Hi Barb,

I haven’t sent you a picture of Dakota since last fall so I thought I was due to send you a new one!

Dakota turned 1 yr old on April 18th. Ivy sure had her hands full with 9 puppies one year ago! Dakota has turned into a beautiful dog! She has absolute gorgeous feathering on her tail and backend. She has been such an easy puppy, so willing to please. She loves all other dogs, I take her to the groomer and I think she thinks its a doggie playdate as other dogs come in! You found the perfect personality in her for me too. I remember I requested a puppy who “spunks up for the occasion.” Boy does she ever! All I have to ask is “Dakota want to play?” and she knows its playtime and all I have to say is no and she stops immediatly. I really can’t imagine life without her anymore.

Thank you for giving me an absolute wonderful dog!

Erin and Dakota

Isaac turned two last week and spent a couple days with us.  I never dreamed being a grandparent would be so rewarding.  As I watch Isaac with Russ, learning how to plant sweet corn, feed pigs and water the cows, I am amazed at his personality and how intriged he is with life.  I pray that as he grows, he will love and serve the Lord all the days of life. It doesn’t get any better!

Hi Barb-
Hilde is doing just great. She is a sweet and mellow girl. She loves to go anywhere and do anything we are doing. Today someone asked me if she is a doggy model! We went for a walk this morning and no less than five people told me how beautiful she is!

Take care!
Amy

Hi Barb,

I finally took my camera to the dog park today and got some good photos of Sadie(Captain and Jasmine’s 7/08 litter) to share. At 10 months, she is still a beauty and gets complimented frequently! She loves her romps in the woods (and the chewing of sticks!) and is catching on to the concept of retrieving. We think she has finally stopped growing, although some people still do comment on her the size of her paws and the potential they represent! She is a great dog and we love her dearly. Hope your summer is going well!

Take care,
Julie, Ron, Caitlin and Sadie

Hi Barb,

I hope you and your family are well. Just wanted to update you on Mac- he is doing very well, I can’t thank you enough for breeding such wonderful dogs. He has funny little things that he has been doing since he was a pup such as lying spread eagle on his back to sleep it seems to be his favorite. And when he lays down he always tucks his front paw under I often wonder if his parents do either of these things? He is such a great addition to our family.

Thanks again!
Kelley

Hello Barb,

I found some time to load a few of our pictures and wanted to send you a few. As you can see, Sadie is enjoying the kids almost as much as they enjoy her!

Initial vet appointment went well, we go again this Saturday.

House training is going great, loves to play out in the yard and has figured out she can dig just about anywhere. Our two cats are not so sure of Sadie yet, they’ve been keeping their distance, but are beginning to show signs of coming around.

Sadie has been to several little league baseball games and enjoys the attention where ever she goes. Have received several compliments on how beautiful a dog she is.

Thanks for everything you’ve done for her, she is a blessing to our family!

Pat

Hi Barb:

Here is Reagan’s 9 mo. old picture.  She has been a delightful puppy from the very start.  I get compliments on her all the time.  As you know I am buying another female from your liter due in July.  That puppy is a gift to my daughter and husband who will celebrate their wedding anniversary in May.  They couldn’t be more excited!  Reagan’s mother was Jasmine and her father Captain.  The new puppy will have a different mother but the same father.  The “girls” will be a lot of fun.

Marlene

(Reagan was a Jasmine & Captain Puppy)

Berthe is from Emmy & Captain’s 2008 litter.

Emmy gave birth to 8 puppies on June 14! 5 males, 3 females. Mom and babies are doing great. This litter is spoken for. Our next litter will be ready for their new homes sometime in October.