About us

Dogs have always been an integral part of my life and love for Great Danes has always been in my family. I grew up among dogs and all the dogs that were part of my life led me to my dream: to have my own breeding program so that now I can contribute to the preservation of the breed standard and the happiness of other families.

In Switzerland, I gave up my career as a lawyer to follow my true dream: working with dogs. My first step was completing the Fédération Romande de Cynologie (FRC) dog-walking course in 2012. In 2015, I trained as a dog trainer with the FRC and as a canine behaviorist through the Canifeeling program with Joël Dehasse. Since 2011, I have run my own dog-training and pet-sitting company: WonderDog Suisse.

In 2018, I received my kennel name from the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI): Creed Danes.

Pursuing a dream takes a great deal of time and study. In 2021, I began training as a breed judge with the SKG/FCI (Swiss Kennel Club/Fédération Cynologique Internationale). In 2025, I passed my examinations and became a Great Dane breed specialist judge!

I also serve as the Swiss Great Dane Club’s coordinator for French-speaking Switzerland and am responsible for the Club’s SOS Dogue rescue service.

Judging Great Danes in Aarau

In 2015 Phillys arrived to complete my family and relaunched my old dream of having my own breeding program. As soon as Sahara was big enough for competitions, I participated in my first dog show in Europe, rediscovering after many years, the emotion of competition, the incredible trips with my dogs and the joy of participating in dog shows.

I currently have five female Great Danes: Sahara (11.3 years old), Sonora (7.5), Mojave (6), Whisper (4), and Kalahari (18 months). I am now raising the third generation of Creed Danes. I continue to participate actively in dog shows across Europe and have achieved an outstanding record of titles.

pedigree

When I got serious about breeding quality dogs, I looked for a distinguished line that boasted not only champions, but real companions: Dei Cinegeti, from Marina Salmoiraghi, was my choice. Marina, a long time breeder and breed specialist, became a friend and a mentor. Also Petra Blaser, president of the Great Dane Swiss Club, became a dear friend and guides me.

My top priority is to breed Great Danes with good health, splendid character and longevity, always respecting the breed standard of the Apollo of Dogs.

We focus on finding harmonic subjects with good structure and movement (fit for function), healthy and of good temperament, without morphological excesses.

The security of the environment in which a litter is born, as well as early socialization and habituation to different situations is a must and is the basis for a well-balanced adult: the “gentle giant” needs constant contact with his family. For this reason, we do not have a kennel or cages and my dogs live in my house in direct contact with family, friends and other animals. My top priority is to breed healthy Great Danes with good character and good life expectancy.

We are always there to all of our puppies and provide all the support necessary for the families of our dogs. Another crucial point is breeding according to the FCI standard, with dogs adapted to their function and always ready to accompany their families in all kinds of adventures, whether mountain walks, lakeside or simply passing a relaxing evening in front of the TV. To achieve this goal, I do a lot of research before choosing the perfect male, combining pedigrees, and analyzing blood lines, physical and character aspects.

I have been a member of the Swiss Great Dane Club since 2016, the Association Romande des Éleveurs de Chiens de Race (ARECR), and the Great Dane Club of America (GDCA) since 2019. I have also been an SKG/FCI Great Dane breed specialist judge since 2025.

I celebrated my 51st birthday surrounded by this magnificent breed, and every dog that has passed through my life has brought me experience and wisdom—not to mention love. Breeding is not an easy path: it demands time; hours spent studying bloodlines, pedigrees, anatomy, movement, and the breed standard; a mentor to guide me (thank you, Marina Salmoiragui and Petra Blaser); even more study—always!—as well as courage and sacrifice.

Publications

  • Dogge Magazine from the SCDD (January 2018) – Kennel presentation
  • Dogge Magazine from the SCDD (April 2018) – Positive dog training
  • InfoChien Magazine from the Fédération Romande de Cynologie (June 2019) – The Great Dane
  • Dogge Magazine from the SCDD (January 2020) – Great Dane development periods
  • Terre & Nature Magazine (July 2020) – Giant dogs
  • The Great Dane Magazine (2024/2025) – Comparing the Great Dane Standards: FCI, AKC, CKC and The Kennel Club
  • “Movement” presentation at the Swiss Great Dane Club’s annual breeders’ meeting (2024)
  • “Neurostimulation of the Newborn Puppy” presentation at the Swiss Great Dane Club’s annual breeders’ meeting (2025)
  • “Backline, Topline and Croup” presentation at the Swiss Great Dane Club’s annual breeders’ meeting (2025)
  • Hunde Magazine (July 2026) – It’s Show Time!