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MAKEPEACE NEWFOUNDLANDS

Established in 1993

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Chris & Ivan Rakyta
1675 State Route 73
Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
937.764.2011
makepeace@springnet.cc


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


MAKEPEACE PUPPY ANNOUNCEMENT

Lilly had two puppies on 6/29/09.  One black girl and a gray boy - First Makepeace Gray... CLICK HERE FOR 7/3/09 SLIDE SHOW 

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Logo's puppies are growing fast!  Click here for Logo Puppies

See How They Grow....

            Less than 1 day old                                               

   

             11 Days Old                   

25 Days Old

   

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Introducing the new "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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Makepeace Angus is the first Makepeace Newfoundland to earn a Rally Novice obedience title (RN).  Congrats to Amy and Angus on a job well done!  Thanks to Edith for all your support for this new team. 

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Click here for highlights of the 2009 Newfoundland Nationals in Frankenmuth, MI (April 27 - May 1)2009 Newfoundland Nationals

                                         

 

 

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Ivan and Dolly have been hard at work.  Dolly just completed her CD (Companion Dog) at the Columbus, OH show, 4/19/09.                                                                                                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

Dolly & Ivan taking a "moment" during some draft work at the Perry, GA shows over Easter weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Makepeace Reunion Sept 13, 2008 - Click for our Photo Gallery

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 Chris Rakyta Handling Click for Photo Gallery                                 

                                                                                               Click the Icon to go to the AKC website.

                                                  Makepeace Family Photo Album -

                          look what our family is busy doing....

                      Meet the Newest Members of the Makepeace Family

Am / Can Champion Topmast Seamus At Northwood

 2008 Makepeace Versatile Newfoundlands

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