Testimonials from our clients

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We will definitely keep in touch!  I will send a picture next week.  He is growing so fast!  He is doing really well - we can't get over how smart he is.  He definitely has a lot of energy in the morning and after naps.  We are learning to play with him a lot.  He lets us know when he needs to go out - goes to the door and scratches and whines. I'm sure this isn't a great habit, but he is letting us know (which I think is amazing for a puppy so young).  I have a friend that has bells on her door - her dog hits the bells to let her know she needs to go out.

Thanks again for all of your advice and giving us this great puppy!  We love him :)

Amanda

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LOL  Sorry, I was just getting ready to leave and didn't notice that you wrote on my email.  I was wondering about that "chill" exercise.  I don't like making her do that when she doesn't like it.  I take her out after ...eating....sleeping....playing....it seems to work, if I forget she doesn't....haha.....it is a lot of work but that is what I expected, that's why I wanted a spring puppy. Before I leave in the am and before we go to bed I rub her all over and then take her outside, she does her #2 and is ready to be crated.  The rubbing seems to make her ready to go and she seems to like the massage..  I can't imagine any more activity than Shadow, she is a bundle of energy, but a fun bundle.  I am ready for rest times!  I am glad that I have the calmer one!  Add a 4 yr old to the mix and it gets crazy!  It calms down when the dogs get tired.  Run of the house isn't an option!   I'm with Shadow every minute that she's not crated.  She's crated only about 2 hours for the whole day.  Everytime I sit down she is right on my feet.  She is so beautiful. I know that most people don't have the opportunity to spend so much time with the pups but that is why I wanted her.  I am enjoying every minute.  Jan

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Axel is growing like crazy!  He has a great personality and is SO smart.  We had a trainer come to the house for a few weeks before we left VA. She couldn't get over how quickly and well he responded.  He and my son love each other :). Hope all is well with you!

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Hi,  hope you guys had a great Christmas.  We all did here, Mija ended up getting more toys than the boys did. lol

 

Took her for another checkup and shots today. She was the quietest one in the waiting room just sitting on my lap (well really hanging over my lap now lol) and watching everything going on. There were other new pups there and they were all crying and barking. She kept getting compliments on her behavior.

 

She got an excellent checkup. They took her back for shots and nail trimming again and when they returned two vets and an assistant came back with her. That scared me but what they wanted was to all compliment her personality and behavior. They said she is very well socialized, very friendly and laid back. She didn't complain at all when they did her nails.   In the next room another family got told how their puppy needs a lot of work, socialization and worked with.  Ahhh, made me a proud parent. lol

 

They said she couldn't be in better health. She is now 27lbs, shiny coat and bright eyes. They asked again what I feed her. I told her Innova large breed and one vet said she is going to try that on her dog. hehe

 

Talked to the AKC kennel club trainer while there. She has a class starting next week for puppies but Mija still has another month before shots are complete. She said with the maturity and watching Mija she would want to skip her on the puppy training and go right in to basic anyway. So after her shots she will start basic in February.

 

(my youngest son Justin gave me $50.00 for Christmas for her obedience class. awww)

 

Will let you know how she does. Were the new puppies born yet? I know you said around Christmas.

 

Sharon (Friesa x Eros female)

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i've been meaning to email you with an update of Blossom!  She is fantastic!  We still love her... actually more!

She is so sweet and lovable.  She has become very attached to me and follows me everywhere wanting to play. Now, with Richard, she will jump up on him and lay down to cuddle.  She loves to be outside and I am dying to take her for a walk, but am patiently waiting until her shot cycle is over.  Her favorite toy is a tennis ball and Santa brought her a pack of them because her and Dylan fight over the one we had!  The good thing is, it's like she knows not to nibble at him like she does to the rest of us.  She's actually gentle with him most of the time.  Unless, of course, he has food in his hands.  She is a found hound!!!  Piggy will smell food a mile away and if she hears the pantry door open, she's there!!!   

She has even got Snoop to start playing!  They roll around all over the floor and love it in the back yard.  We had to make an emergency trip to the vet with Snoop actually because he got a stick pried from one end of his mouth to the other in between his teeth, only a big dummy like him could do that.  I don't even know how it fit as it was as wide as my finger and stuck in there like dental floss.  He's fine now though.

Both of her ears have been up for almost 2 weeks.  So adorable because they are huge!  She is so smart too!  We have been teaching her different commands and she usually masters them in a couple of minutes.  She loves the Christmas tree and all of its ornaments, lol!  I've found her a few times running through the house followed by a long string of ribbon!  We just love her!  See below for recent photos of her. Last week at the vet she was 22.3 pounds. 

We have actually had two people ask for your info and when you'll be breeding again.  Our pastors are in the process of building a new house and stables and want one when they are able to move so their son can have her with his horses.  One of our clients was also inquiring and probably would be looking as soon as you have a litter.  We are extremely happy with her!

Julie  (Friesa x Eros female)

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CONGRATS TO LUKA! ON HER DELTA THERAPY DOG CERTIFICATION! GREAT JOB MOM & DAD (HUMAN MOM & DAD)

 

I hope you and the dogs are doing well.  I thought you might like to know Luka's latest achievement!  As of Saturday, she is now a registered Delta Therapy Dog.  She passed her test with almost perfect scores on everything.  She has been invited by St. Francis of Assisi to join their Autistic Childrens Reading Program, and by Carilion to visit the local hospital.  As soon as she gets her vest I will send you some pictures.  We are very excited to have 2 Therapy Dogs in the house now (my Rotti also is a Delta Therapy Dog) !  I just wanted to share the good news, you raise great dogs with wonderful temperments.  Luka is a blessing to us, and now we can share her with so many others.

Good luck with your upcoming litters, and thanks again for our great girl.  (Luka is a full sister to Una)

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Yesterday we met a 12 week puppy that apparently came from you and we were so impressed at her stature and more so, her disposition.  We are very selective and have waited a year since we had to put down our 12 year old German Shepherd.  We are interested in adding another shepherd to our family.  I've raised Sherherds and have had 5 in my life and a few litters. We own our own house and have a 1 acre fenced yard. We are interested in a female puppy and look forward to hearing from you. 

Cheers,

Lori
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I told you that I took him up on Wisconsin Avenue in DC which is one of the biggest shopping areas in town.  People were stopping in their tracks on the street to see him and lots came up to meet him.  Store employees were taking their breaks so they could come out to see him.  He was causing quite a stir.  Everyone without fail thought he was beautiful and he just sucked it all up like a ham!!

 

They are gorgeous dogs and he gets better by the day.  I can see exactly what he is going to look like as an adult and he is going to be stunning.
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She is wonderful! She is just a part of the family now. Both ears r up and goes for her 12 this weekend. 

I love her! Also already house broke! Wow 
Dannie  (Friesa x Eros puppy)
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This is the photo from today in the house. He is 35.7 pounds and had his final vet visit for his series of shots. He is doing very well and is very active. He is the best with socialization and loves being very active. He's brilliant and will be in classes starting next week. We have had a lot of fun and he fully responds to all commands. 

(Friesa x Eros male puppy)

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She's doing very well. Laura's playing with her as I'm typing this. We don't move until this weekend, but she's very settled here in the rental house. Believe it or not, she's already (mostly) housetrained. We have been taking her to a grass patch in our yard where other dogs can't go because it's fenced (she's leashed, of course). She pees and poops there now. She still "leaks" a bit in the house when she's excited, but that's normal. I realize regression is normal, too, especially after the move, but I'm still amazed how quickly she picks things up. She's really smart. (Daesha x Pasquale female puppy)

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When asked by us "how's he doing? just days after going home:

Let me get a few more minutes to actually write you (and get my good camera out for pics)...

But in a word:  Amazing. 

Out of the JRT's, the Corgis, the English Setters...  He's a Rhodes Scholar compared to all of them.  Don't get me wrong - he'll still be a Puppy with a capital "P", but it's working his brain puppy-ism...  

Jess told me - having a house with her BT's and (mainly) Shepherd is the smartest house of dogs one could have.  She was FLOORED when I told her about Samson's development - she forgot he's as young as he is...  :)

(Daesha x Pasquale puppy)