"Koda [Melodie X Zeke 2006 pup] and Mika are doing great! Mika is much smaller than Koda, but what she lacks in size, she makes up in heart! They are the best of friends, we are so thankful for them everyday! The two of them are inseparable! Mika is definitely the shadow... if she's not with me- she's with my daughter. You cannot go anywhere without her by your side! Koda is definitely the more reserved of the two, but very much the protector. Mika is full of energy, very inquisitive, and LOVES to bark at squirrels (and cars, and cats, and everything!)."
   Jessica and Susan, Murfreesboro, TN

" I fell in love with Pebbles right after she had been born and was lucky enough to get to own her. She has been delightful watching her grow into herself. She is always ready to please and of course play!! She even gives kisses when asked. Thank you Anne so very much."
  Donna, Minot, ND

"...I want to thank you so much for her she is a super intelligent dog  and a great addition to my family... She has been so easy to train, she can actually talk.. She loves to swim, she does it all... I'm running out of things to teach her...She'll be 1  on December 18.. You have done a beautiful job with breeding her keep up the good work.. "
   Joseph, North Haven, CT

"...[At 3 .5 mths] he is doing pretty good.  We named him JD and he is getting the hang of things and getting along well with the other dogs...  He has been housetrained and knows how to sit, stay, lay down, shake, and he has been fetching a little bit.  I have taken him and the other dogs on a few walks with me and he does really well.... He absolutely loves the snow...and it is really funny watching him play in it!..."
   Brandie, Emerado, ND 

"Kohl has been the most awesome dog.... Here is his 6 month photo and Raya's 2 year photo [Frostie and Zeke 2007]....Very loyal and very protective.  Raya is doing great.  Also very loyal and protective.  They both listen sooo well. Compliments wherever we go."  
   Richard, Estevan, SK

"I just wanted to send you some updated pictures of Mika and her sister Kady.  Our friends bring Mika over to play with Kady lots.  They are both very energetic...."
   Scott and Lisa, Stony Plains, AB
 

   Tim and Keri, Edmonton, AB

   "My husband Al loves Xena so much.  I think this is the best Christmas present he has ever got. 
Thanks so much"
   Vickie, Westby, MT

   In memory of Lola, who passed away too young.
She was loved and is sorely missed.
    Scott and Vanessa, Milnor, ND

"Here are some pictures of Sam. Thank you very much Anne. Sam has grown into quite the large puppy. She loves going on walks, plays fetch constantly, and loves the water even more.  She has tons of energy and loves playing with our cavalier king charles.  She is friendly to every one she knows, but lets us know when someone comes to visit.  She listens very well and has learned many commands.  Thanks again.  Hope you enjoy the pictures."
   Garth, Grand Forks, ND

"Shadow is doing extremely well!   She has learned to control her strength around Kody (my eight year old step-son), is gentle with other smaller dogs, and does a good amount of tricks. For example, she sits, stays, lays down, fetches, gives you kisses, gives you hugs...you name it, she does it! ...I'll make it a point to get some more recent pics of her. You have no idea how beautiful she is now! And a perfect example of a daddy's girl too haha!.."
   Patrick, Madison, MS

"Anne, thank you so much for a wonderful friend and companion, we wonder what life was like before him. He has his dads size, love of water and obsession with fetch and his mothers good looks and personality. He loves his people and wants to be right by your side all the time, if you go downstairs, close the gate and leave him upstairs he'll lay right by the gate until you come back. He's an extremely obedient and very loving boy. when you sit on the floor he'll try and crawl in your lap. He loves little kids and likes to rub against them and lick them till they're soaked. Again thank you so much."
   Erin and Adam, Casper, WY

"I would sincerely like to thank you for a wonderful dog. At 4 months old Riker is already a well behaved well trained young dog and I couldn't imagine a better canine companion... [At 7 months] He knows all his basic commands and will do them without hesitation and will even lay down on command in mid run... He also LOVES to play fetch  He is a great dog and I really want you to know he brings me so much joy and love and I couldn't possibly be happier with him. He's growing into a beautiful dog and his face is so strong and noble I get compliments on him EVERYWHERE..."
   Amanda, Fargo, ND

 "Kyra found her voice at an early age and loves to talk. Mostly to her toys, but people are no exception.  She is definitely a kid at heart and LOVES to play.  She is showing a natural ability to be a therapy dog.  Despite having no formal training to date she has exhibited a nurturing instinct on two separate occasions when a client was in need of some TLC.  We plan to have her formally trained when she turns 18 months."
   Bob and Susan, Dickinson, ND

 "Dina is a beautiful German Shepherd, very smart, and very obedient....she is doing great with everybody, kids, all people, other dogs, except our own cat (poor cat)....She is doing great on our bicycle runs, she runs right next to me...it is fun for [both of us]....thank you so much again...glad we found you."
   Katerina and family, Fargo, ND

Lisa called to say they are very happy with Dylan, he's a very easy going dog, great with the kids, and a real joy to have around. So much so, they want another longcoat sable boy from Eve!
   Lisa, Wyndmere, ND

 " Thanks so very much for Natasha!!!  We just love her!  She is great with the girls, never gets enough hugs. We have gotten so many compliments on her coat and color.  She is brilliant and quite the thinker, thanks again Anne!!!"
   Sheila, Polk, NE       http://prairieacreskennel.com

"...he is the greatest puppy.  Very smart, very calm, and we get constant compliments on his looks.  I've attached a picture of him now (70 lbs at 5 months).  Thanks again Anne!"
   Mike, Portland, OR

"Bristow is our first dog and to be honest, having a puppy was much less work than expected.  Most people tell me this is because she's a shepherd, but I think it's also due to her excellent breeding and sweet temperament.  Our kids love her and she is great with them.  She has just the right amount of guard dog instinct in her and alerts us only when absolutely necessary...not a barking, yapping or whining dog at all.  She's awesome!"
   Terri, Coronado, CA

"I just wanted to let you know Callahan is still doing great!!  He is a furry ball of energy...." 
   Tisha, Moorhead, MN

"...She is a delight and has a sense of humor, something none of my other shepherds ever had... she is a "hoot"....
Oh yes, she "grins" curling her upper lip.... and she never forgoes giving her opinion on everything... She has a perfect shepherd gait, is smart, a smart Alec and an absolute delight....'
   Penny, Antigo, WI

"We named her Cali, short for calico, since Frostie was white and Dartagnan was black and tan.  People comment all the time on what
a beautiful dog she is. She's got us pretty well trained, but we love her dearly. She loves to lay across our ottomans and chew on a bone or continuously bring us her tennis balls to throw. She weighs about 66 pounds. She's pretty excitable and still learning her manners around new people, but she's really smart and learns pretty quickly when she isn't being stubborn. She hasn't chewed up a potholder or shoe in quite a while, although she'll still parade across the room with one in her mouth once in a while just to show us who's boss...."
   Randy and Bobbie, Rapid City, SD

"...She is so funny, strong but very bratty & probably the most super- competitive, intelligent & smart dog one could wish for.  She is small  - we call her our tea-cup shepherd but Anne, she has the heart & will of a massive dog.  We love her to death & can't imagine our lives without her.  She is extremely precious, we wouldn't trade her for the world & are so thankful that she is ours -"
   Eric and Kim, Corona, CA 

"...She is a beautiful dog and I love her to death, very smart, extremely loyal, stays by my side all day long. She has turned into a excellent swimmer as well!...I do hope to get her trained to be a therapy dog so that we can go into childrens hospitals and hospices. I think her floppy ear makes her approachable and she is so good with kids!...Hope you enjoy the photos...she is the most beautiful dog ever!...Everyone loves Shadow...she has her own fan club in our neighborhood!..."
   Robert and TK, San Diego, CA

"Lilly has been the perfect dog and she is so loving and tender.  She is basically my wife's dog for sure.  At night I can't sleep in the same bed because those two take up the bed.  My kids just adore her and take her for walks everyday.  She has to say goodnight to all four of them.  I couldn't ask for a better dog..."
   Dave and family, Fargo, ND

"We couldn’t ask for a better best friend.  Odie has a personality all his own, and has become a regular, social butterfly at the dog park!  He is always right by our side, and we are constantly hearing complements on how handsome and well behaved  he is.   The only thing we struggle with is he has several food allergies, so we have to be on our toes at all times making sure he doesn’t get into anything.  Thank you so much for such a wonderful  dog."
  Tristie and Mike, Bismarck ND

"...Daisy is absolutely beautiful...She is a very loving dog, protective and full of energy. Loves to chew on furniture legs, I am waiting to sit at my computer desk one day and have the chair collapse...lol  good thing it isn't a good chair. She is starting to calm down though.  Right now she is 77lbs and in excellent health, great with both my kids, especially my daughter who is 5.Hope all is well on your end, thank you for such a beautiful dog.. she's my baby.......... I Love her to death....Daisy is the perfect addition to our family!          Marianne, Sewell, NJ

"Axel is doing very well.  If you go to www.completek9academy.com and view graduates, you will see Axel who has completed his first K-9 puppy class.  At 13 weeks he will begin his formal training.  I believe he will do very well as he is a quick learner.  Thank you again..."
   William, Fort Myers, FL 

[6 months:] ...Everyone who met him thought he was such a pretty dog and so well behaved for a puppy....  He never seems to tire of playing fetch with a ball. [1 year:] He gets better (as far as listening) as he ages.  He is very enjoyable and a lot of fun.  Brings a lot of humor into our lives..."
   Doug and Karen, Dickinson, ND 

"Bella as a baby, Bella now.  she is 110 lbs and is the neediest thing in the world.  never in a million years would I have guessed that a big German Shepherd would be such a love.  we love her.  thank you.."
   Joy, Montgomery, TX