Edie

Sharon,

We have had Edie in our lives for one year now and she continues to delight us with her outgoing personality. She has done well at the training classes we attend and learns everything so quickly. We are constantly getting compliments on how beautiful she is.

We live on a 60 foot boat and Edie has adapted to this lifestyle with ease. She learned to use a small target mat on the foredeck for her potty needs after only two days in our care. Housebreaking was easy and teaching her good boat etiquette impresses all that meet her. She will not jump onto the boat or off the boat without a command to do so. She loves going for dingy rides and digging in the sand is a real passion with her. We have to spell the word "beach" as she gets so excited when she thinks we are going ashore. She never tires of retrieving sticks, balls and her favorite Kong. She has made friends all over Bainbridge Island including the Kindergarten class at the park last month. All of the kids took turns throwing a ball for her!

This is my tenth German Shepherd and I feel comfortable in saying that we purchased a wonderful dog from Sharon. Edie is an excellent example of what a German Shepherd should be in performance, personality, health and intelligence.

Barbara Wood

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Nathan

Hi Sharon,

thought you might enjoy a picture of our boy. He made it through 4th of July, he was okay if he could be right next to me. He is doing so great! He goes everywhere with us and shows no nervousness at all anymore around any kids or adults. We bring him to the boy's baseball games and he is totally comfortable with everyone that comes up to him. He's fine with all the big dogs he meets, but he still doesn't seem to like small dogs, so we are still working on that. He hiked to snoqualmie falls on Saturday, he loved playing in the water! We get so many compliments about how beautiful and well behaved he is wherever we go. Thank you again for such a wonderful dog.

Love, The Guffey's

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Star

Hi Sharon,

I'm not sure where to start... Star is the perfect dog for us. She is the sweetest puppy you are ever going to meet and she is brilliant. When I think of all she has adjusted to in the month since I brought her home, I am amazed. She's got the whole household routine down pat. She loves meeting people, and has really gained her confidence around bigger dogs while still being sweet and gentle with other puppies. (She was palling around with a 95 male GSD today and even thought about stealing his toy - thought about it.) As you know she loves puzzles and games so we have made pretty much everything a game. As a result she's top of her class in Puppy School and will start a Rally skills class soon - and one of the top tracking teachers in the area showed me how to lay a track for her this morning and was amazed at how well Star did. She said Star is a "very honest" dog and is in the top 10% of all the dogs she's seen tracking for the first time! I know it sounds like a lot for a 14-week-old but we keep it light and sessions short so she is having a blast - and she sleeps like a log!

She is soft and snuggley (sp?) and likes to hang out with me as much as she loves a good game of chase (she gets to chase us of course). She has totally stolen Mike's heart and playing with her is a great stress reliever for him after a 12-hour day at work. He just can't help smiling, laughing and playing; so I guess you could say she's a therapy dog already. We are so glad that you chose Star for us! My advice to anyone who wants one of your puppies is to let you choose it for them. Keep following your intuition and you'll place all your puppies perfectly! Happy Trails!

Nancy

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Kierra

Hi Sharon,

I know this is a little late! Kierra is almost 2! I just wanted to send you a picture of her with our family. We adore her and she is doing great! She goes on trail rides with us and our horses, she loves going places with us. I took her through the obedience course with the guy from Canyon Creek. She did really great. She has tons of energy and needs to be kept busy! We think she is gorgeous! Hope everything is going good for you. Thanks again for a wonderful dog.

Megan Fowler

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Dorie

Hi Sharon,

Dorie is the puppy I've waited 10 years for! She was the best Christmas present I have ever had - in over 50 years! She is smart, sweet, loving, brave, has a wonderful temperament and is ready to take on the world! From the moment she walked into the house and was greeted by 11-year-old Boomer and 9-year-old Rosie, she calmly went about schmoozing the two elder dogs and wrapped them around her little paw. It was delightful to watch her charm them and, as she grew a little bolder, to see how they gently corrected her and taught her pack manners. She was housebroken from the start, slept soundly at night in her crate from the first night, and has brought much light, love and joy into our home.

Sharon, there are really no words to fully express how much I love my Dorie. She is the most special puppy. Watching her birth and her development during her early weeks, and participating in the Early Neurological Stimulation exercises with all the pups in her litter were experiences I will treasure. Certainly, it helped solidify my bond with Dorie but, more than that, it deepened my appreciation for all that you do to bring a puppy into this world and prepare it for a long, healthy and loving life.

Everywhere I go with Dorie, she is admired for her beauty, sound structure, friendliness and stability. "Where did you get her?" everyone asks! She is a wonderful ambassador for the German Shepherd breed. Our obedience trainer loves it that she naturally "gives me eyes," and that she has such a strong desire to learn and work for me. Dorie has never said "no" to anything I have asked her to do (especially if a B-A-L-L is involved!). She is my special girl, and we're going to have a wonderful, happy, long life together. Thank you so much for my Pandora's Halo von Sonnentanze, aka: "Dorie", "Hunky-Dorie", and "Pandoriffic"!

Elaine Booker

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Elsa

Hi Sharon,

Everything is going GREAT!!! Elsa learns so fast. She still hasn't had any house accidents. She knows sit and wait, is walking on the loose leash with little or no difficulty. She has a real good start on leave it and down. She is sleeping in our bedroom with the crate door open. At meal time she sits and waits patiently while I make her food ,then she waits until I tell her she can have it before she eats. I am amazed at how fast she learns at only 11 weeks old. We haven't started puppy class yet, the last class started May 5th so we will start 6 weeks after that. We are working on the basics every day at home. We have also been to junior high school, and to visit friends with dogs, so we won't miss out on socialization until class starts. She is such a mellow puppy, we could not have gotten a better fit. Thank you so much for all the hard work it takes to breed and raise such a wonderful puppy. We all love her and could not be happier with your choice for us.

Stephanie and David Underwood, Sam, Shannon and John

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** Here is an update on Elsa. **

According to our vet she is beautiful. Her weight is perfect, she weighs 70 lbs., coat looks great and her teeth are beautiful, no fractures, no tarter, great bite and perfectly white. She did have a yeast infection in her ears, probably from playing in the rain and not getting good and dry. She is scheduled for her spay on June 6th. Dr. Buck says we are doing a wonderful job with her. We love her so much. Her temperament is perfect for our family. She is so patient with the grand daughters and loves all our guests. She sleeps at my feet on our bed :) We moved into a new house which is huge, and the back yard is half an acre with a 6 foot cedar fence, so play time is a blast. And the neighborhood has very little traffic and the road is a loop about 1 mile long, perfect for walks. From the beginning she has been "my dog", she is my constant companion when I am home, even waiting on the bathroom rug when I am in the shower. When I am at work she follows David or our daughter-in-law. But as soon as she hears my car in the driveway she is at the front door waiting for me. Again we could not ask for a better dog to join our family, Thank you so much for all that you do to promote the breed and produce such wonderful family members.

Stephanie and David Underwood and family.

P.S. You can sure see the herd instinct in her, with the grand babies and with our Boxer.

Samson

Hi Sharon,

My extended family and I are all loving Samson so much! I just got back from his well puppy check up and the vet said Samson's demeanor made him feel like crying! The vet was so happy for me because he knew what a tough time I had been through with my sick Doberman puppy.

Samson is absolutely the best puppy I have ever had the privilege of having in my family. Samson sleeps through the night in his crate and during the day he is already my little buddy and follows me everywhere. He is friendly with my other dogs and cat and loves meeting new people. Samson is alert and checks out new sounds and is practicing being the guardian I wish him to be. Each day, Samson is happy to be at my feet or ready to take a walk when I am.

...And did I say how 'smart' Samson is??? He learned how to 'sit' the first night with me. Also, he is easy on the leash and comes when I call him - not bad for under 11 weeks!

You did such a great job with this litter of puppies. Your love for what you do shows forth through Samson. Maybe someday you can help me pick a "Delilah"...

Hugs and many thanks-
Lori & family

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Circe

This is Valerie and our new puppy, Circe. She is our 5th GSD. Circe came to us so healthy and happy it was hard to believe she was 9 weeks old! We so appreciate the love and hard work you put in to make her the best puppy she could be and give us such a head start on helping her become the amazing dog she will be!

James and Valerie Meyer

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Skeeter

Hi Sharon,

Sketer is the smartest dog I have ever had. As you can see from the heart walk photos, he does well around other dogs. Lately he has gotten to play more & so he tends to not ignore them on our walks as much. We are working on that. He is definitely attentive to me. Never leaves my side & always has eyes on me (except when off leash at a park where he can run, then he ignores me - decides when he wants to 'come back'). We are working on that too. My schedule changed just a few months after I got him & I was forced to go back to 3 - 12 hr shifts per week. It made it difficult to work with him as much as I wanted, but he is doing fine just the same. He is a great dog. Keep up the good work!

Claudia

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Teague

Working with Sharon was an absolute delight. Her breeding program focusing on excellent personality and behavior along with classic physical characteristics is obviously among the best in the northwest. The degree of care and concern she shows extends not only to proper whelping and early puppy development but also to a keen assessment of suitable pairings between prospective owners and the individuals within a given litter. In our case, she had picked out who we were likely to want as early as the 5th week based on our our prior experience with the breed. Her choice was absolutely correct and our Teague is everything we sought. If you are serious about GSD's, you won't find a more dedicated breeder who is both dog and people-oriented. We are delighted to endorse her and will always be available to give personal references for Sharon

- Jud, Tamara, & Hillary Crane

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Memphis

Hi Sharon,

Memphis is doing great. He is getting so big. At just a little over 7 months he weighs 75 pounds. He is so happy and energetic all the time. His training is going well. Erin and I are also looking at more training for him soon. I hope all the other pups are doing great, as I'm sure they are. As for another litter, I would definitely stick with Echo and Gordy. What beautiful children they make!

Just a side note, one funny thing that Memphis does is when he yawns; sometimes his upper lip gets caught on his gums resulting in a very funny smile.....

Justin, Erin and Memphis

 

Rein

Hello Sharon!

It's nice to hear from you again! We love our Rein. He has started obedience training and is doing very well. he is doing great. He is so extremely handsome. We started to go to 4H with my daughters too. They love to show off their dogs. Would love for you to see Rein. He gets lots of compliments from people. We are really pleased with him and how you are so organized and keep in touch with your families. Anyways, we love Rein and you should be proud of the great care you gave to your puppies. He is very handsome and very healthy. The gals at the Vet Clinic always rave about him. We will keep in touch and thank you for keeping in touch with us too. Take Care and thank you for such a great dog!

Rose & Family

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Sienna

Hi Sharon,

Sienna has been a joy! She's amazingly intelligent, alert, energetic, and responsive. She's been a great companion for Bentley, and the two of them together are an endless source of laughs. Although he's older and has 40 pounds on her, she has the speed, wit, & resourcefulness to be the boss. Plus she WANTS it more than he does—she can be very stubborn and she wears him down. She's in great health and has had no problems to speak of. When we had her spayed, she weighed 68 pounds—so the runt of the litter has grown a lot! The biggest problem with her spaying was that we were supposed to keep her laying low for two weeks, but the day after surgery, she acted like nothing had happened. It was a long two weeks! Fortunately, we're beyond that now and she's romping at full speed. Speaking of playing, her favorite games are tag and keep away (she does the keeping away). She's really fast and sneaky and loves to make up new games (mainly to frustrate Bentley). Anyway, she's been a great dog. She bonded with us really quickly & easily, and she's a treasured member of the family. Hope you have a very happy Thanksgiving.

*UPDATE*
Here's a picture we took of Sienna last week. As you can see, she's healthy, beautiful, and very photogenic! Hard to believe she'll turn four this spring! She's a delightful family member—always wants to be with us, loves other people, and gets along much better with other dogs. She & Bentley are great buddies although on somewhat different tracks. She has inherited her mother's obsession for sticks and is never happier than when we're throwing sticks for her until she's gasping for air! She's very intelligent, well-behaved and responsive to our wishes. We love Sienna very much and can't imagine life without her.

Paul & Anna

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Luna

Hi Sharon !!!

Luna is such a dream... She's awesome Sharon... I just love her more and more each day - she's such a 24 hour companion to me... she is so smart too - she has these hillarious pouncy downs that are really fast and then she bursts into the air upon release - and her recalls are zooming with her ears flat back and just blasting to me... sigh... how in love can I be :)... Luna is a GREAT swimmer... she'll swim fast after another dog in the pool here and fetch toys... you really made the most incredible puppies Sharon... if all continues to progress - you must repeat the litter and your prior people can sell them for you :)... Luna is a great cuddler too - more than any other dog I have ever had... she buries her nose under my hair and falls asleep at night... she's so cute... she is the most perfect puppy for Cindy.... she's the greatest constant companion... she uses her hands too much :)... I tell her she's not an Italian Shepherd but she loves to express herself with her paws... she's protective and appropriate in what she feels is potentially unsafe and listens to me for every cue... she is incredible. We are such a team - - thank you again for my most beloved puppy...

Cindy

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Grace

Hello Sharon,

Gracie is watching me as I write this, laying beside me. We consider her our little clown, she entertains us and makes us laugh. As a training partner for me in competition obedience it is very easy to motivate her with toys or food. Her ability to understand is wonderful and she tries very hard to please me. I am looking forward to many years of training and showing her in different venues. We have already done some tracking and she loved it and so did I. She is not as hectic as some of the tracking dogs I have had in the past, that is a big help as I get older.

Hugs, Paula and Gracie (Bill too of course along with Mandy, Chance and little Scott the BC)

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Anja

Anja is an absolutely fantastic dog. Not only is she gorgeous she is healthy, playful, and affectionate. She has not yet met a person she did not like. Anja, also loves to tease and play "rope" with my rescue dog Cass. We are still working on her keeping all four feet on the floor and not standing up to kiss new people as she meets them.

JoAnn

 

Cairo and Oskar

Hi Sharon,

Just wanted to tell you, again, how wonderful these dogs are! It's been 5 weeks with our new baby and the dogs are fantastic. They were a little unsure at first. Cairo was very interested but Oskar would stay away as much as possible. Now - they are like my live in nannies. I don't even need a baby monitor because they come running when he cries. They will lay next to him when he's on the floor to keep him warm. They are always checking on him when he's sleeping. I think that Oskar is still a little bit unsure or unhappy about it all. I just don't force the issue - I never "made" them visit - when they come over to sniff, I don't get excited or upset, I pet them while I'm holding the baby so that they don't get jealous and it's been great. I think that my son will grow up with two wonderful companions at his side! Take care!

joey, simon, liam, cairo and oskar

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Sophie

Sharon -

Here it is the new year and I wanted to let you know how happy we are with our little Sophie. As you remember, she was born the first of July and we took her home in September. We were looking for a dog that would be a companion and would do well with other animals and children. We are happy to report she is all of that and more. From the first, she was sleeping through the night in her crate, going outside to do her business and a joy to have in the house. I am very grateful to you for the training and socializing you did before she came to us. We remember raising children and we thought long and hard about whether we were willing to spend the time and effort it would take to raise and train a puppy. You were such a help with the books you advised us to read, and all the tips you gave and still give us. We have tried to follow most of your suggestions and consequently, we have a healthy eager pup that is a pleasure to live with. She loves to run the open space on our property and she quickly learned the basics of heel, fetch, sit, come and stay. At your recomendation we have enrolled her in obedience classes designed for the breed and she is on her second set. We could not be happier with the sweet loving pup you helped us select and we look forward to years of good times with her.

- Linda and Pat

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