Hi Chad and Kristi, short update with a couple of pictures.

 

Mac is doing very well but losing his baby teeth and getting his permanent ones. Despite the many chew toys and chew sticks, he prefers slippers, shoes, and about anything that isn't up high. We are hoping this phase is short and he grows out of the chewing.

 

He really enjoys little kids and we have found that if we take him out in the afternoon when the busses are going by, he won't do anything but sit and watch the kids. He loves playing with our granddaughter and she keeps him busy.

 

He is up to 31 lbs and he has grown taller, at least a couple of inches. The pictures aren't the greatest, it was hard to get him to hold still and look at the camera.  We are enjoying Mac and he is a great dog!!!

 

Ralph Miller

 

 

Greetings Chad!

This is John Brooks and we purchased a dog from you around 4.5 years ago.  "Duffer" is a great dog, probably the best we've ever had.  He is very intelligent and loving and we enjoy him very much.  We just love the breed for a family dog.

I hope all is well.

Thank you!

 

John Brooks

 

Hi Kristi ~

We hope you have all been well at Riverbend! We just celebrated Daisy's 1 year birthday!!! I've attached current pics. 

Daisy has been doing great!!

She still can't get enough playtime!!

She loves her daily walks too, and does pretty well on the leash. She does lunge or pull to greet others, because she's just so stinkin friendly and wants to say "Hi" to everyone!!

But other than that, she's so easy going on the walks.

She's easy going in general! But a little feisty, sneaky and playful as well.

Which makes her a lot of fun!!! 

Everyone comments on how well behaved Daisy is.  When we travel, I have a good friend who loves to come and stay with Daisy. She sometimes asks me "When can I babysit again??" If my friend isn't available, she stays at a local dog "camp". They always give her A's on her behavior with other dogs and humans. I get the same input from groomers as well. 

Daisy has grown to be a very lovable, intelligent, playful dog and we are so happy she's a part of our family!! 

Love, 

The Horton Family

 

Remy Smith

Thank you David and Kim for all of the photos you email and text to us.  We love them!

Kona in PA

This is Kona hanging out with his Buddy.

Hi Kristi,

Hope all is well!  Sorry it took me so long to get Rico's neutering documents to you.  We had him done the first week of August, but we've been so busy with everything else, I haven't had a chance to sit down and send the information.  A copy of the invoice is attached.

Rico's doing fantastic.  He absolutely loves it downtown, especially doggy daycare - he's everyone's favorite :).  He's so laid back, sweet and tolerant, yet he still has that puppy playfulness.  We successfully completed an obedience class over the summer, he was the star.  He's extremely smart, sometimes too smart for his own good :).  I've attached a few pictures of Rico; you can see as he's been getting older, and as those legs have been stretching out!  He was just to the groomer, so please excuse the short haircut (not what we had in mind), but I had to include a picture of him in his hot dog costume for Halloween.  Rico absolutely loves kids, so naturally he had a blast.

We love Rico, and we can't imagine a more perfect addition to our family!

Take care.

Matt