TESTIMONIALS

HERE ARE JUST A FEW WONDERFUL EMAILS THAT I HAVE RECEIVED FROM OWNERS OF MY ANDSAL BABIES

Hi Sally

Thanks v much for the number. Marley has settled in really well, she and Inca get on brilliantly and have been playing in the garden together. She woke up once in the night but that was all and in fact we went in and got them up at about eight o'clock this morning.

She is currently asleep on Martin's stomach. She seems very calm and is not at all worried by loud noises or strange things.

We are so pleased to have her so thanks v much once more.

We'll send some pictures through in the next few weeks and I'll give you a quick ring tomorrow to confirm how the vets went.

Kate

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Hi Sally

As promised here are some more recent pictures of Ollie which were taken this morning. They are not very good and really don't do him justice. His tennis ball is never far away and he now charges into the river and swims to retrieve it. He has had lots of glowing compliments from various GSP and gundog enthusiasts, mostly about his conformation and stunning good looks. I have had his ear tattooed because where ever we go people rave about him and he is so friendly he would go off with anyone provided he could take his ball.

Anyway I will persevere with the photography,

Best wishes

Maxine

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Hi Sally

How great to hear from you. Dexter is fabulous. He’s done some one to one training with a gun dog trainer near Northwich and we are presently doing a course run by Vic Barlow here in Macclesfield. We’ve also joined a Kennel Club run ring craft club, although this currently clashes with the training course. Dex is such a babe and as you told us you couldn’t even go to the loo without him wanting to see what you were up to, well he is just the same now. Because I work from home we have loads of one to one time and then living opposite a park, we get out lots. We also have Macclesfield Forest 5 mins up the road. He is also wonderfully mental. Some photos are attached and I hope you like them. We do hope to have another when Dex is a little older – we keep checking your website to see what you’ve got going on.

Hoping that you are keeping well.

regards

Rachel

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Hello there

Just a short email to say we are all doing really well. Ruby is a fabulous dog, has done very well in her initial dog training classes. She is gorgeous and all our friends fall in love with her…..

Hope you are well

Jo & Stuart

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Hi Sally

I thought you may wish to know how our pup is getting on. He is a real sweetie who has his bouncy moments, but is very gentle particularly with small children (who I actively seek out for him to meet!).

He is getting on well with our grumpy 12 year old Springer Spaniel, who has set some clearly defined boundaries, but as you see bed sharing is allowed! Ollie has inherited his dad's good looks as you will see. We are really chuffed with him, he is very bold, eager to please, affectionate and a pleasure to have around. He has not been at all clingy, in fact he has been taking himself off up the (very long) garden to explore since day 1.

Best wishes

Maxine

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Hi Sally

Your new kennels look fantastic, we have a look every few weeks. Im so sorry to read about Kurtz you must be devastated.

Chester is a dream. All he wants to do is work and he is not interested in any other dogs when he is out with a ball. We need to look at what to do with him to keep him busy! We might send him up to you for some proper training! Ive just took these pictures in the garden, he is very big. Last time at the vets he was 40kg but not an ounce of fat on him. Every one asks what he is and seem shocked that he is a GSP. We have not had him done yet as I dont think he is a problem but any advise off you would be a help. Luke says he has an air about him when his out, he just thinks his better than any one else. He is so good with the Weimer who does keep Chester in his place!

Hope you are keeping well and good luck with the kennels

Jo x

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Hi Sally!

Just a quick note to let you know that the puppy we
collected last Wednesday evening is settling in very
well here with us! We have decided to call him
Barney.
Apart from a little crying on the first night he has
been very settled and confident - as predicted he
wants to be into everything - when hes not snoring on
his bed! We're loving having him!
I will send you some pictures once I've got them off
my camera.

Many Thanks again
Phil and Claire Pape.

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Hi Sally,

Madam is doing well with the training and seems to have taken to water OK. When we can get on land with any birds at the weekend she is finding them very well. She is not yet pointing steadily but with every bird she’s showing signs that it won’t be long before she realises what it’s all about. She has a fantastic tail action when she’s on scent and is really starting to enjoy being out in the fields. I would still like another puppy when Lena’s fully trained and working as it makes some of the things so much easier training a youngster if it can respond to an older dog. I will keep working on the ‘boss’ at home as the thought of another monster in the house does not have the same appeal to her as it does to me! We go across to Mablethorpe most weekends during the summer, so it would be easy for me to pop in if you wanted to see the dog at any time.

Best wishes

Craig

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Hi Sally,

Thought it was about time I kept you up to speed on the progress of the pup......Xav

She is unbelievably bright, already retrieving tennis balls to hand, sitting and staying, walking to heel.
As the last two days have been hot I thought I would attempt to introduce her to water. No problem. As her desire to retrieve is so strong it was easy to toss a ball into deeper water and off she went. She is very young to be this far advanced, but I don't fee I am putting to much pressure on her because it has all been so easy.
Before getting the pup everyone warned me about GSP's saying they never stop whining. Not a bit of it. She had a moan on the first two nights of being kennelled...understandably.... but since silence. She loves to come out of the kennel and integrate into social life but is completely relaxed to go back again

I only hope she continues in the same vein and her hunting ability is just as good. I'm sure it will be.

Regards David

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Sally

I visit your website on a regular basis to keep up to date with all the
great things you are achieving at Riverside and it was with great
sadness that I read your news about Kurtz, I cannot imagine the hole he
has left in your kennels, you produce the most amazing loving dogs and
to lose one is heartbreaking.

I had to go and give Piper a big hug after reading the news. Thank you
for sharing your dogs with us and allowing us the joy of pointer
ownership. If ever you mate Dipper and Ryla again please let us know
as Piper has brought our family nothing but joy and for that we will
always be grateful

Best wishes

Sam and Simon

from Kent

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Hi Sally,

Just wanted to let you know that Jack is doing really well. I took him to the vet on Saturday for his jabs and check-up and the vet said he's one of the nicest GSPs he's ever seen! He was also VERY impressed with your contract and paperwork. He said most breeders don't care as much as you do. It was also the first time he'd seen the paperwork for a legal docking.

Thanks so much for my Jack!

Hope you have a great New Year!

Amy

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Sally,

Just thought I'd drop you a line and some pictures of Jinx. He's doing really well. Really getting to grips with all the training we've been doing. He's mastered Sit, Down, Fetch and NO. 'Come' is perfect but only when he wants it to be, he's definitely got selective hearing. He's loving his walks, especially diving head first into the lake after the swans. He just adores other dogs and will quite happily play for hours with some of them.
He's growing at quite a speed and really strong and powerful with it but he still loves a cuddle, especially first thing in the morning. Doesn't fit quite so snug on our laps now though!!

It's safe to say that Jinx has changed our lives. No more bored days off, lying in to midday or wasting it doing nothing. If we're not walking, we're chasing Jinx around the house to get the Tea-Towel or my slippers back. I've got so into the whole dog training thing that I've just enrolled on a diploma course in Canine Training and Behaviour.....shall see where that leads.

Take a look at the pictures attached.

Regards

Esme Butcher
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Sally

Just to let you know that Woody has settled in amazingly - he seems to take everything in his stride - looks hopefully as if he is going to be like his Dad, nice and laid back. He is very outgoing & affectionate. He seems to have adjusted to his new life very well. He wasn't sick at all on the journey and hasn't gone off his food. He hasn't been bothered by our other 2 dogs and loves playing with the children.

We took him to the vets this morning for his first jab and he didn't even flinch - he's a real credit to you Sally and we are fast falling in love!! Will send you some photos of him as he gets bigger.

Happy Christmas to you all and many thanks for letting us have Woody!

Maria & family

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Dear Sally,

Can you believe it baby Amber is now 5!!! Although as you will see from the attached photo's of her and Zoe [which I have just taken] Amber still looks like a little baby, anyway she is still the same i.e. No off switch, but we would not have her any other way, she has just about worn out Zoe who is approaching 7 now and has the patience of a saint with the mad one. We will never be able to thank you enough for letting us take your baby into our care she has always given love and joy to all who come into contact with her.

So have attached a few photo's as I say and we all send you and yours all our love and best wishes for 2008.

Hilary, Bruce Amber and Zoe.

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Hi Sally

Hope you are well. Just a brief update on Chester who will be One on Wednesday. He is the most handsome and gorgeous dog you could every wish for, thank you.

Jo Tyler

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Hi Sally!

Just a quick note to let you know that the puppy we
collected last Wednesday evening is settling in very
well here with us! We have decided to call him
Barney.
Apart from a little crying on the first night he has
been very settled and confident - as predicted he
wants to be into everything - when he's not snoring on
his bed! We're loving having him!
I will send you some pictures once I've got them off
my camera.

Many Thanks again
Phil and Claire Pape.

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Hi Sally,

We have been meaning to write and send some pictures of Finn for some time - he's finally stood still long enough for us to get some. Anyway, he's now 20 months old and we are absolutely delighted with him. He has trained up really well, is great fun for all of us and a pleasure to own. He is regularly admired and is well known as a real character in the village. We didn't think a dog would need quite so much exercise though!!! he's on the go ALL day but is a completely different dog at night, settling down as soon as he comes in and never bothers us - luckily we live amongst some lovely countryside walks and Sarah takes him for a couple of hours a day. He has recently learnt how to swim which is great exercise for him and he swims in the canal and follows whilst we walk!!! He's the only dog that we've had that chases a ball and would play all day. He has a fantastic temperament, never quarrelsome with other dogs, and a brilliant companion. When we saw the litter we hoped for a 'brown Merlin' and that's exactly what we have got.

We hope you and yours are all well and apologise again for taking so long to write.

Guy & Sarah, Joe, Sam

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Hi Sally, I thought i would drop you a line to let you know how Murphy is doing.

He has settled really well and it now seems like he has always been here. He and my other dog Molly are inseparable and are the best of friends. He is house trained fully now and is doing really well with the basic obedience work we are doing. We are looking forward to his advance training when he gets a bit older.

Everywhere we go we are told what a handsome dog he is, I don't think that there is a single doggy person in our village who hasn't met him and wanted to take him home!!

He is great with the kids and very placid. He is tied up outside school every day with Molly and loves all the cuddles he gets from every passing child.

I have attached a couple of pics for you.

Hope all is well with you and your current babies!

Ruth Stones

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Hiya Sal

I Can't believe that this time last week we were travelling back up from
yours with Dice. He is growing on a daily basis, It has been a tiring week
but one very rewarding week. We have been for his vaccinations, to the
stables, to Pets at Home to pick his collar (though I couldn't find one I
liked). and loads of other things to socialise him and get him used to
different noises.

He LOVES his crate and is quite happy chilled to stay in there when all the
others are walking about - What a FAB FAB FAB baby.

Both cats and Molly have all accepted him (Molly even playing with him!!!)
Even though he gets a bit rough at times and has to be told NO, He seems to
have put a spring back into her 13yr old self. At this very moment he is
fast asleep in his crate and she is lying beside him (outside)

Here's a few photo's to let you see how he is settling in..... Hope you will
be pleased with what you see.

Kind Regards

Clair, Les, Molly, Dice and the Cats!!!