Kennel News

APRIL 2008
HI everyone! Thanks for stopping by again :) We have been enjoying some warmer days.... Dogs and Pups are having a great time! We are slowly sending home the SPRING Puppies to their new families. It's bitter sweet for me to spend so much time with them and then see them start to leave home : ) But we know they are all going to excellent homes. We have met lots of super people and enjoy adding them to our extended family :)
MAY will be here very soon and we look forward to taking some new pictures of the dogs this year and updating some of my older pictures and pages. Thanks again and please stop back again sometime!
HAPPY APRIL!

MARCH 2008
THANK YOU for stopping by to see what we have been up to....Spring is very NEAR and we couldn't be happier...We cannot wait for DRY Ground and Sunshine ha ha The dogs on the other hand do not really worry about the weather.....They just enjoy LIFE! It's been an eventful March for us. Kodie and Jack had their puppies on March 7th. All is well and they are growing like weeds : ) We will also be bringing home 5 puppies from our Virginia litter....Watch for their updates!! Some will be 'coated' with longer hair and will be just GORGEOUS when an adult. If you are interested, please let me know....Mandie and Neeno will also be having puppies. We look forward to sharing all our news with folks so please stop back when you can! I am still missing my old and faithful friend CODY....it's been a rough winter for me without her at my feet. Bubba and Jack have been life savers and I am so thankful! They continue to be best of friends!!
HAPPY EASTER to everyone!

It's a very special time of year and we want to thank you all for being such a wonderful extension of our family!!

He is a wonderful Great Grandson of BUBBA
and
A Great Great Grandson of my wonderful old gal CODY!!
THIS IS SUCH A BLESSING!
Yes, I do have my hands FULL! ha ha

JANUARY, 2008!
We wish everyone a VERY HAPPY and SUCCESSFUL NEW YEAR!! We will have lots to share with you this new year! Please stop back for all my NEWS ha ha......I always have an update about SOMETHING: )
We will have puppies due in March from KODIE and JACK! that is very exciting!!
We are also adding some new BLOOD to the kennel and we are very excited about that as well!! Cody will carry on through all her girls.....and TANK of course....her one son we have here. We hope to share all this with you in the next few months!!
ENJOY WINTER!! It's really a blessing. I think we are very blessed to have all the seasons here in OHIO : )
THANK YOU for visiting and come back soon : )

THANK YOU for visiting our Kennel News Page!! Over the years, alot of changes have been made to the Website....It started with a big dream and a little thought : ) ha ha I wasn't really computer savvy but we have come a long way since then...Brandon, our son, who is a young man now at 23 years old really helped get things started......He kept saying this can be done : ) I wasn't all that sure....But, we have succeeded in sharing alot of photos and memories with alot of wonderful people!
THANK YOU all for being such a BIG part of our life. We certainly ENJOY sharing it with everyone! We love adding on to "OUR FAMILY" and with that said, WE THANK ALL OF THOSE who took home a MINTERN PUPPY this year. We feel honored that you choose a puppy from us. We hope that we have added some LOVE and JOY to your home.
We would like to continue to add to our family and we hope that in 2008 we TOUCH more lives. I know that this year has been a tough one for us....me especially, losing a great friend, Bob Leskey and losing my WONDERFUL and DEAR CODY!
In losing sometimes, we gain. I know I have found many wonderful cards in the mail to us, emails daily and phone calls with heartfelt words.....THANK YOU ALL! It truly does mean so much to me and I know we are BLESSED!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE

May God keep you and your family safe and happy and able to enjoy the SIMPLE things in life!! HIS Blessings are all around us. Take time to stop, grab them and enjoy them : )
There is NOTHING BETTER they sharing your love with your family!
We hope to share many more memories with all of you.

TODAY, December 29th is My MOM'S BIRTHDAY! She has been gone a few years now but her memory is so strong!! I just wanted to say we love you and miss you MOM!! Everyday, not just today!! Just wanted to let the world know that YOU were the most magnificent MOM in the world.....and still are.......We were certainly BLESSED!!

Again, THANK YOU ALL!! It's been a wonderful year.....let's bring in the new year Safe and Happy!
GOD BLESS!

Kellie, Paren and Kennel

SHE has arrived...

Meet our new Little Girl
She came all the way from SNOWCLOUD!
"Miss Kati"

December
My SNOW dogs......

Jack and Bubba, playing in the snow!

Merry Christmas

Picture of Cody when she was about 5 months old : )
This picture was taken in my Mom and Dad's back yard!!
Had to share it!
Thank you all

Well....all the puppies are in their new homes....sad to see them leave...I do know that everyone is now working hard on getting them all house trained and easier to live with !! Takes time but they will soon realize it's so worth it!! Cody is gone now. I haven't actually been able to write much about it. It's been one of the hardest things I have ever done or experienced in my life. She was such a BIG PART of my life...BIG doesn't even described it properly. I miss her so much....she just made things RIGHT...

With that said, I do
WISH EVERYONE A WONDERFUL and BLESSED HOLIDAY SEASON!
Another year has passed us and we want to thank all those who have been a part of this wonderful experience!!!! It's truly been wonderful meeting everyone and speaking with them!! I am thankful for all those who have our puppies and cannot begin to tell you what it means to me.....
We hope the next year we are able to continue to add LOVE and JOY to people's lives. I do not think I could be in a better place!! I am certainly thankful daily for all that I am surrounded by. I look forward to SHARING that with you all.
Have a wonderful December and Spend time with your friends and loved ones! Life certainly is a beautiful thing!! Cherish it and enjoy!!
See you next year!!
Kellie, Paren and Kennel........ without Cody.....missing her dearly.......

NOVEMBER : )

THANKS for stopping by! Yes, I have decided to get ready for the HOLIDAYS : ) ha ha I had to change my website.....I LOVE the holidays....It's just a wonderful time of year to share love and joy with folks! We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website......it's our way of sharing the dogs with everyone!! The website gives us a way to show them, share things about them, and to get to know them!! We also hope that as we head into this busy time of year, that everyone stops for a moment and reflects on a time that was 'special' in their lives.....we all have special times!! I have recently been sharing with alot of you, things about my old girl CODY!! I thought she was going to leave me in October....but she is hanging in there.....I am BLESSED!! and so I thank you ALL for stopping back and checking on Cody and on me....means alot to me!! I also can't wait to send home THE PUPPIES in a couple of weeks!! Yes, Cherokee and Gizmo's babies will soon be home with their NEW FAMILIES! We are so excited for everyone, since this really is a wonderful time of year!! THANKS AGAIN! I will have updates throughout the month.......

OCTOBER has arrived and yep, I am BEHIND! haha Puppies from Cherokee and Gizmo were born on October 3, 2007! WOW, they are beautiful and all doing great. I should have pictures posted soon.....maybe even today : ) haha Things get a little hectic around here when puppies are coming!! Mandie is soon to have her puppies as well....So please hang in there with me!! I know we have some anxious folks out there waiting on PICTURES and also updates on the puppies!! I should have lots to add to the updates soon!! I also wanted to let folks know that I have added a DEDICATION Page for Cody. She is still here with me, but life is slipping from her. I am so sad and words cannot explain this love that I share with her. Those who have shared it with a companion animal know what I am talking about! She is a GRAND and WONDERFUL friend! I am cherishing every moment with her as we lead into the Fall Season. It's all about YOU CODY!! It's all about you.........

I wanted to mention one more thing about what we are doing in our lives :) Paren has been working on his 55 Ford and even though it's truly FAR from being done, I wanted to share a picture with everyone. It's truly been fun! I would imagine next year we may have it more completed and may even drive it!! But for now she sits around the farm and reminds us of all the works she still needs! HAHA

Paren in his old truck!! October 2007

August 31, 2007
It's almost SEPTEMBER and it's by far my most favorite time of year......well FALL and then I love the holidays with all the lights and happiness!

It's a wonderful time of year to be THANKFUL for all your family and friends! Actually any time of the year is good for being thankful for those in our lives. We recently LOST a very dear and precious friend, Bob Leskey! He did over the years become FAMILY to us!! Him and his 2 German Shepherds.....HEIDI and Lil' BUBBA.......Bob made the world a MUCH BETTER place and we are honored and also very blessed to have had such a great relationship with him and his doggies......Heidi is a daughter of my precious CODY and BUDDY and Lil Bub is a son of my wonderful CHEYENNE and BUBBA.......BOB was like a FATHER to us.....especially me.....my Mom and Dad have been gone for several years now....Bob will forever be a part of our lives here at the kennel.......He has been such a FINE FRIEND.....honest and kind....always telling me that we can't quit or give up : ) He is truly a very special soul to me.....He has shared in so much here at the kennel.....putting up fences, cooking out, spending EVERY HOLIDAY with us since Heidi was a baby.......working on the kennel with us....drinking coffee by the woodburner in the winter and even helping me deliver BABIES!! in fact he was present when LIL BUBBA was born.....that will always a great memory for me......It's with a very heavy heart I write this dedication to Bob......He is so missed~~

I have had a pretty hard week and also wanted to apologize to those who have contacted me and I have been delayed in getting back to you! I am working on catching up on things and if I for some reason MISS getting back to YOU, please let me know....
Write me or call me!! I will get back to you!

Heidi and Lil Bubba......thank you for being such incredible pups to BOB! I love you both so dearly!!

This is HEIDI with my BUBBA at Bob's house when she was a pup!!

This is Lil Bubba.......he is an incredible SON of Bubba!!

We wanted to THANK all those who came to our second MEET THE PARENT'S DAY on August 26th!!
The day started out overcast but ended up being a BEAUTIFUL day.....and COOLER!!
We really enjoyed meeting everyone and we look forward to October when everyone will be invited again to
MEET THE BABIES DAY!!

This is ME and Sadie.....Sadie Lou stayed with us for 2 weeks while her Mom and Dad had a little vacation!!
I enjoyed having her so much! She was the LIFE of the kennel and was so happy to see me each morning! She is a wonderfully SMART and HAPPY girl from our great Miss Polly and Gizmo!! Her birthday is coming soon!! Sadie will be 1 year old on September 18th!!
THANKS STEPH and LOU for allowing me to have SADIE here with me! She really is MISSED and I truly do mean that she is a wonderful girl! You have done a GREAT JOB with her.....

HAPPY AUGUST!!
and Happy Birthday PAREN : )
Thank you all for stopping by! It's been a very HOT summer!! Can't believe these temperatures! The dogs don't seem to mind though!!
We had a wonderful weekend with lots of folks in to MEET THE PARENTS of the upcoming litters! We certainly feel blessed to have such incredible folks stop by and visit.....taking time from their schedules to come and make the dogs happy by visiting : )

This is Breanne with Cree & again with Jack.....She is very happy to be one of THOSE who are waiting on the puppies to arrive!
THANK YOU BREANNE & FAMILY for coming out to the kennel and meeting us! We are looking forward to finding you JUST THE RIGHT PUPPY!!

We were also SURPRISED and visited by our American Kennel Club field representative.....Russell......He came to the kennel on August 1st and did an Inspection. We are happy to announce that we did fine and all is well here at the kennel. He checked NOT just the dogs and kennel but also all my Records on my dogs and litters......He was happy to announce that our doggies were WELL TAKEN CARE OF and that we were in compliance with AKC! TALK about nervous : ) I was just finishing mowing the grass and thinking about something COLD when he pulled up the drive! They never announce when they are coming ! HA I am getting too OLD for this HAHA

All else is well here at the kennel.....We have enjoyed our summer so far....Paren has been working on his 1955 Ford Truck.....pictures and updates someday !! haha

Thank you again for checking in and let us know if you have any EXCITING news for us to announce!!

NITTY, above is one of Cody's girls! She lives in Perry, Ohio with Mike & Denise!
She is loved and cherished and Denise thought to send this recent photo of Nitty to us...Just wanted to share with folks!! Nitty was a wonderful MOTHER here at the kennel as well! She is 9 years old this year, 2007~
Bless your heart Nitty! We love you and still miss you!!
THANKS Mike & Denise for sharing!!

Cree & Jack...out having fun

I wanted to ASK A FAVOR of those who visit the site and have one of our wonderful puppies.....who may now be a more wonderful adult : ) ha ha I would like to ask for a Reference Letter from you..... over time we have been asked for References and pictures of the puppies that we have sold. I have never really thought references meant that much to folks but come to find out that is way for them to know us better and it's an easier way for them to make a decision on getting a puppy from US or from someone else. I do think that most Breeders have reference pages on their sites or atleast have "comments" from past buyers of their puppies. So if there is anyone out there who would like to write us a reference letter or a comment, we thank you in advance : ) and welcome it. We look forward to placing it on the website........
You can email it to misheps@embarqmail.com

My girlfriend Kathi....sent this poem to me....she and I are both in LOVE with our dogs....I wanted to share it with everyone......it really DOES say it like it is...

I'M Here

I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep.

I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.

I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you, that I'm not lying there.

I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.

I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "it's me."
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.

It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew ...
in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
and say "goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.

I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out ... then come home to be with me.

Author unknown

May anyone who has loved and lost.....a wonderful friend and companion, find this poem dear to your heart!
God Bless our 4 legged friends.....I know my life would NOT be the same without any of them.....Cody and Bubba....you 2 ROCK my world.....I am forever changed and BLESSED to have them both in my life still.......

Paren built a Wishing Well at the pond......it's too cute : )

Jack and Bruiser HUNTING.........

Here is Jack with Paren.....Jack is thinking he might like to be a Schutzhund dog : ) haha NOT! but he is enjoying it. Jack is such a special guy! He is doing very well and soon to be 6 months old.

My old Gal Cody is still here with me, but she is slowing down on a daily basis. I find myself wondering how I will function without her. I try to think of her NOT being here.....constant and always.....by my side, asking "what can we do next" She is just a perfect companion......and so I must start to prepare myself for what I know someday will happen. When Cody decides to cross over the Rainbow Bridge, I will be LOST. I will try to keep her love and spirit alive in her kids, grandkids and great grandkids......even some great great grandkids! I will continue to believe that what she has given me, I can continue to give to others. I know this sounds very strange to some people, but if you have shared a LOVE so deep, you truly know what I am about to face with HER NOT IN MY LIFE. She has been like a MOM type figure in my life which is strange to say : ) She is always there, always loving and never judging!! Please take a moment to look at her Life......she is, has been and always will be the SHEPHERD that changed my every thought......she is the lifeline of this kennel, my dogs, my new puppies and ME................

THANK YOU for taking the time to read this. I do this NOT for the MONEY, but for the FREEDOM & HONOR of being able to share these wonderful dogs with you. I am IN LOVE with what I do and will do this til I cannot, for life starts and life ends.........

Well, Bubba is helping me raise another boy......he did an great job with Argus...

Something new for the website and kennel.....
I have added a CUSTOMER COMMENT page......just to SHARE with everyone.
ENJOY!

Here are BRUISER, CODY and BUTTONS......they think if they are in the "construction zone" it's BEST!! haha you have no clue how many times we have to STEP over these guys, but........they love it!! haha Cody had been through EVERYTHING we have done here at the house so this isn't anything NEW! She is always close by and being that she is older, it's a blessing to still see her get excited about being with us...........just thought I would share......thanks!!