References 2008

References for Toy & Miniature Australian Shepherds
This page was last updated: April 16, 2008

Hi Devona,

I’ve been meaning to send you Dempsey’s neuter certificate but kept forgetting. Well finally here it is (attached).

Dempsey is growing into a fine young man and we love his energy and sweetness. At almost 10 months and 23 pounds, he listens well (most of the time), LOVES playing ball and soft frisbee. He is very athletic. He goes to doggie day care most weekdays and gets lots of play time with other dogs. He is a favorite of all the employees of the day care facility. They usually put Dempsey with any new dogs so he can show them the ropes, he loves being the Big Dog On Campus.

We check your site regularly for new pups, if we had the room, Dempsey would definitely have many brothers and sisters.

Here is a picture of him at about 8 months, unfortunately it is the most up to date picture I have.

Also, I don’t know if this is possible…the printed out pictures you gave us when we got Dempsey got wet and are ruined. Is there a way we can get another copy, or the electronic pictures?

Let me know if you need any other information on Dempsey’s neutering.

Take care and thanks,

Barb

I have attached a copy of an e-mail that my husband forwarded to me with pictures of Sydney. She is almost 10 months old in these pictures and is so much fun. My husband said tonight that if he had known that little dogs were so much fun that he would have had one much earlier. I'm sorry that it has taken me so long to send pictures. Sydney is a bundle of energy and rules the house. She "herds" our standard Aussie, Foster, and also tries to herd the cats. Thanks again.

Dorenda

Sydney born 6-10-07 to Ella and Gardell now lives in South Carolina.

Letter 4-2-2008

Devona,

Jasper is doing GREAT! He is growing like a weed and becoming a social butterfly, everyone just loves him. Both Doc & Sammy have taken to him and are working on teaching him all their tricks. He is already housebroken (well there is that every once in awhile miss) and lets us know when he needs to go out by ‘talking’. I know you know what I mean by talking………….. he has certainly found his voice! I have to say that I never would have thought I would have ‘paid’ for a puppy – but he was/is worth every penny! He is devoted to mommy, smart as a whip and already understands everyone in the family.

Who knows we may add another ‘wiggle butt’ in the future!

Caryle

Letter 3-23-2008

Hello Devona, Happy Easter to you and your family also. Taggard-Boomer got sick one time and my wife held him all the way home. We found the dog food you recomended at a local store called pet supply. We had lots of family over today and Boomer was a little nervous but we held him once again. Last night he slept in our bed . He didn't cry! He is adjusting wonderfully. We sure do love him. Keep the good work up. Robert and family.

Boomer born 1-7-08 to Tootsie and Herbie now lives in West Virginia.

Letter 3-14-2008

Hi Devona,

Just wanted to give you a update on Katie. She is a very pretty dog. She might be close to 10#, not sure her height. Her coat is getting long and very thick. She is full of energy and plays all the time. Her ears still stand up but she is so alert about everything I think some of it is that. She loves the outdoors. Having trouble keeping her out of the horse pen, she wants to check the horse out. Loves to chase birds. She likes to get in trouble but when you tell her no, she listens. She is a little pack rat with items in her bed. If you are sick or upset about anything she seems to pick up on it and wants to lay on you and love you. When she was a little puppy she liked to lay around my neck. She thinks she can still fit there.

I was wondering about one thing she is doing if your other dogs do this or just something she picked up. She likes to back up to whatever, us, pillow or other dog and actually kick you with her hind legs. She will actually kick a pillow off the couch if it is in her way. We are trying to break her of doing this and when we catch her kicking we will tell her no kicking and she does listen. Luckily she has little legs but she can kick harder than you would think.

I will try to get a picture of her to send to you. I see where you are selling her mother Jackie. I know you hate to see her go.

Thanks for a great dog.

Laurie Ann

Katie born 8-17-07 to Jackie and Gardell now lives in North Carolina.

Letter 3-12-2008

Devona,

How much are you asking for Taggard? We purchased Sydney from you in August and she has been such a joy to have around. We are considering adding another Aussie and Taggard might just fit in.

Dorenda

Sydney born 6-10-07 to Ella and Gardell now lives in South Carolina.

Letter 3-10-2008

just another quick update on the little guy!
my boyfriend gave him a second name, "the little man" i think its very fitting :)
he is loving life and we are so close to being done with vaccinations so that we can go for walks and to the dog park, he really does enjoy being social and around other dogs.
he is growing like you wouldnt believe, he is almost 10 lbs already and everyone at the vet thinks he is the cutest thing ever.
thanks again, he brings so much joy to myself and others
i attached a couple pics too!
-kari

hey devone!
rory is doing fabulous, i have been meaning to email you sooner, but you know how it can be and then add puppy into that, my days are over before they start. (but in a good way) we are working on the potty training but he gets better day by day. my roomates shepard mix dexter absolutely loves rory and they play like 2 little boys all day long if we let them :)
i cannot thank you enough for having these little guys, he has brought so much happiness into my life, i expected it but i never expected that i would totally fall in love with him!
i will send some picks and more info soon, he has already gotten bigger.
thanks again
kari

Just an FYI: Thane's new name is Miller. He cried some Saturday night but did good overall. Sunday night he was great!! He is doing wonderful with potty training. He knows when he goes potty outside he gets a treat. He seems very smart and he loves to cuddle! He has some toys and seems to enjoy them. I'll send pictures as he grows.

Hi Devona,

Just wanted to share this pic of Tucker now that he's about 4 months old. He's a great addition to our family--although quite the little sassy boy! There's nothing like an adolescent puppy. I swear if he spoke English he'd already have had his mouth washed out! LOL!

We love him dearly. He's great with the kids and loves playing in the yard with them. He's already fetching like a champ, and even though the frisbee is almost bigger than he is, he's determined to master it. The kids walk him several times a day and he loves the leash.

We'll continue to send updates, but thought you would enjoy seeing our little man.

Thanks,
Janie

Good morning Devona!

Wow- what a great and busy weekend with the little girl. I have named her Kaycee. She is going to be such a good dog. She is a great puppy. We are well on our way to getting her housebroken. She is very smart and SOOO sweet. She gets along with everyone! I took her to the vet yesterday and people just ate her up. She was as calm as a cucumber too. Here are some pictures of her. I hope you had a nice weekend and I'll keep in touch. Thank you so much for this wonderful little girl. We are going to have a great life together.

Katy

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