Zankayz Keeshonden & Marchmont Park Alpacas - Yass NSW




Ann & Suzanne Ranyard - Yass NSW



Ann pictured with Ch Zankayz Mana

Back in 1986, after looking carefully at different dog breeds to see which one suited her, Suzanne purchased her first Keeshond, Rymiska Moonlite Mist.  We knew from the start that we wanted to join the show scene and we travelled hundreds of kilometres with Misty in the back of our little car, attending shows in southern New South Wales and having heaps of fun.

We then went into partnership together and obtained our prefix Zankayz. By 1989, we had acquired Ch Rymiska  Dare To Be Grand and he and Misty produced our first litter consisting of four male puppies.  From that litter, we kept Ch Zankayz Paddy Particle who became a consistent winner in the showring and was the sire of several  Keeshonden who went on to show.  Since then, we have bred several litters, producing well known winners including Ch Zankayz Pandora who won Keeshond Puppy of the Year,several Best in Group and Class in Show awards and Ch Zankayz Mischief Maker (Chief) who won many Group and In Show awards including Runner Up to Best in Show at a Keeshond Specialty Show.  Chief also made a name for himself in the obedience ring, loving every minute of it.

Over the years we have acquired Keeshonden from other breeders. They have given us much joy and we have been very proud of their achievements. These dogs include Ch Leifhond Georgina (Polly) who was bred by Frank & Margaret Wyhoon and who included in her wins Keeshond Club of NSW Puppy of the Year and Runner Up to Best of Breed at Melbourne Royal. Polly lived to the grand old age of 15 years. Then there were Ch Leifhond Reubens Regeren (Reign) who took out many Best in Group awards and Ch Jellkees Evening Star (Lucy) who was bred by Anne Jellett and who won awards both in conformation shows and in obedience trials.

Currently, we are showing three young Keeshonden – Ch Zankayz Theodore B Bear, Ch Leifhond Kallme Kazzumi and Zankayz Mary Poppins. More details of these youngsters can be found on their individual photos.

Our aim is to breed quality before quantity and also to produce dogs who make wonderful pets.




Ann & Suzanne Ranyard
PO Box 275 Yass NSW  2582
Tel: 02 62262062 Mobile: 0428 296191





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