Richard and Pam Ivey, Boiling Springs, SC.

(Pancho & Sadie Von Hügelblick)

Carrie, We would like to take a moment to thank you for our two puppies . These are truely great puppies to train for Schutzhund. Pancho Von Hugelblick is a natural for protection training and is progressing well in tracking and obedience.Everyone who sees him in the sport praises his ability, attitude, and fortitude. Our female (Sadie Von Hugelblick) is for sure growing into a competitive dog also.We are waiting impatiently for her to become of age to begin Schutzhund. You have a fine breeding program and we will certainly return to your kennel when ready to purchase our next German Sheherd Dog !

Sincerely, Richard and Pam Ivey Boiling Springs, SC

Melody Snelson, Virginia

(Maline aka Zeta is from the M litter)

Hi Carrie. I just thought I would let you know that Zeta had a wonderful first week as a Snelson. She has adjusted really well to our family and we are enjoying her so much! Our daughters have started setting their alarm clocks 30 minutes early in the morning so they can spend some time playing with her before school. Our married son who lives in the area, came by several times last week just to get to play with her and our other son, who is at Virginia Tech, is making a special trip home this weekend so that he can meet her. She certainly gets no shortage of attention here!
Her house training is going well. She actually whined yesterday to be taken outside when she had to go. Obviously, we still keep a close eye on her for the signs and take her out very often, but she is beginning to understand what we want her to do.
She has spent a lot of time trying to make friends with our two cats, which has been really entertaining. Sally, the one in the picture, is starting to warm up to her a little. Well, she is letting her curiosity get the better of her and she is allowing Zeta to get closer to her from time to time. Scooter, our other cat, has made every effort not to let his feet hit the floor since Zeta arrived. He merely observes her from as high a perch as he can find.
Zeta is fascinated with our chickens. She bounds across the yard after them, but when they stop and look at her, she puts on the brakes. Apparently, the thrill is in the chase – not in the capture.
She goes back to the vet tomorrow for her next set of shots. I am interested to see how much she weighs now – she is getting big so fast!!!
I hope all is well with you and your family!

Penny Moeller, Mississippi

(Jakiva aka Akiva is from the J litter)

Carrie-
Sorry it’s taken me so long to update you on Akiva. She is doing wonderfully! We think she’s up to 32 lbs. now. I’ve attached a recent pic for you.
We have started doing some training with her. She can now sit, lay down, stay, come, bark, growl, and even play dead when we pretend shoot her (stupid pet trick).
Akiva is incredibly smart, very protective, beautiful, and really different than our golden retriever. It’s very obvious that she’s a working dog, so we do our best to work her. One of our favorite games is hide and seek. With a large yard and house she can really get some exercise and stimulation. You can tell that she’s starting to use her sense of smell to locate us. She’s actually become very good at finding us and seems to have caught on to what we’re doing. It is a challenge to hold her back though when one of us is trying to hide!
Thank you again for all you’ve done for us. Akiva is such a joy and we are thrilled to have her in our family.
Hope you have a blessed new year!

Tim Moreau P.E., Louisiana

(Ignaz is from the I litter)

Dear Carrie,
I bought a Zidane female a couple of years back with the hope of getting her titled in Schutzhund. After many trials and tribulations, and a few more dollars than I care to admit, I came to the conclusion that she was not Schutzhund material. Plan B was to put a deposit with Carrie for a puppy for my grandchildren and yes perhaps a puppy for me that could be titled. Out of the blue one day, Carrie calls and offers me Ignaz. Ignaz was four months old at the time, a male sired by V Falk van den Wolven with SG Baghira von der Riesling Route, the “I” litter. What an amazing pedigree! Why would Carrie sell a dog with such a dream pedigree? Oh well, I decided the bloodline was simply too good to pass up. What a dog! Strong prey drive, of course, solid temperament, athletic and a sound mind. With all these great attributes I was satisfied with a great prospect.
It was only a few days back home until I began to appreciate that Ignaz had something special. Ignaz has that special connection with his owner that we usually just dream about. He is totally in tune with you, anticipating every move, command even thought. His friend or foe instinct is truly unbelievable. His ability to anticipate what’s next is truly amazing.
Ignaz is currently with a professional trainer who is confident he can achieve Schutzhund III. He may even be good enough to move on the Competitive Schutzhund Trials. For me Ignaz is a once in a lifetime type dog. Thanks Carrie for allowing me the privilege to have a great dog like Ignaz. I have dreamed of owning Schutzhund titled dog for years. I am certain Ignaz is the dog that will make that dream come true. I hope to give each of my seven children a puppy from the Ignaz line, once he is titled. Hopefully they will continue the line for many generations to come. A bit of a dream perhaps, but more of a reality today than just a few months ago. Thanks Carrie.