About Us

Raymond R. Goldstone

I was licensed to judge at dog shows from 1996 to 2017. I loved judging but the Canadian Kennel Club made it too complicated and costly to maintain my license as I mostly judged wonderful Great Dane Specialty shows. I was fortunate to be asked to judge a Dane Specialty and at an all breed show in New Zealand in 2016. I retired from owning my own Flower Shop in November 2010. What a treat it is to not have to worry about working any longer.

Paquestone Great Danes began in the 1970's by my partner Ray Paquette (deceased) and myself. Through the years, we worked with a number of people to build and maintain a quality breeding program to produce sound and correct Great Danes with excellent temperaments. Throughout the years, I have taken care to test for inherited diseases and use only healthy breeding stock.

I am located in the South Surrey area of British Columbia, just outside Vancouver. I have a small acreage with room for the Danes to run, and a small kennel building although all of my dogs are house dogs who sleep in the family room or in my bedroom and watch TV with me on the couch.

Can. Ch. Paquestone's Aston Von Raes

My first Champion Great Dane, born in 1977.

Sire of Canadian and American Champions.

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Looking for a Puppy?

Upcoming breeding plans are outlined on the "Upcoming Litters" or "In the litter box" page. Puppies are guaranteed for one year to be free from genetic defects, with a written contract.

I am only prepared to place my puppies with owners who demonstrate a strong interest and capacity to provide a lifetime commitment to one of these special dogs.

I normally breed only one litter per year, sometimes not even that. Occasionally there are larger litters and more puppies available.