January 2010 - Hi Sandy, Happy New Year! I just wanted to drop
you a quick note letting you know how great Kida is doing.
She is growing so fast as I'm sure you'd expect. We put her
in a crate next to the bed and the first couple of nights,
she barely cried at all. We couldn't believe it.
Housebreaking has been much easier that expected. And when
she does have an accident in the house, it's more our fault
than hers. She's learned to LOVE the bully stick and that
seems to satisfy the majority of her chewing needs. She's
getting along better with our two older dogs than we
expected as well. Our 12 year old boxer mix enjoys playing
with her. Our 14 year old Lab mix has taken a motherly
liking to her and has been very patient with all of her
energy. She's been great for them. Kida really enjoys going
to puppy class - she fell asleep the first class. In the 3rd
class, a 4 to 5 month old German Shepherd joined the class
and they bonded quickly. It also reminded us of quickly
she's going to grow. She gets three meals a day plus all the
training treats. We'll also hide pieces of dog food around
and she loves to go "hunting" for them. She's been to the
Vet twice to get her shots - they love her and her demeanor.
So, thanks again for such a great pup! Fritz and Rosie
June 2010 - Hey Sandy. I hope all is well with you and your family. Watts is almost 9 months now ( 80lbs.) and was the red collar male from the Lotus and Hutch litter of September 2009 and he has been a blast to have. He is such a fast learner and is now mastering everything with distraction. I take him to work (60,000 sq ft.) with me at least once a month and we focus on training with distractions such as a lot of people walking around, forklifts, motorized carts. He loves our daughter and has become very alert to what is normal and what is not around the house. His favorite thing is the ball and he constantly wants to play fetch with it and this drive has allowed me to train him with no treats at all. He is an indoor dog that loves the outdoors and our most recent camping trip was his first time out and he did a sit stay at a 1/4 mile for 10 minutes before I called him. He truly is a member of our family that strives to please us and is not afraid of anything. Enjoy the pics. Thanks, Art and Misty Nava
.jpg)
.jpg)
August 2010 - Hi
October 2010 - Hi there
November 2010 - Dear Sandy: I'm sending some pictures of our Annabelle, one of Lotus and Hutch's litter from Sept 09. She is the most wonderful dog: beautiful, smart, healthy, and fun, and we are enjoying her very much. She is the most loving and affectionate girl, wants to be right next to us. She gets along well with our male GS, and our golden retriever. Can't thank you enough for breeding these healthy, happy dogs! Dorothy & Joe Fowler
April 2011 - Hi Sandy, From your website I can see you have your hands full with some new pups, they look great! Buck has so far been an amazing dog. I can't go anywhere in public without multiple people telling me what a handsome, good looking, and beautiful (those are the main terms I get) dog he is. I'm beginning to think that he is like some kind of dog super model or something. lol. He is extremely smart and driven to please us. He is also doing well with his obedience training. I have never had a dog that just wants to keep by our side at all times so much. He is completely bonded to our family and sometimes I think he thinks he was born to us as well. At nearly 8 months he is already protecting the yard. He is a beautiful dog and I'm very happy that I decided to go with your breeding program, it is a quality one. I sent you some photos I hope you will enjoy in a separate letter from my phone. Thanks again! Thomas
June 2011 - Hi there. It has been almost two years since I last emailed you. Charlie is now 3 years old and loving life. Most popular dog at the dog park (and best looking). Everyone is amazed at how kind he is toward other dogs. We have worked with a trainer and he is a great dog. He came from Lotus and Hutch and he weighs approx 95-100lbs. Thanks, Geoff
July 2011 - Hi Sandy, We've been meaning to forward you photos of Storm for a long time now so you can see how he has grown. We can't thank you enough for such a wonderful dog. He fit in immediately with our family and bonded with our 12 year old yellow lab Comet. Storm is so affectionate and so smart it's scary. We had him potty trained in two days. I can't tell you how many compliments we get about him when we walk him around the neighborhood or bring him to the dog park, especially from other German Shepherd owners. I think he looks a lot like Hutch which is exactly what we were looking for when we picked him. He loves his tennis ball which makes it easy for me to train him. Thank you so much for bringing this special soul into our lives. Just know he is truly loved. Kind Regards, Jennifer and Craig
July 2011 - Hi Sandy, Otis is doing great! He had no problem with the kennel when we first brought him home and now he is sleeping all over the house, spending time in the kids rooms and ours to make sure everything is ok! He is the best behaved dog we have ever had, he was even the star at his obedience class. Otis is great with our kids, I am starting to think he is more my son's dog then the family dog, they just chase each other all over the yard and when it is nap time Otis takes a nap right next to his room! Otis gets along great with other dogs, he has been around a lot and loves to play with them all. He is also great with people, I have taken him to work with me on many occasions and he listens great even with all the other people around and cars and trucks. He gets nothing but complements when ever we go somewhere and people are shocked at how well behaved he is at such a young age. He is a great dog and we could not be happier! Thanks again for having such a great program. Zac
July 2011 - Hello Sandy, I wanted to give you an update on Shayze, the grey collar girl from Hayze and Hutch's litter. We love her to death! She is the best dog I have ever had - she trains well, is an excellent watchdog, and is so sweet with the kids. Our four year old is always giving her big hugs, and our 6 year old calls her "our life guard dog" haha. :) Hope you are having a great summer! - Meagan Yates
.JPG)
September 2011 - Hi Sandy, This is Kefi (from Lotus x Hutch litter of February 2011). She is a spirited, loving, protective, and loyal addition to the family. She was one of the two females in the 4-puppy litter ( the fat roly-poly one!). We adore her! She is in puppy class, and quick to learn new commands. She really loves the kids and is my "buddy." She seems to prefer us/other guests at home over other dogs, but that is to be expected, I guess! We will keep you updated. And again, thanks: you have beautiful AND loving dogs that make terrific family companions! Nancy & Family
October 2011 - Hello, Wanted to send an update on the blue and tan girl from the February 2011 Lotus and Hutch Litter. Maddie Lou has been a wonderful addition to our family. She is getting along well with our 3 cats and is always by our side. She is very obedient, loyal and sweet. She loves to play ball and chase bugs in the yard just like Lotus and Hutch. She will put a ball in her mouth and follow us around the house trying to get us to play. Anytime the hose is on she is right in front of it waiting to get sprayed. We always get compliments on how beautiful she is wherever we take her. She is an amazing dog and we are so glad to have her. Thank you, Shannon
December 2011 - Hey Sandy, We have had Shasta for more than a year and she is the best dog we have had. She has been an excellent learner (we just finished her off the leash training) and she is a great watchdog! She has so much energy and is a great cuddler. We couldn't ask for a better companion! Thanks again and have a great holiday! Samantha