My dog has always been a good little eater, but the first night I put some on her little plate and she inhaled it like she had not been fed for days.  At first, she sniffed and sniffed and went and lay down on the other end of the couch away from it, BUT after I hand-fed her about 3-4 pieces and she ate them, she was up and back over at her plate and the next thing I knew she was licking it and it was all gone.  I'm so excited about this knowing it's all natural and will offer her such good nutrition. She will be 10 July 1st so I am trying to make sure she has the best care I can possibly give my little baby as she ages and hopefully she will have many many more years that we can enjoy each other. It gives me such pleasure to see that little stinker enjoying something so much. You are a God-send, let me tell you. I have put your address on my computer and look forward to continuing to do business with you.  Thanks so much - keep up the good work!

C.S. H.; West Virginia

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Hi Faye,

    I'm sorry I missed your call last week, but my grandma had passed away, so Pickles and I went to Milwaukee to try to bring some smiles.  It actually worked.  I know you talked to my husband, and he thinks he might have talked too much, so hopefully you didn't have something to do.  I'm sure he told you, but Pickles is doing wonderfully.  We just love him.  He went to the doctor last week and he's weighing in at a hefty 3 pounds, 2 ounces.  He's kind of getting the hang of going to the bathroom outside, and he is just full of energy.  He loves to run around and play and bite things.  So we're trying to work on the biting thing.  He's the cutest little guy ever.  We're so happy to have him at our house.  Our Christmas cards are being printed right now, and of course it's a family picture with Pickles, so we'll make sure to send you one so you can see him.  Thanks again for a wonderful puppy!

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Hi Faye,

 The puppies got in without a problem and arrived shortly after 8 PM. They were snuggled up in the kennel and didn't make a peep. They seemed like experienced travelers, ha.

They are just as beautiful as you said Faye, and the coat on both of them is wonderful. I am sure they are going to be adored around town when we take them out for walks. They did great overnight, and we were like new parents with them. They are out on our ocean view deck, sleeping in the sun. When we take them for a walk, they follow close by (even though I am a worry wart about them), so they seem to have taken to us without a problem. Very close to our home is a special dog park with lots of things for them to play with. We are going to take them there. Between our house, yard, deck and park, they should be happy here, especially with everyone to love them.

The little girl is so precious, just like you said. The little boy reminds us of our Samoyed when he was a little puppy. He is darling, and what a wonderful disposition. The little girl is a frisky little pup, and I think she is going to be the domineering one. He doesn't seem to mind though, and is behaving just fine with her nipping at him and jumping on him all the time. We are very happy with them, and we'll send you pictures as they grow. Our boys love them and can't wait to bring them to school, ha!

The dog food made it without a tear or anything and everything was packed with care, so I am sure that you did all of that for us, and we thank you.

Thank you for everything, and especially for the wonderful attention you paid to us in fulfilling our desire to have such cute puppies. We are another one of your satisfied customers, and when our friends come looking for one of their own, we'll be sure to send them on to you.

With appreciation,

Carolyn and John

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Hello Faye,

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We all ate too much as usual. Still trying to get through the left overs. I'm happy to go back to work today so I can get back on a normal food pattern. Not use to this snacking all day long. It looks like the puppy's name will be Chip. He just looks like a Chip to us. He has gotton so strong in the last two weeks, he mastered running up the steps yesterday. He entertained all of our company this holiday. But he is not obnoxious, when he wears down, he climbs in his crate, goes way to the back of it and turns his back to all of us. That is our clue to not bother him until he wants to socialize again. He seems to be very independent. Chuck is really doing good with his training. He takes him outside on a regular basis, and Chip continues to do his job out there. Of course there is still a few accidents in the kitchen. Can't believe how that little guy can hold it most of the night while he is sleeping in bed with us. He will wake us up when he needs to go out. Once he has gone, he will settle right down between us and go back to sleep. It was so hard having to put our precious little Digger down, but Chip has filled our void very well. 

We do give Chip a teaspoon of cottage cheese once a day and he just loves it.  Have a good week.

Chuck and Di

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Hi Faye!!

Just wanted to give you a brief update on our puppy. I guess he will be called DITTO, although DIVOT was a strong option.

He's doing fine. Lots of spunk. Has really gotten into his Bichon run. We think he is going to be pretty smart. Understands NO already. He is about 50 50 using the training pads. Plays hard and Sleeps hard. Will be making a vet appointment next week.

Di and I are wishing you and yours a HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

Did you get the pictures I sent?

Will keep in touch

Chuck

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Just wanted to let you know that our baby Gracie has settled in beautifully. Our family and friends just love her. She is the cutest little thing. She has never had a loose

stool. Lets us know at night that she has to go potty. Gives a little yip. We put her

out and she goes. When we put her back to bed she goes to sleep again. I think that's

pretty good. We love her dearly.

Also we wanted to say what friendly and gracious people we think you are. The hole experience was wonderful. Thank you so much. We will keep in touch. If ever you

decide to have a puppy reunion we would very much enjoy that.

David and Kaye P

Our dog has right hip problems and he had problems with his hair coming out in small patches across his back pelvis and his chest. We switched him to ProDiet Dog Food and, within a month, we noticed that his limp wasn't nearly as ba4 as it used to be and his coat became extremely beautiful. He no longer has areas of no hair or a dull coat.

 Max is part Lab and Great Dane. He will be six years old in May, and wefeed him three cups of Pro Diet a day and he runs two miles a day. Before we began to feed him ProDiet, we had taken him to three different vets who suggested we put him to sleep because at times his hip prevented him from getting up. At this time he was receiving daily exercise but eating a different dog food."

MM, Moorhead , MN

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Thank you for your advice and assistance during this past racing season. I'm sure you were a big help in our winning the Minnesota 3-dog championship as well as finishing near the top of the 5-dog, 7-dog and weight-pulling competition in North Dakota , Minnesota and the international rankings.

 We were all pleased with ProDiet Dog Food. No dog works as hard as a sled dog during the racing season. While feeding ProDiet our dogs maintained their weight and kept in good health. We certainly are planning to feed ProDiet again this year.

BC, Fargo , ND

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I just wanted to let you know that I cannot say enough in praise of ProDiet. After five years ofraising Akitas and making only a little money above expenses, ProDiet helped me to have a more profitable year.

 My dogs used to produce few puppies, and the ones that did usually lost two or three. Finally you, who had raised dogs for years and knew what breeding kennels really needed, came along with ProDiet. Now all my dogs are having puppies and keeping them. Even two females that I had been breeding unsuccessfully for two years and was going to give up on are now pregnant.

 Also, now that we are feeding ProDiet, my husband is shocked to find only one wheelbarrow of manure to haul compared to two before.

JS, Sauk Centre , MN

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Dear Faye,

Mystique got here safe and sound. Thank you so very much for all of your efforts to make this day so special. She is precious and it was instant love with Michael. We thought you'd enjoy their first photo.

Best regards,

Cindi, Gary, Mike & Mystique
 

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I am convinced that Pro Diet is the best brand of Dog Food on the market.

I recently had a litter of 12 puppies. I lost six of them within one week. After the puppies were born, I realized that their mother did not have enough milk to feed them all. Even after ending up with just the six puppies, it wasn’t enough.

Before and during the time she was pregnant, we fed her Tuffy’s, Purina & Diamond Brands of Dog Food.

When the puppies were two weeks old, we switched the nursing mother to your ProDiet Dog Food. Within two days, she was more energetic, and producing more milk than the puppies could drink. When the puppies were first born, she hardly spent any time with them in her Birthing Box. But since giving her ProDiet, she spends more time in the box nursing her puppies now than when they were born. Her teets are always full of milk. When nursing, the puppies have so much milk to drink, it comes out their little noses.

I know the puppies are healthier and she feels better about being a good mother.

This whole experience with the health of the Bitch before, during & after whelping, has been a learning one for me. The Nutritional value of your ProDiet Dog Food cannot be beat. It is so important when raising healthy dogs and puppies.

 ProDiet is the brand of Choice here at Crooked Creek Kennels.

 Trudy Hofer, Owner

Dear Faye,

We had a great ride home. He slept on my lap the whole way. He would crawl up to my face every once in a while for a little lick and some comfort. We stopped at WalMart to get him some things. I carried him around in the pouch of my jacket and he stopped traffic! He would not go to the bathroom at all. We put him in his crate next to our bed. He did not cry. Chuck took him out at 5:30 this morning, he did both jobs. He had not messed in his crate. I took him back to bed with us, but he would not settle down, he kept whining. I took him back out and he had to go poop again. But it seems to be firm. We think he will probably be easier than we thought to train. Right now he is all curled up in the closet amongst some blankets in the room I'm in. He ate some food this morning and drank water. Life is good again in our household! Thank you so much for spending the time you did with us. We know we made the right decision of selecting a pet from you. While we were standing at the checkout at WalMart, a fellow commented on Ditto, we told him we had just gotten him and where we had gotten him. Here to find out this man was from that area and has gotten a couple of dogs from you. He knew right where your location is. He said they had turned out to be great dogs for him. What a small world! Thanks again

Chuck and Di

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Hi Faye,

Thought I would update you on Zoey. She is just a little cutie. We love her alot. I think we got the potty training down, she now goes to the door to let us know. Yesterday she had only one mistake but that was the first in over a week. Pretty good, huh! She is a little spitfire, she has a lot of energy and playfulness but she also has a gentle side too. Of course we are still in the nipping everything but she is starting to nip less. Corey still just adores her. We will send some pictures up to you sometime soon.

Bye For now

Cheryl

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DEAR FAYE,

THE PICTURES YOU SENT WERE SO WONDERFUL. WE ARE SORRY YOU AREN'T COMING, BUT MAYBE LATER. I LOVE THE PICTURES AND AM GOING TO FORWARD THEM TO A FRIEND WHO NEEDS A PET. CUDDLES IS DOING GREAT AND IS ON THE FLOOR HERE WITH ME AS I AM SENDING E-MAILS. I JUST LOVE HER TO DEATH.

CAROL

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Hi Faye,

Thanks for the tip. Zoey is definitely get very spoiled. Especially from Corey. The other day I was looking for her and found her in our bedroom. She was trying to get up on the bed, so I thought I would see what she wanted and to see if she wanted to go to sleep. Sure enough she get up finds my pillow and out she goes. She already knows where to take a nap. Plus I found out she doesn't like the piano playing. She crawled under my bed oh well hopefully she will get use to it.

By for now

Cheryl

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Faye,

Mystique is doing great.

Gary

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Hi sorry it took so long to get those pictures the grooming business is growing every year and so is my toddler now in her trouble-some two year old stuff and that keeps me soo bussy!!!!anyway this digital camera is not that good if your target is moving but you can still see her some what...I really like the one that your dad picked that my customers have she is beautiful!!! They keep her coat short if you repeat that breeding let me know I may want another I about a year. Merry Christmas Heather (keep in mind this is only a fresh bath not a fresh groom)

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Faye,

Here's an update:

2nd trip to the groomer and she had her first hair cut. Groomer says she has a great coat and is very good while being groomed. Saw the vet and her first rabies shot. She didn't even know she got stuck. Good heart, lungs, patellas. 8 lbs, she was 4 when I picked her up from you.

She and Dick have a ball playing--lots of tug of war, "fetching", hiding under a towel and saying "Where's Daisy?"etc. Silly games and I don't know whose entertained the most.

I know I asked you before--how much do Mom and Dad weigh? When have you found they reach their maximum weight? Vet thinks she might reach 13-14 pounds.

She's precious and we love her. She rules the roost you can be sure.

Merry Christmas!

Mary

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Bristol and Daisy were both tired and dirty from playing hard! Bristol is 50% larger than Daisy--he's 12 pounds and she's 8. They had a ball!

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Attached are photos of our newest baby.....that of baby Zoey! She is a little stinker and drags our socks, underwear, and other pieces of clothing all around the house. Yes, we love her. Thank you so much for allowing us to have such a wonderful "white-fluff ball of overabundant energy". She surely is adored by all, including me. Thought you might like to see how she still has the cute apricot colored ear.

Happy Holidays to you all.

Corey, Ashley, Cheryl, Tyler, and of course ZOEY!

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Dear Faye,

Thank you so much for the Christmas card - it was such a good picture. I hope you and your family are doing well. I am very sorry that I have not written in a while. I have been meaning to send pictures of Lilly for a long time. I don't know how to do it so I need to get my husband to help me! I promise I will send these to you very soon (hopefully within the week).

I hope you had a great holiday season. We really enjoyed our Christmas - we hosted this year and loved having everyone here.

Lilly is so sweet. She has her hair done every 4-6 weeks and looks so pretty (for about 2 days!). I think she must weigh about 10 lbs. I don't think she is growing very much anymore. When are they considered full grown? I really need to work on her obedience, or lack there of! She is so spoiled and just does what she wants, when she wants! We need to work on her manners. She loves going for rides in the car, playing with Cappy (our Golden), and playing with the children. Every night after the kids have picked up their toys, she starts digging through the toy box to pick out her toy of choice. Then she plays and chews!

She is very attached to me and whines when I leave. Sometimes I go to the gym to exercise at 5:30 a.m. and my husband says she just whines and whines while I'm gone. She waits by the door until I get home.

Thank you so much for all of your help,

Jill

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Hi Faye and Stan:

Just a letter to say how happy I am with the sample of the Performance Dog Food that you sent for my dog Shalla. She is a bichon frise and is from one of your litters. As you know, I purchased her in New York, where I live, but through her papers was able to locate you.

My bichon girl is 1 1/2 years old and I have already tried more than 4 different brands of dry dog food for her as well as canned food. She has turned her nose up at all of them and occasionally would take a bite of one of them. I was very worried that she was not getting the proper balance of nutrients in her food, when I thought, "Why don't I ask the breeder of these bichons what they feed them?" That is when I called you. You were kind enough to send me a sample of your Performance Brand. To make a long story short, she immediately started eating it. She really enjoys it. She had been scratching herself, and I am sure it was due to the wheat and soy products that were in her previous foods. She is now "itch-free" and is doing very well.

I look forward to feeding her your brand of food from now. I am sure you have saved me a lot of future veterinary bills.

Thank you again, Faye and Stan. Please send me an invoice for the amount of the food and I will mail you a check.

Sandy A.

New York, NY