2008 Testimonials from the happy owners
of OLD WEST puppies

These are the testimonials and emails from previous puppy buyers.  We LOVE to hear about our puppies
in their new homes.  IF you have an Old West puppy and would like to let us know how he or she is doing,
please email us.  We love seeing pictures of our kids as they grow up with their new families. Please click
 on the year below for testimonials from  that year.

2002   2003  2004  2005 2006 2007 2008

8/9/08

Kitsy,

We just wanted to send you a note and some photos of our red-tri and  Feathers daughter Ginger. She is a wonderful and gorgeous dog--full  of spirit and personality. Also, as a Partner great-granddaughter,  she reminds us often of our first dog Hope--a Partner daughter. We  look forward to seeing you at Mountain View this year, and my nephew  Josiah most likely will have you as a teacher. Our daughter Caroline  will be in the seventh grade.

Blessings,
Brian and Jen Peterson

 

 

 

 

7/16/08

Hi Kitsy-
 
I hope all is well with you!!
 
Sitting here, it has occurred to me that I haven't updated you on Chiefy in a long time!  I can't believe he's 11 years old!  He's as happy as ever, and looks great!  He has been my rock lately with my mom's declining health.  I can't thank you enough for letting him come home with me!  I still remember that fluffy little guy...Where the heck does the time go? 
 
Health wise, he's been pretty healthy.. lately though he has had an issue with his back, and we've thought a couple times it was 'the end'.   Dr Modglin is a god send, and she keeps our Chiefy going and pain free with acupuncture.
 
He is a 'star' and the logo dog for our business.  People are shocked that he is a REAL dog <G> and everyone is excited when they meet him!  I've attached a pic of the logo...Also, last year we celebrated Winters 12th Birthday, and Chief attended of course <G> I'm attaching that pic as well.
 
Thanks again for our Chiefy boy!
INT CH Old West Shantels Red Cloud ASCA/AKC CD, RN, CL1-R, HIT, CGC
 
Sincerely,
Serena and The gang

 

6/22/08

Hi Kitsy,

 

Just thought we would send a picture of Chloe at 6 months (Old West Fields of Clover).  She was the only Black tri girl from Cinder’s November 07 litter.  As you can see she is stunning and smart as a whip!  Just as you predicted she is a dominate personality and a force of nature!  We are waiting for that famous "Aussi off switch" to come on-line.  She loves the beach any kind of water and our ageing Border Collie, Allie.  She is a wonderful dog and we are so happy we found you.

 

Thank you again,

 

Heather Malone

Coronado, California

 

 

 

6/5/08

Hi Kitsy,

 We hope you and your “pack” are doing well.  We have a little news to share.  As I think I mentioned, I’ve been showing Maverick and Hobie in altered conformation.  Maverick does very well, but generally the turnout is small, so up until a couple of weeks ago he had 23 points and no majors.  But at the Norcal show in Dixon a couple of weeks ago he was Winners Dog/Best of Winners/Best of Breed in both shows on Saturday—and they were both major wins.  So now we just have one more major to go.  Hopefully there will be one in September.  Hobie got a Best of Breed win also a couple of months ago, so he has points now too!  We’ve added tracking to our list of activities, and I had them herding tested.  Maverick seems to have some real herding ability and we’re doing some low-key training with him (livestock isn’t exactly my thing: sheep are big and cows even bigger).  Hobie has ability, too, but he over-reacted to the sheep and then, when he got corrected for it, sort of shut down, so we need to try him again with more gentle instruction.  I’m attaching a picture from Maverick’s morning BOB win (the “afternoon” show ended at 11 pm and the pictures are not good!).

 Are you going to the nationals in Las Vegas?  I think we will go, perhaps to show them in altered, and probably in agility.  We hope to see you there.

 Christine Marki

6/3/08

Hi Kitsy,

 

We thought you would enjoy seeing what a beautiful young adult Matuka turned out to be. He has such a sweet personality and is truly a “lap dog”. What a great Ausi!

 

Blessings, Bill, Grace, Wil, Jake, & Sydney Egan

5/16/08

Hello Kitsy,

It's been over six years now since my wife and I picked up Victor (offspring of Cinder and Partner) from you.  He has been a wonderful addition to the family and is doing great.   I have attached a picture of him at the beach.

Kind regards,

--Dan

5/13/08

Hi Kit....In August 1993 we brought home one of Partners sons and called him Roy. He was my personal best friend for 14+ years until his recent passing. You've probably guessed he's the one under my right arm. I love all my dogs but Roy was a one in a lifetime find. Thanks. What character and playfulness and love right up till the very end. We had a great time together. One of these days I may come to you for another.
 
Phil Slimko

    

 

3/9/08

Hi Kitsy,

 Just a quick note (and another gorgeous photo) to let you know how Kona is doing.  She is the sweetest little girl.  At almost 15 months she has a wide variety of tricks she’ll perform.  She’ll give a great ‘high 5’ and speaks on command. Her sit/stays and down/stays have become quite handy for posing her for pictures. She learns everything very quickly and is so attentive and always eager to please (or do whatever menial trick we’re trying for a treat).  *giggles*   We recently taught her to play dead!  She is just too adorable!  She’s still very gentle and has been on several pet therapy visits.  I have been volunteering with her through the Saddleback Valley Humane Society and she’s doing really well with it.  Soon she’ll be taking her Canine Good Citizen test and then hopefully moving on to Pet Partners.

Everywhere I take her people always compliment her and tell me what a beautiful face she has.  Of course, how can I disagree? =)  She loves people and does great with children.  I’m really looking forward to seeing your next litter (hoping it is another Feathers/Wrangler pairing).  I am very interested in adding another one of your puppies to our family and giving her a little playmate.

Thanks again for entrusting this beautiful girl to us.

 Lisa & John Clinton

Mission Viejo, CA

 

 

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