From: Joe Hay
Date: 11/18/05 21:02:26
To: a.l@grunfeldshepherds.com
Subject: Kiry
Kiry has fit in perfect, we have not had one mess in the house
since she came.She is the nicest looking girl we have ever
seen.At night our son goes to bed at 9 oclock so she comes
up staires with us to say good night,michael keeps a stuffed
bear on his bed and if she thinks no one is watching she will
gentley take it off the bed and start down stairs with it
but if you make eye contact or say her name she drops it and
comes back. It has become a bit of a game at bedtime.She loves
attention and is very quiet and gentle. Thank you so much
, The Hay family
David Ettinger
Feb 16,2006
I bought a dog from your H litter (Harry renamed Laker). I was trying to look at any pics from your H litter on the site but did not see any??? I have tons of pics of him I took myself if you want me to send some… By the way he is doing great, what a great dog!!! He is so good with the kids, as he basically grew up with them, I have a daughter who is now 7 and has been with him for the last 4-5 years and they are in separable. The puppy classes were invaluable as he is so well trained ( I worked long hours with him after the classes) I only wish we had of thought to train him NOT to go to the middle of the room in front of the TV and sit and stare at me…never thought of it at the time but now he is bigger and his head covers most of the TV…I am sure he does it on purpose…lol Anyways thanks for doing what you do, anyone who gets your dogs is getting something special!!
On June 20, 2005 I lost my beautiful Cajun to an "aggressive" cancer - 9 days from first symptoms to the end. This vicious condition moved so quickly the Vet College at UPEI didn't have time to type it. To this day I miss the big guy terribly. I was fortunate that my previous two GSDs, "Mach" and "Luke" had each lived well past 13 years. Ann-Marie, my other "Grunfeld" friends, family and co-workers first agonized and then mourned with me. To say that Cajun made a big and lasting impression is a serious understatement. His life was short, but powerful.
From: Sharon
Date: 10/01/06
To: Ann-Marie Leadbeater
Subject: puppies
Dear Ann-Marie,
I just wanted to take the time to thank you for graciously taking so much time yesterday showing us the puppies. It was so interesting learning and seeing how your dogs belong in the German breeding programs.
Confession from Sharon: until I saw your dogs, I wasn't that interested in GSD's. I like them, but my real interests were with Goldens. I"ve seen a lot of dogs in the past 32 years working as the vet tech. However, I can't ever remember seeing any dogs that have impressed me as much as yours. They are very special and have started my new love for this breed. I think I wanted a puppy as much as Dennis[maybe more] and encouraged him not to turn this opportunity go by because of price. We've certainly done our share of adopting and finding homes for a lot of animals from canine to equine.
Your dogs are more than just beautiful.They seem to be an extension of your love and caring; truly recognizable in all of them. I'm probably more excited about Bravo than anyone. Probably because I know I'll be the one up at 5:00 and doing the training.! Yes, he shall remain Bravo. I have total convidence in your assessment of their personalities. However, I fell in love with "Big Guy" as soon as iI picked him up. I had this unusual strong feeling that I couldn't let go of; he seemed so sensitive, and he just felt like "the one". It will be interesting to see how they change from week to week. The other interesting thing is I didn't feel that when I picked Jazz up. He is getting more obedient and loving each day so I know he'll be fine.
Thanks again, and I'll call next week to get the news. I hope your new girl arrives safely; it must be exciting to pick and choose from the very best.
Talk soon,
Sharon