Testimonials

Hi Kim, This is David, I just wanted to keep you posted with Raglans hunting ability. He is now close to 8 months, and this last weekend we took him to a hunt club up north to put him on some actual game birds. He did phenomenal. He was great on upland game birds, we went 12 for 14, and he retrieved every bird to hand. His mellow nature and willingness to please has made him a charm to train. I haven't gotten him into ducks or waterfowl yet, but he loves to swim, so it's only a matter of time. I've put a lot of time into him and his obedience and hunt skills have really paid off. Here are some pics and links to videos for you to look at. He is an amazing home and field companion and I can't thank you enough for bringing him into our lives. David, Wendy and Raglan.
http://picasaweb.google.com/pdugan6/FirstBirdHuntWithRaglan?feat=email#5453955343481073970

Hi Kim,
Also wanted to share this video with you from last week. Just a testament of how amazing the labs you produce really are. Raglan really can do it all.
http://vimeo.com/12867063
David

"I just wanted to say, "Thank you!!!!" Sula is amazing and you did such a great job socializing and potty training her. She is doing SO good on potty training and even goes out the doggy door to go to the bathroom outside almost every time. I am shocked how easy she is. After reading the books you recommended, it has been smooth sailing. She has the cutest little howl but settles down after 5-10 minutes. I am so thrilled with her. You are really a first-rate breeder." Sincerely, Christina

"I wasn't sure we'd ever be able to replace our favorite dog after his passing a few years ago. But Dave has proven to be the best dog a family could ask for. I went through therapy certification with him and he was the star pupil. Everyone always asks how a lab can be so mellow and even tempered. He never growls at anyone or anything. He barks when appropriate (strange car at the house, stranger getting too close to our boat at the lake, and when a stranger comes into our camp). He is so good with kids. Just yesterday we were camping and a little girl spent her day climbing all over Dave and he just sat there and let her do her thing to him. Never once did he show any sign of losing his patience. He's convinced he's one of the kids though! He jumps on the trampolene with the kids, tries to ride in the tube behind the back of the boat. He'll swim underwater to get to us when we're playing in the pool or the lake, he tries to swim through the waves when I go surfing in the ocean, and he whines like a baby until we let him in the house! He talks a lot... howling and chatting. He loves to go to the park (across the street) and look for birds. Some people will pay $300 and get a psycho, others pay $500 and gamble and others get it right the first time by paying a little more up front, but their chances of getting a great dog are the highest. Dave is such a great dog and we feel lucky and blessed to have him! Thanks for breeding the highest quality dogs around!"

Shane

Hi Kim,
Just a quick note to let you know how Yellow Collar boy is doing.
We named him Bentley and he's absolutely the best dog ever. He has had all of his puppy shots and weighted in at 41 lbs on 5/8. The vet said he is the 'picture of health'.
He's a wonderful addition to our family.
I hope all is well with you and your family.
God bless,

Kathy

Hi Kim, Jerry and I want to thank you for our beautiful little girl. What an amazing trip we have been down these past months with you. I can`t tell you how extremely helpful you were from the get-go. Always there to answer our email questions and talk to us on the phone to help guide us along in our decision to purchase one of your pups. It was definitely a GOD thing that we came upon your website.
Getting to choose Rosco as our stud and then the beautiful Scarlet was so exciting. I can`t tell you how much fun it was to visit your beautiful home. Pulling past the gates to have ROSCO greet us and then getting to spend time with all of them was wonderful. Everyone of your dogs are so sweet and well mannered it was nothing less then joy getting to know and play with them all.
Our new puppy, your Hope our Chloe Ray is beyond our wildest dreams. She has adapted to our home fitting right in. It didn`t take long to realize how well socialized your puppy`s are. She is eating well and sleeping through the night.
The best news came when she visited our vet. He asked, so you`ve done your research on this pup/breeder? Upon answering yes he said, Job well done she is a PERFECT specimen of what a Labrador pup should look like giving her a clean bill of health. YEAH!
God Bless You Kim and once again thank you so much for our Chloe Ray. She is a blessing to us already and we are looking forward to many wonderful years with her.
Blessings,
Jerry and Mary

"Hi Kim, Our puppy, McCovey (black collar) has been GREAT! He cried a bit the first night - but has slept like a baby each night since. He is also doing great with the housebreaking. We are not taking our eyes off of him. We lead him to his "potty" area and he almost ALWAYS goes. This is the 3rd puppy I've raised (different breeds) from this early age and he's been incredibly easy. We also have our older dog who is great at modeling good behavior AND wearing McCovey out! He's growing already! I am so pleased with our new addition to the family. Thanks again!" Debbie

"Hello Kim, Wanted to send you a picture of Lucy B (formerly Blue Collar) and give you a little report. I have to admit the first couple days were rough. She wasn't much liking the crate so no one was getting a lot of sleep. Once we added the ticking clock and a piece of our clothing she was much happier and some nights is actually sleeping all night. She is very smart, already knows sit and leave it. Our trainer is quite impressed and thinks she should be in commercials because she is so cute and quick to learn. Of course we are very proud! Let em know and thank you for raising such awesome dogs! " Leslie

"Hello Kim and family, I thought you would like to see pictures of our beautiful Adelaide. We are so happy with her. She loves living in Seattle. Thank you so much for breeding such wonderful dogs." Julie

"Hi Kim, Just wanted to let you know how much we love Chase! He is a perfect fit for our family. The boys love to play with him and he sleeps in his crate all night without crying. We have the crate in our room and he only wimpers to go pottie. I'll send pictures soon. Just wanted you to know you did a great job raising him he never jumps and he goes to the sliding glass door to go outside to pottie. He's just perfect! I'll be in touch."

~Kim "I have to tell you that everyone that has seen Elroy has fallen in love. The girls at my vet call him their boyfriend.. Not only is he beautiful, but has a great temperament. He is much mellower than Astro ever was. Elroy and my son sleep together on the Costco bed. Yesterday they were both under the blanket, sleeping. I need to get some pictures of that. I am amazed at how smart he is, the potty training is going really well" -Dennis

"Hi Kim, I just thought I'd let you know that our puppy is doing great! Her name is Chloe and she is very smart and friendly. To our amazement, she's already mostly house broken--she knows to go to the sliding door and ask to get out or to go through the dog door in the garage. Our family loves her and she has had lots of visitors already as well as a couple of "play dates" with my sister's dog and my co-workers' dogs. She had a first vet appointment last week (she checked out great) and will have her next shot and stool sample) this Wednesday. We are continuing to "free feed" her, and that is working out well. Thanks very much for this wonderful puppy! I hope you had a nice and restful Mothers' Day." Vicki

"Thanks for meeting with us on Monday. We are all very excited to have gone forward with choosing 1 of your puppies..Cathy and I were so impressed with you as well as your set-up. We are looking forward to the day the pups arrive.. Please feel free to keep us up to date as the day gets closer... Best of luck.. See you soon!" Sincerely, Chris

"I just wanted to tell you how much we are enjoying Rookie. He is a wonderful dog. Very smart and mellow for puppy. I have attached a picture of him with his two boys - " Stephanie 

"Dear Stofer Family, Just wanted to update you and let you know that Nixon is such a WONDERFUL dog…he is such a good boy and has become such a special part of the family….I have attached a recent photo of him and hope all is well… Please let me know when you breed again.. (next year) I am really interested in a female.. Talk to you soon" Jen

"Kim, I am so tired!! they are such good puppies and they get along with eachother so well! It amazing how one cries when the other is away. They are such great puppies and are doing great. Feel free to refer us for a reference. thanks" Matt Gehlbach

"Just a note to say that the new pups and their owners are absolutely in love with one another. They are singing your praises saying whatever you did to "train" them they have one perfect pup!!! You make people happy! It is good to see such joy in kids and parents alike! I think 13 weeks is the perfect time to adopt! So glad it all worked out for everyone. Love to you and the family!" Sherri

"Ginger is sleeping through the night in her crate and is a very good puppy. Everyone loves her and she minds very good. She has been to our vet and is in good health. Thanks for everything." Abbie

"Hi Kim and family, Just wanted to let you know how Carlee is doing, She looks like her mother she is so pretty, we love her so much. She goes in this week for her 4th shots and last set of shots. She has 2 more weeks of puppy school, she every Wednesday night and she love it!!! I'm going to take picture's of her this week and I'll send you some. She and Coco can't get enough of each other I don't know what they'd do without each other." Take care, Tina & Carlee

"Such a wonderful, beautiful, intelligent and loving gift in my life" -Jeanette

"Hello, Kim. Gracie is such a special little puppy!! Occasionally late in the evening she sits with us on the couch, when we lift her up to join us, but most of the time she prefers to lay on the floor at our feet when she is napping. She is sleeping in the crate at night. She slept almost five hours last night, before whining to go outside :-)!! Attached are a number of pictures I wanted to share with you. Thank you once again for selecting us as Gracie's adoptive family. It's hard to explain in words just how much I am enjoying having her in my life, Kim. Such a special gift and blessing. Hello to your family. Take care." Regards :-), Jeanette

"Just wanted to thank you for letting us come see our puppy. I am so thrilled because his personality is exactly what we were looking for. You should be very proud of the dogs you are breeding, because they are so beautiful and have wonderful personalities! I did a lot of research and looking before I found you, and I'm so glad that I did! Talk to you soon! " Carolyn