I just wanted to drop a line about our beautiful Jack. He is 16 months old now! I can’t believe we have had him a year now. He thinks he’s human and often I find myself treating like one of the boys! He and our youngest son fight like siblings and are often in trouble together! Thanks again for helping pick out a wonderful addition to our family, we love him!
Lori Rusell
This just in from Ringo’s family in the Frisco area. We love Ringo and are so happy that he has such a wonderful home!
“Hey Jacki –
“I needed to get a quick email out to you to tell you that Ringo is doing wonderfully! I feel like he loved us so much and we loved him so much right from the moment we met him. He’s done so well sleeping all night in his crate in Phoebe’s room (she gets up and takes him out at 6:30-7:00 when they both get up). Outside of a couple little whines the second night (for 30 seconds), he’s never made a peep at night. With some trainer help, he adjusted to all the crazy sounds of daytime walking in the city within a couple days. He is a joy out on 24th Street (cute shopping street by us) and loves all dogs and people. He sits at every corner before we cross streets. He’s getting used to all the people who come and go from our home and the electricians and handyman and gardeners all give him treats and sweet talk. He’s learned where to go potty and heals when I walk him around the yard — and we play after he goes potty in the designated are. He DOES know how to fetch — and drop the ball and then sit. Of course, he gets excited some times and we are teaching “settle.” We know not to play fetch very hard and only for 5 minutes or so (the vet reminded us of this), so that he does not over-do his bones. But he’s a genius! He is amazing with all dogs and all children. And he’s getting over some caution about who’s coming thru the front door and starting to get the stairs of a Victorian home (but we’re going slowly as I’m very caution of stairs).
“Jacki – he looks at me like he’s a human. I can’t explain it — but he’s changed my life! so many hugs and thanks!…sara
“PS – he loves loves getting brushed and snuggling and enjoys going daily to a play/training group. The kids and Andy are equally in love!
“PPS – our trainer says he was so amazingly well-bred and learns so quickly — he’s resilient, happy, athletic, loving and huggy and so so smart! He’ll stop and seem like he’s posing like a show dog! You picked the best puppy in the world for us! Thank you so much!”
Hi Jacki ..
Just thought I’d send a note and tell you how wonderful my little fairy princess is .. she’s just a tad over 19″ at the shoulder and 33 pounds at almost 11 months. Her vet called her perfect and she is.
She’s just graduating her first obedience class – at the top – and is heading into agility classes next. She’s smart and wants to please. Most importantly, though, she is the sweetest little girl you would ever hope to meet. She loves to sit with you, whether at home, at work or at Starbucks (one of her favorite places!). She cuddles with you on the couch, sits in your lap and loves to be held. She’s quite the little charmer and has family and friends eating out of her paws. And she loves dogs as much as she loves people.
She’s quite the little athlete, too. I see her competing in agility and especially in jumpers.
She still puppy-silly, and has the hairdo to go with it. She’ll get her first “adult” look in a few months, but for now she’s floppy and funny and my only worry with her is that someone will steal her. I’ve had a number of people as for her breeder and lots more just ask if I want to sell her.
Here’s a picture of her and her silly do ..
Many thanks,
Laura Rooney
Yzzie
Admiration Charmed I’m Sure (Valri’) obtained her UKC Grand Championship status and is now holding steady at #2 UKC Standard Poodle in the world. Her sister, Admiration Come Fly with Me (Mimi) just took Breed (Best Standard Poodle) in a recent UKC dog show over 11 other females.
The United Kennel Club (UKC) classifies the Standard Poodle in their Gun Dog group. Showing a Poodle at UKC shows differs from showing a Poodle in AKC shows in that Poodles don’t have to have the “fancy hair cut”, known as a Continental, and one cannot be a professional Handler. UKC recognizes many unusual breeds that are not recognized by the AKC. Shows are lots of fun and is a good family activity to get involved in.
Congratulations Valri’ and Mimi!
They are sooooo wonderful!!!!!!
Hi Jacki and Don!
The puppies are more wonderful than we had even imagined, and they fit into life here so easily! We can’t even begin to thank you enough for the beauty, attitudes and behavior of these two dogs!!!
The whole family is spending lots of time with them, both separately and together, and we just can’t get over how easy and fun they are to handle. You guys are the best!!!
Mikaela and I just wanted to hug you when we left, we are so happy!!!
Thank you so much for adding so much to our home!
Linda, and family
Starting his new adventures in life...we'll always remember him as "Potter"