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Hi Donna,
I've been meaning to give you an update on Sparky, but life has been busy! He is a great
little dog, and EVERYWHERE we go, everyone wants to know what breed he is and where
we got him. I'm not kidding -- EVERYWHERE.
We go to the dog park regularly and people are constantly coming up to us and asking
about him. He has such a lovely temperament -- gentle, smart, eager to please and pretty
easy to teach. He's found his voice and tends to bark at passersby, but we've been
working on it and it's actually improving (we never had any luck with our other dogs).
Anyway, he is a true joy to have around. He did get a bout of kennel cough that took a
while to shake, but he seems perfectly fine now. We also had a snafu with his coat, since
we're not used to grooming dogs. His puppy coat was so soft and fine that it got super
matted and we had to have him shaved. I didn't recognize him when I went to pick him up.
He looked about 1/3rd his normal size! It wasn't very cute, although, he got compliments
everywhere we went. Now that it has grown out some, it doesn't mat nearly as much,
and we're better about combing him out. He's very easy going about nail trims and teeth
brushing, and he barely even notices when I pluck his ears.
At night all he does is lay on us like a total couch potato. Even though he's still a pup, he's
not a "spaz". He definitely has his moments, but generally, one good walk a day, or a trip
to the dog park wipes him out and he's mellow the rest of the day.
I'm so grateful that you started his crate training for us because he doesn't make a peep
all night. He even happily trots into his crate at night when he knows it's night night time.
He doesn't like to be left alone and howls when we put him away to leave, but thankfully,
someone is usually home so it's not that often.
He is definitely the best puppy we've ever had the pleasure to raise. He reminds me a lot
of my beloved "Ginger" who died of an aneurysm when she was 14 months old. She was
a vizsla and had much the same temperament as Sparky. She set the bar high, so that he
even reminds me is very high praise.
I was excited to see that Lily had another litter of these beautiful dogs. I really do wish I
could get another, but Bob is pretty dead set on only one. I'm working on it, though!
Sparky is so good with other dogs of all sizes, I would love for him to have a playmate.
Oh, he also did very well in puppy kindergarten. We're getting ready to do another round
of training, and then perhaps moving on to agility. He's a lot of fun and has really
integrated into our family with no problems.
Thank you so much for checking in and raising such wonderful little dogs. I do check
your website periodically, and let people know where we got Sparky (I give them your
web address). He's Mr. Popularity.
I'm attaching some recent pics. I'll send more -- we haven't actually taken very many, so
I'll be sure to do that and forward them on.
Hope all is well with you and your lovely children.
Take care.
-Alice
I've been meaning to give you an update on Sparky, but life has been busy! He is a great
little dog, and EVERYWHERE we go, everyone wants to know what breed he is and where
we got him. I'm not kidding -- EVERYWHERE.
We go to the dog park regularly and people are constantly coming up to us and asking
about him. He has such a lovely temperament -- gentle, smart, eager to please and pretty
easy to teach. He's found his voice and tends to bark at passersby, but we've been
working on it and it's actually improving (we never had any luck with our other dogs).
Anyway, he is a true joy to have around. He did get a bout of kennel cough that took a
while to shake, but he seems perfectly fine now. We also had a snafu with his coat, since
we're not used to grooming dogs. His puppy coat was so soft and fine that it got super
matted and we had to have him shaved. I didn't recognize him when I went to pick him up.
He looked about 1/3rd his normal size! It wasn't very cute, although, he got compliments
everywhere we went. Now that it has grown out some, it doesn't mat nearly as much,
and we're better about combing him out. He's very easy going about nail trims and teeth
brushing, and he barely even notices when I pluck his ears.
At night all he does is lay on us like a total couch potato. Even though he's still a pup, he's
not a "spaz". He definitely has his moments, but generally, one good walk a day, or a trip
to the dog park wipes him out and he's mellow the rest of the day.
I'm so grateful that you started his crate training for us because he doesn't make a peep
all night. He even happily trots into his crate at night when he knows it's night night time.
He doesn't like to be left alone and howls when we put him away to leave, but thankfully,
someone is usually home so it's not that often.
He is definitely the best puppy we've ever had the pleasure to raise. He reminds me a lot
of my beloved "Ginger" who died of an aneurysm when she was 14 months old. She was
a vizsla and had much the same temperament as Sparky. She set the bar high, so that he
even reminds me is very high praise.
I was excited to see that Lily had another litter of these beautiful dogs. I really do wish I
could get another, but Bob is pretty dead set on only one. I'm working on it, though!
Sparky is so good with other dogs of all sizes, I would love for him to have a playmate.
Oh, he also did very well in puppy kindergarten. We're getting ready to do another round
of training, and then perhaps moving on to agility. He's a lot of fun and has really
integrated into our family with no problems.
Thank you so much for checking in and raising such wonderful little dogs. I do check
your website periodically, and let people know where we got Sparky (I give them your
web address). He's Mr. Popularity.
I'm attaching some recent pics. I'll send more -- we haven't actually taken very many, so
I'll be sure to do that and forward them on.
Hope all is well with you and your lovely children.
Take care.
-Alice
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Nellie!
Molly!
We purchased Molly in July of 2008, from Lily's litter of
10. After three wonderful years, we can't say enough
about her, and what an extremely special dog she is.
She has become a very important part of our family.
With two boys, ages 10 and 13, the decision of adopting
a Schnoodle was perfect. Active enough for great play
time and calm enough for a good cuddle. The perfect
match!
Molly was the alpha of her litter and with some training
research, all went very well! They are very intelligent
dogs and learn very quickly.
My husbands favorite attribute -- No shedding. This is
such a blessing with a busy family.
Molly travels everywhere with us, and receives
numerous compliments on her temperament and
behavior.
I'm attaching some of our favorite pictures.
Thanks so much for allowing us to make such a
wonderful addition to our family.
Sincerely,
The Lehrbach Family
(Gladstone, Oregon)
10. After three wonderful years, we can't say enough
about her, and what an extremely special dog she is.
She has become a very important part of our family.
With two boys, ages 10 and 13, the decision of adopting
a Schnoodle was perfect. Active enough for great play
time and calm enough for a good cuddle. The perfect
match!
Molly was the alpha of her litter and with some training
research, all went very well! They are very intelligent
dogs and learn very quickly.
My husbands favorite attribute -- No shedding. This is
such a blessing with a busy family.
Molly travels everywhere with us, and receives
numerous compliments on her temperament and
behavior.
I'm attaching some of our favorite pictures.
Thanks so much for allowing us to make such a
wonderful addition to our family.
Sincerely,
The Lehrbach Family
(Gladstone, Oregon)
Bailey!
Chichi is the perfect dog!! She is the offspring of Spencer
and Lily and boy do they make great babies!! She is active
outside to inside, always loves walks and car rides but for
us to return. We have a English bulldog and they are great
friends, we also took her to a doggie daycare(kennel) when
we went on vacation and she got along great with all the
other dogs! She's just so happy, and not territorial at all.
Her favorite thing is to be chased so she will to grab
something ( toy, sock, etc.) and run hoping someone or
something is behind her.She also plays fetch and will bring
it back and drop it, once she's certain you are not going to
chase her for it. She was easy to potty train and knows
basic commands like sit, lay down and shake.... although
she does them when she wants too, she is a little
independent at times. Anyway it's been an awesome year
with an awesome dog with no health issues, and a happy
temperament!
Thank you so much,
The Walters
and Lily and boy do they make great babies!! She is active
outside to inside, always loves walks and car rides but for
us to return. We have a English bulldog and they are great
friends, we also took her to a doggie daycare(kennel) when
we went on vacation and she got along great with all the
other dogs! She's just so happy, and not territorial at all.
Her favorite thing is to be chased so she will to grab
something ( toy, sock, etc.) and run hoping someone or
something is behind her.She also plays fetch and will bring
it back and drop it, once she's certain you are not going to
chase her for it. She was easy to potty train and knows
basic commands like sit, lay down and shake.... although
she does them when she wants too, she is a little
independent at times. Anyway it's been an awesome year
with an awesome dog with no health issues, and a happy
temperament!
Thank you so much,
The Walters
