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Meet Norman
Hi Kathy,
We just wanted to let you know how much we love our Norman. He is so very happy. We could not have asked for a more perfect pup. Potty training went well, he is crated at night and so far that works great. He has a lot of energy, I remember you telling me that the dog will take on the energy of its environment and we have two teenage boys so there you go! He loves to run super fast. Puppy class helped all of us with him, he will sit, and high five, lie down, stay, and leave it the last two commands work much better with a treat of chicken. The one thing we have not been successful at is getting him to come. The treat of chicken helps with that but sometimes not. We will continue to work with him. As far as the pool friends of ours suggested that we get him in soon to teach him how to find his way out of the pool. He is 100% pool safe ( it did take several lessons). He really doesn’t care much for the pool. He never gets in on his own but maybe that will change. Norman weighs in at a solid 17 pounds, and around 20 or 21 inches from a sitting position. Hope things are going well for you.
Thank you so much for all you do. We feel lucky to have found you.
Maureen, Cliff, Alex, and Austin
Meet Izzie
I have to truly say that she has become such an intrical part of our family! She is just a perfect fit! At any given time she is totally laid back with her dad (literally on her back with getting her stomach rubbed or sound asleep spread out with her paws laid out beside her - see her asleep picture!) then in the next instant she can be playing tag with the cats running all over the house! She is so smart an has such personality! Dustin and Brooke just love her and they constantly argue over who she is going to sit with on the sofa!
Before school was out, she would walk with me every morning and she loves it. She gets so excited when we get her collar and leash! People in the neighborhood always want to stop and pet her and ask what kind of dog she is. She loves the attention and she has made friends and has play dates with a couple of the dogs in our neighborhood!
> She just had her first 'big girl' hair cut last month. She was close to six inches long! She is just a huge fluff ball. John did not want to have her cut, just a puppy trim and it was just too hot on her even in the air conditioned house. So we had her trimmed down to about two inches all over and she still is a fluff ball!
Our biggest challenge with her was the potty training. It was much easier after I started working from home and was with her all day. She is pretty much potty trained now. She has very few accidents now if we take her out like we should.
I can't even begin to tell you how happy we are to have her in our family. I had a peek-a-poo for eighteen years and John had a golden retriever for just about as long, so he, nor I ever thought we would get attached to another dog. Isabella was for Dustin and Brooke - yeah right - it has not quite happened that way! We all love her dearly!
Thanks again for allowing her into our life!
Lisa Concord, NC
Meet Allie
Hi Kathy:
Meet Allie
Hi Kathy:
Do you remember Allie from your Fall 2008 Whoodle litter? I thought you might be interested in how Allie is doing 1 year after her birth. In short, Allie has been the perfect dog for our family. She is very calm, submissive, obedient and intelligent. In a very short amount of time, she was completely potty trained… ringing a bell which hangs on a door handle to let us know when she wants to go outside and also when she wants to come back in. She learned the usual doggy commands quickly (sit, stand, lay down, stay, etc..) and she passed Doggy Training School in April. She is very respectful and adheres to the rules we established in our home. Since we have a larger home, she has plenty of free space to roam. However, she is not allowed in the formal rooms on the first floor or on the second floor at all. She has never challenged that rule. When were upstairs, she patiently waits by the doorway until we return.
We feel Allie has an excellent life. She receives lots of love at home, her mild manner makes it easy for us to spoil her. She loves playing with our son, because he lays down on the floor and lets her jump all over him and lick his face. She also likes going for a walk, when she hears the word, her ears perk-up and she heads towards the back door. She tends to prefer cooler weather and during the winter she enjoyed laying on our back deck or playing in the snow. She likes to put her whole face right in the snow and then roll around in it. On those occasions, she came in covered with little snow balls and would look at me as if to say, "boy that was fun!". Every weekday since her arrival, Allie eagerly goes to a local nursing home with my wife where she provides and receives love from the residents and staff alike. She has a core group she visits daily. In the backyard, the nursing home has a large fenced area where Allie loves running aimlessly. We received many inquiries and complements about Allie. The consensus is that she has an excellent temperament especially considering her young age. We even had someone ask if we would be willing to sell her. Of course, we could not do that. Although Allie enjoys people, she also likes her own space. After a tiring day, you may find her relaxing near a door, in a corner, or under our kitchen table. When Allie cannot be with us for long periods of time (i.e. vacations), we have a professional doggy sitter come to our home several times a day to care for her. She likes this better than being boarded.
If all that is not enough, Allie is even going to college….well, kind of…..we are taking her to visit our son who is a freshman in college. He is 3 hours away and she has not seen him since he left in mid-August. I am sure she misses him, we cannot wait to see their reunion at the end of this month.
Of course no dog (or human for that matter) is perfect. The only issue we have with Allie currently is barking. In general, she is not a barker and barks far less than most dogs. Let me tell you a little story. One night, Allie started pacing between the back entrance and our family room (which is separated by about 40 feet) where my wife and I were watching television. When she came in the family room, she faced-us, sat, and starred at both of us. After a few seconds, she repeated the pacing and starring. Since she always rang the bell to tell us when she wanted to go outside (which she did not do this time), we could not understand what was wrong. Finally after the third time, I decided I better go investigate. When I reached the back entrance, I realized that the bell had been accidentally misplaced - it was not hanging on the door handle. The point is, she never once barked. She had a very passive, but effective approach to let us know something was wrong. However, over the last couple months, she has been barking a little more and given her work as a therapy dog at a local nursing home, any consistent barking can quickly become annoying to the residents and guests. So, we are working with Allie to encourage her to reduce her barking. I am sure she will get the message.
Today, my wife is serving cake to the residents at the nursing home in celebration of Allie's first birthday. Although we have never given Allie table food, I have a feeling a piece of cake my fall to the floor today.
Lastly, we all love Allie and are glad she came into our lives. Attached are 6 pictures that show the different faces of Allie. Although she looks like a Wheaten more than a poodle, the hair on the top of her head has recently changed from being wavy to curly poodle hair. We see a keen resemblance to her Papa Paddy.
Tony and Dawn from New York

Meet Molly
She is about 9 lbs! Doing so great, getting lots of play time & sleeping in between. Last night was great, she slept in her kennel next to our bed with the door open. I propted it up so I could see right into the kennel. She has been going potty outside, one one accident on the floor(so far...) Her poops are normal too - Do you love all the details?!?!? heheh
Have a Great Day!
Keep making more wonderful Pups!
Amoire'
Hey Kathy,
miss chatting with you and I know you are sooo busy because I check your updates almost every day to see where the puppies are going...Took Amoire' to get her Revolution yesterday and they weigh her each month--she is a whopping 79 lbs. Are you kidding me - I weigh 100lbs and she is stronger than I am. She is a real sweetie and she learns sooo fast. We go to the dog park across the street twice a day - she runs for the first 3 minutes with the dogs and then she decides getting "love" from the other owners is much more important...
She is definitely a people person dog and she loves the world except for the skateboardes, bicycilist, and motorcyles!!!!!! She guards our home from all the walkers with her big bark until they say "good-morning Amoire'" and then she is all theirs!!!
She makes me laugh each and everyday with all her playful, full of fun, things she does. She has Sal trained to rub her legs, paws, back, etc. and if he doesn't - she cries like a baby..it's sooo pathetic...guess I need to get on the floor and raise my legs like she does - for my leg rubs... Thank you for a wonderful dog - we are very happy with her..and we think of you often. Keep up the good work with all the good things you do.. Don't overwork yourself (that's a laugh huh) ?
Until then, Rosemary

Meet Good Golly Miss Molly!

Hi Kathy,
I thought that I would update you on Good Golly Miss Molly! What a name! Anyway Molly is doing very well. She is definatly a BIG girl, at 8 months she stood 25? tall and weighed 58 pounds! Please tell me she is going to stop growing!!!
We have a neighbor dog that likes to come and visit and they play for hours together. They are close in size and energy level. We have gone to puppy school and she did very well.........
Pam

Meet London!

Hi Kathy,
London update..... She is doing awesome!!!!! And growing!!!!! She loves to go to the park. She has her favorite toys and chairs she sleeps under. She helps with the laundry, mostly supervises sitting or laying down. She is so smart and has learned lots of manners. She has one more puppy kindergarten class left. She loves to play and fetch with Logan. Logan has started school and she waits for him to come home; sniff's him, chews on his backpack and take his shoes. She gives lots of kisses and is always happy.
We can't believe how these weeks have gone by........
Susan from Florida

Meet Chloe!

Hi Kathy,
Ok, let me just say again, THANK YOU!! We have the cutest, and best puppy that ever existed. My daughter and I took her over to Grand Lake today and couldn't walk 4 steps without someone stopping us and asking all about her. Between today and the weekends we've spent at the Boulder Creek, I'm sure I've sold a few for you - I've referred quite a few families to your website.
I've attached 2 pics. I've been taking a picture of Rylee holding Chloe every Sunday just to mark how big she's getting - so the first pic is the first Sunday we brought her home, the second was taken today. She's getting so big. We love her so much - thank you, thank you!!!
Amy, Rylee, and Tom

Meet Luna!

Hi Kathy,
Sorry I haven't e-mailed you sooner! We are absolutely loving Luna, she is such a great dog. She graduated from puppy kindergarten last week, and we're going to do the intermediate class now. The trainer was amazed at how good and smart she was, especially with stay (she'll stay forever, still as a log, and only come when we say "free"). Of course, she's a bundle of energy and gets into her fair share of trouble, but we are so in love with her.
She goes to work with Chris, so she's pretty spoiled and doesn't have to spend much time alone. Here are some pictures, I'll send more as she gets bigger. She already weighs about 26 lbs!
Thanks again for all your help,
Brandy

Meet Lexie!

Hi Kathy!
It's been two months since we made the drive out to Colorado to pick up our little Chonzer, Lexie. I've wanted to send you pictures, but it's hard to get her to sit still for long enough. She flies through the house.
I can honestly say that since she and her big sister Harlow have come to live with us that there is never a dull moment. I finally have some pictures to share.
I hope you are having a good summer. Thanks so much!!
Jackie
Albuquerque, NM

Meet Willow!

Hi Kathy!
Hope you are doing well and enjoying the summer-looks like you've had a few more gorgeous German Shorthair litters!
We love Willow so much we're already tempted to get another one! She's doing great and is beautiful, we receive many compliments on her.
She LOVES hiking and the mountains and playing with other dogs.
Joe is starting to train her with pigeons, and as you'll see in one of the pictures, she's very interested in the birds!
Take care!
Keri

Meet Stella!

Kathy,
I have attached a few of the many, many pictures of Stella. Her personality is definitely coming out!!! What a little shit!!! I think that she is lazy when it comes to the potty training...maybe she'll tell you (as she runs for the door) and maybe she will get up and just squat...whoo boy. :) The puppy shower went very well, she was very well behaved until she had had enough. Then she went and hid (though I can't blame her very much as we had over 50 people here).
And, get this, it's official........Stella stopped traffic!!! Yep! We were going to do an errand, one where she could go with me, and as we were at a stop sign, a car turning just stopped in the intersection and started pointing at her. You could read his lips when he said, "She is soooo cute!" (Honest to goodness) So there is a story that you can put on your web page! Ha!Ha! I just can't believe it! Oh well, at least we know he has impeccable taste.
The last picture is where she is laying directly in front of the air conditioning vent just willing it to come on. She scooted so close in that it was so funny. She has found that she likes our bathroom because it's cooler on the tile floor...and then she discovered that there was a vent there. I'm sure she thinks she is in heaven. Like I said, what a dog! We absolutely love her.
Have a wonderful rest of your week.
~Kelly

Meet Shekel!
Hi Kathy,
He is such a good dog. I take him on a 30-45 minute walk every morning and evening. He can sit, lay and come. He has had a couple accidents in the house but for the most part knows that he does his business outside.
He sleeps from 10:30pm to about 6am in a crate with no crying at all. He is a ton of work but we all love him very much.
I'll keep sending pictures as he grows.
Chip

Meet Cooper!
Hi Kathy,
I wanted to send along a picture of Cooper with the kids (Steven and Lauryn). They are absolutely loving the dog. I am so glad we found you and your Ranch. You have been so professional, courteous, helpful and most of all loving to the dogs! Cooper came home, went to the vet and got a VERY GOOD clean bill of health! I almost think they were surprised by how great he looked! Cooper is doing great, he has adjusted to our way of life and fits in perfectly. He is such a loving, playful dog. I have to share a little story that happened on the Tuesday after we got Cooper. I had a chocolate lab Tanner that was living with my husbands mom (because we just didn't have enough room for him to run), well Tuesday morning, we received a call that he had gotten hit by a car and died. I was so very upset because he really was my first baby (before i had kids) and he was a great dog. Although he will be sorely missed, i think there was a reason why we got Cooper when we did!
Again, thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions when I had them and caring for Cooper and the other dogs with so much love. Everyone I talk to about Cooper, I tell them how much I love ACC Ranch and you and if they ever wanted a puppy to look you up!
Thanks again,
Cindy LeBeau

Meet Mac
Hi..... Just wanted to let you know that Mac "Mackenzie of Desert Ridge" is doing fine. He just turned one. Mac is the standard black with the white patch on his chest. He now stands 26" at the shoulder and weighs 75 pounds. Mac is still a puppy and gets into the usual puppy trouble. He has a great attitude toward life, every day is a party for him. He goes to the dog park every day and everyone knows Mac the friendly poodle. We are together almost 24/7 and go most every where together. As you can see I'm very attached to Mac. On Sundays we have a group of standard poodle owners that get together, 12 to 15 standards are there, and I must say I think Mac is one of the best looking dogs there. He has all the traits a good stand should have plus he's so friendly.
Thanks for selling me such a great poodle. I'd recommend your kennel to anyone.
Thanks,
Jack Green Valley , Arizona

Meet Noodle the Whoodle
Hey Kathy!
Finally, an update from the Noodle the Whoodle in Breckenridge. Here are a few pictures of our pup Noodle (at about 6 1/2 months) with our little boy Quinn. He has been such a joy, but also a handful (as you thought you would be- he is too smart for his own good!). We love him to death and wouldn't trade him for the world (well, on some days we would, like when he ate my glasses or when he, once again, has eaten the face off Quinn's stuffed animal).
Isn't it funny how Noodle and Quinn look alike? They are also both mischeivous...but so darn cute that they both get away with it! After all that looking, we did find the perfect match :) He weighs about 43 pounds- about what we expected. He is 7 1/2 months now and we are hoping he doesn't get any bigger. Thanks again for all your help! Thank you for all your help and patience as we picked out the perfect dog for our family!
Sara, Eric, and Quinn

Meet Barney
Dear Kathy,
Hi! How are you? I hope this Spring finds you well and happy. I wanted to update you on Barney and send you some pics.
He's a great dog and so loving. He recently graduated from puppy class and is going on to intermediate. He loves everyone and other dogs. He's trying to love our two cats but we have to keep them separated as one cat has become very athritic and won't tolerate him. He's still very puppy and a little to excited for our very old cats.
When the cats have gone to that big cat place in the sky, we'll be back to see you for a sibling for Barney. Standard poodles ROCK!!!
Take care and let me know how you're doing. We'd like to bring Barney out for a visit sometime this summer.
Best, Lia (and Mike and Barney)

Meet Riley
Hi there!
Pat and I just wanted to give you an update on our beautiful 9 month old Riley. He truly is the joy of our lives and has turned into such a wonderful dog.
He graduated from Dog obedience in January with flying colors. He plays daily, loves long hikes in the mountains and loves to curl up on the recliner next to whomever happens to be there.
I have attached a couple of photos of Riley so you could see just how beautiful he as turned out. He weights about 75 lbs and is about 25 inches tall at the shoulder...a very large young man.
We just really wanted to say thanks so much for bringing him into our lives...he really is a joy!
Thanks again...enjoy the photos.
Gail, Estes Park CO

Meet Guines
Kathy...Guines is just AWESOME!!!
We took Guinnes to the dog park today. She is shy but getting better.
Well, she showed just how much she loves Xander today. This boxer puppy with no manners what so ever came running at her and tried bitting and tackling her; she of course ran and tried to hide behind me. The owner came and took him away. Xander comes walking over to me and the dog comes running full force at him and knocks him over. He got a few scrapes.
I picked him up and told him it was o.k. and put him back down after he calmed down a bit. The dog comes back and tries getting after him again. Guinness stepped in front of Xander and took the blow just to save Xander. She did this 4 different times, even though she was scared of this dog herself she didn't want Xander to get hurt again.
She is just a great dog, and thank you for letting us adopt her.
Marie

Meet Alle
Hello!
I had e-mailed you some pictures and a follow up telling you that Purple aka Alle the Bichon in the bus from a year ago is doing well! We have plenty more pics to share and a VERY happy and healthy pup. My childhood friend and husband went to CSU to become a vet and they have owned a clinic here in town for many years now. They are both very impressed with Alle?s disposition and health. Both commented on her personality and health before knowing she was bread or where we found her. This is a very good mark for you as they are VERY hard to please.
Anyhow, just wanted to touch base again and say thank you for our little Alle. I don't know if you remember, but there was a pup that my husband latched onto while we went and fed the calf. He and the kids often wonder if Alle needs a friend/sister/brother. We would have gone home with both puppies that day if the one my husband latched onto wasn?t spoken for. I think they?d all be interested in an addition so we?ll keep an eye on the website.
Take care, Beth
Silver Fantasy.com

Meet Shamus
I cannot say enough good things about this breeder. With great trepidation, I began searching for Whoodle breeders in hopes that I might find one on the East Coast. I hated the thought of having a puppy in the ?belly? of a plane for hours and arriving so traumatized, it would take him days to adjust.
Well?..first of all, I can?t even imagine going to another breeder for my dogs after this wonderful experience. Kathy is the kind of person that when you first talk with her, you could swear you?ve known her all your life. She made the entire process so exciting and as stress-free as possible. Our little guy came through the priority cargo area and out of his crate with kisses for everyone and a happy, wagging tail! She and Rick clearly love animals and make certain that PetAir works with airlines using temperature control cargo areas and staff who know how to delicately treat them. I was pretty much convinced I would want one of her puppies as soon as I read how they chose the name for their ranch (Saint Francis of Assisi?how appropriate!).
And, responsive is Kathy?s middle name. We are 2 hours ahead of Colorado time, but she would return my emails almost before I could make my morning coffee (the woman doesn't sleep!) We are delighted with our little guy and it is very obvious that he came from a loving environment. He is healthy, well adjusted and so entertaining to watch playing with our 3-year-old Wheatie and 3 cats.
Kathy, you are the best! Thanks, Lynn

Meet Chewie
Kathy, Here are a few pictures of Chewie her final name. Her name has been change several times but ?Chewie? is final. The reason for the change is not just because she likes to chew but also because she sounds and resembles Chewbacca from Star Wars. Our daughter came up, looked at her and said ?chewie? and it stuck.
All is well and we absolutely love her to pieces. She and Holly play all the time during our walks and when just hanging around. Annie and I wanted you to know how thankful we are to have found you and your family for bringing us Chewie.
Bruce

Meet Coco
Coco is doing great. She is such a special little girl, I love her to death.
She graduated top of her puppy class:-) We still are learning new tricks and working on old commands (tough on coming when I call her:-() Getting her first professional hair cut this week. They come to the house in a special bus. Husband holds the puppy while the wife cuts and blow dries her. They only take two dogs at a time and it is right in front of my house. I will send you pictures to show you her new look. She is one very hairy puppy right now...cute...
Needs her ears cleaned out and paws are so hairy it is funny to look at.
Hope all is going well with you and your family.
Judy

Meet Chase
Hi Kathy!
I apologize for not being in touch sooner. We are REALLY enjoying Chase. He is soooooooo big and fluffy and sweet and bad, and clumsy and funny and toddlerish!!!
He cannot sit still, I remember your nephew said that then...we should of known!!! He is so regal. When he lays down he crosses his two front paws. He just had another bath. He is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FAST WHEN HE RUNS!!!! HE IS ENJOYING HIS 4.5 ACRE YARD AND IS REALLY LOVING THE MULCH. He has a bark that would scare any burglar and he is growing into what is going to be one heck of a watchdog. We love him and he loves us. He loves his toys, but, will still grab the kids stuff and come over and sit right in front of you to show you that he has done that.
He LOVES to chase us and he loves to be chased. I have attached some Christmas card pictures (and attempts) with him. I will send more. Check out the one where Chase is giving my husband his paw...Mike was trying to just get him to sit down and he was throwing his big white fluffy and curly haired paws at him.
Any new litters? How are the other pups doing? Miss talking to you.
Take care,
Patti

Purl, a Whoodle

Hi Kathy, Happy New Year! I hope that you had a wonderful holiday season. Ours was all about Purl. We have had her 8 weeks now and boy has it gone by fast. She is such a joy in my life. She was crate trained in 2 nights. She knows her name, come, sit, lay down; shake and can walk nicely on a lead. She is learning roll over, wait and stay. She is growing at 2lbs a week she now weighs 24lbs.
We were talking to a teacher of the puppy club at the Denver dumb friends league. We are amazed to learn how the temperament of the dog is truly something that they are born with not something that is developed. There is a big difference between bad behavior and temperament. So again you are the best breeder ever. Thank you so much for breeding such wonderful dogs. Cathie

Meet Haylee...A Whoodle from a previous litter:

Hi Kathy, As promised ...a Haylee update.
Haylee is weighing in at about 33 lbs. She looks bigger than she is because of her beautiful coat. We can not tell yet exactly what color (probably many colors) she is going to be. She still has some the the beautiful midnight black but underneath in many places we are seeing colors ranging from a rusty brown, a charcoal grey or a snowy white. Her face has changed the most. It has many shades of grey and browns.
Haylee continues to be a fantastic addition to our family. She has surpassed all of our expectations, sometimes to our chagrin. She is headstrong and stubborn but that adds to her charm. She knows most of her commands but obeys them when SHE wants. We are working on this as we want her to be a dog that we can take with us and she will be a pleasure to be with.
Haylee is a fast learner. Usually showing her just one time what we want is enough. A small treat will get us any behavior we want-for as long as the treat lasts.She loves riding in the car. She is already a great travel companion whether it is going on errands with her Dad or long cross country treks.
She is also becoming a boater. She makes a pretty sight riding standing tall in the bow of our boat. Haylee is great with children, also. She and our Grandson played for hours,chasing each other around, on our last visit.
Haylee has an incredible personality: She doesn't just walk, she prances; She doesn't just run, she does so with glee; She greets everyone with such excitement that everyone just loves her...trying to keep her from jumping up on folks is a challenge we are working on.
Her communication skills are incredible. Whether she wants to go out, needs more water, wants a treat, or wants us to know she missed us she has her special ways of letting us know. Her observations skills are uncanny. She will let us know that there is comforter tossed on top of the bed that was not there before, that there is a large machine in the neighbors yard that is new or that the garbage cans that are in the street today were not there yesterday.
Best of all, Haylee, absolutely adores us. How lucky can we be? She loves to be with us and wants to go everywhere with us. On our walks she wants both of us to go . She can sense when we are getting ready to go out and prepares to come with us. However if she is not coming she obediently goes to 'her room' on command and waits patiently for us.
Bob said just the other day,"We sure made a great decision in getting her." Obviously, she has worked her way deep into our hearts!
I'm sending pictures, but they do not show her true beauty!
Fondly,Cheryl
Hi Kathy, The puppies are doing great. I took them to their new vet today and he says they look great, their vet says they look good and everything seems okay. They are a bundle of energy, all our neighbors love them and of course so do we. Thanks, Tanya
Hi Kathy, Glad you got the pics. she is such a wonderful puppy already. She has only peed in the house (on the tile) one time. I open the door and she runs on the grass and goes instantly. She sleeps really well in the crate (I have a bigger one) which I sectioned off. Last nite at 1am. she cried - I took her outside and she did both of her jobs. I am amazed. She loves Bella and Bella (cat) hates her....it will take time, but, I am sure they will be friends. All the neighbors and my sisters just love her. She is so funny with her leash on - she doesn't like that much - but, we are on a training period for that. Thank you so much for such a wonderful pup- we adore her already - she is my love bug.......hi to Dalton and Dakota - love their names - we have a Dylan.... keep in touch, Rosemary

Hello Kathy, Both Sammie and Gracie are doing fantastic. They are such perfect puppies and we could not be more spoiled with them. They both have such distinct personalities too, its pretty funny. Gracie is more of the adventurer and braver or the two, but she is also more quiet and calculating. Samson is energy and excitement, but he looks to his sister for everything and needs to be around her at all times. We are just getting them used to not being together as Katie and I are moving into our new place, and Gracie is ok with it, but Sammie is pretty sad when she is not around. Also, Gracie seems to gravitate towards woman and Samson towards the men. We love them so much and they are both totally healthy. We had their second vet check-up a week ago and everything is healthy, not a scratch. I will try and send some pictures here soon so you can see them playing and Katie with them. Thanks again so much and I will make sure to send some photos. Hope all is well, Cory and Katie

HI Kathy! Just wanted to let you know that Liberty is doing great and is an absolute joy. She actually slept through the night last night. She is growing like a weed and we love her to death. Keep in touch, Deborah

Kathy: Sorry it has taken me so long to write you. Well doesn't our little boy look great after his first haircut!Harley Dude (D-Blue collar) is a wonderful little boy and doing just fine at our home in Fruita. Harley is about 25 pounds now and almost as big as a cocker. Harley has had 3 puppy training lessons at Petsmart so far and is the smartest puppy in the class, but we are somewhat prejudice. Next week he goes for his first hair cut. We are pretty sure that will go fine because you have trimmed his face a couple of times before we got him. We will send more pictures as he get older. Maybe one after his first hair cut. Thanks, Frank

Hi Kathy, Fiyero has turned into the most handsome guy. He is very large, I think probably bigger than his mom and Dad! but he is the gentlest, sweetest dog I have ever meet. We are so in love with him. If you ever get to see your mom in Westminster, you have to come visit as he is GORGEOUS!!!! By the way he learned to swim at the dog park pond in Louisville on Sunday. Went totally under after a ball, except the tip of his tail and came up with the ball and brought it back to us! He had everyone around in stitches, he is really precious! And huge! Thanks, Lannie

Kathy, Our little buddy is doing great! He is very well behaved, knows lots of tricks, and is a ridiculously affectionate dog. We have been meaning to send you some pictures. Everywhere we walk him people stop us to ask us what kind of dog we have, because he is so cute. Jeremy

Hi Rick and Kathy, Shane and I just wanted to check in and let you know how Sherpa is doing. He is such a wonderful dog! We have both bonded with him so much and he has such a personality. He picked up potty training in no time and he's learning obedience. He can sit, lay, come, shake, and high five. We've traveled with him quite a bit. He went to Boise with us for a race in early June and he's been to Steamboat several times. He just adapts to wherever he's taken and has no problem riding in the car - even on the 10 hour drive to Boise. (He slept on my lap most of the way). He doesn't have an aggressive bone in his body. He loves all people and animals and he's just a happy dog. We are doing our best to keep it that way. We live right across from a large park with an off leash dog area. I'm pretty conservative about letting him off the leash if there are more than a few dogs there because I just worry about him wanting to play with a dog and the other dog not being into it. We had one or two instances where the dogs were not friendly and I would hate to see him get timid around other dogs. Shane adores him! For someone who didn't want a dog he is so protective of him and is always down on the ground playing with him. However, he's a total mamma's boy!! He follows me everywhere. We have a lot of movie nights and Sherpa will snuggle up with me. He's sleeping in the bed (of course!!). He has his own little spot and loves it. He gets up at 5:45 on the dot and I'm always about half awake but I can sense him just looking at me - he never jumps on me or causes a stir, he just sits there and looks at me. Most of the time I will get up and we go to the park to play, but sometimes I need a few minutes and I say "sherpa just give mom ten minutes" and he will hop back into bed and snuggle for another few minutes. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know is doing fantastic and he is the best, cutest dog in the world! We absolutely adore him and you can trust he has a really good home. I attached some pictures of him, but they are after he's been running around outside so he's a little dirty. When I give him a bath I will send some more pictures -- he's a really great looking dog when I have him cleaned and brushed. Thanks again for giving us such a wonderful little guy! Shane and Kelly

Testimonial : I have bought many puppies in my life and I can honestly say that I have never come across a better breeder!! I actually was able to visit the home and the breeder where these puppies are bred. The home is clean, the breeder (Kathy) is so into breeding her animals and gives all her time to make sure that we receive the best of the best!! It takes a special person to do what she does! Kathy portrays kindness, love, dedication and integrity! I will most definitely buy again from this AWESOME breeder!! Our little Abbie is more socially interactive than I am! (If you knew me, you would find that hard to believe but it's true!)
Thank you for your hard work so that my family could love and enjoy our little Abbie!!
With Much Gratitude!
Brad, Christie, Donovan, Brianna and ABBIE!!!!

Hi Kathy, Dupree is such a great dog! He is the most gentle natured thing and we love him like crazy. He is so smart and has been a joy to have in our home. I thought you might like a couple new pictures of him...This one is a few weeks ago, but I love it. Our cat Ramona thinks it is her job to bathe the dog! Janae, Colorado
Kathy, Sorry it has taken so long to hear frome me, I know your wondering how your baby is doing? Well I will first tell you she is a blessing....We love her so much, I think it was meant to be. I looked for a long time here in florida in the newspaper week after week, then went on line and found you and your wonderful family. The day she flew in we went to petsmart to get a few things, and dropped her off in the groomers and got 2 pink bows one on each ear, and pink toenails, she was such a hit in there, almost didnt get her back! I would walk by while I was shopping and take a peak, she was just sitting there letting them do her feet like a pedicure... My husband is bonding with her also, she has been riding around with him to in the truck. When I do laundry, I open the dryer door, and she puts her to front paws up there and just watches while I fold them. She is quite a little lady. Gone through a few names, but nothing has stuck yet guess when it hits me I will let you know. Just want to thank you again, for all the emails and pictures over the weeks, it sure does not do them justice, she truly is a beautiful dog. Soon as I figure out how to send pictures they are comming. Just another day or two. Anyway I will stay in touch dont mean to bend your ear, I am just so impressed with my new baby, I just want you to know you have a gift and do a wonderful thing touching people through you puppies. Thanks again talk to you soon,
Lisa in Florida

Hi Kathy, Hope you are staying warm. Yoda is a great dog. She has the best personality and is very smart. Andrew enjoyed the puppy class and plans to take the basic class when she is six months old. Thought you would enjoy the graduation photos.
Elizabeth in North Carolina

We have had our German Shorthaired Pointer, Beignet, now for about a year and it is a good time to reflect upon our experience with her. We bought our pup from Rick and Kathy Fitzpatrick, knowing what we wanted was a tall order ? an enthusiastic and energetic hunting dog, but one that would make a manageable house dog and a pet for our kids as well. Well, here we are a year later and it seems we have the best of both worlds. With Rick?s help in field training and my daughter?s work on obedience training, Beignet is shaping up to be a fantastic hunter and fun loving family member. Beignet lives comfortably (perhaps too comfortably) in our kitchen, she enjoys our yard, the nearby park and plays very well with the neighborhood dogs?but when we head out to the hunt fields she is all business ? pretty remarkable for a 1 year old puppy!
SaveCancelCloseEdit FileWhen finished, click Save or Cancel below. Change PermissionsReadWriteExecuteUserGroupOtherFile VersionsWarning: Restoring an older version will overwrite the current file without backing it up. New ArchiveArchive Name Back to Control PanelWhen we picked Beignet from the litter, Rick and Kathy helped us identify mannerisms and characteristics of a pup which might be clues as to how she would be as an adult. We looked for an active and playful puppy that would have the confidence and stamina to hunt, but one that would easily accept training. As solid as Beignet seems to be in the field, remarkably, she recently won Grand Champion in a recent Arapahoe County 4-H Showmanship and Obedience Intermediate Class Competition. Despite the new environment there, and plenty of canine distractions, Beignet responded well to our daughter?s commands (sit, down, stay) and walked with the young handler like a champ.
That is Beignet?s story. For all the great progress we know she is still young and has a lot of work and maturing ahead (she does get a little too excited about our neighborhood rabbits), but honestly, we could not have asked for a better dog or for better help with her training! Rick and Kathy thanks to both of you!
Mike & Susu Dugas & Family
Greenwood Village, CO

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Before we begin the animal tour, please allow me to pay tribute to my dear nephew, Neal,
on behalf of his widow, Chelsie, and his 2 daughters, Rylee and Addison.
Click below to see a slide show of Neal's life.
We miss him dearly.

I couldn't resist, this is pink collar now named Alexis, with her new brother, Shady.. it's almost like they are sticking their tongues out, laughing at us in the cold weather (they are in Florida) ....Donna, thanks for the picture, it's too cute!

This is Olive, now named Dupree, with his new family member and best friend, Jack: They both look pretty intense about something out there!

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Okay, I confess, around our place, the animals rule! Below you will see pictures, all taken on our ranch, which shows many of our fat and sassy pets and livestock. We seem to have a little of everything, and they are all healthy and happy, and totally spoiled. Everyone here jumps when the animals call!

Our grandaughter, Shakyra, with the horses

Let us know if you have any other questions, thank you for visiting our site, and a Very Happy Fall everyone!

Peyton,CO
Ph: 303-648-3553
ACC RANCH: Assisi's Country Critters
A Tribute to St. Francis of Assisi.
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