Testimonials
Harleigh
Dear Arsenio,
I will send photos soon, but for the moment I want to give you a few words assuring you of my EXTREME JOY with my grand puppy.....and let you know the progress:
Last night we finally "made it through" without a murmur..... no whining, no whimpering or crying AT ALL. No having to get up to take Harleigh out.......At 5:45 this a.m. I heard him in his crate, squeaking a toy and I picked upon the cue to get him outside quickly....I pick him up so as not to give him any opportunity to leak or to become diverted.... Needless to say, getting the cast off my leg on Wednesday will be A GREAT ADVANTAGE in this maneuver on my part.
By 6:30 he'd been fed and exercised, having enjoyed some time digging and playing with a squeak-ball......At the moment we are on the front porch -- Harleigh and Mandy (the Jack Russell, age 11) looking out through the rails, just lounging and surveying the morning contentedly.
H. is impressing everyone who meets him. He's an easy-going and yet smart, confident fellow. He can amuse himself (INQUISITIVE and resourceful) but of course prefers to be with people or other animals -- meeting either with a good-hearted disposition. Interestingly, he "respects" timid dogs (doesn't pester them if he senses their reluctance).
Gosh, I could go on and on, there are so many wonderful qualities to this boy!
Perhaps the most important thing, Arsenio, is my appreciation of what you have done with the breeding of your dogs -- How could you "pick" this pup, knowing what would be the "right one" for me? I will always be amazed and grateful.
Whereas I was initially overwhelmed at the enormous task it was going to be to get him accustomed to house living and safe freedom and exercise here at Skyview I now feel we've gotten off to a great start (being able to sleep through the nightseems HUGE). While H. was getting used to the back yard this past week I was still adding wire rolls of finer webbing to areas of the deck and porch where he could get through and OUT. He can now be left either on the front porch or in the back yard without supervision -- meaning the crate need only be employed at night or on rare occasions.
NOW, as soon as this cast comes off (!!!!!!!!) we can begin to walk in the woods and visit the pond.
We'll start with the leash perhaps this week.
I'm VERY careful to keep him far from the horses.
He had his 9 week shots from Vet Sherry yesterday, and I'll get a fecal sample for her to take to work one morning this week. She's delighted with him!
This brief note has expanded into a chronicle. Sorry, but it can only reveal how absorbed I've been with getting a good start with Harleigh from "day one." What a pleasure!
I hope all's well with you. I wish some of that rain which you've had would reach us! At the moment I'm seeing 5 young deer playing in the front fields of dry, failed corn out front.......Yet, despite the parched earth it seems to me that God has just smiled on our life here with the arrival of Harleigh.
I will thank you forever.
Best to you and the family,
Kamala
I will send photos soon, but for the moment I want to give you a few words assuring you of my EXTREME JOY with my grand puppy.....and let you know the progress:
Last night we finally "made it through" without a murmur..... no whining, no whimpering or crying AT ALL. No having to get up to take Harleigh out.......At 5:45 this a.m. I heard him in his crate, squeaking a toy and I picked upon the cue to get him outside quickly....I pick him up so as not to give him any opportunity to leak or to become diverted.... Needless to say, getting the cast off my leg on Wednesday will be A GREAT ADVANTAGE in this maneuver on my part.
By 6:30 he'd been fed and exercised, having enjoyed some time digging and playing with a squeak-ball......At the moment we are on the front porch -- Harleigh and Mandy (the Jack Russell, age 11) looking out through the rails, just lounging and surveying the morning contentedly.
H. is impressing everyone who meets him. He's an easy-going and yet smart, confident fellow. He can amuse himself (INQUISITIVE and resourceful) but of course prefers to be with people or other animals -- meeting either with a good-hearted disposition. Interestingly, he "respects" timid dogs (doesn't pester them if he senses their reluctance).
Gosh, I could go on and on, there are so many wonderful qualities to this boy!
Perhaps the most important thing, Arsenio, is my appreciation of what you have done with the breeding of your dogs -- How could you "pick" this pup, knowing what would be the "right one" for me? I will always be amazed and grateful.
Whereas I was initially overwhelmed at the enormous task it was going to be to get him accustomed to house living and safe freedom and exercise here at Skyview I now feel we've gotten off to a great start (being able to sleep through the nightseems HUGE). While H. was getting used to the back yard this past week I was still adding wire rolls of finer webbing to areas of the deck and porch where he could get through and OUT. He can now be left either on the front porch or in the back yard without supervision -- meaning the crate need only be employed at night or on rare occasions.
NOW, as soon as this cast comes off (!!!!!!!!) we can begin to walk in the woods and visit the pond.
We'll start with the leash perhaps this week.
I'm VERY careful to keep him far from the horses.
He had his 9 week shots from Vet Sherry yesterday, and I'll get a fecal sample for her to take to work one morning this week. She's delighted with him!
This brief note has expanded into a chronicle. Sorry, but it can only reveal how absorbed I've been with getting a good start with Harleigh from "day one." What a pleasure!
I hope all's well with you. I wish some of that rain which you've had would reach us! At the moment I'm seeing 5 young deer playing in the front fields of dry, failed corn out front.......Yet, despite the parched earth it seems to me that God has just smiled on our life here with the arrival of Harleigh.
I will thank you forever.
Best to you and the family,
Kamala
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**UPDATE**
Dear Arsenio & Celeste,
I see the new litter on your website and I am joyous looking at the gorgeous puppies you have! Brother and Molly still make great progeny; all the pups look healthy.....and I can imagine the prospective owners studying every mark!
Harleigh's doing well in "school." Carrie's having great fun with him. At his "graduation" he'll have to "sit" for a full minute in the middle of the PetSmart store with distractions surrounding him. Carrie says he's already at the top of his class. I'm glad he's getting the training and socialization in TOWN ...... he'll need it ...... but I prefer what we do here at the farm. My main concern is still having him go out on the trails with me and horses.....leaving him to explore the woods around us but coming back when called (whistled to) and maintaining knowledge of where I am whatever his curiosity elsewhere may be. He's getting a personal sense of responsibility which is very endearing to me.
We were awarded the Tree Farm of the Year for our county -- of about 1,000 tree farms I'm told. They came yesterday to take a photo of me getting a plaque...... and I had Harleigh sitting next to me (of course). When it comes out in the paper or if they send me the photo I'll send it to you!
I hope you're getting some rest with all the puppy work ..... but even if you're not I know you're enjoying the little babies. I'd love to see them!
Harleigh now weighs 70 pounds.....when I see the pictures of him as a puppy I am amazed.....he's still "stilt-man" with those long legs, but he's also filling out: large head and neck and shoulders. I've never known a happier disposition in a dog.
Seeing those cute puppies I am tempted for a FLEETING MOMENT to ask for another. Let's see in a year or two.....harleigh may need a companion.
Best to you -- to your family .....
Fondly,
Kamala
I see the new litter on your website and I am joyous looking at the gorgeous puppies you have! Brother and Molly still make great progeny; all the pups look healthy.....and I can imagine the prospective owners studying every mark!
Harleigh's doing well in "school." Carrie's having great fun with him. At his "graduation" he'll have to "sit" for a full minute in the middle of the PetSmart store with distractions surrounding him. Carrie says he's already at the top of his class. I'm glad he's getting the training and socialization in TOWN ...... he'll need it ...... but I prefer what we do here at the farm. My main concern is still having him go out on the trails with me and horses.....leaving him to explore the woods around us but coming back when called (whistled to) and maintaining knowledge of where I am whatever his curiosity elsewhere may be. He's getting a personal sense of responsibility which is very endearing to me.
We were awarded the Tree Farm of the Year for our county -- of about 1,000 tree farms I'm told. They came yesterday to take a photo of me getting a plaque...... and I had Harleigh sitting next to me (of course). When it comes out in the paper or if they send me the photo I'll send it to you!
I hope you're getting some rest with all the puppy work ..... but even if you're not I know you're enjoying the little babies. I'd love to see them!
Harleigh now weighs 70 pounds.....when I see the pictures of him as a puppy I am amazed.....he's still "stilt-man" with those long legs, but he's also filling out: large head and neck and shoulders. I've never known a happier disposition in a dog.
Seeing those cute puppies I am tempted for a FLEETING MOMENT to ask for another. Let's see in a year or two.....harleigh may need a companion.
Best to you -- to your family .....
Fondly,
Kamala
Amy McElwaine
Hey Celeste,
The website looks great! You've done a great job! It was so much fun to see more pictures of Amy's (aka Panda's) Mom, Dad, and siblings!
Amy is doing fantastic! We couldn't have imagined a better dog. She had a great Fall, settling in quick and picking things up fast! It felt like we could teach her anything with ten minutes and a handful of Cheerios. She loves other dogs; all kinds, all ages, all sizes! Being chased (and never caught) by other dogs is probably her favorite pastime (moved on from mud wrestling, thank god.). Second being runs with mom and Mountain Bike rides with dad (up to 30 min now, although she'd gladly go all day). Other days include hikes, swims, kayaking, and long walks around town (long mostly because we can't go a block without strangers stopping us for a petting break.) She's great on the car and has now had adventures in Corpus Christi, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah.
People warn you about how much energy GSPs have and how much exercise they need, but they never warn you about how much of a couch potato/ snuggle bug they are the other 21 hours of the day! Around the house she'll never leave your side, usually finding someplace on top of you to rest her pointy bones. Despite our best intentions, she made her nest in our bed. She steals your pillow and most of the blankets while she's at it. The little puppy we put to bed 3 months ago is now 4 long legs with a dog on top. She sleeps like it's her job. If you don't pull the blankets off and shake her food bowl she'd easily sleep all day.
By picture, I hope you meant pictures. I couldn't pick just one.
Hope everyone is doing well there! Please let us know if you're ever in Austin and want to say Hi!
-Colt
The website looks great! You've done a great job! It was so much fun to see more pictures of Amy's (aka Panda's) Mom, Dad, and siblings!
Amy is doing fantastic! We couldn't have imagined a better dog. She had a great Fall, settling in quick and picking things up fast! It felt like we could teach her anything with ten minutes and a handful of Cheerios. She loves other dogs; all kinds, all ages, all sizes! Being chased (and never caught) by other dogs is probably her favorite pastime (moved on from mud wrestling, thank god.). Second being runs with mom and Mountain Bike rides with dad (up to 30 min now, although she'd gladly go all day). Other days include hikes, swims, kayaking, and long walks around town (long mostly because we can't go a block without strangers stopping us for a petting break.) She's great on the car and has now had adventures in Corpus Christi, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah.
People warn you about how much energy GSPs have and how much exercise they need, but they never warn you about how much of a couch potato/ snuggle bug they are the other 21 hours of the day! Around the house she'll never leave your side, usually finding someplace on top of you to rest her pointy bones. Despite our best intentions, she made her nest in our bed. She steals your pillow and most of the blankets while she's at it. The little puppy we put to bed 3 months ago is now 4 long legs with a dog on top. She sleeps like it's her job. If you don't pull the blankets off and shake her food bowl she'd easily sleep all day.
By picture, I hope you meant pictures. I couldn't pick just one.
Hope everyone is doing well there! Please let us know if you're ever in Austin and want to say Hi!
-Colt
**UPDATE**
Hi All,
Happy 1 year birthday to Molly and all her July 5th puppies! We celebrated with Amy yesterday and she had a blast. We all got back earlier this week from a 6 week, 7,000 mile road trip that took us up the East coast and into Northern Canada. Amy loved getting out in the woods and exploring all these cool new places! She's really starting to grow up. I've attached some pictures from the trip.
Overall she is doing great. With the cooler temps up North she could run for hours. She just hit 50lbs!
Hope all is well with you and the family,
Best,
-Colt
Happy 1 year birthday to Molly and all her July 5th puppies! We celebrated with Amy yesterday and she had a blast. We all got back earlier this week from a 6 week, 7,000 mile road trip that took us up the East coast and into Northern Canada. Amy loved getting out in the woods and exploring all these cool new places! She's really starting to grow up. I've attached some pictures from the trip.
Overall she is doing great. With the cooler temps up North she could run for hours. She just hit 50lbs!
Hope all is well with you and the family,
Best,
-Colt
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Bella Garza
Arsenio, Just wanted to let you know how Bella is doing. The drive home was kind of tuff for her because she didnt understand what was happening, I kept her up front and tried to comfort her until she could sleep. Once we got to my house she didnt want to come out of the truck so I left the door open and played with Pepper in the yard hoping she would get curious and come out. I did this for about two mins when my wife came outside to see her and thats when Bella jumped from the truck and ran to my wife and acted as if they were already best friends. My wife was really happy about that being how it was her B-day gift and how pepper hugely favors me. Bella was kind of nervous about being inside but Pepper has been the biggest help showing her his daily routine, Bella is diffently happiest playing in the back yard but loves to lay at my wife's feet. The kids were very excited to see a new dog and throw the ball for her often. I think the biggest change has come from Pepper he went from acting like a puppy to acting like an old man over night. Not in a bad way but he has diffently calmed down alot as far not running back and forth making trails chasing nothing, to laying and watching Bella play. Bella likes to get his favorite toy and race past him trying to get him to chase her. It works some times but I think he just enjoys the company. Everything worked out she is exactly what we were looking for a femal GSP that my wife wanted to favor her and a guard dog. Pepper could careless whats happening while he sleeps he's like a rag doll doesnt move till he ready but Bella will aleart us as soon as she smells or hears something. We found that out the hard way sometimes we let the dogs sleep in our room or the kids room, well my wife's dad had gotten off work real late and when he came home Bella let us know it. Hahaha hope all is well with you,
Jacob Garza
Jacob Garza
Cooper Rives
Cooper is extremely smart and very photogenic as you can see. He is extremely active, when is isn't sleeping. He will chew on anything he can get his little mouth on whether it's his toys or a shoe we left in the living room.
He loves playing with his toys and our other dog Punk, but his absolute favorite thing to do is play outside in his big water dish. He loves the water. If we didn't make him get out, he'd probably stay in there all day.
My number one concern when we got Cooper was potty training him. But we've had him 2 weeks and so far, he hasn't had an accident in the house at all. It really has amazed me how smart he is. We've already taught him how to sit, stay, lay down, and kennel up.
He definitely has been a blessing. Everyday he learns or does something new. I just can't wait to see what tomorrow is going to bring. We cannot thank you enough for letting him be a part of me and Ryan's lives.
We will keep the pictures coming through each stage of his life. I know he will absolutely gorgeous and so much fun!
Thank you!
Taylor & Ryan
He loves playing with his toys and our other dog Punk, but his absolute favorite thing to do is play outside in his big water dish. He loves the water. If we didn't make him get out, he'd probably stay in there all day.
My number one concern when we got Cooper was potty training him. But we've had him 2 weeks and so far, he hasn't had an accident in the house at all. It really has amazed me how smart he is. We've already taught him how to sit, stay, lay down, and kennel up.
He definitely has been a blessing. Everyday he learns or does something new. I just can't wait to see what tomorrow is going to bring. We cannot thank you enough for letting him be a part of me and Ryan's lives.
We will keep the pictures coming through each stage of his life. I know he will absolutely gorgeous and so much fun!
Thank you!
Taylor & Ryan
**UPDATE**
Just wanted to give an update on Cooper! He's doing excellent and still growing like crazy! He's going through a little rebellious stage at the moment, but it'll blow over soon I know! He's really so pretty. Here's a couple pics of him!
Ryan turned the water on to take a shower. He went to our room and when he came back Cooper had jumped in the tub and was letting the water run over him! Lol he thinks he's a human I swear!
This is one of my favorite pics that I did. He's grown up so much but he is pretty as ever. He looks exactly like he did when he was little!
He's so amazing. And I know the next one will be too! We are way too excited. I have referred you guys to many people who have asked where we got Cooper from! Y'all are so friendly and helpful. We couldn't have found a better breeder! Can't wait to see you guys again!
Thank you!
Ryan turned the water on to take a shower. He went to our room and when he came back Cooper had jumped in the tub and was letting the water run over him! Lol he thinks he's a human I swear!
This is one of my favorite pics that I did. He's grown up so much but he is pretty as ever. He looks exactly like he did when he was little!
He's so amazing. And I know the next one will be too! We are way too excited. I have referred you guys to many people who have asked where we got Cooper from! Y'all are so friendly and helpful. We couldn't have found a better breeder! Can't wait to see you guys again!
Thank you!
This was the face Cooper gave us when we told him he would be getting a little brother in a few months. Not sure how he took it but his face is too cute!
Shadowfax
Arsenio,
Hello! Greetings from Louisiana. Hope all is well in Texas. Shadowfax is doing so great here in Southeast Louisiana. He got over his fear of swimming for Thanksgiving and is now retrieving DUCKS!! We are very happy GSP owners. Shadowfax gone over all of our expectations and is an excellent addition to our family. Here are some pictures taken this week and this morning.
Wishing y'all a Happy New Year!!
Hello! Greetings from Louisiana. Hope all is well in Texas. Shadowfax is doing so great here in Southeast Louisiana. He got over his fear of swimming for Thanksgiving and is now retrieving DUCKS!! We are very happy GSP owners. Shadowfax gone over all of our expectations and is an excellent addition to our family. Here are some pictures taken this week and this morning.
Wishing y'all a Happy New Year!!
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