They are very loveable and gentle and as you can see by the pics. even love hanging around our goats. They love going for rides with us on horseback and seem to be tireless  Thanks again for this wonderful breed you have created and the joy and fulfillment these boys have brought us. Carol"

Larger than many of the children who crowded around in a circle to watch the show, Catori, a 19 month old Native American Indian Dog, took home the blue ribbon for best in show. "Catori means Spirit in Hopi," said Reid who posed for a picture with his dog after alot of trotting around in circles.  "He had fun".

Regards...The Middelthons..”

We have been very happy and so busy with Geronimo (we picked him up in April), son of Tate and Pui.  He is now 6 months old and weighs 55 pounds.  Everybody comments on how handsome he looks, and we are all wondering just how big he'll get!  He just graduated from puppy kindergarten and won the "recall" event.  HE is the friendliest dog with both people and other dogs, although we do have to keep our pet chinchilla away from him.  lol!!  Thanks again for such a wonderful dog.  Elaine"

Thank you, thank you, thank you!
JoEllen and Bob”
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“Hi Karen,

Howi ( Tate-Petaga ) is doing really great. He’s 7 months old and weighs in at 103lb! He is actually a bit taller than Bernard, our Bernese Mnt dog. Howi is such a nice dog – very gentle and calm and very kind to other dogs, even very small ones. He’s a real eye turner when we take him out. If you’re getting calls from the Northern Virginia area, it probably because of him. Everyone wants to know where we got him. His eyes are beautiful – a very light brown, almost yellow.

He and Bernard are very close. Their favorite sport now is tackle football and marathon running and of course, swimming.  They both love the water and that’s the first place they head to when I let them loose every day. To watch them is amazing. They’re in doggie heaven here. Its such a good feeling to see them making the most of all that they have. Still don’t know who is the alpha dog. They’re both so easy going.

Howi starts 2 weeks day school on Monday. He already knows everything but is still a bit shy when he’s in town and away from Bernard. I’m hoping to get them both their Canine Citizenship and for Howi to be a service dog. I met a neighbor who told me about a group in our town that she is going to get her dog involved with that goes around to nursing homes and other places. I think Howi would be a big hit being a NAID and all and because he is just so good and calm. Bernard still gets overly excited. People are always amazed and laugh when they hear that Howi is the younger of the two because he is so mature acting.

Howi’s ears are slowly going up. I tried taping them when they first fell but it was to no avail. With Bernard still a puppy and Howi being so smart, the tape would be off in a flash. One ear is up all the time now and the other one goes up when he’s really happy or excited so I think its just a matter of time. I found a vet that I really like and he recommended waiting a bit longer before having him fixed since he is still growing like a weed. He felt he needed time to grow into those ears (LOL).

I hope you like the pictures!

Take care,
JoEllen”  
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“Hi Karen,

Just thought I’d update you on Howi (Tate/Petaga 11/2/2007 ). In these pictures he’s 11 months and weighs in at 112 lbs. We were at Letchworth State Park in New York camping when they were taken. One is of the 2 dogs with Bob (husband) and the other is me and my sister with the dogs. Howi was a big hit where ever we went. There was a craft fair the first day and poor Bob couldn’t go 10 feet with out someone stopping him asking about Howi. He has such a presence. It’s amazing. He’s a bit shy but with everyone wanting to pet him he’s just sort of given up. We have been taking him everywhere with us, outdoor fairs especially, and he’s been great. Everyone wants to pet him and we’ve even had 3 year olds coming up to kiss him. Bob, who’s never been much of an animal person, absolutely loves him. Unlike Bernard who lives to be petted, Howi is very laid back and goes along with whatever you want. I’m a big animal person so for Bob to be this way is wonderful. Thank you so much for bringing this dog into our family.

JoEllen”

Sharon Langman”
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“Hi Karen -- Just thought I'd share some recent pictures of our 'beauty' Kaiyeh. She looks to be almost at her full height, is healthy as a horse (or should that be NAID) and totally sweet. She spent the summer running free on our 5 acre cottage island and is now home about to attend grade 2 training after very successfully completing puppy and grade 1. She is in daily contact with babies and small children (my own, their friends) and is the most popular gal at my kids elementary school. Her 'mane' has finally grown in and I think she is quite similar looking to her dad, although she has her mom's great legs! She gets to have a 'play date' with our neighbor's dog, Tonka (Kitchka,Nov. 2005) at least twice a week which they both love.

Take care,
Sharon ”  
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“Hi Karen -- it's been awhile...I just wanted to let you know that our lovely Kaiyeh (Tate and Fred Nov. 2006) is happy, healthy and a well-loved member of our family! Her coat seems to have matured now and strongly resembles her dad's. Her eyes have remained a groovy amber with an inner ring of turquoise (how crazy is that?). At just over 75 pounds she stands on her hind legs at about 5'3" but remains the most gentle and submissive dog, especially to small children. My own young boys are now able to walk her on her leash as she is well able to follow voice commands. She continues to be the biggest attraction on the school yard and in the community at large and has recently been certified as a St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dog. Kai and I visit local senior residences and she gets to be petted and fawned over! Quite heavenly for her. Hope all is well at MVK.
Cheers!from Canada
Sharon L”.

 Camie Mehta”

                                                           Judy Mattis”

Bill”