E-mail Diane
at : diane@acmepetco.com
Hi Diane,
I've been so neglegent in touching bases with you since the arrival
of "Cotton" into our lives. She is the most wonderful puppy
imaginable, and I keep telling people that if I knew there were dogs
like this out there, I would have never had children, lol!
I'm attaching a few pictures of us just goofing off...my two
boys are in love with their "little sister." Besides the fact she
is quite a night owl and keeps me and my husband up all night in her
crate (4 feet from our bed), things are going great...she's eager to
please and loves our long walks and trips to the beach.
feel free to use my email and/or
picts~and if anyone asks for a personal reference, send them my
email address and I will gladly rest their worries. I was so
apprehensive about the whole online factor (as you could probably
tell my my million emails, lol), and the comments on your website
made me feel more comfortable :)
Cotton has been swimming a lot in our neighbor's pool (she has puppy
play dates with a chocolate lab down the street), and she gets
evening walks with another dog too. She is sooo social (almost to a
fault as she'll do anything for belly rubs, lol). An absolute doll
:)
Will send more pictures as she grows!
Thank you again,
Rebecca
N. Carolina
Hi Diane
Thought
I'd send a bit of Dakota's day to you. He is just so cute. We love him
so very much. He and Hershey do a lot of playing and we find it one of
our favorite times of the day. Right now he is sleeping on my lap. He
walks into all our rooms before me, making sure that I don't leave his
sight, and greets me when I come home from work like I have been gone
forever. He just found out he can bark. And, he is a fantastic eater. He
is healthy. He is friendly. We are Happpppppppy.
Take care, hope u and your family are all
well..............
Linda (the ones from New Year's Day!)
Dear Diane,
I was just writing to update you on Baron the Black Labrador I purchased from
you in late February 2007. I am so happy with him. I have received so many
compliments on how well behaved and how beautiful his coat is. He is very
intelligent and picks up on commands very quickly. Every time I take him to the
park the first thing he does is jump in lake before we go play fetch in the
field. He loves everyone and everything. I have never seen a dog that wanted to
get bathed as much as him. He jumps into the bath tub and loves having the water
hit his back. No matter what kind of day I am having he always makes it better
by always waging his tail. He loves to lay by my feet whenever I am studying for
exams or watching TV. Thank you again for breeding such wonderful, well tempered
Labradors. I would highly recommend you to anyone interested in purchasing a
dog.
Sincerely,
Michael
Syracuse, New York
Diane,
We purchased one of your puppies about seven or
eight months ago. We must tell you how pleased we are with Ranger. We love
him dearly and look forward to his companionship daily. He is going thru
obedience classes at the present time and is doing well. What we wanted to
tell you was several people have told us of his beautiful and exceptional
white teeth. If you bred for this quality he could not have turned out any
better. My wife has been thru surgery and has been at it for three month.
He has made our life worth living. Many Thanks
Jackie and Jim, Butler PA
Thanks,
Diane
Hi Diane, Well Our puppy is doing great,
we named her Bailey Lynn’s Irish Cream…She is a
wonderful puppy, we all are just in love with her, Here
is a picture…One question for you, when are you
expecting another lab litter like her, I think Amanda
wants to get a Male too…she just loves labs now…She
wants to have 2 of them…lol…here
is a pic of Bailey….Thanks,
Diane,
I just wanted to let you know how well
Madison is doing. She has brought us so much happiness and
love. As you know I got her as a Christmas gift. Well, my
great grandmother passed away on Christmas. Christmas
morning was very sad around our house until i saw our new
baby. Madison has been such a joy during our grief. She has
helped keep our house happy with her playful pounce and
attitude. Without her this would have been a lot harder for
me. She has kept my mind at ease and away from this sad
event. On a positive note, we couldn’t ask for a better
puppy. She has been to the vet and checked out great. She is
potty trained and does a few tricks. She loves to pester our
other dog Freckles but sometimes pushes her too far. They
are best friends. Maddie follows her everywhere. I really
want to thank you for my puppy. Its hard to think of how I
would have got thru Christmas without her. She has got so
big! I hope you like the pictures I sent!
Thanks again,
Audrianna
Hi! Diane,
You were not home when we picked up Buddy a few weeks ago and I just
wanted to let you know that everything went very well. Your sons
Jake and Luke were very informative and are a couple of great guys,
I could have talked to them all day. We took Buddy to get his shots
last Friday and The Vet said that he was the best looking Labrador
that she had ever seen. By the time we left we had 10 people gawking
over him wanting to know where we got him and they were amazed at
his obedience. My wife and I are truly amazed at this dogs
temperament and he actually listens better than the boys most of the
time. I am over joyed at Buddy and I have always wanted a lab that
would follow me around and lay at my feet when I sit down. I never
thought that a puppy would do that only an older dog. He catches on
quickly, and I have used some of Caesar Milans techniques and they
have worked great. I also have been doing what you told me with
using a long clothes line when we walk and that has worked great
also. He still doesn't come every time but I think that will change
in few months when he gets a little older. Now, if I could train him
to poop in the neighbors yard I may have the perfect dog!
Thanks so much,
Shawn
Hello Diane,
This is Penny.
Just wanted to give you an update on our two cockers that we bought
from you last summer. I just wanted to make sure you knew (being
such a caring breeder) that they have no problems with eyes or ears
and their disposition is adorable. We get compliments on them
wherever we go! They are so much fun! I wouldn't know what to do
without them. I
just can't believe that I don't have to use any medicine for
preventive reasons at all for their ears. I think that is awesome!
P.S. we all sleep in the same bed :0)
Pics soon to come!
Take care!
Penny,
PA.
Hi
Diane
My name is Jessica. I purchased a cocker spaniel puppy from you in
July and we just wanted to send you some pics to show you how he is
doing! His name is Luke and he is an absolute JOY! He has the
funniest personality and loves loves loves to run! We just spoil
him terribly which irritates my vet! He truly has become part of our
family. I have to say I was so nervous about house breaking him but
I couldn't believe how easy he was, I am not kidding when I say 2
weeks after we brought him home he was trained! He is definitly an
outdoor puppy, which my kids love. I can't thank you enough and I
was so lucky to find your web site. Well, I hope you enjoy the
pictures,
Jessica
Beaver Falls PA
Dear Diane
We have been SO happy with Jack and are so glad that we made the
drive to get him. He gets lots of compliments on his good looks and
wonderful temperament! He has already bonded with the family and
wants to be by your side every minute. He is very watchful and
aware too, which makes us think he will be very protective as he
gets older. We plan on signing our oldest daughter up with Jack for
4-H dog obedience class in the spring; I think it would be a
beneficial thing for both of them.
Thank you again for everything.
All the best,
Rebecca ,
Virginia Beach
Dear Diane,
Just wanted to thank you for being so patient with me during the
purchase of our new puppy. I know I drove you crazy with all of the
questions I was just nervous buying a dog that I found on line.
The puppy is all that we wanted and more. Diesel is doing well
with the potty training being on 8 weeks old he is already going on
the puppy pads or outside with only a few accident. My daughter
loves him to pieces. He was well worth the 14 hour car ride I think
his name suits him due to how much we spent in gas. I already gave
a bunch of people your number who are looking for a yorkie and they
are waiting until you have your next litter. Have a Merry
Christmas.
Sincerely,
Elisha
IL
Diane
It's been a
busy few months here with our new pup, Jack. For those of you that
don't know, Jack is a black Labrador pup we received from Diane in
May 2005. He epitomizes what a Labrador should be!
The first visit to our local vet gave us assurance that we did
indeed find a wonderful breeder. Our vet has raised labs also over
the years and stated that Jack is one of the finest he has seen yet.
I am glad I took the time to research the breed and search for a
reputable breeder such as
yourself. Each visit to the vet has yielded even higher regard for
him! On our vets advice, we signed Jack up for Obedience training,
which he starts next Tuesday. He even went so far to say that Jack
will be the star of the class! To say we are enamored and in love
with him is putting it mildly. I've attached some pics we took
recently at a local state park. True to
his breed, he is a fantastic swimmer and retreiver.
I encourage anyone reading this to email you and get to know you and
your breeds. I know if our Lab is of such high quality then the
others have to be as well. Your farm is lovely and the dogs are
healthy, happy and enjoying life there. My family was so impressed,
especially after
researching breeders. Diane, you were breath of fresh air.
If we choose to add to our family, I know I will contact you again.
Thank you...from all of us. I will keep you updated with pics in the
future. Please feel free to give my email to anyone who may wish to
speak to me about Jack.
Sincerely,
Christy
Cincinnati, Ohio
Diane
Just a note to let you know
how our new pup's doing... We got one of Angel and Buster's springer
puppies at the end of July and named him Daniel (the Spaniel). He's
learning quickly and enjoying puppy kindergarten with all his new
puppy friends. Daniel is very happy here and is growing up fast, we
couldn't be happier with him. He's very playful and sweet and is
rapidly changing from a cute puppy into a handsome dog. Thank you
for answering all our questions and helping us prepare for our new
pup! I've already recomended you to a couple friends and will
continue to do so. I'm attatching a photo of Daniel in our garden...
he really loves the flowers!
Thanks again,
Mariam, Columbus, Ohio
Dian,
I think I have the most precious and energetic pup that I or anybody
else has ever seen. Just love her and am enjoying her so much.
Piper's transition was excellent. She sleeps and has always slept
between Brian and I on our pillows, (she was so small, we were
afraid rolling over on her-so we trained her to sleep on the
pillow). She will not have it any other way. She is just so smart!
Has already an 85% accuracy with the p-pads. She just had her
second visit with her vet, he feels she is in good shape! She has
learned to ring the bells to go outside, but doesn't always potty
outside yet. She thinks its there just for her wish. She loves the
outside. Well, I will keep you updated. Take care!
Penny and Brian, WV
Hi Diane,
Just wanted to update you on how it is going with Murphy.
It has been a long first week but with much progress. The first few
nights were filled with accidents and much crying. However, he is
now comfortable with his night time living arrangements and rarely
has an accident. He also is good during the day about waiting to
be outside before he goes to the bathroom. So I would say he is
well on his way to being housebroken. Meghan has also done a good
job of teaching him basic commands such as sit and come that he is
responding to. And as of yesterday he is recognizing his name
(strangely only from females?).
We took him to the vet and she reports that he is healthy. He had
no worms in his stool sample.
He is growing fast and we are having a lot of fun with him. He is a
very independent and confident dog. He is not at all intimidated by
larger dogs or by human beings. Everyone who sees him is impressed
with his strong build and square head.
Thank you for such a great dog!
Ed, Pitt, PA
Hi Diane,
I thought you might be interested to see how our little puppy was
doing- this is one of the liver and white springers- female. She
has been doing so great and is growing like crazy. She is quick to
catch onto things (like sit and paw...and, of course, getting into
things!). She is already sleeping through the night and not having
accidents in the house. She is so fun to play with! One of my
favorite things about her- when I give her the sit command, she'll
sit, and then she'll tilt her head and look at me with a look on her
adorable face that says "what do you want me to do now?" Thanks for
taking such good care to develop such smart, well-behaved and
beautiful dogs (I've had people stop in their cars at the house to
tell me how pretty she is!). She has been such a joy and wonderful
addition to the family!
Thanks again,
Krissy,
Cincinnati,
Ohio
Hello Diane,
I just wanted to drop you a
line and let you know that my little girl is doing great! I bought
her from you a few months ago. I am very happy with her. She has a
wonderful disposition. She has all her shots and loves EVERYBODY!
She is learning "NO" and is very happy. My daughter (who is 18)
thanks me for buying her quite often. Thanks again for my beautiful
little girl.
Roberta
Moreno Valley, CA
Hi Diane!
I just had to write to you. Jack went for his next set of shots
today and the vet just goes on and on about him! "He's a splendid
Lab"! And he is Diane. He is absolutely gorgeous. A big doofus...but
gorgeous. He weighs 23 pounds now and eats like a horse. The best
part of it is how happy Shelby, our other lab, is now. All they do
is play. He follows her everywhere. Most of the time when I call
them he has a hold of her tail. Like elephants parading around.
After his next set of boosters, we're going for obedience training.
We have a wonderful local group that is mostly run by volunteers.
Which means they are there because they want to be, you know? Our
vet truly thinks the sun sets and rises on him!
We just wanted you to know what a wonderful breeder you are! I'm so
glad I took the time searching for you!
Hope all is well with your family and thank you again...SO MUCH*.
Christy
Cincinnati Ohio
Diane:
Hello. My name is Samantha Eley. My husband Will and I bought a
black male cocker spaniel from you a year and two months ago. We
could not be more pleased with Brinkley's attitude and deminure. He
is sweet, and playful. He is waiting for us when we get home with so
much love and excitement it still makes my heart leap. His favorite
companion in the world is his older sister sissy, my four year old
cocker spaniel. They get along great, and love each other very much.
Brinkley has graduated preschool and outshines all of the other dogs
in his age group. At our house he rings the doorbell if he wants
outside, he opens all the doors himself, and he even turns the
lights on and off! He learns to quick! He is a pleasure to have and
we take pride in all of his happiness! Thank you so much for your
good breeding and the joy you have given us! Incase you don't
remember, we were the ones that came from Saint Louis, a nine hour
drive each way, and it was well worth it. I recommend your breeding
to all of my friends in search of a good dog. Thanks again so much
for Brinkley. He is a very loved, and happy dog, and we look forward
to many more years with him and Sissy.
You can post this on your
website. I have been Looking at your website for the last 3 hours!!
It has great information in it. I just wrote a whole list of great
snacks and treats for Sissy and Brinkley that will help prevent
cancers and clean out the toxins in their joints and bones! Great
stuff. Keep up the great work. It really promotes good business, and
also leaves the site visitors with a comforting feeling that you
have alot of knowledge about dogs and their health.
Samantha, Saint
Louis Mo.
Hello there!
I am a pet trainer at the Petsmart. I recently enrolled a
Chocolate lab named, Chester, who is from your farm. I have to say,
from all the labs I have had in ALL my classes (from puppies to
adults) he is by far the best I have ever seen. Due to his wonderful
personality, friends of mine are getting married tomorrow and are
going to be looking for a lab puppy. I highly recommended you and
told them do not go anyplace else....I like what I see in your pets.
I know I shouldn't base it off one pup, but Brenda ( Chester's
owner) cannot speak enough good about you.
I'm looking to make an agility/obedience/therapy dog/housepet from
the dog later in life. What guarentees do your provide, what is your
contract like etc etc..
Please use it on your site.
I am so happy to finally see a breeder who cares about the quality
of their stock as opposed to the quantity. As a trainer, I see a lot
of bad breeding...
Thank you very much!
PS: Thank you very much for being a responsible
breeder!!
Diane,
I wanted to thank you so much for Lady, the 7 year old rescue ESS we got
from you. She is wonderful! My Mother, who lives with us, has
company all the time, even at night! She adores her and vice versa!
Lady is very well-behaved and gentle. We have finally gotten her
together with our ESS, who was not initially sure he liked the idea!
They look so cute together as he is about twice as big as her and is
the opposite in color--more white than liver. I will try to attach a
picture of Lady in my Mother's lap.
She has earned a place in our hearts and she certainly has a good
life with us--a person to share a bed with; food, water, & treats; a
friend to play with; a big fenced yard to explore; even an in-house
baby-sitter when we go out of town! In exchange we have the sweetest
dog ever!
Thank you again,
--Suzy
Diane,
I can't thank you enough for the wonderful chocolate lab female
whose name now is Lillie. I'm in puppy kindergarten class and is she
getting talked about how beautiful she looks. She plays with Bean
the cat, Atticus and Smoky, our two pugs. Her beauty, intelligence,
good temperament make her an exceptional addition to our family.
Thanks again for raising a champion!
SINCERELY.....
Bruce, Columbus, Ohio
We visited
your farm at the end of October and took home a blond female
cocker (of course we were just coming to LOOK!) Our boys (age 9 &
11) fell in love with her the minute we got her home. They decided
to name her "Summer" since she was born in August. We figured out
later she was born on the day we moved into our new home and made us
feel that she was destined to come home with us!! She is very sweet,
playful, ornery and a great companion for our son after school. We
really love her nice temperament and she is wonderful with
children!! I just wanted to send you a brief note to let you know
what a wonderful addition she has been to our family and that she is
doing great in her new home :) Thanks again!
Betsy, Akron, OH
Hi
Diane,
Hey,
remember us, we were there on New Year’s Day to pick up the little
black and white Cocker boy? Escher is doing great, such a sweet and
mild tempered little guy with the heart of a giant. It sure didn’t
take long for him to work his way into our hearts and become a spoiled
member of the family. He gets along so well with our three year old
Smooth Fox Terrier who he romps and plays with all day and our 12 year
old Cocker who Escher took too right away to snuggle with. Being with
other people and dogs at your kennel has made him so adaptable to
family life and he’s my little buddy, always at my side. Even as I
type this, Escher is sleeping on my lap. His coat is
exceptionally gorgeous, full and thick with just the right amount of
curl. Two weeks ago he got his first grooming and I don’t know how
it’s possible but he’s even more adorable than before. I wish I
had 10 more just like him. Thanks for your hospitality on that special
day that Escher came into our lives.
Sue ,
PA
Good
Morning Diane.
I
wanted to tell you about this little guy. He is small, a little less
than 4lbs. He is the most loving, friendly companion you could ever
meet. He is always with me, except a couple of places I am not able to
take him. I take him and our other yorkie who is 8 years old to the
beach twice a week. Dillon loves it, he loves water. He will sit in
front of the bathtub and bark because he wants a bath. He loves kids.
Which is nice, we do not have any kids at home but there are a lot in
the neighborhood and he loves playing hide and seek with them. He is
very smart. When I am cooking, he keeps checking on the stove and if
too much steam is coming up, he barks for us to check it. We also have
a 10lb cat who is around 18 years old. They love each other. I have
enclosed a picture of him so you could see how good he looks. Sorry to
ramble, I just wanted you to know how much I love this little guy and
what a wonderful companion he is to me.
Rita
Palm Harbor, Florida
Hi
Diane,
What
a love and a joy our Scio is! Our trainer prompted me to write to you
and tell you what a superdog he is! He is Mr. Wonderful and a constant
joy to our family. He is smart, fun, has a terrific personality, is
quiet and cuddly, and is fetching the newspaper! I would like to
mention how beautiful his coat is, he has the longest eyelashes you
ever did see. He is so smart! I'll tell him something once or twice,
and he'll look at me and say w/ his eyes, "OK, I got it!" We
have many students come to the house for lessons, and he runs to greet
them all w/ a waggle, but never a bark. He is so quiet! We took him to
New Hampshire w/ us this summer and he was a terrific hiking and
swimming companion...he actually helped my little one up the mountain!
All My Best,
Mary
, Cleveland Hts., OH
Diane,
I
just wanted to send you a quick note and let you know how much I
absolutely love my puppy Daizy. She's a buff cocker that I got from
your farm in late May. She is an absolute delight and I get
complimented on how beautiful she is and how well behaved she is for a
cocker. We took her camping one weekend and nearly everyone stopped as
they drove by to give her a pat. The vet even noticed how well bred
she was. She's everything that I wanted in a dog and I thank you for
your care in breeding your puppies. I love her to death! Thank You
sooo much!
Jules,
Buffalo, New York
Diane,
Murphy,
our buff cocker spaniel, joined our family from your farm last summer,
and, if anything, we're happier with him than when we last wrote to
you. As you know, we were so pleased that we decided to get another
dog and contacted you this past spring. The result was that we were
joined by Ozzie, a black cocker spaniel puppy. During the process of
obtaining Ozzie, we were again impressed by your combination of
professionalism and personal attention. You were patient with our
inquires and answered them clearly and promptly. When I came to see
Ozzie, you didn't pressure me while sharing everything that you had
learned about his personality. Once I decided to take him, you
reviewed all of the care and registration information which was a
handy refresher. Ozzie has been an extremely social, out-going, fun
loving, energetic puppy so far. He plays with Murphy and competes with
him for our attention. He enjoys being with someone at all times and
truly enjoys himself. He's been enthusiastic and friendly in all of
his social situations. This includes friends and neighbors, grooming,
vet care and day care. We'd like to challenge the conventional wisdom
that in selecting a puppy one should always choose an active pup that
comes right to you immediately. Ozzie was quiet and shy when I came to
see him, and as I've already said he's now an energetic and sociable
pet. I feel that good breading is a far better indicator of a good dog
than a short visit with it. I'd hate to see great dogs like Ozzie miss
out on a good home or dog lovers miss out on a wonderful pet like him
based on a quick superficial judgement. Thanks again for two great
pets. We've attached a recent photo.
Chris,
Rich, Mark, Murphy and Ozzie,
Murrysville,
Pennsylvania
Hi
Moma Diane,
Just
a couple barks to let you know I'm doing fine! Had a good trip over
here, but they wouldn't let me fly the plane!!! My NEW Mom & Dad
thinks I'm pretty special. It won't take me long to train them. Jr.
& his wife, Cathy have a penthouse over the garage. They want me
up there, but Mom & Dad say NO WAY HOZA !!! These people haven't
seen anything as pretty as me, & I get a cookie at the bank, and a
cookie at the post office. I have my own bed & toybox in the
kitchen, but I plan to sleep in that KING size bed I saw down the
hall! We have 35 acres 10 minutes from Bangor,& if you get up here
, you better come & see me . I still LOVE YOU A LOT & miss you
a little! THANKS for sending me to a good home!!
BABY
GIRL MOLLY
PS.
Molly is adjusting really good, She whinned a little Sun. Night
missing you folks, but has been real happy today. We can't believe she
cried to go out the slider to poop & pee!! Pretty smart for 7
weeks!! We think She is just a doll, & we are delighted to have
her a part of the family!!!!!
THANKS
SO MUCH
Don
& Jeanne, Bangor, Maine
Diane
Riley's
doing just great! She's an absolute sweetie! She's the center of
attention wherever we go. Her vet exams have been really great. We had a
woman from nearby, Sue, come to do some training/teaching. She owns
several dogs, some of which have been obedience champions. Riley loves
her to pieces. Sue was amazed when she sat. She marveled at her posture,
saying she has a perfect show sit! And she does! Even when she trots
down the sidewalk, she has the most beautiful stance. She's A-1 all the
way! Friends used to stop by to see us... now they stop to see Riley.
She ambles right out of her crate and cuddles right into my lap! She's
so sweet and so loving! She's one great little Lab. We're very happy!
Chris ,
Medina, NY
Hi
Diane,
Just
wanted to let you know how well our wonderful new yellow Labrador has
adapted to her new home. She received a clean bill of health from our
veterinarian on her visit last week. I can't emphasis enough how smart,
playful, and cute she is, and what a personality. You were right when
you stated this dog would be the type of dog that would go out and play,
then come in and settle down, not to mention a dog you can take
anywhere. We have spent a lot of time at various parks in the area and
she seems to be the center of attention, bringing numerous comments on
how well her behavior is. When we get a few of the photos developed I
will send them to you. Once again, thanks so much for all your help and
such a great companion. Best Regards,
Craig
Castalia, Ohio
Hi
Diane!
We've
been meaning to e-mail you...this past year with Bailey has just flown
by! Bailey celebrated her first birthday on July 15. We wanted to tell
you how much we love our little yellow lab, we couldn't imagine our
lives without her! She is a perfect little lady (her nickname is
"Miss B"), very well trained and everyone adores her sweet and
affectionate personality. We wish we had a bigger house so we could
adopt more of your wonderful puppies! Hope all is well, thank you again.
Sincerely,
Angela
and Laban Brecksville, Ohio
Hello my name is
Melissa. My family and I purchased a black lab from you in December of
2003. We love him so much we have decided to get another one. I am just
wondering what colors you have available for August and when you next
litter may be available?
Thank You,
Melissa
In May, you might remember that I bought one of your last cockers from
the litter; a buff female who I named Lady. I was just writing to
let you know that I have never had such a perfect dog! She is
wonderful in every way: great temperament, beautiful coat, good health,
lively and fun. Because of her wonderful attitude, Lady gets to
come with me everywhere I go, even to work at Iams. I enjoy her
everyday! I could want nothing more from a pet, she is an
excellent companion! You delivered exactly what you said you would
and I'd be glad to recommend you to anyone I know looking for a dog. You
can definitely use my email on your testimonials page, Lady is a great
dog and I would be happy to let everyone know it! Thanks!
Also, I am wondering about
the price on your petite litter of Yorkies. My sister might be
interested in one. Thanks.
Sincerely,
Brandi
Dear Mam:
Hi I am once again
looking for a chocolate female labrador. I purchased one from your farm
over a year ago and I truly love everything about her. If you could get
back to me I would greatly appreciate it. Sincerely,
Cindy,
Cleveland
Hi
Diane,
Well
it has been two weeks since we picked up Elvis and I must say that he is
even better than I thought he would be. He has fit right in with
everyone and is the most behaved and friendly puppy I've ever known.
Yesterday was his first visit to the Vet and the Doc says Elvis is as
healthy as a puppy can be. He is getting much better at coming when you
call his name and he's even starting to learn to go by the front door
when he has to go out. All in all he is absolutely wonderful. Nancy and
I would really like to thank you for bringing him into our lives. I will
make sure to write you again in the future from time to time to update
you on Elvis and just to keep in touch. I tried to attach 2 pictures so
I hope you received them. If not let me know and I'll try again. Talk to
you later,
Brian
Seven Hills, Ohio
Hi
Diane,
I've
been meaning to write you for weeks! I must tell you that
"Scio" , our little black cocker is a total love bug. He has
been the best pet - he has just amazed us w/ how smart he is! Today he
marched in Parade the Circle- and was a very big hit, you may even see
him on the news! I ran in to a woman from my daughters school who also
just got a buff colored cocker from you. Glad that worked out. Would you
recommend any places to camp w/ puppy on Tappan Lake? I know that they
won't let him in the water in a state park, but I thought you might know
of a good jumping in place. Let me know, as we're hoping to come down
before the end of the month. Sorry it's taken me so long to follow up w/
you, he is a total joy, and a perfect fit into our family. I'll try to
scan you a picture for your website :) Thanks Again,
Mary
Kay , Cleveland
Hi
Diane!
I
can't tell you how much we are enjoying our puppy! We named her
Guinness. She is everything you promised and more...She is beautiful,
smart, in excellent health, and a joy to be around! She loves swimming
in our pool and floating on a raft with me. She is so smart and she is
growing like a weed! She is such a cheerful puppy and such a delight for
us. She has brought such joy to my parents who are nearing their 80s. I
have to bring Guiness to see them every weekend and they get so much
pleasure from her. Hope all is well with you and your family. Thanks
again!
Connie
Charlottesville, Virginia
Dear
Diane,
My
husband and I are just thrilled with the new additions to our family!
Annabelle & Bentley have brought such joy to our lives – I can’t
even begin to explain how happy we are! It was such a pleasure meeting
you, and getting to visit your farm. I wanted to share a few photos of
the puppies with you, so be sure to check out the attachments. Although
outweighed by her bigger brother, Annabelle is quite the dominant little
lady. And, Bentley has such a gentle nature, and keeps growing, growing,
growing… Bentley is a pretty quick learner, and Annabelle is a little
ball of energy. Both puppies got a clean bill of health at the vet’s
office, and were quite a hit with the doctors and nurses. I think
Annabelle & Bentley met just about the entire staff that afternoon,
all because of their adorable, good looks and wonderful demeanor. Though
a little sleep-deprived, my husband and I couldn’t be happier! Thank
you for sharing this wonderful experience with us!
Feel free to use my comments on
your website! It was an absolute pleasure working with you!
We will keep in touch!
Sincerely,
Karen and Timothy Cleveland, OH
Diane
I just
wanted to e-mail you to let you know how great Indy is. In the short
time Ann and I have had him (five months), he has become a huge part of
our family. He's a smart, energetic, loving pup who brings a smile to my
face each time I see him when I arrive at home (thankfully he seems just
as happy to see me!). I am very, very pleased with him and have received
numerous compliments on him (ranging from how intelligent/obedient he is
to how good looking of a dog he is). I'm glad you were willing to give
me the lone chocolate male from the July litter!! I would highly
recommend you as a breeder and, if my comments help someone make that
decision, that's great. Anyone would be lucky to have a dog like Indy!!
Thanks again,
Russ ,
Ashtabula, Ohio
Diane
My
family and I received a Black Lab from your farm last winter. You
recommended which dog for us to take according to his/her disposition
and our specifications. I just wanted to let you know that he is perfect
for us, and has grown into a giant, affectionate, and healthy dog. Guppy
is docile yet playful, and gets along great with our German Shorthair.
He never gets into trouble and he always makes us laugh. Also, he has a
perfect build and a thick "otter" tail that Lab's should have.
We love him! Thank you so much...he is a member of our family.
Rosslyn
, Jeannette, PA
Dear
Diane,
We
love Clementine! She is a very intelligent dog and very willing to
please. She also has adjusted very well to living with three other dogs.
I'm very glad that we came to you to buy our puppy!
Thank you!
Jodi,
Amsterdam, Ohio
Diane,
Bahkti
has been the sweetest puppy! He is so smart and sooooo happy.
Housebreaking him was a breeze and he is outstanding in his obedience
class. He is so loving with everyone and my other dog Leo loves having a
buddy so dear, me too, of course. Peace, joy and love,
Tim
Pittsburgh, PA
Dear
Diane:
My
name is Kelley . If you remember, I picked up the second to last
Springer Spaniel pup of your last litter (I am in college and I came
with two other girls). I just wanted you to know how wonderful he is.
His name is Cooper. He is already fully housetrained, he is just as warm
with people as he was when he left you, and he is so attached to me. He
walks on a leash perfectly, and everyone loves him. Thank you for being
so good to your dogs, because he has brought so much to my life already.
He is absolutely perfect. I have told many people about you and one of
my friends, Jeni , has already called you and is so excited to get a
cocker. Thank you again for putting so much effort into your work.
Kelley
, West Virginia
Diane
Sage
had her first appointment with the vet Sept.13, the vet said she is very
healthy, and the cutest puppy he has ever seen! We gave three copies of
your business card out. She is doing very good, she is extremely smart.
We can't say enough about how happy we are with her! So once again thank
you very much!
Tina,
Mark, and Sage, Canton Ohio
Diane
I
like our puppy very much. He is better than I expected. He is much more
beautiful in color than I expected. The few people who have seen him
immediately fall in love with him. Even at the airport they were saying
he was the puppy they were going to " steal", he was so
beautiful. I like his personality very much. He has that "puppy
energy" but is not bouncing off the walls. He seems very even and
nice temperament. He loves the kids, he has adjusted to all of us, he is
very well socialized and he seems to learn things easy. I think he is
really a well bred dog for a great pet and family member. He is just
what I spent months looking for. What I think makes your puppies stand
out so much from others as a family pet is there great personalities and
they have the face to match. Defintely, Cisco has such a sweet face and
his personality matches which makes for an excellent pet for a family. I
have looked at a lot of labs faces on the internet and around town here.
He definitely has a beautiful face that stands out. That sweet
expression is also in the parents. I would say we are quite pleased with
him. Do you think you will still be raising labs say in about another 15
years?? Maybe your kids will take on doing it . Kind of like the
'Lassie" family of dogs. It can be a family generationional thing.
I think you have a good breed of lab here.
Bonnie,
Manchester,
New Hampshire
Diane
Everyone
he meets falls in love with him for his cuteness and affectionate
disposition. Once again I'd like to compliment you guys on how you
handle the whole process of placing your puppies. First, you were very
forthcoming during our initial contact. You managed to convey all the
necessary information about the puppies and your operation very clearly
and professionally, while making me feel that I was talking to an old
friend. You were very patient in handling all of my inquiries while we
were waiting for our puppy and in setting up an appointment for us to
select him. Your attention to detail was especially evident in the
excellent driving directions that you provided. Once we got to your farm
you allowed us to take all the time we wanted to select our puppy,
without trying to rush us. You provided insightful comments about the
dogs an the selection process without trying to influence us. We enjoyed
seeing your other dogs and litters of puppies while we were there. This
gave us a chance to appreciate the facilities that you have and the
level of care that you provide to all of the dogs. Once we selected our
puppy, you opened your home to us and took as much time as necessary to
discuss his needs and explain the chip implant that he'd had. Feel free
to use any comments from this or any other correspondence on your
testimonial page. As you can see from the attached photo, Murphy has
made himself right at home and is very comfortable with us in his new
home!!!!
Chris,
Rich, Mark and Murphy
Murrysville,
Pa.
I
thought I would write a short note to letyou know how much we are
enjoying Murphie. She is just great, we couldn't have asked for a better
puppy. It's been a very long tome since either of us has had a pet, but
we already can't imagine not having her. She is so much company for me
when my husband is out of town, and I so look forward to coming home
form work everyday now. We are working on housebreaking and it seems to
be going pretty well. I was so impressed when I saw your set up for your
kennel, and I felt very much at ease about adopting one of your puppies.
I really feel that I chose the best person (for me) to get my puppy
from. So if and when we're ready for another puppy you will be hearing
from us. I have already passed your name on to our neighbors, they were
so impressed with Murphie, and wanted to know where we got her. Thanks
again ever so much,
Cindy & Ken
Carrollton, Ohio
Hi
Diane! I just wanted to let you know that Zoe is doing great! She loves
the kids and she has my husband wrapped around her little finger! Her
first night here I was going to put her in her cage to sleep she let out
one little bark and wimper and Sam said she could sleep in our bed! She
is doing really well, the first night she got up twice and started
playing with her teddy bear so I took her outside to go potty each time.
She has only had one accident on the floor when we first brought her
home. She went to bed with the boys lastnight then I took her out and
put her in my bed she only woke up once wimpering and I took her outside
she went potty and slept the rest of the night. She is already starting
to look at me and wimper when she needs to go out. I can't believe how
smart she is! She even will come to you when you call her name. Any
other dog I've had has atleast taken a few days to know their name. She
will even wimper when I tell her no because she knows she is doing
something bad. She loves shoes!!! My husband has fallen in love with her
and can't believe how good she has done. We are used to getting dogs
from the pound and having a terrible time training them to do anything
so this has been wonderful for us! Any other dog I've had I was
constantly cleaning up after them. I just can't believe how well she is
doing. I know we still have a long round ahead of us with her training
but with as well as she has done just in the past two days I really
don't think she will be any kind of a challenge to train to do anything!
She seems so smart! Thanks again for Zoe she is wonderful! (I also
wanted to let you know that after I brought Zoe home I received a call
from someone to come view my home They are going to buy it so Zoe will
be living in the country with 11 acres to run! All around Thursday was a
great day!)
Tammy
Strasburg, Ohio
Diane,
Thank
you so much for bringing "Peaches" into our lives! Your
kennels display such love and caring. When I met all the dams and sires,
I knew that Peaches would be perfect, physically and such
a gentle nature! How you and your family "humanize" and
love the puppies in your home before they find their new home is very
comforting. The entire kennel experience with both of you has been
heartwarming and reassuring. Thank you so much for the complete
"sendoff", complete with puppy chow and Godsends!!
God
bless you and your family and continued passing on such love!
Bob and
Kathy
Hesston,
Pennsylvania
Hi
Diane,
Dusty
is the name of my dog and he is my pride and joy. He is playful,
yet mild mannered. He is a big baby. I was so surproised
when he was house trained in less than 10 days. He is so
smart. It's like he understands everything you say to him.
I'm very happy with him.
When he
was younger, during the summer time, I would take him to my mother's
house to stay when I was at work. My mom just recently went to
Florida for the winter and she says she misses him so much, "He's
so entertaining". I highly recommend Labs, they are wonderful
pets. They make wonderful house pets also. They are great
companions.
When I
am ready for another dog you will be hearing from me! Thanks
again!
Kelly
Diane
is a true professional. We find her to be very kind and
trustworthy and highly recommend her services for all of your K-9 needs!
Hugh
and Naomi
Big
Prairie, Ohio
Diane,
I am
happy and pleased to recommend you as a breeder! You spent lots of
time answering my many questions, and had a wonderful match for me in
Oliver. Oliver has been the sweetest addition to our family.
We could not be more pleased with his personality, affection and
beauty. Your family ahs done a wonderful job spoiling and
humanizing him before he came to me. He loves being around people
and is a true joy. He is happiest on my lap or at my feet, at all
times, he can't get close enough! I love sending you updated
pictures to show him off, and look forward to getting another one from
you someday soon!
Jennifer
Hudson,
Ohio
Diane
made our choosing a puppy a very professional and pleasant
experience. The decision was hard because of the quality of the
puppies. It definitely was not the typical backyard crap-shoot
associated with most breeders.
Jerry
and Christine
Vermillion,
Ohio
Dear
Diane,
As we
told you when we met you, we spent over a year looking for our new
puppy. The experience with you and your kennel was a genuine
pleasure. Our initial phone conversation was very friendly and
informative, quite different from some of the calls to other breeders
that we have experienced. When we arrived at your home, your
entire place was very impressive. Your kennel was very clean and
well organized. My husband said that it was cleaner than some vet
offices that he has been to. When we took our puppy to our vet for
his checkup and we told him of our experience with you, he was very
impressed. He also commented on the great condition of the puppy
and requested some of your business cards so he could recommend you as a
breeder. Living north of Chicago, we had over twelve hours drive
to get our dog, but we would do it again tomorrow! It was worth the
drive. Your are to be commended.
Jill
and Paul
North
of Chicago, Illinois
We
picked up our pup and the kennel was very clean and the pups well cared
for. All questions were answered thoroughly. I have no
hesitation on recommending this breeder to anyone. The puppies
were not over priced and they have an excellent guarantee.
Mike
Hanoverton,
Ohio
I
looked all over the internet for good breeders....and was fortunate to
find your ad in the newspaper. After seeing your website and meeting
with you. I highly recommend you as a reputable breeder. Also, the vet
here in Vermilion went to school with the vet you use and was amused to
see his name on Freddies' papers. He said you were using one of the best
He's
doing surprisingly well on his paper training. I have him used to a
harness and he is a very smart little boy! Will run after his ball and
return it to you for more. Seems to be his own little person.
While we've only had Freddie a couple of weeks, it seems like he's been
with us forever. Everyday he comes up with something different. Last
night, he jumped in the shower with my husband. What a site!!! He ran in
and out and had himself quite a time. Not to mention the time I had
laughing at him ! Talk to you soon.
Patricia
Vermillion,
Ohio
Diane
was honest and helpful when we purchased our yellow Lab, Jenny.
Jenny was and is very healthy and very calm temperament. She is a
very wonderful pet and we would not hesitate to buy another Lab from
her.
Marion
Louisville,
Kentucky
Dealing
with Hardtime Kennel was a pleasurable event. The owners of the kennel
were very friendly. Secondly, the puppy we purchased was beautiful and
healthy. We were pleased with the way the owners gave us thorough
information about the care of our dog and his personality. They
were adamant about good health and the good care of our dog. They
made the choice of bringing a dog into our home a pleasurable
event. We felt comfortable purchasing the puppy from the Hardtimes
Kennel. We will definitely recommend the kennel to our friends and
family or anyone. As a matter of fact we will be purchasing
another dog from Diane because we were so pleased with the whole
experience !
Georgia
Normalville,
Pennsylvania
Diane
was one of the nicest people and has a fantastic setup. The
dogs are well mannered, and brought up from day one to be great pets. I
am also very impressed that she offered help in the future with any
questions and/or pregnancies. Thank you so much for our red
darling.
Stacy
Arnold,
Pennsylvania
We were
very pleased with the warmth and friendliness from Diane as we were
purchasing our first puppy. The puppies were obviously well bred
from parents who were very healthy looking. We enjoyed the
experience and look forward to our new chocolate lab.
Brian
and Julie
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
I would
highly recommend Diane as a dog breeder. Very friendly and patient
with all of my questions and concerns. Her animals looked to have the
best of care with spectacular accommodations. The puppies and
prices were so good we came for one and left with two.
Lisa
Greensburg,
Pennsylvania
Diane,
I don't know where to begin , jessica is so happy with here new puppy,
she said this is the best present ever!!!! i think she is in shock
still! she going to take great care of "angel". thank you so
very much for making such a special little girl's life alot brighter!
Denise
Clearwater,
Florida
We've
been looking two years for a Yorkie this beautiful! She was
exactly as described. All the puppies had wonderful dispositions
and couldn't have been reared with more love or in a better
environment. Simply a wonderful experience.
Dawn
and Kevin
Hollidaysburg,
Pennsylvania
Diane,
Freddie is now 2 years old and doing great here in Tennessee ( by the
way, as you already know, we kept the name your son called him). That
REALLY suits him at times. It's amazing how smart he is. Sometimes I
expect him to actually talk ( or talk back ) He loves to argue with us.
Sometimes I wish I had a houseful of Yorkies, We acquired a
dachshund from my daughter, and Freddie thinks we got him his very own
dog! They're hilarious together. His vet says he has a remarkable
personality and calls him "fearless fred ".He loves everyone
he meets and is afraid of nothing. His vet asked for your name and email
address. He has a Yorkie and said Freddie was of very good stock and
said how hard it was to find or recommend a reputable breeder. He is our
baby and we thank you so much for him.
Thank
you again for being the breeder that you are. It's obvious you and your
family care so much for your babies and that shows in the puppies they
produce.
Patricia
Chattanooga, Tn.
Last July we purchased Abby, our beautiful Black Lab from
Diane. She is our seventh dog and we find her to be extremely
intelligent, cuddly, warm, and funny. She is independent, yet
loves to constantly be with you. She was well socialized with both
children and adults as well as other dogs. All of this made her
transition as baby sister to our 10 year old male German Shepherd very
easy.
She is such a healthy and happy dog and makes us as happy as she is.
Like her 'Dad', she is a prolific nap taker and snores as loud as
he does. But, when she awakes…..watch out!! She
constantly wants to play and succeeds in making you feel that you must
play with her. Abby has quickly become the light of our life.
Working with Diane has been an extremely enjoyable experience in
that the follow-up and her sincerity were always felt during our
contacts with her. We look forward to some day going through the process
again with her.
Bob And Sandy , Mars PA
Diane,
I just finished giving "Molly", our beautiful
black Cocker Spaniel, a bath. Looking at how cute she is and
realizing how nicely tempered she is ( she takes her bath like she is
part fish ), I realized that I should write and thank you for putting
her into our lives.
Seeing your record keeping and the way that you "humanize"
your puppies just confirms our belief that you care about your dogs and
not just simply making a sale. Your kennel set up is very impressive.
The time spent considering the care that you give the dogs is
evident by what we see in "Molly". She is part of
our family that brings smiles to our two young boys (as well as our
80lb. Rot/Lab mix ).
If I had known that there were such dogs available - I would have bought
one from you twenty years ago !!
Thank you and we look forward to passing your name to our
friends !
Sincerely, Sharon, Mason, Joe, and Clark.
Avon Ohio
I cannot thank you enough for
the joy my family and I have received from our new family member
"Maximus". As you know, I search far and wide for the
right breeder, and after our extensive conversations, I determined
that you and your company were the right match for what I was looking
for in a family pet. The long drive from Washington, DC was
certainly worth the trip. Max is healthy, smart, loving and
absolutely the best family friend we could have ever hope for.
With so many "puppy mills" and retail pet stores, it is hard
to know exactly what you are getting in a pet. Without a doubt,
I know I made the right decision in working with you. I wish you
all the best of success and health for the new year.
We bought a dog from you in March of
2001. Hunter is now 2 years old and is an excellent pet. He
is very intelligent and is great with our three children. Hunter
is liver and white and is a beautiful looking dog. Our experience
with you in purchasing the puppy was outstanding. Your hospitality
and the manner in which you dealt with us, was very professional, yet
polite and friendly.
Stephen and Kerri
Mentor, Ohio
We have
been really enjoying Jake he is so sweet and adorable. Our family
researched dogs for months trying to find the perfect match for
us. We finally decided on a Yorkie. Next, I had to find a
breeder that I felt comfortable enough with, to buy our new family
member from. I found you on the Internet and after one
conversation with you I knew I wanted to get our puppy from you. You
were so kind and answered all my questions and I knew that you truly
loved the animals. After, meeting you and seeing how the animals
are taken care of I will recommend you to everyone I know. We have
our little Jake now and we are all in love with him. He is so
sweet and beautiful. Thank you for our new
baby.
Jennifer
and Family
West
Palm Beach, Florida
I found
Diane on the web and called about the lab puppies right away. The
next day, we went out and were impressed with the neatness of the
kennel, the personalities of the dogs and the knowledge Diane had of the
dogs. It was very obvious that she loves the dogs and that they
come from a caring environment. The puppy we chose immediately
warmed up to our three children and vice versa.
Cindy
Jane
New
Philadelphia, Ohio
You have a beautiful home and a nice place to raise puppies!! Again,
thank you for letting us into your home. I can only hope that we can
provide such a nice place for our puppy to live. We are having a blast
with Mocha. He is so smart--already!! I wish I would have had a puppy
earlier!! You can
certanilty use us on your testiomonial page!! I would reccommend you to
anyone looking to for a new puppy!! Thanks so much for taking the time
to write us. I'll keep you informed on how he is doing. Again, thanks so
much!!
Molly and Mike,
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
Hi
Diane,
I
wanted to let you know how Max's vet visit was last night... The Vet
said that Max had great bone structure and no physical problems. He was
happy to see such a well bodied Yorkie!!! He also said that Max was very
social for his age and could not believe how fast he is learning
everything, Thanks
Harleigh
and Shawn,
Toledo,
Ohio