Passing of a friend

Don,

We said goodbye to a dear friend.  Kael has been a big part of our family for nearly 10 years. He enjoyed paying with the kids and swimming as offend as we could get him out. My wife Danielle spoke with you recently about dogs for autism, although my son's ASD is not severe enough for a service dog Kael has been a great source of comfort and I am not really looking forward to trying to explain that he is gone. 

Thank you all of your help in the early years, our vet always raved about how beautiful he was. His temperament was incredible, the best behaved and mellow lab I have ever known.

Sadly

Kevin

Charley update

Here is a pic of Charley - 88 lbs of muscle

Mike

Still Living Large

The latest trek - Powderhorn mountain trail. Merlin climbed the mountain butprefers to ride on the back of the ATV then run along next to it! 

Charlene.

Merlin is from Puck's first litter. 

Don

Dusty the kangaroo is convinced he is a dog

Ashley Stewart and his family farm at Wittenoom Hills, 60 kilometres north-east of Esperance, in Western Australia.Mr Stewart rescued the joey after its mother was killed when hit by a car in a road accident.

"We weren't sure he would even survive but we fed him and of course he's just taken off from there," he said.

"He lives on the back patio. We've actually had to go and buy a third dog bed for him to sleep in because he used to pinch one of the beds from the dogs.

"Mr Stewart said Lilly the golden retriever and Rosie the border collie loved their kangaroo."

He thinks Lilly is his mum, he's always grooming her, they're always together and if Lilly goes out of the yard he pines for her and sort of hops up and down the fence until he's let out to go with her."Mr Stewart said Dusty, the kangaroo, wore a collar like a dog.

"When he was little we let him out during the day and then we'd get him at night and lock him back up in the backyard and we couldn't find him because they don't make any noise and they just sit very still so I'd have to go out in the dark with a torch."So I got a collar and I put some reflective tape on it so it would shine out in the torch light and I could find him." 

Murph (pics)

We are all enamoured with him! Thank you!

Susan

Remi update

Hey Don,

Remi is growing like a weed, 20 pounds at 12 weeks. He’s going to be a big boy I believe.He’s what I would consider house trained now. Goes to the door and scratches when he wants to go out and no accidents in the house in over two weeks.Sleeps through the night and goes in his kennel by himself for naps during the day as well.He’s very playful and loves going for walks on the trails behind our house.I couldn’t have asked for a better companion.

Thanks, 

Nicholas

Thanks, 

 

Nicholas

Litter of pups

Our Dog George

Hi Don,

We thought we’d send you a note regarding our yellow Lab – George – who we got through Doindogs in February 2015. He was born December 23, 2014. If I remember correctly there were 8 in the litter – 2 yellows (George and his sister Wink, whom I believe you kept with you), and 6 black I believe.

Simply-put: George is a wonderful dog. He has the most unique personality, lots of energy, is keen to hunt with my husband and is a very handsome boy. We are so enamoured by him, we felt you should know what an amazing dog he is!

George gets along very well with our older Lab, who is almost 8. They like to wrestle and play tug-of-war, but then curl up together for a nap – all within an hour! 
I mentioned his personality above, which is his most incredible trait. He loves people, is very affectionate and keeps us in constant laughter with his funny ways. His favourite way to sleep is on his back, four legs in the air. You never know where you might find him, having a big snooze. He does everything with gusto – he plays hard and sleeps hard. Everyone who meets George, loves George.

He is very active as part of our family – in the winter he’s running along beside us as we snowshoe, while every weekend in the summer he’s either running along the beach or swimming in the lake. (This summer he even went on a Miramichi fishing trip with David and some friends.) In the fall he’s been keen to hunt and retrieve ducks and geese. He’s a natural.
So, just a thank-you – after a couple of years – for such a great dog. 

We’ve attached a photo of Georgie with his cousins!

Sincerely,
Jill & David

Fredericton, NB

Clover Playing

Here is a quick picture of little Remi

Hey Don, 
Here is a quick picture of little remi, I’ve taken the liberty to add the “i” haha  😁He’s adjusting well and only one accident in the house so far ( I blame myself tho of course ) !!Thanks a million, he’s a beauty of a pup.

Nicholas

Bacterial Infection (Leptospirosis) in Dogs

From PET MD;

"Leptospirosis is an infection of bacterial spirochetes, which dogs acquire when subspecies of the Leptospira interrogans penetrate the skin and spread through the body by way of the bloodstream. Two of of the most commonly seen members of this subspecies are the L. grippotyphosa and L. Pomona bacteria. Spirochetes are spiral, or corkscrew-shaped bacteria which infiltrate the system by burrowing into the skin…"

Read More:

http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/infectious-parasitic/c_multi_leptospirosis

Lucy Lu is growing fast

Hi Don,

She is an amazing member of our family.  She's so intelligent and makes us laugh on a daily basis.  The kids love her to pieces.  They are the best of friends.  Thank you for breeding such amazing dogs.

Best regards,
Niki

Recent pictures of Maggie

Thanks for the updates

Hi Don,

Just wanted to send you this quick e-mail to say thanks for taking the time to post updates and pictures on your site from owners who have gotten dogs from you.  I always enjoy reading them and looking at the pictures of the dogs.  It was really nice to see a picture of another Tigs/Rock pup, and Dee's sibling, Duke.  He's a nice lookin' dog, too! 😊

My fingers (and toes lol) are crossed for the Spring 😉

Dana

Plowing match yesterday

I entered a plowing match yesterday with this borrowed (fantastic) team of begins.  The second picture is the trophy we didn’t earn.

Don

Having breakfast with mom

Dui in Turkey

Pictures of one of the pups I took to Istanbul. It is easy to see how very pleased that I did. This particular pup won the grand prize of owners😇.  His owner started training on day one. 

Don

Duke & Jack hunting

Duke, a Tigs/Rock pup born 2 Aug 16, with his fantastic owner Jack.

Play Time

Dubi is adorable as ever

Hello Don,

Nice to hear from you. We are doing just fine. My wife is in town visiting from SF. I am traveling for business at the usual pace. I leave for China today for 12 days. Dubi is adorable as ever. Below is a picture I had on my phone but I will ask my wife to send me a couple of new ones to forward to you today. I hope things are well with you and your wife.Thanks again for the nice note.

All the best,

Kerim

Misty opening day (P.E.I)

Good morning Don

Hunting Season opened on PEI  so the boys and Misty (7 months old yesterday) was out doing her thing...

Nancy

Shana 5 Years old from Norway

Dear Don

Just want you to know that shana is a healthy, happy and wellbeing family member at Nesoddtangen outside of Oslo. Shana retrieving on the beach, were unfortunately to big. Hope you're well and thank you for giving us shana, the most kind of dogs!

All the best Catrin 

Spa Day

Ed’s Duck Dog

Quinn update

Here he is! Not so little anymore, and such a great pup! We have friends who tell us that if they could guarantee they would get a dog as well behaved as Quinn they would do it. And we didn't even do anything that special to make that happen, he just has the best demeanor. Thanks again! 

Beth and Marco

Too handsome for words!!

Yesterday on the on Saint John River

Loves his car rides, won't get out...

We love our little munchkin

Hi Don,  

Just wanted to touch base with you and give you an update on Gunner.  What a wonderful dog.  He is so beautiful, smart, affectionate, loving and has a great personality. We couldn't be happier with him.  I gotta say that his puppy dog eyes had us won over the moment we saw him. Gunner has both of us wrapped around his puppy paws and he knows it. He was so easy to kennel train but we got a head strong puppy when it came to housebreaking.  11 weeks in and finally we have him housebroken.  We are heading to puppy Kindergarten classes in a few weeks time to learn the main training techniques like come and stay.  He learned sit and give paw at 8 weeks.  As for stay, he will not listen to that word.  He is so head strong and I can't help but laugh at him some times( I honestly know he understands me but pushes me to quit).  We love the little munchkin so much.  Thank you so much for choosing this little one for our family.  

We couldn't be happier.
Rhonda and William

He's not spoiled

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