"Dreams to Reality", a journal of our September 2003  Import.

Mid-2002 began a new endeavor for Storeyline Bullmastiffs as Daron and I recognized the need to bring in some new blood to compliment and enhance our breeding program.  Search as we may, we were unsuccessful in locating precisely what we were looking for in both New Zealand and Australia.  Having had our eye on a kennel overseas for some time, we contacted Sylvia DaSilva from Garroway Bullmastiffs (British Columbia, CANADA), to discuss her dogs and whether there was any viability to the idea of either bringing in semen from one of her studs and/or any other possibilities.  After a duration of involved getting to know one another, learning more of each others dogs and breeding programs, ideals and goals,  we were pleasantly surprised that our taste and style of bullmastiffs - along with our goals - were very similar.  This eventually led to some light discussion about perhaps the exportation from Canada into NZ, the lovely bitch, Yana - Cnd Ch Garroway's Aiyana (photo top  right).  What was at first a whimsical idea brought forth by Sylvia - as she was in no hurry to breed Yana in the coming year due to her busy schedule for the next while - ended up being one of staggering merit for Daron and I.  Sylvia had not projected breeding Yana herself, until late 2004, and this "idea" was quickly viewed as a potentially fruitful opportunity for both parties.  Yana was of age, with extensive health clearances which include hips, elbows, heart, thyroid, and was certainly of the high quality we were seeking.  Already having a huge admiration for Yana's sire, "CJ" - BIS BISS Ch Kilroy's Northern Wrangler (left photo), and after seeing the amazing similarities in his daughter (Bottom right photo), the idea took off to bring Yana to New Zealand and IN WHELP!  With  much discussion and deliberation, an agreement was detailed and sealed with a handshake, thus beginning the journey embarked by all  involved. After a longish and complex process involved in getting a foreign dog in to NZ.....our persistence and diligence paid off, and thanks to the generosity and commitment on the part of Sylvia to entrust her best up and coming bitch to our care, and making certain everything was in impeccable order, our "dream" became a "reality" when Yana arrived in Auckland mid-Sept, safe and sound, and in whelp to our current babies whom we will introduce on this page.  We have many hopes and plans in the coming year for Yana and her babies, before Yana returns to Canada - hopefully carrying home a little "Storeyline Influence" within. Updates will be posted on this page periodically and we invite you to share in the progress of this promising litter, as they grow, and begin their exciting lives with us as the "Canadian Kiwi's"!

  September 18, 2003 
                       
Yana arrives to New Zealand and is transported from the airport to Qualified Pet Services in Auckland, where she spent one month in quarantine before her release.  Ever the trooper, Yana settled in without a hitch and was visited daily by Lisa and spoiled rotten with treats and loves.  Close attention was paid to her health,  pregnancy, and mental state during her stay and everything went smoothly and she was released to Lisa and Daron on October 17/03.  She settled in to her new home environment quickly and immediately felt right at home with her new people.

     
Left - Lisa & Yana in Quarantine             Middle & Right - Yana home at last - Checking out her new surroundings.  

  October 21, 2003

Four days after her release from Qualified Pet Services,  Yana gives birth (via elective C-section) to four bouncing, vibrant babies, on October 21, 2003.  (One male and three females, from fawn to light red-fawn).   The sire of these promising babies is the lovely red boy, RBIS BPISS Ch RoxEdge's High Fly'N Norton (see photos below), bred by Cheryl Randolph of Roxedge Bullmastiffs, British Columbia, Canada.  "Norton" was the #1 ranked Canadian-Bred bullmastiff in 2001 and 2002.  He is a top of the standard boy boasting flawless movement, bone, gorgeous head piece with inky black pigment, and possessing an exuberant, outgoing personality.  His attributes complimented Yana's beautifully, and we can only hope we see both their qualities shine in their offspring.  To view a full pedigree of these 100% Canadian-Bred babies, please CLICK HERE!