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Michelle and Evy,

I just had to let you know how the puppy we got from your kennel was doing at the 6th month. I have attached some of the pictures so you can see what she looks like. they are in order of age so you can see how she has grown.

I am really please with her temperament, long hair, and intelligence. I am taking her everywhere and exposing her to everyone and everything (even a motorcycle rally) She is very laid back and intelligent. I have never owned a dog which at such an early age is able to control themselves, and I as well as my neighbors are amazed. From the first day I could walk her without a leash and she loves going everywhere. She rarely barks, but when she does it is formidable for a female of such a young age. We are very pleased with her.

Thanks to both,

James, Capt., USAF

Sorry it has been awhile since I emailed you Dakota updates. We have been very busy lately.

Anyway, Dakota is one smart puppy. She loves playing fetch and running on the treadmill. She has gotten huge, over 30 pounds now. She began losing her puppy teeth. I feel so bad for her. You can tell when a she is cutting a tooth, she lays at my feet and just looks so sad. Attached are some pictures.

Blessings

Linda

So far he is great and I am sure the best is yet to come. If he grows in to his paws I might need a bigger house. You did a great job I can tell this is a quality dog and I look forward to his friendship for many years to come. From time to time I will send you pics to keep you updated.

Thanks
John

Hello!
Just wanted to let you know that we just got back from a 4 day cluster dog show in Louiseville, Ky. Baccardi was just in Rally Obedience to see where he is at. He came home with his Rally Novice title, passed the first 3 times he was in the ring. The first day with a perfect score and first place, the second day he only lost 1 point and got a second place, and the third day he lost 1 point and got second place to my mom and her dog. I had a picture taken and will send you one when I receive it. I also had ALOT of people interested in him, and he turned many heads in and out of the ring. I gave your name to 2 people and gave them your website address. I don't know if they will contact you or not, but I thought I should let you know. I happily passed on your name, as I am truly happy with Baccardi and his temperment and work ethic!!!! I couldn't ask for a better dog!!

Hi, Just wanted to let you know the dogs are doing well. They are quite active and have adjusted well. We haven't named them but we are tossing around several names to go with their personality and looks. We have taught them to sit, but they are not housebroken yet, hopefully soon. They sleep all night, maybe cry 10 minutes when they are put in the kennel. We see them studying and learning all the time. Here is one picture to add to your collection . Will keep in touch as they continue to grow and learn.

Steve and Nancy

Hello! We had a wonderful weekend w/(Deuce) Harley. He is such a cutie pie and already has the sweetest personality. He is such a cuddler and talker. He loves to have his ears and his belly rubbed, puts him right to sleep. He slept in bed and is a really restless sleeper, likes to move around, and boy does he dream! His legs go flying and his tongue hangs out, he also does alot of slurping/sucking noises when he is dreaming. He goes in his kennel all by himself. but boy of boy, when he doesn't want to be in there, he lets us know! He can howl like nobody's business :) He likes to watch tv, go for car rides, and play with his new big sister. He is teething really bad right now, so he cries a bit, but feels better when he is chewing on a bone or a frozen wash rag.

Michelle,

George (Max) had his one year birthday last Saturday Feb. 2. I just wanted to send you some pictures and let you know he is doing fine. He is doing very well in obedience classes. He is a very fast learner. Everyone always comments on how smart and handsome he is. I was going to get him involved in tracking, agility and rally classes over the summer. I can’t wait to take him out to the lake again this summer to go swimming. He really enjoyed that. Well I hope all is well with you.

Jennifer

Hello, I bought one of your puppies last August, and I wanted to write and tell you how delighted we are with her! Her registered name is Anastasia, but we call her "Ripley." She has been a wonderful pet! She is very well-tempered and is so much fun to work with. I have had her in obedience and agility classes, which she has seemed to enjoy and excel at. I am a teacher in Iowa, and live with a friend and Ripley on a farm. Ripley has an underground fence, and spends a lot of time outside watching the porperty. I found your website on-line to see pictures of Ripley's parents. Now that she's almost full-grown it's interesting to see how she compares to the other adult dogs. My only concern with her is that one of her ears stands up all the time, and the other hardly ever does! Hopefully they will both stand up once she is a little older! What do you think? Thanks for letting me buy one of your puppies! I couldn't have asked for a better dog!

Allison

Here are pictures of Bajor second day with us. he came out to the stable and saw the horses. he got along w/ all the dogs and didnt chase the horses he was perfect with them. And my dads partners and everyone at MPA think he is wonderful! My cat is the only one that doesnt like him yet.

Thanks!

Scott & I have named our new puppy Jake -- not very original but it's one we could both agree on. We've also decided his "c" name will be Crusoe. We have fallen absolutely in love with him.

Rest assured, Jake has a great place he can call home. Everything is going smoothly. Scott & I are actually more tired than the puppy is!!!

Hi, Michelle. Just thought I'd let you know I took CHarley to our vet in McFarland yesterday. He checks out just great! He is a wonderful dog. He is very mellow, follows me everywhere, sleeps at my feet. Very sweet. A nice companion for me at home all day! Thanks again for such a wonderful pup. Everybody loves him.

Michelle, Just thought I would drop a quick line. Kimmie is doing great and is loving her new home. She enjoys swimming in our ponds and chasing cars along the fence. She is just super. Perfect fit for the family.

I will send pictures in the near future.

Thanks again,

Baccardi is doing great! He goes to work with me every day, which is at a horse farm. He is very smart, and a quick learner. He knows sit, come, down, and is quickly learning tracking. He is crate trained and doesn't bark when locked up, even if there is alot of activity of the other dogs around. He is pretty much house broken, once in a while he will pee in his crate at night, but not very often. He is starting to eat better, he wasn't eating really good for a while, but is starting to eat better now. His ears came up, but now they are back down because he just started teething. He is the nicest puppy!!! I can't wait for him to grow up!!! I will send pictures soon!!! Thank you very much for this wonderful puppy, I couldn't have asked for a better match!!!!! Heidi

Hi, As you can see, Sasha (Bella) is gettng bigger. Her ears went up this week and she is perfecting her soccer game. We attached a picture of her with her soccer ball - it is one of her favorite toys.

She's had her second visit to the vet - everything is going well. She doesn't mind going to the vet and was calm and relaxed in the exam room. Our vet is great - he took care of Abbey for the 13 1/2 years we had her. He is looking forward to getting to know Sasha and thinks she is a great dog.

This puppy is so good! She is crate trained, almost 100% potty trained after 2 nights, even sits on command. her "comes" are remarkable after 2 days, and she follows me everywhere. My daughter Madeline is in love with her, and Omega/Meggy feels the same way. What happiness you have brought to us. I hope we can train her to her full potential. Thank you for the reinforcement regarding new introductions, Mark viewed the Leerburg CD regarding puppies and is now a believer of the "rules". He dosn't like to seem 'over the top', I guess. We love Mega already, and it's been 48 hours. Thanks, Michelle-keep up the good work! We'll be back for the "alpha"...

Thanks for the link, and she (Buffy) is doing wonderfully. She was a little whiney at first last night, then settled right down. She is anxious to go outside as soon as out of the kennel, and is going to the door when she needs out (pretty good for 8 wks old).

She had her first vet visit today, with a follow up in 4 weeks. The vet reported her very healthy. This week end she will have a chance to meet the 3 grand children for the first time, and many other visitors stopping by to meet the new addition.

We think she will be a very well adjusted dog, and it is clear that your socialization planning with your puppies makes for a demonstrably well adjusted dog.

Thanks a lot, and we'll keep you informed. A picture is enclosed.

Michelle, Here are some pictures of Isis. She is doing great. She now weighs 85 lbs. Everyone loves her. She has learned a few more tricks. Goes for a walk everyday. Her favorite game is to catch a frisbee.

Dear Michelle, Hope you enjoy the pictures of ASophie that I took throughout the past several months. They sure grow fast. She is in perfect health and weighed in at about 60 lbs. at 6 months. She loves play, especially KONG, as you see in one of the pictures. She is quite a beautiful dog. She also is crazy about playin in water and swimming. She stays very close to us and is well taken care of - maybe even spoiled.

Hi hope you are having a good new year.. Just wanted to give you an update on Kimmie, she is doing great, she has been going to doggie daycare 3x a week for about a month, she has made many dog friends and has really warmed up to them, she doesn't bark at all the dog she sees anymore.. She finally has both ears up and is growing into her body she is about 60 + pounds and is such a good girl, we love her very much. My son and her start obedience this Friday then she will try Fly Ball, I think she will have fun with that.. Take care and I will keep you updated...

Hi just wanted to let you guys know that Zoey met my Best friends dogs this weekend, one was a yorkie mix the other was a 7 month old Old English Sheep dog and the other a collie.. She had so much fun with them.. here are a few pictures.. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to have her.

Hi Michelle,
Chiemsee got a bath last night; she was scared at first but was wagging her tail by the end. Her personality is so easy going; she thinks our youngest son is a toy yet and likes to chase after him. We'll be working on him not running from her and teaching him how to control 'his' flight instincts. Lots of chewing going on; it's a good thing we had hung onto many toys. She really likes to be outside w/ us, and is trying to figure out how she can get up in the boys' tree house w/ them.