In 1970 , Pat acquired her first Great Dane, Mia a black bitch out of harlequin breeding. She was the inspiration for a lifetime commitment to the breed. Her registered name was Maitau Von Rabenschwartz, CD and from her the Maitau Kennel name evolved.

Helen grew up with a Harlequin Great Dane and in 1965 got her first show Dane from Lane's Turn Kennel with her husband . After acquiring a puppy from Pat in 1982 a friendship and partnership with Helen and her daughter Tiffany began. We continue to breed and exhibit fawn and brindle Great Danes under the Maitau Kennel name. Temperament is extremely important to us as well as health certifications on all our dogs !

Over the last Fifty years we have bred or owned over 80 Champions in three colors, including several performance titled dogs. We are members of the GDCA and have held numerous positions on the Board of the Great Dane Club of New England.

We are most proud of the accomplishments and successes we have attained at our National Specialties, a showcase for our magnificent breed.

We are also proud of being GDCA Breeder of the Year in 1994 as well as ROM Breeders with over 10 dogs earning Register of Merit awards and 4 Dogs having achieved Hall of Fame Awards.

Please enjoy our dogs, they are indeed GREAT, Great Danes !!!!