Cha Cha Whitney - Sire~ILookJustLikeMyDaddyToo

Cha Cha on L

“Hi Karen,

 We thought we’d give you a short update about the trip home and the new world they’ve discovered.  After we left Majestic View we drove strait through for 12 hours.  The puppies sat in the backseat with the non-driver keeping them company and they were fantastic.  They did not mind the leash during pit stops (four altogether) and they slept comfortably most of the way.  We arrived home at 0500 on Sunday morning and they acclimated beautifully to the new surrounding.  They did not eat much on Sunday but they sure picked up the slack today… the have a healthy appetite.  Both learned to go up and down the stairs and explored the entire house.  Leash training was very easy with the boy (we named him Tango Mecosta Forel), the girl (Cha-Cha Whitney Forel) is getting used to walk on a leash but not as good as the boy yet.  She is very smart despite her young age and picking up things real fast.  They love the back yard, it is fenced and puppy proved and they run around and play.  It rained heavy today and they just loved playing in the rain.  Cha-Cha stool is a bit soft but it is better today than yesterday (pills and less anxiety).  Tango is so much bigger and stronger and he is bossing her around and shows his dominancy. She gets back at him when he is not ready… we believe once the age and size difference is no longer a factor she will be calling the shots.  We took many pictures (attached) and we are very happy with them and look forward to many years of sharing love and experiences with them.  I’ll update you periodically and send photos if it is ok with you.  Thanks again for introducing us to the NAID and for trusting your babies with us.

Best regards,

Ilana & Aaron”
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“Hi Karen, 

Its been a while since our last e-mail.  Tango and Cha-Cha are growing up fast and doing great.  Attached is proof of spay for Cha-Cha, but keep the refund. By letting us have them you gave us enough.  Please use the money for the NAIDs.  Attached are a few recent photos of Tango, son of Mecosta and Fantastic Fred, and Cha-Cha daughter of Whitney and Looker.  He is very tall, long and lean, and he runs like the wind... real athlete.  Cha-Cha is long, full frame and not that tall.  She is powerful and very determined. Have a great Forth of July. 

Best regards,

Aaron & Ilana” 
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“Hi Karen, 

Tango is 18-months old... Cha-Cha is three weeks behind... the weather is getting nicer and it’s time for new photos.  We go daily on long walks and without exception, cars will stop and people will admire them and ask many questions.  There is a lot to admire beside their good looks.  They are so good, exceptionally smart and full of love.  Why own a dog when you can have a NAID? We will keep you posted.

 Cheers,

Chief - Sire~Saranac Sam

“Hi Karen,
I got the red tortoise shell male from Whitney & Saranac Sam born the end of February (Chief), he has been a fantastic dog.  Last week he started acting sick, sleeping all day and quit eating and drinking, he has started shedding and his coat really smells, had some diarrhea, threw up only once that I know of.  Been at the vet every day, they have run blood work, stool and urine samples, x-rays, the vet has no clue what's up, all the tests come back OK.  Any thoughts about what could be wrong?  Thanks for any thoughts you may have, --Matt ..........found out his kidneys have shut down.........might lose him now for sure...........  
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 Hi Karen,
Thought I would drop you a line and give you an update on Chief. He was at a hospital for a few days for fluid therapy and his kidneys kicked back in. This hospital you would not believe..... they were nicer than a human hospital and more professional.  They ran all sorts of tests and did an ultra sound and everything came back good, it was driving the doctors crazy (they called every specialist they could think of!!!!).  When I checked him out on Monday one of the vets took him back and pulled one more blood sample.  The results came back today and it was positive for Leptospirosis.  Lepto is very very rare in AZ, and we don't even vaccinate for it because it’s so rare.  The lab could distinguish between the lepto vaccine you gave him and the one he has, I guess there are several strains.  He must have picked it up two weeks ago at our cabin, he spent three days in a pond chasing and catching fish, frogs and crayfish could not even get him out of the pond all weekend. Lol!!!   They really do love water!

  He seems to be doing fine now and even though the vets had no clue what was wrong they did everything right with antibiotics and fluid therapy.  The prognosis looks good I think we caught it early and did all the right things.  You now have several people from the vet office and hospital who want a NAID after spending time with him,  I gave them your info. Attached are some new pictures he is now a BIG boy and getting bigger every day! Thanks for the help---Matt”
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“Karen,

Chief Yuha Hupahu

Dakota Shapiro - Sire~Fantastic Fred

Dango - Sire~Fantastic Fred

Fuller Dog - Sire~ILookJustLikeMyDaddyToo

     Just writing to let you know how great the puppy is working out. She made the trip fine and has been the best puppy I have ever had.  She has never whined or cried and seems to be very happy with her human family. She has been very trainable and can already walk well on a leash and sit on command. Thank you for such a great dog!!! 

Kodiak - Sire~Fantastic Fred

Lakhota Wakhan - Sire~Fantastic Fred

“Hi Karen,

Lakota Peipman

Meeko Little Foot - Sire~Fantastic Fred

This is a picture of Jenni and Meeko.  I just realized, they have similar hairdos.   

Meeko is doing really well, growing and gaining weight.  I'm feeding her all the meat she can eat.  She's a very happy and friendly dog, a little spoiled, but such a sweetheart.  Jenni works, but Meeko and I are together all the time and somehow, we can communicate pretty well.  We have many activities, including visiting and playing with other dogs. 

Meeko is very smart.  Today when I was working in the garden I looked and noticed Meeko was digging under the rabbit cage.  I told her to stop it and took her over to a water tub I had for her to cool off in, and washed her feet.  I went back to work and just about as soon as I turned my back, she was digging again.  Well, I said, "Hey!  Stop digging!"  She stopped and looked at me, and then I said, "Now go wash your feet off."  Would you believe, that's just exactly what she did.  She went over and put her front feet in the water tub.  She always has a surprise for me. 

She watches airplanes fly over.  She'll hear it and look up.  I've never before noticed a dog do that. 

Well, I have to say thank you very much.  I wish you well and hope for you're continued success. 

Sincerely,

Micco Cochi - Sire~Fantastic Fred

“Dear Karen,

This letter is long overdue. Micco Cochi has fit into our home as if he was born to be here. He sleeps with our 12 yr old beagle Loxy and plays all day with our PyrShep "Wally". His quiet and calm disposition fools you because he quietly and calmly gets into puppy trouble like stealing shoes and socks that we inadvertently leave around, or calmly taking bones away from the others. Now you realize that he does this all with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eyes.  I take him to puppy kindergarten and he does all that I ask him to do.

Karen, there is a calmness, niceness and gentleness in Micco that I have never seen before in any other breed.  He is a pleasure to live with and to take other places and watch other people's reaction to this wonderful animal.  And I am sure that you know this already but he is definitely a show stopper!!!!! What a gem he is!

Thank you for entrusting this wonderful animal to us.

Fondly,
Susan”
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J'ai montré la photo de Micco Cochi's à Monsieur Mansencal qui est juge international "all round" il n'en a jamais vu mais a trouvé la tête magnifique. Ce chien est il présenté dans les expositions, est-il reconnu par le Kennel club ?

Translation:  I showed the photograph of Micco Cochi's to Mr Mansencal who is an international judge "all round" he never saw but found of it the head splendid.  This dog it in the exposures, is he is presented recognized by Kennel club? 

Misty Lou - Sire~Fantastic Fred

Naduah - Sire~Fantastic Fred

 I am finally getting around to sending you this photo of Naduah.  Isn't he Beautiful? 

He is as big as a bear, but as soft and gentle as a kitten.  He truly does 'Keep warm with us'.  Thank you.  I may be moving to Arizona .  It will be better for my health. 

I hope to someday get another.  I love my babies.  I mix them up chicken and rice to put with their food, my husband teases that they eat better than we do. 

I am sorry about your husband, God bless you and keep you. 

Nedawniss - Sire~Fantastic Fred

Pahuu - Sire~Fantastic Fred

Sakari Yona - Sire~Fantastic Fred

Samson - Sire~Fantastic Fred

“Hi Ms. Markel, 

My husband and I have a dog, aptly named Samson, who is now almost 2 years old.  He was an owner release at the local Humane Society & was so big & beautiful & goofy, we had to take him home.  He was only described as "malamute mix," but my husband & I knew that there was more to it than malamute.  I have tried for almost a year now to figure out what kind of dogs Samson might have come from.  Your pictures of Whitney are the closest I have been able to find & the breed description fits him so well.  Even though it is doubtful he was bred to be an NAID (more likely, he was a big, fluffy accident), whatever combo created him has produced a dog as beautiful & wonderful as this breed.  I hope you continue to be successful. 

...Thanks for a great site & with great information, 

Dana Karstensen-Bryan”  

Tala Joyce - Sire~Fantastic Fred