Date 3/9/2009
    Mary,

It's been a while since we mailed you, and I was browsing around tonight looking at the Nemo's pictures and remembering picking up Jack. This is a picture of Jack last Summer at the lake, he's doing great. Jack's six now (hard to imagine it's been six wonderful years with his companionship and unquestioning love), and every day is still a joy.

I just wanted to let you know Jack's doing great, and I still look back fondly at all you did to help match us to the best puppy possible.

Thanks again for the best part of our lives for 6 years running.

Ray & Shelly

    Date 2/8/2009
    Mary,

I noticed that you're repeating the Okos & Nala breeding. We've been so happy with our pup Gunnar (from the first breeding of this pair) that I wanted to send you an update.

Gunnar is fabulous. From the first day we brought him home he's been fearless, inquisitive, loving and intelligent. He fits into our life perfectly - whether we're traveling in our motor home, riding our mountain bikes, driving around town running errands, going for walks, or just hanging around our home. He and our yellow lab are the best of friends but there's no doubt that he's my dog. He excelled in our obedience classes even though our practice sessions were often short and sometimes nonexistent. We just found a trainer for herding and plan to start our lessons in the next couple of weeks.

Gunnar is everything I hoped for in a dog. The next German Shepherd Dog we buy will definitely be out of your breeding program. I'm attaching a couple of pictures of Gunnar at 12 months.

Cherish the journey - Jan

Find out more about the Okos x Nala litter on our Litters Page

    Date 1/19/2009
    Hi Mary,

I wanted to share some pictures of Obama/Garon with you. He is 4-1/2 months old in these pictures. He is a very smart little guy, and his courage and confidence are exceptional! Also, to our surprise, he is already displaying good guard drive, growling and "boofing" at strange sounds in the woods when he is outside (just stands his ground with confidence). He does the same thing in the house if he hears a strange noise or sees movement outside. But he is very sociable and friendly to all people and other animals that he meets.

He obviously comes from exceptional breeding lines, and you did a great job with him during his first few weeks of life. We hope you are still around and breeding when we are ready to get another shepherd.

Thanks!

Becky and Jess

    Date 1/11/2009
    Hi-,

I thought you would like seeing Oliver. He's getting so big. At training last week a police officer ask if it would be ok to take a picture of him this coming week.

Bob the trainer says, 'There's only one thing wrong with Oliver. He's not mine'.

Thanks so much.

    Date 12/20/2008
    Hello Mary,

We thought we should give you an update on how little miss Cleo (aka Mauzi) is doing since you've last seen her. She is about 8 months now, and we absolutely love her personality. Over the past months we have taken her to obedience classes, where she was first in the class. Everyday we find ourselves amazed by how much she's learning and how smart she's become. She has even learned to open up the doors in the house (which sometimes isnt the best thing :0....)

She is also very protective over us, and even has a partner in crime.. who now believes that she is a dog too.

P.S Cleo absolutely loves the snow that we've been having lately... :)

Thanks again for the wonderful member of the family & Happy Holidays.

Rachel & Gof

    Date 3/13/2008
    Hi,

I wanted to update you on Miss Hannah. She is doing very well and is such a delight to our family. She is beyond spoiled.in a good way though. Hannah goes to work with me about two days a week. She is the official tasting room greeter at Archery Summit Winery in Dayton. The other days she stays at home with Brent who works from home. So you see life is ruff! Hannah also attended a birthday party with 10 children under the age of five years.She did great! Here are a few pictures of her and her brother from the H litter.

Cheers!

Chris

    Date 1/8/2008
    Mary,

I wanted to give you an update on the puppy we purchased from you back in 2004. She was pink collar girl from your O litter (Panda and Sabek) but we call her Tip. She's absolutely gorgeous and she's become such an important member of our family. David, my husband, trained her and she soaked up her lessons like a sponge. She's learned everything we've ever tried to teach her. David used hand gestures when he trained her so she follows our hand gestures for common commands like "down." Unfortunately I don't have access to any pictures to send you. You'll just have to take my word that she's a real beauty.

David and I now have a two month old baby girl named Sarah. Tip makes every step I make during the day while I care for Sarah and she gets very concerned when the baby cries. The hand gestures are particularly handy now when I need to give her a command while Sarah is napping.

She's just an absolute treasure and I'm so happy we found you when we were looking for a German Shepherd.

Thanks and keep up the good work!

Susan