About Us
Char going Best of Opposite from the classes March 2007
WCK Danes started in 1998 with our first Great Dane, Brooklyn. In 2004 we acquired our first "show dog", AKC/UKC CH Danosaurs Charlotte V WCK, CGC from Jason & Corey Wanat. We were bitten by the show bug after hiring Georgia Hymmen of Daynakin Great Danes to handle Char. She finished her AKC Championship taking Best of Breed from the classes over top specials. Char was our foundation and gave us 2 beautiful litters and first home bred Champion "Apollo" BIS MBPIS UKC/AKC/Int'l CH. WCK Olympus' Chariot Of Fire and later "Newman" AKC/UKC CH WCK's Full Throttle, CGC. She also had several pointed offspring.
As, Great Dane breeders, our goal was to produce quality Great Danes of the style we like, but with adhering to the AKC written breed standard. Substance and bone combined with elegance, with type, balance and powerful movement. Also remembering that Great Danes are to appear regal yet were originally bred to WORK. Males who you cannot mistake are males and bitches with size yet femininity.
We believe in health testing as a tool for all of our dogs and I fully believe in honesty and being open regarding any type of health or temperament issues in our dogs and our breeding program. Integrity is important in preserving our pure-bred dogs.
The Great Dane is not a healthy breed and because of some who are so secretive regarding their lines; health, many lines I would not touch with a 10-foot pole. We have had several dogs who had hereditary health problems. We have participated in studies and have been open and honest. Our breeding program has been ruined because of these health problems. One word of advice for newbie Great Dane breeders: Please research and get other breeders to be open and honest about what is in their bloodlines. NO LINE is clear ... whether its DCM, cataracts, mega, dysplasia... DIG! Find it, be selective in your breeding program. Health should be your number one concern... not just a pretty head.... Great Danes will always be my first love and passion. Our last litter was 2014, Our last Dane, passed away January 2023. I had no plans to have another Dane, however that didn't last long. Kim Wood, of Windy City Great Danes, offered her "keeper" bitch from her Fender x Gabi litter and now "Fendi" Dane D'Coeur-WindyCity's Encore @WCK, is part of our pack. Our first taste of the color world, as Fendi is mantle.
WCK Aussies (WCK is a registered kennel name with ASCA) started in 2013 with our first Aussie from Sarah & Krist Kalkes and Kim Patterson of Meadowlawn Kennels in Minnesota. "Bristol" Meadowlawn's A Night In Victory Lane, STDs, AKC/ASCA RN, RATO, RATN, PT, CGC, TKN, DNA-VP. She was trained and handled in Herding (AKC & ASCA) by Stacey Hayes of Shell Bluff Aussies. Currently, we own 4 other Aussies from our 2 litters and co own a few as well. All participating in various sports: Conformation, Herding, Dock Diving, Rally, Obedience, Scent/nose work, Barn Hunt, and more. Bonn, ASCA/AKC CH WCK's Ushookmeallnitelong@Shlblf is our first Aussie bred by Champion.
We followed the Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) written standard and guidelines with our Aussies. Our goal was to produce healthy, sound, moderate, versatile, and intelligent Australian Shepherds. We had a dream of becoming a HOF breeder in both ASCA & USASA, however our breeding program is discontinued due to epilepsy in a couple of our pups. We know now where it came from, unfortunately too late. All breeding animals have been altered and the one litter out of one of our pups has also been altered. If you want to know more, please just ask. As stated earlier on this page, I am open and honest. At this time, I am unsure about restarting my program.
In 2021, We acquired a beautiful Rhodesian Ridgeback pup from Elaine Demopoulos of The Realm Hounds. Viktor finished his Championship & Grand Championship in short order. We are getting to learn more about this wonderful breed from mentorship from Elaine, Renee Lehneis, & Katherine Maselli. Hoping with their similar characteristics to Danes, it will be a smooth transition from my heart breed. So far Viktor, has exceeded my expectations with this wonderful personality and temperament and beautiful structure. He was lightly campaigned in 2024 and earned himself a #19 spot in the top 25 with handler Stacey Hayes. In 2023, we added Scully to our pack. She is from Elaine as well. She finished her AKC Championship very quickly. 2025, Scully earned her Grand Championship. We are also participating in various sports. Hopefully, these 2 will be the foundation to WCK Ridgebacks.
We feel with both breeding and purchasing, HEALTH, TEMPERAMENT, & STRUCTURE are all equally important. Extensive research is done prior to purchasing and when making decisions in our breeding program. We do not take breeding dogs lightly and understand as a breeder we are responsible for every life we bring into this world.
All of our dogs are companions, live in the home with us and their well-being and happiness is very important to us. We also expect the same from our puppy homes and also expect updates and communication with all of our puppy homes throughout their lives. We believe in a limited vaccine protocol and follow up with yearly titers. We try to treat any medical issues naturally or holistically and have a wonderful Vet, Dr Christy Betz. We believe in acupuncture, chiropractic, Chinese herbs and feeding quality foods. We currently feed several different foods: Go! Solutions Turkey & Rice to 2 of our Aussie girls who have sensitive systems & to our Great Dane, Victor Hi Pro Plus to our Active dogs & our Ridgebacks also gets fed Raw. On the road, instead of dealing with raw we use Stella & Chewy Dehydrated Raw.
We rarely have litters, but you are welcome to inquire. I encourage establishing a relationship and learning all you can while on our puppy waiting list. Approved applications are a must. See our puppy page for more information and our strict policies.
Thanks for stopping by! Always feel free to reach out with any questions [email protected]
As, Great Dane breeders, our goal was to produce quality Great Danes of the style we like, but with adhering to the AKC written breed standard. Substance and bone combined with elegance, with type, balance and powerful movement. Also remembering that Great Danes are to appear regal yet were originally bred to WORK. Males who you cannot mistake are males and bitches with size yet femininity.
We believe in health testing as a tool for all of our dogs and I fully believe in honesty and being open regarding any type of health or temperament issues in our dogs and our breeding program. Integrity is important in preserving our pure-bred dogs.
The Great Dane is not a healthy breed and because of some who are so secretive regarding their lines; health, many lines I would not touch with a 10-foot pole. We have had several dogs who had hereditary health problems. We have participated in studies and have been open and honest. Our breeding program has been ruined because of these health problems. One word of advice for newbie Great Dane breeders: Please research and get other breeders to be open and honest about what is in their bloodlines. NO LINE is clear ... whether its DCM, cataracts, mega, dysplasia... DIG! Find it, be selective in your breeding program. Health should be your number one concern... not just a pretty head.... Great Danes will always be my first love and passion. Our last litter was 2014, Our last Dane, passed away January 2023. I had no plans to have another Dane, however that didn't last long. Kim Wood, of Windy City Great Danes, offered her "keeper" bitch from her Fender x Gabi litter and now "Fendi" Dane D'Coeur-WindyCity's Encore @WCK, is part of our pack. Our first taste of the color world, as Fendi is mantle.
WCK Aussies (WCK is a registered kennel name with ASCA) started in 2013 with our first Aussie from Sarah & Krist Kalkes and Kim Patterson of Meadowlawn Kennels in Minnesota. "Bristol" Meadowlawn's A Night In Victory Lane, STDs, AKC/ASCA RN, RATO, RATN, PT, CGC, TKN, DNA-VP. She was trained and handled in Herding (AKC & ASCA) by Stacey Hayes of Shell Bluff Aussies. Currently, we own 4 other Aussies from our 2 litters and co own a few as well. All participating in various sports: Conformation, Herding, Dock Diving, Rally, Obedience, Scent/nose work, Barn Hunt, and more. Bonn, ASCA/AKC CH WCK's Ushookmeallnitelong@Shlblf is our first Aussie bred by Champion.
We followed the Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) written standard and guidelines with our Aussies. Our goal was to produce healthy, sound, moderate, versatile, and intelligent Australian Shepherds. We had a dream of becoming a HOF breeder in both ASCA & USASA, however our breeding program is discontinued due to epilepsy in a couple of our pups. We know now where it came from, unfortunately too late. All breeding animals have been altered and the one litter out of one of our pups has also been altered. If you want to know more, please just ask. As stated earlier on this page, I am open and honest. At this time, I am unsure about restarting my program.
In 2021, We acquired a beautiful Rhodesian Ridgeback pup from Elaine Demopoulos of The Realm Hounds. Viktor finished his Championship & Grand Championship in short order. We are getting to learn more about this wonderful breed from mentorship from Elaine, Renee Lehneis, & Katherine Maselli. Hoping with their similar characteristics to Danes, it will be a smooth transition from my heart breed. So far Viktor, has exceeded my expectations with this wonderful personality and temperament and beautiful structure. He was lightly campaigned in 2024 and earned himself a #19 spot in the top 25 with handler Stacey Hayes. In 2023, we added Scully to our pack. She is from Elaine as well. She finished her AKC Championship very quickly. 2025, Scully earned her Grand Championship. We are also participating in various sports. Hopefully, these 2 will be the foundation to WCK Ridgebacks.
We feel with both breeding and purchasing, HEALTH, TEMPERAMENT, & STRUCTURE are all equally important. Extensive research is done prior to purchasing and when making decisions in our breeding program. We do not take breeding dogs lightly and understand as a breeder we are responsible for every life we bring into this world.
All of our dogs are companions, live in the home with us and their well-being and happiness is very important to us. We also expect the same from our puppy homes and also expect updates and communication with all of our puppy homes throughout their lives. We believe in a limited vaccine protocol and follow up with yearly titers. We try to treat any medical issues naturally or holistically and have a wonderful Vet, Dr Christy Betz. We believe in acupuncture, chiropractic, Chinese herbs and feeding quality foods. We currently feed several different foods: Go! Solutions Turkey & Rice to 2 of our Aussie girls who have sensitive systems & to our Great Dane, Victor Hi Pro Plus to our Active dogs & our Ridgebacks also gets fed Raw. On the road, instead of dealing with raw we use Stella & Chewy Dehydrated Raw.
We rarely have litters, but you are welcome to inquire. I encourage establishing a relationship and learning all you can while on our puppy waiting list. Approved applications are a must. See our puppy page for more information and our strict policies.
Thanks for stopping by! Always feel free to reach out with any questions [email protected]
Who We Are
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 Back row, left to right.
Char, Camber, Melonie, Bristol, Chase, Rush, Rob, Newman and in the front is Boo.
2013
Melonie is the owner of Winners Circle Kennel (WCK) which was started in 1998 in Michigan. In 2004, she married Rob and acquired their first show dog while living in Washington state.
Melonie is a former veterinary technician (17 years) and Rob is retired from the US Navy. They currently reside in Southeast GA. Melonie also supports and volunteers for Great Dane Love, Central Florida Rescue, Inc based out of Cocoa, Florida as fundraising co-ordinator and on occasion; fosters, does home visits and transports. |
Member of good standing with:
Australian Shepherd Club of America
United States Australian Shepherd Association
Great Dane Club of America
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of United States
United States Australian Shepherd Association
Great Dane Club of America
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of United States