25 years ago. Our first Leo, Sabra, was from the 1st litter to NZ in 1995. I managed to show her until she gained her NZKC Champion status and retired her from the show ring as a beautiful family pet. There were no lines to breed her to for many years by which time it was too late. She passed away in her 9th year. We remained pet free for a few years but when we purchased this land 12 years ago it was a good time to start our doggie family again. Like yourselves we searched the net for breeders and so began our collection of lions.
We are new to the breeders group but I have been busy showing our dogs to make them NZKC Champions and let me just add that this is no easy feat these days. The standard of Leonbergers in NZ today is vastly improved from years gone by and all credit to the breeders now. It does mean however that the competition at shows is stiff and becoming a Champion takes a bit of doing. We now have 4 beautiful champions, have had a couple of gorgeous litters and are in the process of sourcing new genetics overseas.
Our personal search for new genetics to secure the future of Leonbergers in NZ has been fruitful with 4 young imported dogs added to our collection in the past year. We have also formed some very strong international friendships on this journey and feel honoured that these friends have understood our vision and entrusted us with their lines.
We are really looking forward to a beautiful Leo enriched future.
I'm Rosemarie and my husband is Rob and we share our 5 acre block in Rotorua with ten Leo's, Stella, Syrah, Shiraz, Jager, Sake, Guinness, Vino, Tully, Scrumpy and Sherry. (yes one day I'll manage to get them all lined and looking at the camera for a 'family' portrait. Meantime you will have to settle for this).
You just may have noticed the dogs all have a hint of alcoholic reference to their names. With this in mind our kennel name was born. Lyonzred. It is a take on the all familiar beer brand and our surname Lyon and of course the lion-like appearance of the Leonberger itself. All very complicated and all the effort that went into thinking all this up escapes most people. But now you know.
Our love affair with Leos began almost 25 years ago. Our first Leo, Sabra, was from the 1st litter to NZ in 1995. I managed to show her until she gained her NZKC Champion status and retired her from the show ring as a beautiful family pet. There were no lines to breed her to for many years by which time it was too late. She passed away in her 9th year. We remained pet free for a few years but when we purchased this land 12 years ago it was a good time to start our doggie family again. Like yourselves we searched the net for breeders and so began our collection of lions.
We are new to the breeders group but I have been busy showing our dogs to make them NZKC Champions and let me just add that this is no easy feat these days. The standard of Leonbergers in NZ today is vastly improved from years gone by and all credit to the breeders now. It does mean however that the competition at shows is stiff and becoming a Champion takes a bit of doing. We now have 4 beautiful champions, have had a couple of gorgeous litters and are in the process of sourcing new genetics overseas.
Our personal search for new genetics to secure the future of Leonbergers in NZ has been fruitful with 4 young imported dogs added to our collection in the past year. We have also formed some very strong international friendships on this journey and feel honoured that these friends have understood our vision and entrusted us with their lines.
We are really looking forward to a beautiful Leo enriched future.
