| Comments from Customers and Vet |
The Whartons . . . Mt. Juliet, TN. 2005
"Gracie (Amazing Grace) is great! She
is so east going. She has barked only
five times in the last six months and
never whines. We took her camping
and she loves the water. She swims
and loves riding the jet ski. We get
compliments on her wherever we take
her. She was a hit at the park during
soccer season, and I'm sure she will
go with us again in the fall as well."
"Gracie (Amazing Grace) is great! She
is so east going. She has barked only
five times in the last six months and
never whines. We took her camping
and she loves the water. She swims
and loves riding the jet ski. We get
compliments on her wherever we take
her. She was a hit at the park during
soccer season, and I'm sure she will
go with us again in the fall as well."
Dr. Horner . . . Hoof and Paw Animal Clinic,
Cross Plains, TN
At the puppies six week check up on August
23, 2005 our vet commented that "these
puppies have the prettiest coats I have ever
seen, and I certainly see lots of puppies."
Cross Plains, TN
At the puppies six week check up on August
23, 2005 our vet commented that "these
puppies have the prettiest coats I have ever
seen, and I certainly see lots of puppies."
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"We are one of the proud recipients of Anni's
puppies that you flew from TN to FL. He is so
beautiful. The puppy is adjusting well. My
son Josh decided to name him Shadow. He
has wanted a golden retriever ever since he
'Homeward Bound the Incredible Journey'
and the 'Air Bud' movies. Thank you once
again!"
Christy Milliken, Florida
March 2005
puppies that you flew from TN to FL. He is so
beautiful. The puppy is adjusting well. My
son Josh decided to name him Shadow. He
has wanted a golden retriever ever since he
'Homeward Bound the Incredible Journey'
and the 'Air Bud' movies. Thank you once
again!"
Christy Milliken, Florida
March 2005
Rob and Donna Key . . .Clarksville, TN 2007
(card from pup to Mom!)
"Happy Mother's Day" I'm loving my new
family! I will always remember what a great
mom you were! Love, Rakkie (pronounced
Rocky)
(card from pup to Mom!)
"Happy Mother's Day" I'm loving my new
family! I will always remember what a great
mom you were! Love, Rakkie (pronounced
Rocky)
Jeff and Mary Jane Henry, Tennessee
July 2007
"Darby is a great addition to our family. Here
she has climbed to the top of one of the
bushes by our patio. She just decided that
'she wanted to'! She is a great tribute to our
golden Millie that we recently lost."
July 2007
"Darby is a great addition to our family. Here
she has climbed to the top of one of the
bushes by our patio. She just decided that
'she wanted to'! She is a great tribute to our
golden Millie that we recently lost."
Dear Shannon,
I just wanted to give you an update on our beautiful Willow. She has settled in
wonderfully and the kids absolutely adore her!
Her first night home she howled and barked the entire night in her crate.
Thank God it was a weekend! lol Yesterday I didn't put her in her crate at all
until last night. She never had an accident and she slept ALL NIGHT in her
crate without a sound and it was clean and dry this morning! She tried to get
on the couch only once and with only one redirection and a "No" she hasn't
tried again. She's already doing quite well on her leash although she's not
too sure about her collar!
We already love her immensely and are so happy to have her in our home!
Thanks so much to you and Tim and your beautiful family for taking such
good care of her! I'm sure you'll hear from me from time to time.
Take Care,
Denise Perkins
Rena & Rio's female - November 2007
I just wanted to give you an update on our beautiful Willow. She has settled in
wonderfully and the kids absolutely adore her!
Her first night home she howled and barked the entire night in her crate.
Thank God it was a weekend! lol Yesterday I didn't put her in her crate at all
until last night. She never had an accident and she slept ALL NIGHT in her
crate without a sound and it was clean and dry this morning! She tried to get
on the couch only once and with only one redirection and a "No" she hasn't
tried again. She's already doing quite well on her leash although she's not
too sure about her collar!
We already love her immensely and are so happy to have her in our home!
Thanks so much to you and Tim and your beautiful family for taking such
good care of her! I'm sure you'll hear from me from time to time.
Take Care,
Denise Perkins
Rena & Rio's female - November 2007
Shannon,
I just wanted to let you know that I took Max to the vet
this morning and he checked out very well. He is
the most calm, beautiful puppy I've seen in a
long time. I got compliments on him from the bus
stop to the vet and then Pet Smart. Everyone is
amazed at how "content" and "quiet" he is. My
doorbell hasn't stopped ringing for the neighbors
wanting to help us entertain him.
Thanks for sharing your part of Rio and Anni with us.
Lisa Mays
Anni & Rio's pup - November 2007
P.S . He only woke up once last night and then went
back to sleep after I
took him out. I can't ask for more right now.
I just wanted to let you know that I took Max to the vet
this morning and he checked out very well. He is
the most calm, beautiful puppy I've seen in a
long time. I got compliments on him from the bus
stop to the vet and then Pet Smart. Everyone is
amazed at how "content" and "quiet" he is. My
doorbell hasn't stopped ringing for the neighbors
wanting to help us entertain him.
Thanks for sharing your part of Rio and Anni with us.
Lisa Mays
Anni & Rio's pup - November 2007
P.S . He only woke up once last night and then went
back to sleep after I
took him out. I can't ask for more right now.
Dear Shannon and Tim and children,
Thank you very much for your nice note! We are already in love with our
little "Teddy"! Teddy's formal name is Ascot's Teddy Bear. Our first
wonderful Golden was Ascot and our next precious Golden was
Bear...so to honor their memory, we've named this little guy "Teddy". The
vet proclaimed him fine and fit and thinks he'll be a "very smart one"
because he really gets intent on looking at our faces. He's doing pretty
well on knowing the word "out" and getting to the door in time. He also
knows "home" (i.e. when we're out in the yard to head back inside") and
he's learning the hand command for "sit". We're working on "no"...but his
little teeth just want to chew and chew...so he hasn't quite got that one
figured out! We've started him on the leash - just short little walks down
the street a ways - and he's doing very well learning about the lead.
Teddy's already made friends with the neighbors....he's quite popular!
One neighbor has an 18 month old hound/Shepard mix who is very
gentle with Teddy and they love to play together. Another neighbor has a
7 year old Bassett Hound who also thinks Teddy is wonderful....quite a
funny sight to see a Basset Hound trying to run around playing with a
puppy! Our next door neighbor's 8 year old grandson spends a lot of
time with them, so Teddy is having fun playing with him too. He's getting
plenty of attention and exercise.
We will send more photos as he gets older. He is just a beautiful little
Golden and Hank and I couldn't be happier. If ever we can refer a friend
who wants a Golden we will certainly give them your name.
Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Hank joins me in sending our best regards to all the Kramms,
Nikki Faulkner,
Kentucky
Anni & Rio male (above)
November 2007
Thank you very much for your nice note! We are already in love with our
little "Teddy"! Teddy's formal name is Ascot's Teddy Bear. Our first
wonderful Golden was Ascot and our next precious Golden was
Bear...so to honor their memory, we've named this little guy "Teddy". The
vet proclaimed him fine and fit and thinks he'll be a "very smart one"
because he really gets intent on looking at our faces. He's doing pretty
well on knowing the word "out" and getting to the door in time. He also
knows "home" (i.e. when we're out in the yard to head back inside") and
he's learning the hand command for "sit". We're working on "no"...but his
little teeth just want to chew and chew...so he hasn't quite got that one
figured out! We've started him on the leash - just short little walks down
the street a ways - and he's doing very well learning about the lead.
Teddy's already made friends with the neighbors....he's quite popular!
One neighbor has an 18 month old hound/Shepard mix who is very
gentle with Teddy and they love to play together. Another neighbor has a
7 year old Bassett Hound who also thinks Teddy is wonderful....quite a
funny sight to see a Basset Hound trying to run around playing with a
puppy! Our next door neighbor's 8 year old grandson spends a lot of
time with them, so Teddy is having fun playing with him too. He's getting
plenty of attention and exercise.
We will send more photos as he gets older. He is just a beautiful little
Golden and Hank and I couldn't be happier. If ever we can refer a friend
who wants a Golden we will certainly give them your name.
Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Hank joins me in sending our best regards to all the Kramms,
Nikki Faulkner,
Kentucky
Anni & Rio male (above)
November 2007
Dear Shannon,
Jake (puppy 8’s name) is the most precious
dog we have ever seen. Everyone in Steph’s
family is crazy about him. Fred keeps offering
to take him. In fact on Saturdays when he
does errands he likes to go get Jake and
show him off. Thank you so much. We feel
like God led us to the perfect dog. Hope you
have a wonderful Christmas. I am not sure
how to send pictures but will try after
Christmas.
God bless,
Madeline, Texas
Rena and Rio male
November 2007
Jake (puppy 8’s name) is the most precious
dog we have ever seen. Everyone in Steph’s
family is crazy about him. Fred keeps offering
to take him. In fact on Saturdays when he
does errands he likes to go get Jake and
show him off. Thank you so much. We feel
like God led us to the perfect dog. Hope you
have a wonderful Christmas. I am not sure
how to send pictures but will try after
Christmas.
God bless,
Madeline, Texas
Rena and Rio male
November 2007
Nice meeting you last night. We'll keep in touch.
PS...named her Macy....goes nicely with the other two, Miah and Maximus.
Rena and Rio's female pup
November 2007
PS...named her Macy....goes nicely with the other two, Miah and Maximus.
Rena and Rio's female pup
November 2007
I drove from Savannah Georgia to
Chattanooga to get a male puppy from
you in September 2006. We now live in
Southern California but I just wanted to
let you know what a beautiful Golden Retriver
Elliot has grown to be. He is a big boy
weighing in at 100 pounds. Everywhere we
go he gets complimented on how
"magnificent" he is. He is so gentle and
loves everyone.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful
friend and companion.
Barbara
California
Chattanooga to get a male puppy from
you in September 2006. We now live in
Southern California but I just wanted to
let you know what a beautiful Golden Retriver
Elliot has grown to be. He is a big boy
weighing in at 100 pounds. Everywhere we
go he gets complimented on how
"magnificent" he is. He is so gentle and
loves everyone.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful
friend and companion.
Barbara
California
Minnie is doing great and
enjoyed her summer travels to my
parents home (with pool) in Ohio.
My parents love her so much;
mom has offered to "timeshare"
her with us. Haven't taken her up
on that one! She took to the pool
unlike any golden we have had
before - and we have had some
good swimmers! We officially
graduate from obedience school
this week (after only 6 wks.). Next
we are going to start dock diving
and agility with Minnie. It has
become a family activity, and you
should see Bella barking out
commands. Minnie obeys her
but has this look on her face that
enjoyed her summer travels to my
parents home (with pool) in Ohio.
My parents love her so much;
mom has offered to "timeshare"
her with us. Haven't taken her up
on that one! She took to the pool
unlike any golden we have had
before - and we have had some
good swimmers! We officially
graduate from obedience school
this week (after only 6 wks.). Next
we are going to start dock diving
and agility with Minnie. It has
become a family activity, and you
should see Bella barking out
commands. Minnie obeys her
but has this look on her face that
Hello Shannon! Just an update on
Oakley. He is a lot of fun! The vet just
brags and brags on him - and he really
loves his bath!!! (Oakley is also cared for
at Orchard Park) He is really a blessing
to us, can't imagine life without him!
How can you not love him? He always
brings a smile to my face when I come
home and he is there - every inch of him
wiggling with excitement that I am
home!!!
He is definatley a retriever! He could
play ball or frisbee all day long! We're
anxiously awaiting summer for our trips
to the lake! We're sizing him for his life
jacket now!
Oakley. He is a lot of fun! The vet just
brags and brags on him - and he really
loves his bath!!! (Oakley is also cared for
at Orchard Park) He is really a blessing
to us, can't imagine life without him!
How can you not love him? He always
brings a smile to my face when I come
home and he is there - every inch of him
wiggling with excitement that I am
home!!!
He is definatley a retriever! He could
play ball or frisbee all day long! We're
anxiously awaiting summer for our trips
to the lake! We're sizing him for his life
jacket now!
If you recall, we purchased a male pup
(Major) from you to be delived by Santa
at the welcome station last December.
Major is a beautiful, big dog whom we
love so much. We are looking for a
sister for him from Sunshine and
Bear's litter.
(Major) from you to be delived by Santa
at the welcome station last December.
Major is a beautiful, big dog whom we
love so much. We are looking for a
sister for him from Sunshine and
Bear's litter.
As you know, we also live in Springfield. Every time we have "Oak" and we
drive past, I tell him that is where his mom and dad live. One day we'll have to
stop to visit. Thanks so much for this wonderful 3rd member of our family!!!
Sincerely,
Les and Sarah Howell
"Oakley Titan Howell" (male)
Rio and Annika liter September 2007
drive past, I tell him that is where his mom and dad live. One day we'll have to
stop to visit. Thanks so much for this wonderful 3rd member of our family!!!
Sincerely,
Les and Sarah Howell
"Oakley Titan Howell" (male)
Rio and Annika liter September 2007
Please provide me, again, with your address to send a deposit to
reserve one of the pups, if available. We have been so pleased with
Major and enjoyed working with you so much. We'd love another puppy
from you! Thanks so much. Hope all is well with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Angel from Alabama
Rio & Rena male December 2007
(right)
reserve one of the pups, if available. We have been so pleased with
Major and enjoyed working with you so much. We'd love another puppy
from you! Thanks so much. Hope all is well with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Angel from Alabama
Rio & Rena male December 2007
(right)
Well I just wanted to let you know that Elle
Born 9/14/06 will soon be 2 years old and is
still the love of our life. She is absolutely
beautiful, and we don't go anywhere that she
doesn't get compliments. She also is Miss
December in the 2009 Golden Retreiver
Calendar. We will send you a copy!
Ruth from Texas
Anni female 2006
Born 9/14/06 will soon be 2 years old and is
still the love of our life. She is absolutely
beautiful, and we don't go anywhere that she
doesn't get compliments. She also is Miss
December in the 2009 Golden Retreiver
Calendar. We will send you a copy!
Ruth from Texas
Anni female 2006
is priceless! Our trainer is very impressed with Minnie and wants your
contact information. Minnie also loves to go down Bella's slide and they
play soccer together. When we take her to Bella's games, she doesn't
understand that she isn't supposed to be out on the field playing.
Our Best,
Ashton, Becky, Bella & Minnie - Kentucky
Sunshine's pup 2007
contact information. Minnie also loves to go down Bella's slide and they
play soccer together. When we take her to Bella's games, she doesn't
understand that she isn't supposed to be out on the field playing.
Our Best,
Ashton, Becky, Bella & Minnie - Kentucky
Sunshine's pup 2007
Shannon:
Here are our babies. Boomer is laying down. Brady (we had to
change his name) is sitting like a good boy. They just had their
4th set of shots. Boomer weighs 21.6 and Brady who is quite a
bit bigger weighs in at 24.8. We love them!!!!!
Laurie, Tennessee
Bear and Lily males (above), July 2008
(above)
Hi Shannon,
I just wanted to let you know
that Hardy is doing great.
He has only cried once at
night and that was for only 5
minutes. I guess the sound
machine is doing wonders.
He is such a good puppy and
very smart. We are certainly
enjoying our new addition to
the family.
Kelly England, Tennessee
Bear & Lily male, July 2008
"Hardy"
(right)
I just wanted to let you know
that Hardy is doing great.
He has only cried once at
night and that was for only 5
minutes. I guess the sound
machine is doing wonders.
He is such a good puppy and
very smart. We are certainly
enjoying our new addition to
the family.
Kelly England, Tennessee
Bear & Lily male, July 2008
"Hardy"
(right)
Hi Shannon - Just wanted to send you some
pictures of Piper (from Anni & Bear's litter on
August 15, 2008). She is just gorgeous and we
love her soooo much! She has the cutest
personality and is a very peppy little thing. She
loves the neighborhood kids and is growing like
a weed. She starts her puppy training class on
Saturday. We hope you all are doing well and
we're so glad we find you all!!
Kelly Napier, Tennessee
Anni & Bear female,
"Piper"
September 2008
(right)
pictures of Piper (from Anni & Bear's litter on
August 15, 2008). She is just gorgeous and we
love her soooo much! She has the cutest
personality and is a very peppy little thing. She
loves the neighborhood kids and is growing like
a weed. She starts her puppy training class on
Saturday. We hope you all are doing well and
we're so glad we find you all!!
Kelly Napier, Tennessee
Anni & Bear female,
"Piper"
September 2008
(right)
Sophie is healthy and wonderful. We have enjoyed her dearly. I have never
had a puppy like her. She is definitely all puppy but she works hard and tries
to please. She has amazed me with how quickly she learns and doesn't
backslide with her training. Tell Anni that her fetch instinct has been passed
down the line. Sophie will sit and fetch for such a long time. As I sit here
typing I am tossing a ball through the house so I can at least finish this task
before we go on a little walk. The kids love having a dog that wants to play with
them (and play and play and play) I will attach a picture or two. She is just a
beautiful golden with an equally beautiful personality. I know she is this way
because of the wonderful love that Anni and you all gave her as a young puppy.
Thank you for sharing such a blessing with us.
Have a great fall and we will keep in touch!
Jennie Ford, Tennessee
Anni & Bear female
September 2008
(left)
had a puppy like her. She is definitely all puppy but she works hard and tries
to please. She has amazed me with how quickly she learns and doesn't
backslide with her training. Tell Anni that her fetch instinct has been passed
down the line. Sophie will sit and fetch for such a long time. As I sit here
typing I am tossing a ball through the house so I can at least finish this task
before we go on a little walk. The kids love having a dog that wants to play with
them (and play and play and play) I will attach a picture or two. She is just a
beautiful golden with an equally beautiful personality. I know she is this way
because of the wonderful love that Anni and you all gave her as a young puppy.
Thank you for sharing such a blessing with us.
Have a great fall and we will keep in touch!
Jennie Ford, Tennessee
Anni & Bear female
September 2008
(left)
We just wanted to thank you all again for making this a
wonderful experience. We had such a great time visiting with
you while we were there. Paul and I have had a chance to
meet a lot of people over the time of his Air Force career and
they are all across the states. I am glad that we get to add
you to the list of very sweet people that brought a little part of
our family(KayCie) to us!
KayCie is doing wonderful and has moved in as if she had
always been here. You have done an outstanding job! If we
ever were to get another Golden we will for sure be coming
back to you.
Thanks again,
Shannon, Paul and girls
Lily & Bear female,
"KayCie"
September 2008
(right)
wonderful experience. We had such a great time visiting with
you while we were there. Paul and I have had a chance to
meet a lot of people over the time of his Air Force career and
they are all across the states. I am glad that we get to add
you to the list of very sweet people that brought a little part of
our family(KayCie) to us!
KayCie is doing wonderful and has moved in as if she had
always been here. You have done an outstanding job! If we
ever were to get another Golden we will for sure be coming
back to you.
Thanks again,
Shannon, Paul and girls
Lily & Bear female,
"KayCie"
September 2008
(right)
Jennie Ford,
Tennessee
Anni & Bear female,
"Sophie"
September 2008
(left)
Tennessee
Anni & Bear female,
"Sophie"
September 2008
(left)
Hi Shannon and Family,
I just wanted to let you know how it's going with the puppy. We named him Bo. His
is a very big boy. He weighed 38 pounds last week at his check-up. He is doing
pretty good with the house training- still has an occasional accident, but over all
seems to be doing well. We have had a little problem with ear infection but it
doesn't seem to bother him. Both Bo and our older golden, Henry have ear
infections right now. They play pretty rough and like to pull on each others ears,
which I'm sure doesn't help the situation. We just love him and he has such a
sweet personality. I just wanted to give you a quick update and send you a picture. I
see you still have a pup left from his litter, are you keeping him? Thanks so much
for helping get this new addition to our family. May God bless you and yours. I will
make sure and keep your info for referrals and if we ever are looking for another
we will be sure to contact you. Thanks again. :)
Pierrette Wessels, Tennessee
Sunshine & Bear male, "Bo"
September 2008
(right)
I just wanted to let you know how it's going with the puppy. We named him Bo. His
is a very big boy. He weighed 38 pounds last week at his check-up. He is doing
pretty good with the house training- still has an occasional accident, but over all
seems to be doing well. We have had a little problem with ear infection but it
doesn't seem to bother him. Both Bo and our older golden, Henry have ear
infections right now. They play pretty rough and like to pull on each others ears,
which I'm sure doesn't help the situation. We just love him and he has such a
sweet personality. I just wanted to give you a quick update and send you a picture. I
see you still have a pup left from his litter, are you keeping him? Thanks so much
for helping get this new addition to our family. May God bless you and yours. I will
make sure and keep your info for referrals and if we ever are looking for another
we will be sure to contact you. Thanks again. :)
Pierrette Wessels, Tennessee
Sunshine & Bear male, "Bo"
September 2008
(right)
