
Gleanntan Kennels, Reg.
Skye
Terrier Club of America Breeder of the Year
1980, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002,
2003, 2009, 2013, 2016, 2017
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Gleanntan Kennels, Reg. is a
registered kennel name with the American Kennel Club (AKC). We are
AKC Breeders of Merit and Michael is a Skye Terrier Club of America
Approved Mentor. Michael also serves on the STCA Judges Education
Committee. We welcome all inquires for mentorship in Skyes and are
happy to host kennel visits or provide ringside mentoring for
aspiring judges, upon request.
Our History
From the Gaelic, ancient language of
both Scotland and Ireland, comes the word meaning Dale - glean
or gleanntan.

Happy Memories
L to R: The late Ben Dale with Roxan Rohrich,
Maida Connor and Michael Pesare |
Gleanntan had its beginnings in June
1964 with the acquisition of a Kerry Blue Terrier by Ben and Donna
Dale. He was joined later by a Beagle and Rhodesian Ridgeback which
all starred in obedience activities. But the championship of one of
their Kerries encouraged them to breed a Kerry litter and the die
was cast.
When their first Skye, Kelly (Ch. Jo Jac's Rise
And Shine) arrived in 1967
they were totally taken in by the magic spun by a Skye Terrier. Kelly
quickly finished her championship and was line-bred to Ch. Glamoor
Gang Buster in 1970. Nine puppies from this litter and a repeat
breeding in 1971 finished their titles thereby earning Gleanntan the
coveted "Winkie" award presented by Kennel Review Magazine
for the Top Producing Dam - All Breeds (tie) in 1972.
Ch. Jo Jac's Rise And Shine is one
of the breed's Top Producing Dams with 16 champion offspring. Her
son, Ch. Gleanntan Coming At Ya is the breed's Top Producing Sire.

Gleanntan
Cofounders - B. Nolan Dale with Ch. Gleanntan Monkey Business
and Donna C. Dale with Ch. Gleanntan Ticker Tape - September, 1975

May, 1974 - Donna with Gleanntan
Glorybe

Skippy & Ben - June, 1974
For the past forty-nine years, this small kennel has produced some of the breed's all-time
greats with All-Breed Best in Show winners, Best in Specialty Show
winners, and the breed's top producers. Gleanntan has been highly
regarded for breeding Skyes with beautiful breed type - Skyes of
substance able to carry out the work for which they were originally
bred.
In 2001, following the
untimely passing of his wife, Donna, Ben Dale joined with longtime
collaborators and close friends, Roxan Rohrich, Michael Pesare and
Maida Connor. In April, 2010, Ben Dale joined his beloved Donna in
heaven. Drawing inspiration from their mentors Gleanntan has been guided by Michael, Maida and Roxan. Gleanntan Kennels'
will continue in its dedication to the Skye Terrier for many years to
come.

About
our logo -
The Gleanntan logo was created in the 1970's by Damara Bolte |
Our objective as
breeders is to breed sound Skye Terriers in conformation, health and
temperament. We strive to prove the quality of our Skyes in
competition before breeding. Our joy in raising many fine Skye
Terriers is magnified by the satisfaction
we see in the same kind of success enjoyed by other breeders with
the same objectives who have complimented our efforts by including Gleanntan Skyes in their breeding programs.
We also take pride in the fact that many of the wonderful owners who
we entrust with our Skyes, return to Gleanntan through the years for
their Skyes.
Our objective, always, in the past
and in future years, is to protect the Skye Terrier as a breed.
Unlike so many things in life, this activity is richly rewarded by
the incredible companionship of the Skye... always faithful... ever
true.
We are members of the following
organizations:
Michael Pesare & Maida
Connor |
Roxan Rohrich |
Columbia Terrier Association
of Maryland (Michael - President)
Montgomery County Kennel Club
Skye Terrier Club of America
(Michael - Board Member)
Potomac Skye Terrier Club
(Michael - President/Maida - Secretary)
Skye Terrier Club of Southern
California
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Medina Kennel Club
Skye Terrier Club of America
Potomac Skye Terrier Club
Samoyed Club of America
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