Happy Thanksgiving season - giving thanks in all things, always!
I think of you often as Laney grows and thrives - She is the sweetest little dog we've ever had . . sweet, sweet, sweet! She and Kelsy are absolutely inseparable to the point that Kelsy goes out for a potty, Laney presses her nose in the door, fretting until Kelsy returns - Kelsy's story is the same . . they adore each other and entertain each other non-stop.
Thank you for a blood line of sweet, beautiful babies.
Alison
Lily here (on the right with the white spot). I'm sorry that we have not written but we are very busy. We are still very happy here in Dallas b/c our moms are finally trained. We have our own pet door which means we run in and out whenever we want. Our favorite tasks are to chase squirrels and a BIG possum that comes around at night. We love to catch things that crawl, fly, or scamper but we normally don't get to enjoy them long before they are taken from us. We also have a country house where we see cows and listen to all types of animal sounds. We also have a pet door to go out to a screened porch. Mommy Linda is trying to get us to use some type of artificial green thing as our bathroom but we don't like it. We don't get to roam free but we do have a huge fenced playground complete with an umbrella. We love grasshoppers. I caused excitement when I jumped off a second floor balcony last week chasing a squirrel. Lola encouraged me to do it. I fell onto some shrubbery so I didn't hurt anything. I wanted to go again but there were many no, no, no's. I mostly liked the kisses and hugs that I got after they felt around on my body. Lola still has "attitude." I like her but b/c she is smaller and quicker she always gets the laps first. I have to work harder for attention. I get in a lot more trouble than Lola. I have to guard the house which means I am constantly on the go yapping at high volume. I get in trouble for too much noise. We both like to chew. I mostly choose wood and hard things (the deck). Lola likes pillows and expensive rugs. There seem to be lots of repairs around here. Most of all, we like to cuddle and give kisses. We love to take naps on the sofa preferably in someone's lap. Anyway, life is grand. We would like to come back to Taylor for a visit b/c we suspect that everyone wants to see us again. Take care and tell everyone hello. Lily & Lola
Linda Thomas
Chief Justice (Ret.)
I have meant to tell you that she lays on my tummy with her chin on my chest between her big paws and looks up at me with Armani's eyes - I look into her face and clearly see Armani - that photo of him as your web site opens is simply priceless. You must have it enlarged and framed. I've shown it so often at the office to punctuate how truly beautiful this "child" of ours is - I sincerely hope to get a photo of Laney just like that - we'll have to do it outside to get those awesome brown eyes just right - I've NEVER seen such warm, full of love, beautiful eyes in a dog like that. As soon as I saw Armani on your web site, I knew we should have one of his puppies - he's truly a one of a kind. Everyone who lays eyes on Laney is aghast at her beauty. We're soooo proud to show her off.
Attached a cute photo - she and Kelsy were playing "rowdy" with their ball and made a mess - they're busy "cleaning" it up - bless 'em. Another note: Boy!! Were you right about that super coat - I couldn't be more pleased - we haven't experienced one solitary mat knot and we don't brush her regularly - WOW. (Always feel free to quote me on your web site if you like - I'm perfectly delighted with our little girl) Ray advised the staff at the Vet that he'd BETTER get HIS puppy back when he returned or there'd be trouble - tee hee, smile ; )More later.Alison
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10/11
Hi Donna and Jose
Just looked at your website and decided I would let you know about our 3 year old!. She is a living doll! I know even if she is BLAcK!!! She is so neat and every day we are so proud that you made it possible for us to have her. She is the most lovable little dog. Our twins Dorie and David said they would love to take her home with them. I recently spent few days with Dorie (in Houston) and I was afraid she wouldn't let me bring her back home. Dorie said she is so sweet because Donna started her out with LOVE!
Hope all is well with you and your family.
Stop by sometime. We would love for you to see OUR LITTLE LOVE GIRL!
Dorothy Switzer.
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Norman from Mia x Armani litter 2010 update 10/12/11 |
We are finally settled into our home in Ath, Belgium. We have been on many adventures with Norman. Attached is a photo of all of us riding in a carriage in Brugge, Belgium. That same day, Norman also had a ride on a boat through the canals! He is such a wonderful pup, so smart, playful, and loving. He has about 30 toys and knows each one by name. He still has "Blue" the toy he came home with and is one of his favorites. He is in an obedience class but would rather talk to his "girlfriend" a little Yorkie, than pay attention to the teacher and his parents!
Thank you for such a great pup! We just love him so very, very much.
Blessings,
Wendy Mora
Jake and his sleeping buddy Ziva.
Hello G'ma Donna, Baxter ck'g in here. Sorry we haven't been "popping" in like we should. Summers are always busy (and HOT). Finally hitting the parks again so we thought we would share a current picture. Baxter grew up to be such a handsome boy. Just the right size and ohhhh, his tail. No regrets on keeping that wonderful tail; it has SO much expression. Baxter still loves carrots; still loves to cuddle & is still spoiled ... so really not much to report LOL. Thank you again for sharing this bundle of love with us; he makes our lives complete.
love, Baxter's mommy
Lucy owned by her girl in Newfoundland
Tannon and Mya owned by their little girl Maddie in FL
3/11 Molly visits us. She lives in Texas and owns Dr. Pursley and his wife.
Donna, I am so happy to have her. Soo smart, Goes to the door and barks to go out and potty, yeah!! Mindy is doing well with her and is starting to play.Ralph, Mindy and Molly from AZRaven will be entering her first EARTHDOG trials Feb 26 and 27.
The Tx DFW dachsund club is hosting a trial at Prospering Farms in Prosper Tx.
It is a two day event.
Raven will enter INTRO TO QUARRY first. It is a ten foot tunnel with 1 right angle. She has to be released 10 ft from entrance and has 2 minutes to get to end of tunnel and begin to "WORK" the quarry which are two rats in a cage behind bars so she cant get them. She has to work them for a full 30 seconds.
she can bark, dig, scratch, whine, whatever it takes to tell me they are there.
If she does this successfully, then she can enter Junior earthdog. That is a 30ft tunnel with 3 -90 degree turns and she only has 30 sec to reach quarry and work it for 60seconds.
I know she can do the INTRO test no problem. John is building me a tunnel right now and I have a rat im working her with...YEW>>>>>>
oh well gotta do what ya gotta do.....LOL
at least this one she wont get to kill..
lets hope she likes to chase the cages ones as much as she likes the ones under the shed.
I will keep you all updated on her outcome....
congrats to tessa and armani on the new additions......we love knowing Raven has an extended family....
Kimberli Mikkelson
www.CROWNEDSCHNAUZERS.blogspot.com
3 years ago today our little Lizzie was born :) She has been an absolute joy and I just wanted to thank you again for allowing us to bring her into our home! Two years ago we adopted a salt-and-pepper mini schnauzer from my brother-in-law and he has been a blessing as well. The two of them are inseperable and are so much fun to watch, play, and cuddle with! Now we have a new addition to our family on the way and I am so excited for this next big change in our family. I'm sending some pictures of Lizzie's life so far and I will send more later once the new baby comes in January.
Thanks again!
Betsy & Tim Bowers
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Newton from Texas (Holly x Armani) |
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Kyzer from Texas (Holly x Armani) |
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Baxter 7 months Texas (Holly x Armani) |
Simon and Sophie live in CA July 2010

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Raven relaxing July 2010 |

Theo in LA says "Donna, this is Leigh-Ann's mom- Lydia, aka LALA , for grandchildren. Leigh-Ann is so busy that I have decided to brag on this babies. Theo has to be the most loving and cuddley pup I have never seen. He is a Lover!! Theo looks up to his big sister Nola. She has been so good with him and teaching him the ropes, both good and bad. I will say , Nola occasionally get a wee bit weary of his happiness and energy. I have a gaint schnauzer named Sadie and Theo thinks he is as BIG as she. They play very well together also. My Sadie is 7 mos old. Thank you so much for touching us with a wonderful pup, Theo. He is all they hope he would be and more." Lydia

Hi Donna. I hope this email finds you doing well.
Just wanted to send you a picture of Jada and tell you that she is doing well. We just LOVE her! She has brought so much joy to our entire family. Even our extended family have fallen in love with her.Take care,Verlener

5/10: Aggie loves to bird watch!

Murphy Marcello 7 months

The Thorpe Family and their collection of schnauzers from Schnauzers Of Taylor. Annie in the pink hat. Tucker in the yellow hat. Sammy in front.

(as shown in the Taylor Daily Press
Taylor resident and former radio announcer Fred Switzer, 84, cuddles his Schnauzer ( Noelle from Gabby/Cooper)at his home Monday afternoon. Switzer headed the effort to establish a senior center in Taylor.


Einstein proudly owns Val Heart a Expert Animal Communicator & Behaviorist, Master Healer and Author.
Einstein says "Around Christmas time last year I started to let Val know that I was coming into her life through dreams and visions. I wanted to be with a human that would understand me and be a partner with me in helping people get balanced and happy. You all have to admit that Val is exactly the right person for that! Val understood my mission right away because she shares that vision with me."
Thank you Val for allowing me to be part of this journey......Donna Irizarry
http://www.valheart.com/blog/category/einstein-dog-genius

3/4/10: Aggie, big boy haircut!

Hi Donna,
I was checking out your blog a bit ago and still enjoy it so much! It's great to see that you have been busy and that you have quite the family now.
I had to write to tell you that not a day goes by when someone in this house doesn't say that Shadow is the nicest dog or the best dog ever. Even Kristina's friends love him. One of her friends asked, "How do you get him to do all of that stuff? My dog won't do that!" He's in my lap now (with Kristina rubbing him and hanging on my arm) and I'm not sure how I'm actually typing. :)
We are still loving on him daily and the vet is always delighted to see him, too. He knows when he's coming because Shadow still announces himself at the door.
Thanks Donna for breeding the best dogs! We are convinced that we have the best one out of the bunch! You probably get that a lot, hunh? Laughing.....
Hugs,
Karen
(latest picture of Shadow and the kids attached)
Here is Mattie and Bert playing in the snow in Dallas Texas!!!!! Mattie has the pick collar. They had a ball! Ken


Christmas 2009 Rhonie and Kyzaar in CA


Hi Donna,
Realize you have had several dogs since Jasper, but wanted to send you an updated picture of her and her little sister, Gracyn. Jasper is doing really good and the happiest dog. She wants to play all the time and is obsessed with her toys, primarily with a tennis ball. She will sit in the back yard and just crunch the ball and cry until someone comes out and plays. Quite dramatic.
Gracyn was acquired about a year and half ago from someone that found her wandering the streets in Conroe. No tags or chip. She is 10 lbs and when I heard about her, I took her immediately. She is the funniest dog... An alpha with all dogs. She was already spayed and when I got her you could tell she had been out and lost for a couple of days. She got comfortable with Jasper and myself really quick and is now my shadow. Really sweet and full of personality. Half the size of Jasper, but they get along fine. Hope you and family are doing well... Dogs and puppies are so adorable! Happy holidays!Cristy


"I've attached a couple of recent pictures of Bear. He weighs 25 pounds! He's a sweetie...he sleeps at the end of our bed at night. A couple of nights ago I found him sleeping at the end of Cameron's bed. He LOVES our boys!!!"
Kendra

Bella Roo and her brother Stanley


Sophie and Simon in FL.


"Hi Donna,
just checking in..its been awhile...Spice is doing well......she's still all puppy it seems..hard to believe she'll be 2 in Dec...
She loves to go swimming with us....our friends just love watching her jump in and play with us in the pool..
She has to wait at the door before being invited into the house..and her bottom cant sit still....she'll sit..with her bottom waving like a flag on the ground..hahah...but she stays until told "ok" to come in...
She loves...LOVES to tease her sister...she'll get a toy.....shake it in her sisters face...then run like the wind...its very cute to watch...
One of my favorite things to watch her do is: she'll stand at the edge of the hall way..and when her sister comes around the corner...she JUMPS at her...like she's trying to scare her..it something i wouldnt believe if i didnt see it happening....
She loves to be close to us...and follows me around the house...which i'm please with..cuz other wise she's into something or up to something...we have to keep a close eye on her..
I've attached two pics...I just love the one of both of them sleeping with Sadies leg across Spice..Hope this email finds you and your family doing well!!
Linda (Rich, Sadie and Spice)

This was the first day we got Mya, I thought you would like this.
Here is the latest Mattie Pics, Ken D.


Hi Donna,I hope you and your family are doing well and had a wonderful summer.
I just wanted to send you some pictures of Black jack :>
He is a wonderful boy, he looks like his dad !
He is a wonderful addition to the family.
Ded and Ben.

"Hey Donna,
The babies go into the pool on the large first step especially for them all on their own. We have a fence around with a gate but they really like to come in the water.
Great news did I tell when I hired some dog 1:1 one training for the kids we discovered the vet was wrong Girl Baby is not Deaf. She acted Autistic for a long time but I never gave up kept trying with her. Now she is my very special Girl Baby which is her chosen name and finally gave it up, where Charlie just loves with no reservations. Deb works alot and they are my precious little friends and have added so much to my life. They have many antlers, beef bully sticks and toys and drive Heidi crazy sometimes but they all snuggle down under the bed and sleep. I will send more pic's looking at new camera's. Hope all is well with you and your family."
Kris

"Bailey is doing fine in AZ!" Dan



"Just wanted you to know that Nellie is 100% spoiled and living with my parents. She really has become my dad's puppy. So well behaved, full of energy and enjoying everything here in Florida. She does love the mountains in North Carolina best-and they will be heading to their place in the Sugar Mountains after the boys and I leave on the 4th of July. Just wanted you to see how well she is doing. Leanne"


"Hi! Sorry it has been so long! I'm the pits. Just super busy. Here are some belated photos of Daisy and Shadow that I just took this morning. Daisy is the one with red collor and tag (sitting on the sofa). Shadow is the one on the beige carpet. The shot of them together - Daisy is in the front and Shadow is in the background! We are enjoying them so much. They are awesome dogs!
Thanks for our awesome dogs!!!!! We love them!!!!! " Jenny and Family Texas



Here are some pictures of Mr. Muttley taken after his haircut last week. He is doing well and has decided that he must get constant attention" Jean and Doug, AK

Rhonie and Kyzer in CA
Just a quick update to say "Hi" and to let you know our fur kids are wonderful. A few minutes before I took these photos they were running and playing, then they just crashed side by side like this and slept for an hour. They really have become 'best friends'!


I hope that all is well with you and your family. Sebastian is the greatest dog ever. I swear that he is human, reallly! He has been the best dog I have ever had. He is well behaved and potty training him was as simple as 123. Now my mother wants to get a new puppy from you, so we shall be seeing you again. I have attatched some puppy pictures and "he's all gorwn up" pictures as well. Thanks again and God bless....
Candace, TX

I just love this photo!! This if Tannon "Here Comes Christmas" Litter with his sissy Maddie of FL. This just shows the true love that schnauzers have for kids.
6/09



"Hello! I just wanted to send a quick note to let you know that Nari ishappy and healthy and wonderful. She spends a few days a week with hersister, Nina, and sees her best friend Angel (a standard poodle) everyday. Sometimes the three of them run and play together -- it's a riot. Most days, Nari situates herself near the bike trail behind our housewhere she barks at all the people passing by. Everyone loves her!!!!She is the most loving and well behaved baby in the world. I hope you and your family are well." God's Best, Andrea

"Hey Donna hope you and the whole family are well. We are having a blast with Rex, he is a wonderful baby. My baby listens to our commands and always steals the show when he is out and about with his fabulous personality. What’s amazing is that he knows when its bedtime and he grabs his blanket a chooses a bed. His choose varies from day to day lol. I am wondering about Coco babies and I might be interested in a Salt and Pepper. Can you give me more info on their size and if the same care will be provided. My Rex is slightly bigger than a mini and is a perfect fit for our family. I am wondering if I should add an addition to our amazing family again..lol"Jessica

Kyzer in FL. Sister to our retired Rhonie....Easter 2009

Tannon 2/23/09 He lives in Florida!

12/29/08:"Giada and I went walking around Town Lake and found this great spot for a picture! Thought you would enjoy!"
~Sarah

Betsy and Tim here, updating you on Lizzie. I can't believe she's already a year old! So much has happened in the last year, including our wedding!
Having a puppy has been a very rewarding challenge. I read a lot of training books and thought I knew what I was doing, but Lizzie always seemed to be a step ahead of me :). We made it through with the help of a 6-week puppy training course and what a wonderful dog Lizzie has become! She is the best running buddy and curl-up-in-a-chair-and-nap buddy! My favorite thing to do with her though is take her to the dog park that is a few miles away. It is a wonderful park with separate small and big dog sections. It has a lake, obstacle course, and even mini fire hydrants! Lizzie will run around there for hours. She loves running with the other dogs and greeting every owner. Lizzie has always been well-behaved when playing with the other dogs and I thank you for her wonderful early upbringing experience.
Last weekend (on Lizzie's birthday) we brought Lizzie to visit her "grandparents" and "cousins" and we had a really fun time. Tim's brother just got an 8-week old salt and pepper schnauzer for his 2 kids and it was so much fun to watch the two puppies together. Lizzie really wanted to play with the new puppy, but he was just too small for more than just sniffing. I can't wait till they are older and can really play together. I'm attaching some pictures from that day. I'm also attaching a few other fun pictures. Thank you so much for such a wonderful puppy and companion. We absolutely love her and look forward to many more years of fun."Betsy & Tim

"We took Bailey to Guadalupe River State Park today…she had a blast and wanted to play with everyone she saw, both human and canine! She absolutely loved the water, which really surprised us…she kept trying to pull us into the river with her. J The vet said she’s in excellent health, 11.2 lbs, now. Talk to you soon!" Karyn



"It's so funny how different they turned out in size and personality, even though they're from the same litter. Simon is SO laid back and Sophie is a little spunky thing. Simon has his little pillow that he carries around with him so he'll have something to lie on when he moves from room to room. It's so adorable. And Sophie would spend her whole life in the back yard if we let her. She's definitely our little tomboy.Anyway, thank you again for breeding and providing such great dogs! They are the best puppies I've ever had. And I've had a few! lol" Andrea
This is Bishop. Bishop came to visit yesterday and is from Isabella's last litter. His mom Heather and Cynthia (Ava's mommy) are best friends. I thought you would like to see a photo of him. He really loved the babies and helped pick Ava for them.
"Sophie is doing very well. She believes she is our human child, I am sure of it! Her food and water bowls are in the kitchen beside our dinner table, so she only eats when we sit down to eat. At night I put each child to bed and then tell Sophie it is time for night night and she trots off to her crate… everyone in their place!
She is incredibly sweet and lovable!
Christi

Ok, like I promised pics of the boy! He's amazing, and too smart by half and he has a ton of fun playing with everyone. He'll be flying with David and I to Arizona for the Christmas holidays. He is still very much a puppy but at 13" tall he's all grown up. He still has some filling out to do as he still looks very much like a puppy but we got to hear his adult bark a couple of days ago and can't wait till his voice settles down into maturity. Training wise he's where he should be, he is excellent on the poles though he detests the tunnels unless I put treats in them. He's convinced the teeter totter is a see saw he can play with and we have not done any jumps yet and won't until after he's a year old. Down stay is no longer an issue but back up is. We'll get it all and do it well. I am having so much fun with him and he's exactly what I wanted.

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Hope you're having a great summer. I am looking forward to seeing puppies on your site soon - it seems like such a long time since the last litter . . .I thought you might like to see this photo of my little surfin dude - he loves chillin by the pool!" Debbi and Kyzaar
"Hi Donna,
This is Ruben and Rosa in Fort Forth Texas, we were blessed with Simon. Just dropping you a note on how he is doing. He has really done well in adjusting with the rest of the pack. Sasha, Shakira both schnauzers and Lucy the basset. He goes for a 11/2 mile run every morning with shakira he loves chasing birds and they love bothering him. We are planning on putting him in an agility sport so he can run some more. He brings a smile to my face everyday he truly has completed our family and we are so happy we got him."
Take care,
Ruben and Rosa

5/28/08:"My baby turned 3 yesterday so I thought I'd send along his 'birthday photo' so you can see how beautiful he is!!!" Debbie and Kyzaar
**Kyzaar is the brother to our Rhonie!!



5/4/08:"Donna - here are some pics I took today. Shadow needs a face trim - but they sure are the cutest dogs ever!!!!
We love them to bits! Daisy is smaller than Shadow (and i think she will not ever catch him - but we will see) but she can really stand on her own. Interesting too - I just gave the dogs a bath - so the brown on Shadow's legs isnt dirt - he is actually turning a little brown. He also is black - but almost changing a little bit so a pewter color all over. He is definitely lightening up a bit. My vet told me (and I didnt know this) that Schnauzers are notorious for changing colors on their coats several times over. She told me when he was a puppy, that I shouldnt be suprised if he changes color.
Have a good evening. I'll talk to you this week."
Jenny

Shadow and Daisy
"Have I ever told you that Shadow can really jump. He leaps and jumps over flower beds and shrubs etc. It is quite a sight to see. I think it must be due to his long legs. Sometimes we call him "Springs" because it looks like he has springs when he jumps. I snapped some of the kids running with the dogs and you can see he is a little airborne. But next time that I have my camera out I will take a photo of him l"eaping".
Have a great Easter Sunday.
Love to all.
Jenny

:"Hi Donna~ Here are few pictures of Max and Roxie. They've grown so muchand get along well together. I love them both and love how they play witheach other. Max has become the 'wise' teenage brother; while Roxie is thefeisty little playful sister. She's always in the mood to play with Max.They are ready for the holidays as Max has a birthday coming up! They areboth soooo adorable. We're working on barking at other dogs and people, butthey are such loveable puppies that we take it one walk at a time! Hope you are doing well and that you and your family have wonderful holidayand happy new year!" All the best, Toni Wilson
:Jessie came to visit. Jim and Jane live in Ohio and are snow birds that come to Texas for the winter. They promised to stop by on their way through so I could see her every year. She will be one year old in Jan.
Thanks guys, great to see her!

:Hello and Merry Christmas! Nari and Nina went to the groomer together yesterday. They were two sisters getting their hair and nails done...
I took some pictures of Nari today and decided to send two of them to you - She lives on my bed, the couch, or her other favorite spot - on the rug in the kitchen.
I hope you guys have a fun holiday season.
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God's Best, Andrea

This is Grace. Grace lived in New York but has been transplanted to Georgia. Thanks to Rex's wonderful mom for the rescue from her owner and for finding her a new home.
Max from "Little Bits Of Texas"
"My friend took some pictures of Luca playing with her puppy Beemer. She is a neighbor and every day at 5:00 (on the dot....cause Luca waits by the door) we go to the park and they play for hours. Luca likes to wrestle and Beemer likes to chase Luca around.
Anyway, these pics are certainly not as cute as yours but I wanted you to see what my little guy looks like. He just had a haircut so he isn't all that full. He is 23 pounds and very strong. EVERYONE thinks he is just the cutest and I have even given out your name to several people who might be interested.
Have a great day and we hope all is well with you."
Courtney and Luca
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6/4
Sabrina is doing excellent. I took her to the vet. 2 weeks ago, very healthy 20lbs. She is well trained, she can sit, dance, kiss mommy, stay, lay down(just by touching the tip of my nose haha). we have a new dog park in town, very very nice, they put a lot of money into it. The park is privatly owned, but is for anyone..
All the dog owners who come here take care of their dogs like family. There are rules to abide by, such as pick up poop, if a dog fights he has to leave.
they range in all sizes from 3lb shitzu to rottwellers. Sabrina loves to play with them all. she is very social. she has to say hello to all the people before playing.
The first time we went, it was funny, because I didn't know just how fast she can run. hahaha. She thinks she rules the house, because she loves getting into trouble, i have to keep bathroom door closed or the toliet paper will be all over the place, She is still crated during the day, but i come home about every 4 hours and she has the run of the house at night. she sleeps with me sometimes, and some times in her crate. She loves the outdoors, she will stay at the patio doors in the apartment and just watch the world. She loves to bark, when ever someone goes by. thank goodness, the neighbors say it doesn't bother them. I have yet to get her to be quiet. any tips will help.
i know this is long, but i haven't written in some time. She is the love of my life. we have fun, she does funny things all the time. I'm so glad I got her.
right now she is watching tv. and it's storming out side, she likes to watch thunder most of the time and rain. it's weird.
hope all is well.
love,
Wanda and Sabrina,
5/07
Hi Donna,
Looks like you have another beautiful litter... you are going to go into "puppy withdraw" once you place these new pups in their homes... but, I am sure you will enjoy (and need) your trip/cruise that you have planned.
Wanted to send you a couple of pics of Jasper. She is the sweetest little dog and is doing so well. I have a trip planned in a couple of wks and once I get back, I plan on taking her to get fixed. I did finally get a Fuji digital and am really pleased with it. Thanks for the recommendation.
Hope things going well for all of you and Jose and kids are enjoying their start of summer break.
Take care,
cristy
5/07
Ok Donna~ Here are a 'few' shots of ; Maxwell in action! He has been
to the groomers (two weeks ago) for the first time and looks 'grown up'!
He's over 11lbs. now and quite active. I hope these pictures come through
and bring a smile to your face. He has lots of toys and enjoys playing
fetch 'everyday'. I've enrolled him in another puppy training class and
we'll see how it goes. We've been to several puppy happy hours, but he's
still a little slow in getting into the action. I may also try puppy day
care to see how this works for him. We go walking, but it's pretty windy
sometimes and he doesn't like walking in the wind. He's chasing birds and
likes running on the baseball field. Leash training is coming along and I'm
trying to take him somewhere different more and more. Litter training is
coming along also, but when he's playing he'd rather go where he is rather
than to the litter box, but this is seldom. He loves to race up and down the
stairs with me and is curious, bordering on 'noisy' :-).
He sleeps in his carrier at night rather than the crate, so I'm hoping as he
grows he'll adjust to the crate. He's my little 'puppy boy'! Everyone loves
him and I think he thinks he's a big person rather than a puppy. When we go
to puppy happy hour, all the parents love him! He seems more interested in
their attention than the other puppies who can play a little rough for Max.
We're going to try puppy day care tomorrow and I'll let you know how it
goes. He's on FFR now and I'm feeding him 3 times a day (1/4 cup each
feeding). He's almost 5 months now and I don't know when I should increase
him to two feedings (1/2 cup each) let me know your thoughts.
Thanks so much for the coaching re: the last puppy training. I lost my $$
but it's worth it to maintain his temperament and 'charm' :-).
That's it for the Max update. I'll keep you posted! Your new litter looks
great....I'm tempted to get a companion; I'm just not sure how this would
impact Max. What do you think?

Congratulations on your new litter! I can’t decide whether to get Porsche’a a playmate or to let her have a litter. She is so sweet but two may be too many. I can’t decide. Here are some pictures of Porsche’a back around Christmas time. She is now 12.7 pounds and about 14” if she sits still long enough for me to measure her. We just started puppy training classes last week. We love her so much! I will try and take some new pictures and send them to you soon.

Just wanted to say Hi and to send you an adorable picture of little man. He is such a character. I'm pretty sure he believes he is a giant schnauzer!
In fact our baby boy is a 19lb muscle. He is solid and tough as nails. He rules the roost.
Jack is the best little man we could have asked for. He and Tucker are best buds and are inseparable. Take good care and have a great day:o)
Happy Halloween!!!! Steph (CO)

Malorie loves to watch dogs on television so I showed her the video you have of your babies on the website. She watches it so carefully, turning her head at the sounds of the pups. Its really cute. Just thought I would share a picture:)
Renee
Donna,
I just wanted to send you this note on Luca's first birthday and give you an update..Luca loves everybody and every animal we encounter on our daily walks. He is playful (still kinda of nibbles on my hands) and full of energy. His two best friends are Oliva (my adorable little niece) and Lulu (my best friend's dog). He even knows them by name. Luca is an early bird, getting up between 4:45-5:30 every day. I don't even have to set an alarm anymore. He loves going to doggie daycare expending all his puppy energy with all sorts of furry friends. He loves toys, shoes, socks and telephones. He snuggles every morning and gets his belly rubbed and scratched. He isn't yappy yet knows when he needs to bark and stops when I tell him. He loves to chase birds and play ball at our nearby park. He was house trained until he had his little snip snip surgery and now messes up on occasion (less frequently so hopefully we are at the end of that phase). He LOVES people watching and whenever we are out and he sees people or other dogs and just stops and stares. He loves sitting on top of his crate, checking out the world outside. He gets lots and lots of exercise and is a strong little guy.
I LOVE LUCA SOOOOOOO MUCH AND THANK YOU FOR GIVING HIM TO ME!!!!!!
Courtney


This is Ebony with her brother and sister. She lives in Mississippi.

Hello and Merry Christmas to you guys. We just got our first big snow fall up here and Nari is loving it. At first, she wouldn't go outside. I used a broom to sweep a path out to her morning spot in the grass. Once she got out there she started to investigate the snow and now we can hardly keep her in the house. She eats the snow and runs around in huge circles flipping it all over the place. We are cracking up. I attached a picture of her with a face full of it, you can see she is as cute as ever. She is so much fun! Thanks again for a perfect pet. Andrea (Ohio)


I just wanted to drop you a note and send you a picture or two of Guinness. He is doing great in obedience classes, and is still growing like a weed. I no longer need an alarm clock, he wakes me up no later than 7am every day. It is difficult to see in the pictures, but he has really long legs and is a pretty big boy at 25 pounds. Anyway, thank you for such a great addition to the family. I am also interested in being put on the list for your next litter of puppies, I think that Guinness would like a playmate.
Jennifer (Arizona)


We have been crazy busy, but wanted to send you some updated pics. of Romeo and Valentino. They are doing great and have so much personality and my wife and son feel so safe with the boys looking out for them since I have recently started to work in the evenings. Valentino is extremely protective. We can actually say that they make life alot more enjoyable. They are family.
Sincerely,
Jerry and Family

This is ReeCee and Hershey, they live in LA.

This is Jack, he celebrated his first birthday with his own cake. He lives in Colorado!

We live in Maine!






Guinness in AZ!




Bo in Tx!
















The great Photo Wall of Fame! Photos of what we think of as our famous fur babies that have joined their homes.These are photos sent to us by parents so we can see how much they have grown and comments about them as well. Thank you and keep those photos coming.
21 comments:
"What a wonderful dog he is we love him to death and he knows he can get away with allot around us. We call him a thief because he always like to grab something a cell phone the remote and run and hide it. He also loves to tear up tissue he is always sticking his nose into moms pockets looking for tissues what a carecture he is. He means so much to us."
Thank you sooooooooo much for the birthday doggie treats (now that I am a BIG girl…a “DOG”). I am still on the petite size, about 14 ½ lbs. Maybe I stay so slim because I work out every day with my family. I love them a lot, but sometimes they still treat me like a sweet baby (I guess I really don’t mind that either)!!! My mom says she WILL send photos soon-I can’t believe she STILL does not know how to do that!
If my paws could, I would do it for her! Love, Sweet Nellie
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from me, Grace and Emile. Grace is doing fine. She is wonderful and exhuberant and pretty adorable as always. Slowly we are turning her into a real new york dog, smelly and agressive. She is up to 10 pounds and eats like a horse. She and Emile are still not absolutely thrilled with each other but I am sure that will happen in due course.
Congratulations on the blog and on the new puppies. I would take another puppy if I wasn't so sure that emile would shoot both it and myself.
DONNA, I LOVE THE WEB PAGE! NELLIE HAS NOT HAD THE NOSE FOR CANDY-I WILL TELL YOU SHE CAN SNIFF OUT HOMEMADE BREAD AND WILL DO WHAT EVER IT TAKES TO HAVE A TASTE! AND WILL HIDE FORM US,BECAUSE SHE KNOW THE "RIGHT" THING TO DO.
LEANNE AND NELLIE
Debbie says:"My little Kyzer is about 16 lbs. now and really solid!! We love every whisker . . . he is a wonderful little boy."
This was taken right after Christmas. Sabrina is almost grown (or think she is haha).
She has been to puppy class, and is learned very fast. She made me proud at her
graduation, by doing several tricks in a row.
She is spoiled just like I said she would be. I still haven't gotten the hang of my Digital Camara yet.
So this is the only thing I can send you right now.
I saw the blog, the new puppies look fantastic. I showed them to Sabrina, she gets in my lap, while I'm
on the computer. She said for me to tell you all Hi.
Glad all is well.
Wanda & Sabrina
Hi Donna&All
Brownie got his birthday present, He really enjoyed it. The card was so cute, Did Megan make it? He got his lamp shade off, that is what I call his collar around the neck so he could not get to stitches, The vet said he healed nice. So off to petco for the works he looks so scruffy has his toys all over the living room, He squeaks and then howls I think he is singing to me, I tell him sing mommie a pretty songthat is when he starts squeaking his toy &howling a tune for me he wont do it all the time just sometimes, I was reading the comment from I think it was Cole's Mom about tissues it must run in the family, Brownie loves get a tissue and tear it up. The new puppies are so cute, I keep telling Joe we need a friend for Brownie, he says no. I don't know how you keep track of all them, You do a good job. Debbie
The latest on Nelson is:
"he is trying very hard to open the kitchen door. He stands on his hind legs, puts one paw on the door and turns the doorknob with the other." Thankfully the door opens inward. After he turns the knob he backs up and paws at the door. He hasn't got it open yet.
Love
Trena
Hi,
Just a note to let you know what Nelson is up to. He takes a stick and uses it as a pry bar to pry pickets off the fence and then he takes a walk in the next door neighbors back yard.
Trena
Rhonie is growing so fast, and she certainly has her own personality. Her temperament fits right in with Buddy's He's such a quiet dog. He doesn't bark much, and is content to follow me around the house and do whatever it is I'm doing. Rhonie doesn't bark much either, even though she's much more excited to see us when she's been locked up while we're gone, or in the morning. She races at top speed around the yard for the best place to pee, my other dogs walk or trot. Then she races around the yard and tackles Buddy, and then races off, trying to entice home to chase her or wrestle with her.
Sorry it took so long to return an e-mail, sometimes I'm not very good at writing right away. I'm sending a picture too.
Brenda
All is well at "Flordia Kennel", Mollie is just the sweetest little girl I have ever had. She is getting use to us and is very good with her "potty". Her vet visit went very well and we have scheduled more appointments for her. I did forget that doggies are so much like newborns!
Barbara
Love your blog... gives me a chance to tune into the Irizarry home and all the happenings there... :~} As for Sweet Annie...she has got to be the sweetest and smartest ever... Donna, she has more personality... and isn't even intimidated by anything...lol... and we thought we would have to be careful with the fragile little baby...hahaha...did she ever have the lot of us fooled...lol...being serious ... she is just much more than I expected... she is wonderful... so quick to learn... and she looks like a little fuzzy furry stuffed toy and just bounces all over the place...
We are way happier with her than we ever imagined we could be. Everyone loves her and she is absolutely perfect. I already taught her to "sit", which no one can believe such a little baby could be so smart. She thinks she's Godzilla, when she meets the other big dogs in our neighborhood she barks and growls until she feels safe, it's very cute and funny. We're trying to let her meet people and pets every day so she will be nice to the neighbors. She goes potty outside like a good girl, and she knows her name.
I don't know if you heard, but my mom was really surprsied and excited. The thing is, the night we got them home we took off the name collars and put different colored leather collars on them. As my mom was leaving the kids switched the collars and sent "Kit Kat" home with her and kept Chocokiss. I asked them when I was kissing the puppy goodbye and they denied it. Since we were out at the car and they were separated I couldn't tell for sure. The kids really liked Choco and there was no way my mom was going to trade back once she had her baby home for the night. I hope my mom mentioned that when she gave you the info on her pup's name. She ended up with Kit Kat.
Donna I really love the puppy. She is really pretty. She is doing well with using the papers and puppy pads. We all love her very much. She is eating well. She kind of got attached to Tony before she got home. I told her she was going to be a daddy's girl HA HA!!long She is spoiled already Sara
Congratulations to you, Mommy Donna...they are so beautiful and healthy lookingMercy ... I don't see how she was carrying all those babies...
Baby Annie is just doing wonderful...she is a mess ... should have named her Mercy Me...lol she is eating good now...a bit slow at first ... probably due to the changes... she drinks a LOT of water... We took her to eat out Sunday night...lol put her in a basket with her quilt and she just slept all through dinner... I overheard the waitress telling some others, "wrapped up just like a little human baby"...lol... Then yesterday Britnee took her shopping with us... of course Annie was the center of attention... and don't worry she didn't get her little paws on floor or ground... took paper and put in the truck floor... It worked... have a nice evening...
Good Morning-
Luca did great last night!! He has no trouble understanding paper training and slept most of the night without getting up. He kisses constantly and follows me around. What else can I say but he is the total package! I will take some photos with him and send them to you.
Have a great Easter.
I just wanted to give you an update on Guinness. He got his final booster shots today and officially weighs in at 13.3 pounds. He is already 14 inches, most of which is legs. He is doing great and has no health problems. His ears are back to normal, thanks to some wax clearing medication. When you have another litter please let me know, I would like to get him a playmate!
Thanks again for such a wonderful addition to the family.
Here are some photos I promised. Luca found a friend in Lulu, my best friends pup. At first he was a little shy and then he warmed right up to her.
Anyway, we love him more and more everyday. We start puppy class on Wed, so I am sure we will have more info coming.
I know it sounds so corny to keep saying this but thank you so much for this precious gift!!!!! We can't imagine our lives without him.
Mollie is doing soooo well; so smart, so loving and finally calm. Weighs 9.5 (lost 1 oz.) , she goes this coming Wednesday for spay and micro chip - she has to stay overnight, but I will deal with it... She races around here like alittle steam engine, bangs off of some walls. She loves to lay in the early morning sun that comes into our Florida room. We have put a potty pad outside, which she goes to, about maybe 3 times per day. I do not want her in the grass and the little mess does not bother me. I put her to meals twice a day, and she has adjusted very well. So now we can regulate the poo and wee-wee. She still drinks alot of water, which I think is good.
Sorry about no pictures as of yet. We will get to it; right now we are trying to finish up our preparations for Hurricane season.
Hope you and yours are well.
Hi Donna!
Our new baby is doing great! He has a very healthy appetite. My daughter Ninah has named him Lucas Jeter(As in Derek Jeter) Tulangow. He is a great joy to have around. Our little Daphne is having a great time playing with him. He is doing great with housebreaking. He goes on his papers, and outside when we are home. He seems to have a bathtub fetish as well. He loves jumping in there. We love him sooo much already! He is a great part of the family. He will go visit our vet for the first time on Tuesday. We will get some photos to you soon.
Donna just wanted to let you know that Ebony "Ebby" is doing just fine. Her last trip to the vet she weighed 12 pounds. She is a playful little thing. Her and cannonball play all the time. We all went camping for the fourth of July week They really enjoyed that. Hope everything is fine with all your family. Sara
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