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Welcome to Kanna Belgian Tervurens
Why Kanna?
I started showing in conformation in November of 2011 and began performance events shortly after. I acquired my first Tervuren in July of 2011,  his name was BISS Bronze GCH Bilgay's Eye of the Hurricane CD RA OA OAJ OF CGC- Kane. Kane was the start of it all, his willingness to please fueled my desire to do everything I possibly could accomplish in the amazing world of dog sports. Kane helped me learn everything I know about this sport and I couldn't of asked for a better teammate.

 So when I decided I was ready to dive into creating my own kennel line I wanted to ensure that my first show/performance dog was always to be remembered so I took my name Becca and merged it with his Kane. And poof Kanna was born.

I raise my puppies using the Puppy Culture protocols along with Early Neurological Stimulation. I do this to give my puppies the best possible start on life. I begin when the puppies are just days old and start ENS. Once the puppies are old enough to respond to touch and food at around 3 weeks the puppies are introduced to clicker training. This teaches the puppies at a very young age how to use their brains and think. This clicker training continues on throughout the time they are with me. The puppy culture protocols and brain games help to shape the puppies to be confident, well-rounded, and bomb-proof in new situations. This also teaches them impulse control and how to offer behaviors. This training continues until they go to their new homes between 10-12 weeks and then I help the new owners continue on the training with my help, guidance, and mentorship. 

​For this line I strive to breed beautiful, biddable, and quality Belgians Tervurens that encase the total essence of the standard while creating high drive and work ethic for great performance dogs. 
                                                                                                             Rebecca Grinsell 
                                                                                                              

From others in the Kanna Family: 

Randy and I have had Belgian Sheepdogs and a Tervuren rescue, for 23 years when we decided to add another Tervuren to our family. 
Our search lead us to Florida and Kanna Belgians, with the beautiful litter, of Kat x Hugo. We were looking for a show and performance male and of course a pet. ❤️
Rebecca and family did a wonderful job raising the puppies. She used puppy culture, and they come home to you well adjusted and ready for you to take the lead. Rebecca is readily available for Any question no matter how small. 
As for our puppy we are thrilled! We couldn’t be happier, he is excelling in Agility, Obedience, Rally, Conformation, lure coursing ,He will also do great at Tracking and nose work as soon as we have time. I would say she matched us with the right puppy. Rebecca has the passion and knowledge needed to be a great breeder! We felt we won the lottery when we found her! 

Randy and Shannon 
Kadar Belgians 
Towanda, Pa. 18848

I absolutely love my Kanna Belgian.   He is everything I hoped he would be.   He has the best temperament.   He loves everyone.   He is always ready to do anything that I want him to do.  His breeder gave him a great start in life.  He experienced so much before I even got him.   Not many puppies have met sheep, gone swimming and are comfortable with the blow dryer before they go to their homes among so many other things.   I also love the photo shoots.   Kanna has the best puppy pictures.    I am looking forward to getting another Kanna puppy.

Beverly Malzahn
Stafford, Virginia

Rebecca and the Grinsell’s have far surpassed my expectations as responsible and caring breeders. I was not looking for a puppy when I came across their litter but they gave me exactly what I never knew I needed. They matched me with kiwi who has been the most biddable and easy to get along with dog I’ve ever had. This has been my first experience with a co-ownership and it has been an absolute dream! With that, Rebecca opened me up to the world of conformation and showing. She taught how me how to groom for shows, how to handle, and has been my number one support! She shares in every victory and title that we attain. I am so thankful to Rebecca for introducing me to the beautiful world of Belgian Tervurens!!!

Elena Manubens
Ocala, Fl


I cannot speak highly enough about Rebecca Grinsell and Kanna Belgians. She has been supportive and helpful through any and all questions I had. From the most mundane to serious, she gave them all her full attention and when necessary, a sense of humor. The initial puppy application was thorough. After the application was sent, I scheduled a time for a phone interview to really get down to brass tacks. I was a bit intimidated at first, I was very young (which wasn’t held against me) and this was the first time that I was seeking out a dog, not my family. We talked about my lifestyle, my goals with the dog, how I heard about the breed (I was also a new terv owner to boot!) and if my family was on board. I was in! I was so excited to be getting this puppy. I loved the breed and knew it would be a perfect fit for me. The last step was a home check, done by a local family who also had tervs (as I live states away from the Grinsell’s). It was really great to have them come by and talk dogs.
I loved the frequent photo updates on Facebook of the litter. Being able to see the puppies grow up was so cool and I loved them all. I knew I wanted a boy but, because Rebecca picked the puppy for the owners, I didn’t want to fall in love with one in particular just yet. I was matched with the Night litter blue boy and it really was a match made in heaven.
The puppies were all raised in the home and taught using early neurological stimulation as well as Puppy Culture. I truly believe that these two practices are major reasons why my puppy was so confident, eager to learn, and social as such a young guy. The second day I had him, we were at the Tampa airport. The 9 week old puppy walked through that airport like he owned the place. He was in a carrier while moving through the airport but when we were at the terminal, he needed to stretch his legs. He met so many people and they were all his new friends. And the best part: no accidents! I couldn’t believe it. On the plane, he slept the entire flight. That experience alone is a testament to his solid genetics and early socialization/training experiences.
From then on, I could not have asked for a better fit. He was 98% potty trained on the day he arrived. I can only recall two accidents during his entire puppyhood. He was excellent in a crate at home but needed about two weeks to get used to riding in a crate in the car (he had a little tummy trouble). For the first few weeks I had him, I was in frequent contact with the Grinsell’s. Keeping updated, asking or answering questions, communicating about vet appointments; all normal puppy things that I was doing now on my own for the first time.


I could write a novel about my experience with Kanna Belgians and my puppy (now adult dog). I have entered the amazing world of dog showing, am trying sports I didn’t even know existed, and have met so many amazing people because of this breed and breeder. Kanna Belgians strives for excellence in all and their puppies are truly the proof of that. They are serious about their dogs. Serious enough to thoroughly vet anyone that is interested in their puppies, ask questions, and really get to know you. I am grateful and honored to have been picked as the forever home for my wonderful boy. I still maintain regular contact with the Grinsell’s to this day and know that I will for a long time.

Alana Fligelman
Chicago, IL