Letters
from New Puppy Owners
We love hearing back from families that have bought puppies
from us! Nothing makes us happier than to hear how well a new
puppy is fitting in with their family. Here are a few of the
notes and photos we have received over the last couple of years.
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Dear Bruce,
I wish there were a way to let people know how wonderful it
is to get TWO puppies at the same time. We took home a male
puppy from Rob Roy/ Annie and a male puppy from Jeb Stuart/
Daizie and can highly reccommend it to potential buyers. The
two are inseperable. They exhaust each other playing and wrestling
and exploring and then collapse in a furry ball together. We
feel so much better leaving them because they comfort and entertain
each other and stay in the same large crate. They are healthy
and beautiful and have such fun and distinct personalities.
Even though we are getting a lot less sleep right now, every
morning feels like Christmas- walking in to the kitchen to see
these joyful, wiggly puppies waiting for us. You have bred some
amazing dogs. Thanks!
We hope
you and your family have a very special Christmas.
Fondly, Leslie & Dan
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Hi Bruce!
Oliver is doing great. He is such a sweet puppy! He and Copper
get along amazingly. They are best friends and always laying
as close as possible to each other. When they play they never
growl either. I think it is awesome that you are going to be
breeding Mastiff and Lab! Mastiffs and Labs are such great dogs!
Oliver's brother, Oscar, is doing well too. He loves to swim
in my parents pool and is seriously spoiled! He is living the
life in AZ! :) Take
Care, Sarah
(Sarah's
parents in Arizona bought another pup from this litter, Annie
x Rob Roy)
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Bruce,
I just wanted to give you an update on Cooper who was part of
Dazie and Big Jake’s litter born on February 17, 2010. I really
don’t know where to begin so I’ll start off by commending you
and your family for a job well done, I couldn’t have asked for
a better dog. He is one of the smartest dogs I have ever been
around and his temperament is impeccable. His obedience at 5
months old is amazing, he is completely house-broken, knows
what he can and can’t chew, and is just full of energy and eager
to please. He also loves the company of people and other dogs
as he has never shown any aggression in the time that I have
had him. Thank you again for everything and I hope all is well.
Regards, Robby, Richmond, Virginia
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Hi Bruce,
I wanted to give you an update on our puppies from you! Gus
(son of Rob Roy and Annie - now 5 months old), and Sprinkles
(daughter of Jeb and Liberty - now 15 months old) are such fabulous
puppies and bring us so much joy. They have been best friends
since Gus' first day in our home and do a great job tiring each
other out. They are both very intelligent, well behaved, and
affectionate. Their favorite activities include going to the
dog park (we take them almost every day), playing with and chewing
on toys, and teasing each other. We think Sprinkles looks just
like her mom, Liberty, and Gus looks just like his dad, Rob
Roy. Gus also takes after his dad in his love of swimming and
getting dirty. I have attached a couple pictures of them. Thank
you for the best dogs ever!!
Lisa and
Adam - Durham, NC
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Hello again,
A co-worker of mine told me that he just put a down payment
on a black lab from you all. I just wanted to send you some
pictures of "Mocha" our chocolate lab that we got from you all
over 2 years ago now I guess. She's a perfect dog, spoiled in
every way. She's very protective of my 3 year old son and now
our newborn daughter also. She's actually very laid back, even
as a little puppy she was very calm and really the only times
she got wild was for the first 5 minutes or so when company
would come over.
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She is
EXTREMELY protective of my son.....last summer there was a snake
near our garden and she put herself in between it and my son
making sure he didn't go near it. I think sometimes she thinks
she's a little lapdog and tries to climb in my lap when I'm
watching tv. She is very loving and loves to lie in the sun
on the front porch in the summer time, and also loves to have
her belly rubbed. When we do board her for our summer vacation
all the workers call her the "social butterfly" and always comment
on how pretty her coat is. I'll send you some more pictures
from time to time......
Thanks again,
Ryan
Campbell Co. VA Sherrif's Deputy (Mocha is one of Liberty's
puppies from our first litter of registered Labs)
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Hi again,
Bruce and Family, Well we spent last week in Maine with our
family from Virginia. It was the first time our Molly went in
the lake. The first day she wouldn't dive off the dock but as
you can see by the pictures day two was a different story. Take
care
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Hi Bruce
and family, Wanted
to send you some pictures of Molly from Gabby and Jeb's litter.
She is almost 5 months old and is about 35 pounds. She is doing
great with the crate during the day and at night she is sleeping
at the foot of our bed . She is a very active girl loves running
outside and playing in the snow. In January she made her first
trip to Maine and did very well. We look forward to taking her
back this summer., I'm sure she will spend alot of time in the
lake. Well take care and we will continue to send you pictures
as she grows.
Hi Bruce
and Family, As I promised here are a few pictures of our girl
Molly on her holiday in Maine in May. I hope you enjoy them
She is really growing up as you know she is going on 9 months
old and we can hardly believe it. Just seems like yesterday
we were picking her up at your farm. Take care, and I will continue
to send you pictures as our girl grows.
Karen and
Keith
Oxford, Connecticut
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Hi Bruce.
Hope you all are enjoying all the snow. Cream Boy, now known
as Bo, is loving it. Just wanted to send you an update with
some pics. He is growing fast and weighs almost 40lbs. He has
become my 3 year old's buddy. He follows Cassidy around and
gives in to her every whim. It is kinda cute to watch the two
of them. He is crate trained and just about housetrained with
only occasional accidents. We hung a cowbell on the door and
rang it whenever we took him out to potty and now he rings the
bell when he needs to go. He is a bundle of energy but blending
into our family nicely. We still want one of Rob Roy's pups
whenever he sires a litter so let us know.
Tammy, Lynchburg,
VA
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Hi Bruce.
Bo and Bailey
are both well. They love each other. They are very good dogs
and complement each other well. Bo is very active and Bailey
very laid back so they usually meet in the middle. The kids
love them and they enjoy the children just as much. I have attached
some pics. -Tammy
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Bo (left) is from
Sophee x Jeb 2009; Bailey (right) is from Annie x Rob Roy
Hi
Bruce, I wanted to send in a few pictures of Jasper, from Gabriella
and Jeb's litter. We couldn't be happier with Jasper. His personality
and temperament is first class. He is not quite five months
old and pushing 40 pounds. I've nicknamed him "Moose." He immediately
took to the crate training and is so smart. He follows me around
everywhere in the house and is happiest sitting next to me eating
a bone on the couch. I can't keep him out of water (he loves
the shower) and he's discovered a new love for bouncing around
in snow! I would absolutely get another dog from you (which
I hope to do in the future so Jasper has a playmate). Take care,
Kate and Greg
Philadelphia, Penn.
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Hello,
I
would like to let you know that Hershey is fitting in very well
with our family. She is a very active puppy and loves to chew
on every thing she can find in the yard from plastic bottles,boxes
and stickes plus all of her toys not to mention she likes to
dig as well.When she was about 6 months old she was about 57lbs.
I hope you enjoy the pics of her.
Sincerely,
Michelle K.
Manassas, Virginia
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Hi Bruce,
Bailey
Blue as we call him is adapting very nicely in our home. He
and Baxter are getting along great and though each day is a
challenge for me, it is also very rewarding. I cannot thank
you and your family for all you did for me. I will try to send
a note and a picture as often as I can to let you see how well
he is doing. May God Bless you and yours in all your good works.
As always, Gloria
Hi Bruce,
So glad you liked the pictures. He is a wonderful dog and I
thank God everyday that he is a part of my life. I will try
to send you pictures periodically so you can enjoy his progress.
He makes us laugh all the time and a loyal friend I believe
he will be for a long time. Blessings, Gloria
Maryland
(Gloria is a disabled woman who we sold Bailey to for a nominal
fee)
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Bruce,
Saturday
was my day to wash bedding so I did this as usual. It was such
a nice day that I decided to hang my comforter out on the line
to dry. Once dry, I folded it and put it into the basket and
then I placed the basket in my room. When I returned to my room,
this is what I found.
I thought
that you would enjoy this photo. Gunner is getting so big. He
is completely potty trained now but we are still working on
other training as his personality needs it. He sure is a handful.
He is so cute that you can't possibly get mad at him for anything
that he does. He gets away with more than he should with his
adorable face. We all just love him so.
-Cherie,
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
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RESPONSE
TO CHERIE:
Subject: Apple Falling from Tree
Cherie,
Your photo
reminded me of one we actually have on the web site of Gunner's
mom, Shelby. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree :).
-Bruce
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Bruce and
Beverly,
I just wanted
to touch base with you and thank you for such a wonderful dog!
Kingsley, now 49 lbs and growing (6 months old) is the most
wonderful dog I have ever known! I attached some pictures of
him from his first beach/ocean trip last week. Again, thank
you so much and I hope all is well!
-Stephanie
M.
Arlington, Virginia
(Kingsley
is from our very first registered litter of purebred Labs from
our girl Liberty, now retired.)
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Bruce and
Beverly,
We just
wanted to give you an update on Kingsley; he is doing great
and will be three years old in January. Brian and I can’t thank
you enough for such an amazing dog. This photo was taken August
21, 2010 at my bridal shower, where he spent time chewing sticks
and mingling with 25 ladies, while the men went golfing! Again,
thank you so much and we will continue to keep you updated on
Kingsley, as we will be looking to get him a friend soon!
Take care,
Stephanie
and Brian
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Bruce and
Beverly,
Just wanted to let you know that she did really well her first
day and night here. She is very respectful of the two other
dogs and does really well in the crate (she goes in all by herself
and lays down for nap). How did you do that??? She's just awesome.
We'll keep in touch. Thanks again. -
Bridget, Joan, Jake and Ben
Hi Bruce
and Beverly, We love the website you created for the puppys,
and are so proud that Roxy is so famous!!:) We've attached some
recent photos of her (over the past week). She's about 9 1/2
months in these photos. We also wanted you to know that she
is a fantastic pup. She has fit in so well in our family. She
loves the boys and never wanders too far from us. If we could
we would have ten more of her.
-Joan &
Bridget, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Thanks so
much, Bruce, We really appreciate it.
We absolutely LOVE "Bella" and are so thankful for her, our
lives wouldn't be the same without her! We are contemplating
getting her a little friend in the next year, which is why we
appreciate you keeping us on your list. Here is a semi-recent
photo. Thanks so much!
-Meredith
& Whit
Washington, DC
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Hi Bruce,
We are doing well and still loving and enjoying Jack and Bella.
Jack definitely is a handful, but he is a sweet handful! I think
Bella tries to keep him in line sometimes. They love playing
in our backyard, and we have a few creeks and lakes around that
they love to play in too. And our daughter, who is 1 year old,
thinks they are the best! They are huge stuffed animals to her
:)
Thanks,
Meredith
Meredith
& Whit now own Bella (Liberty x Jeb Stuart - Aug '08) &
Jack (Liberty x Big Jake - Oct. '09)
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Hey Bruce
and Family:
We are great! We celebrated Jake's birthday on the 25th of January.
He is a wonderful, wonderful dog!!! He is a momma's boy though.
I can't leave the room without him in tow. We put him through
professional training when he was 6 months old. He was gone
for 3 weeks. We went out to see him twice a week, sometimes
with Keisha (our black lab). We did awesome! I'm sending current
pictures of him. He's quite handsome, if I should say so myself.
We lost Keisha two weeks ago to heart problems, she was almost
10 years old. Jake misses her terribly. Jim wants to breed Jake
and we know we can't until he's at least 2. I've heard that
I need to get him to a specialist and have his hips x-rayed.
He would make a great stud. His temperment is the best!!!
Glad you
keep in touch, Melanie
Double Oak, Texas
(Melanie
& Jim flew from Texas to pick up Jake)
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Recent
photos of Jake. He is from our very first registered litter
of purebred Labs from our girl Liberty, now retired.
Taken
on a vacation to Colorado early Summer 2010.
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Bruce,
Just
wanted to write and let you know that Cocoa has turned out to
be a wonderful dog and companion. I just wanted to write to
you and let you know that you sir did a wonderful job in breeding
this fine animal. He is balanced, has accepted that I am the
lead dog, and has formed his own little niche in our home. He
became fast friends with our kitten Casey and they are like
brothers. They play every day and when Cocoa senses Casey has
had enough he lays on the floor and exposes his belly allowing
Casey to run the play time. A true gentlemen. He enjoys a life
of love, rules, full run of the yard both front and back, toys,
walks daily, and time daily to do as he pleases. Thank you for
adding such joy to our lives he truly is one of a kind. I just
wanted to touch base with you to let you know that one of your
previous pups is doing very well and being very much loved.
I just wanted you to know you that I would recommend your farm
to anyone looking to get a Lab. And if we ever get another Lab
we will be seeking you out to find our next companion. Thank
you so much and you have a blessed year.
Sincerely, Michelle J.
Virginia
Beach, Virginia
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Hi Bruce
and Bev,
Riley had a wonderful weekend and absolutely loves playing with
the other dogs at the dog park! You can tell she has been very
well socialized as she thinks she is just one of the big girls.
She has done really well with her crate and is sleeping very
well. She is the hit of the block and we can't get very far
on our walks because everyone fusses over her. We love it!
I would
be happy to have you put up photos of Riley along with our story!
We are thrilled with the decision we made, and we like to think
Riley is very happy too. ;) I will be sure to save your e-mail
and continue sending updates. Thank you again for all of your
time and help in getting Riley to us. We couldn't be happier!
Take care,
Cari
Denver, Colorado
(Matt &
Cari had a friend in Roanoke, Virginia come pick up Riley and
ship her to them in Colorado)
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The
Labradoodles
The following
letters come from our one and only litter of Labradoodles. This
was an unexpected litter from our Dazie who, unbeknownst to us,
was already pregnant when we bought her from a breeder who had
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Bruce,
I wanted
to let you know that Timber (#3) was in for his first vet check
yesterday. He passed with flying colors. Good eyes, teeth, ears,
coat, temperature, hips, and a clear stool sample. Our vet did
go ahead and give him his second set of shots. He was exhausted
and a little quiet for the first 24 hours home, then perked
up Sunday afternoon. He has been doing impressively well on
his potty training, he goes almost as soon and I bring him out.
We are really enjoying him! We will continue to keep you updated.
Sincerely,
Helen
Charlottesville, Virginia
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Hello,
Just wanted
to pass along a photo and an update as our puppy Timber turns
1! He is doing well and had had a very healthy first year. He
is very tolerant of the children and enjoys escorting them to
and from the bus stop during the school year. He has a group
of dog friends in the neighborhood and regularly playdates with
another Doodle and a Lab Mix. His favorite game is, "I've got
it, come and get me" which he plays with shoes, socks, or even
just a stick. Dad has taught him several tricks. He knows the
basics, come, sit, stay, as well as roll over, shake, and salute
(hold one paw up while sitting). He is also learning to retrieve
the morning paper! I just wanted to let you know that he is
doing well and we are thoroughly enjoying him. He is a beautiful
dog with an outstanding temperament!
Sincerely,
Helen
Charlottesville, VA
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Hello Murch
Family,
Just wanted
to update you on our Lottie girl. She is a rambunctious little
pup. My youngest, Chloe, is getting better and better everyday
with her. She got weighed yesterday and she is up to 15.2lbs.
That's an increase of 4lbs from the first vet appointment that
we took her to. I do believe that she is going to be a big girl.
We all just adore her and she is a wonderful addition to our
family. Enjoy the pictures and thank you for everything!!!!
-Tammi G.
Mechanicsville,
Maryland
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Hello Murch
Family!!!!
Well today
is our Lottie's birthday. I thought I would send her birthday
picture to you all. She is still rambunctious and can be a little
devious at times (she likes to take the remote control for the
TV, much to our girls dismay) but I wouldn't trade her for anything.
We all love her so very much. The girls have taught her to sit,
stay (for a bit ), and to shake hands. She loves the rabbits
that get into our backyard or at least she likes to chase them.
So far thankfully she hasn't caught one! I hope all is well
with your family. We still like to go on to the website and
look at the new puppies that you get and we are looking forward
to Dazie's next litter.
Take Care,
Tammi
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Hi Murch
Family,
Katie has
adjusted well to her new home. She and my 4 year old Labradoodle
Dixie play hard everyday. Everyone's response to her is "she
is so cute". The vet was very impressed by her health and
care. She said that she can always tell the puppies that have
good care from their breeders. She also was impressed with the
puppy guarantee that you offer.Katie now weighs 18.2 #. She
seems to always be hungry, feeding time around here is crazy,
she wants to eat every other dog's food, and they have learned
to eat their food right away. Your new pups are very cute, I
can't wait to see the pictures as they grow. I feel like I'm
watching my own pups as I got to see and know your dogs on the
pickup day. I'll send pictures when Katie gets big. Thank you
for such a beautiful dog and a wonderful friend.
- David and Shirl, Farmville, Virginia
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Hi Bruce,
I hope all
is well with you and your family. I have been watching your
litters since we picked up Katie. Ya'll have had some nice pups.
I can't believe Katie is 1 year old today. She is doing very
well. She is so curly and does not shed a hair, thats a desired
quality in a labradoodle. I'll try to send pics, I'm not very
good with the computer. Can't wait to see her and Cooper's pups.
Thanks for
a wonderful dog, she is in very good health.
Thanks,
David
and Shirl, Farmville, Va.
(David & Shirl breed Labradoodles, and will breed Katie
when she is of age)
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