Past Puppies

Hey Shady

Good to hear from you. We are currently in FL. Not sure you got my last message sent from my Droid - still learning.
Ms Priss (aka The Princess) is doing just great. I have to tell you, I have not had a smarter and more happy dog in my lifetime as Sori. she is terrific and Patti and I could not be happier (see attached pics).
The first is of her doing here search dog agility stuff. she had to climb the ladder, walk across the plank 8 ft above the ground, stop & turn on command, return to the ladder, then climb down the ladder - and that was not the toughest she had to do.
the next is enjoying her favorite pass time - swimming in our pool in FL.
We did do just a little sheep herding exercise with a trainer down in Gilroy. Man talk about being hard wired for something. You could just see the change come over her face when she got in the pen. She certainly has the genes.
I will spread the word on the pups.
As I said - we could not be happier with my little girl - nor she with us.
hugs
sal

The pup is getting big fast! His name is 'Charlie' now, and the family loves him

Hi Shady!

Here is a picture of "Shady". That's her chosen name! I just really liked your name and it fit so well because of the shades of brown on her. She is now your namesake!

I will send pictures as she gets bigger. She was amazing in the car and only woke up once during the middle of the night. She knows to pee on the grass and she's poo'd twice! She is a HUGE bundle of energy but we just love her. Absolutely love her! It was really hard for me to get over our Moe missing but Shady just filled that big hole and I'm really thankful.

It was great to meet you and we'll keep in touch.

Peace to you and yours,

Valerie

(and Shady too)

Hi Shady,
just a quick note to say hello and wish you and your's a happy holiday season.

Patti calls her "Pig Pen" - see attached.
I swear Sori is laughing at us in the photo.

We did a little introduction to herding with her this year. It is definitely hard wired in her. Thought she'd have a heart attack running circles around the sheep. She is still working on dead people, but not so much historical as cadaver.

Sori has traveled across county about 6 times and is an excellent traveler. Patti and I bought a second home in the country outside Auburn, AL. I created a dog training field almost the size of a football filed behind our house. Quite the adventure last year. Patti wanted a Schutzhund training field - so now she has one.
Sorcha is quite the water baby and holds her own in the swim races. Each dog swam over a mile a day while we were in FL - see photo
No, she is not spoiled, but when she wants to rest from swimming she does have a fav spot. see photo

Anyhow, thought you'd enjoy the pic or two of your grandbaby. She is one HAPPY pup! - and very loved.
hugs
sal and patti esposito
(and of course, Sorcha)

Hi, my name is Lisa and my husband and I were blessed to "adopt" on of your puppies from your Dec 7, 2008 litter.

An older Hispanic couple (that's what she told me to tell you to "trigger" your memory) :) took one of your males, "the biggest" one she said. Ruth is the ladies name.

Her and her husband need to find a home for their dog as they were moving into a retirement home and could not take him. I'm fortunate enough to know Ruth and after she showed him to me...i fell in love, talk w/ my husband and brought him home June of 09'.

"Leo" is his name and we adore him. He is the smartest most loving dog ever...and the best thing is...he goes running with me and to work everyday with daddy.

All of this to ask you if you are still breeding and if so, will you be having puppies soon? We are pondering the idea of getting a female for Leo to play with and would love it to come from the same blood line as his demeanor is fabulous!

Thank you for your time and look forward to hearing from you.

Hi Shady,

We love our puppy! He is a joy! You & your family did a great job with him. He cried a little when we left your house yesterday & then fell asleep. Once we got him home & out of the crate he was nervous but the house he quickly adjusted. Bob & I haven’t named him yet. The puppy was very sociable with our neighbors/ friends next door & our son & his fiancée are crazy over the puppy. The potty training is going very well & he slept through the night! The crate door stays open & was all night. The crate is set up in our large kitchen with a baby pen around it. We closed the pen before we went to bed but the crate door stays open. The pen door was only closed during the night. He is now at my feet on the run chewing happily a spiral bully stick.

All is well here & we are all very happy!

Thanks for everything! We’ll stay in touch & send photos soon.

Kathy

Hi Shady!
It's Cortney Nicol. We adopted a female border collie puppy from you last weekend and I just wanted to let you know that she is doing great! She is the best puppy we could have ever asked for and she is sooooo smart. She already plays fetch, tries to play frisbee, walks well on a leash, is almost potty trained, sleeps quietly through the night in her cage without going to the bathroom at all, sits on command and is almost staying on command. She is just so smart. We take her everywhere. She went to the beach last weekend and to the dog park. She loved both. She goes on many walks a day and just loves her cats :).
I did have a question for you. Can you please email me a copy of her shot records for our vet. I have an apt for her to get her 3rd shots on Monday and they needed her records. We also signed her up for puppy classes at Petsmart and they also wanted the records. So if you could do that we would greatly appreciate it!

Thanks again for a wonderful pup!
Cortney Nicol

Hi, my name is Lisa and my husband and I were blessed to "adopt" on of your puppies from your Dec 7, 2008 litter.

An older Hispanic couple (that's what she told me to tell you to "trigger" your memory) :) took one of your males, "the biggest" one she said. Ruth is the ladies name.

Her and her husband need to find a home for their dog as they were moving into a retirement home and could not take him. I'm fortunate enough to know Ruth and after she showed him to me...i fell in love, talk w/ my husband and brought him home June of 09'.

"Leo" is his name and we adore him. He is the smartest most loving dog ever...and the best thing is...he goes running with me and to work everyday with daddy.

All of this to ask you if you are still breeding and if so, will you be having puppies soon? We are pondering the idea of getting a female for Leo to play with and would love it to come from the same blood line as his demeanor is fabulous!

Thank you for your time and look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Lisa

This is Miley in Reno as a puppy, Isn't she adorable!
Thank you so much for our Border Collie she is the best dog ever!! We love
her so much. From Angie