Regina,

 I'm sorry that I haven't gotten back to you.  Yes, you have my permission to post my comment, you have great puppies...  I've been wondering if you are going to have any puppies soon ?  We want another dog and Zoey really needs a "sister".   We have been looking for another dog for a while, and last month we went to see about adopting a dog (and save a dogs life), but I found that I was allergic to the long hair dogs or just about any dog that sheds.  So, if you do have any puppies now or will be expecting some in the near future, we would love to buy one.  We would like a female again.  Zoey is a fantastic dog, a loving member of our family.  She doesn't have any of the ear problems that most dogs with long ears have and the vet told us that all her blood levels were perfect, her teeth are perfect, and that she doesn't need any vitamins as long as she is eating the organic dog food.  The only thing that Zoey is missing is our older dog that we had until last November.  She was very upset when he passed away, how can a dog understand death ? 

 I will be emailing you some pictures of Zoey this weekend, I have to wait until my husband downloads them for me (I don't know how to download them or I would).

 Barbara 


ANOTHER E-MAIL FROM BARBARA IN LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
DATED 7/31/08

Actually, things are great.  After our last email about the fighting, they just seemed to turn a corner and there has been no more fighting.  In fact they play !!  There are still a few jealousy issues, but no problems.  Kissy is adjusting very well to all the new sounds in our home as well as getting used to Mark and Jenni.  They have continued to spend time with her each day and that really helps.  Kissy loves our early morning walks, she follows Zoey and sniffs where she does.  It's really cute to see them sniffing together.

 We "welcome Kissy" to our family, she's here to stay...I'm going to have Kissy spayed next week.  She's so funny, I threw a toy for her to run after yesterday and instead of running for it, she "hopped" like a bunny..  No joke, both feet together and she took four hops, picked up the toy and walked back.  I think this little girl was born to entertain...

 Thanks for all your help Regina, and most of all Thanks for Kissy.

 I'll take some pictures this weekend and send them to you, and I'll send pictures as they progress.

 Barbara

E-MAIL FROM JULIANNE
DATED 10/27//08


Hi Regina!


I wanted to update you about our little cocker spaniel baby as promised!


We named him Milo, and he has truly stolen our hearts!  He has been spoiled by everyone around him.  My dad brings his labrador and dachshund over for play dates, and he runs around all day until he's exhausted.  I think he particularly likes to roll around in the dirt the minute after I've bathed him just to spite me.  He is learning to play soccer with Efrain, which they usually play in the living room with a stuffed soccer ball toy; Milo's version of soccer is grabbing the ball and running.  He LOVES his squeaky toys, and his toys are scattered all over the living room. He has also demanded to sleep in my bedroom, even though I had set up a nice doggy bed in the kitchen. He is getting along with potty training nicely, and is having less accidents. On the days when I go to work for longer periods of time, I bring him to my classroom, where my high school students spoil him rotten too. They have so far bought him a bandana and dog clothes, and asks about him when I don't bring him to work.  He has had lots of socialization to say the least! Thank you so much for him, he's such a happy and healthy dog.  He's brought so much pleasure to the people around him.  You were right, he has a BIG personality, but all of that personality has turned out to be 50% clown, 100% loving. Congrats on your new litters, and good luck with all you do!

Julianne 


EMAIL FROM TAUER FAMILY IN ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
1/02/09

EMAIL FROM YOUNG FAMILY IN CALIFORNIA
DATED 2/07/09


Dear Regina:

You sent me a letter quite sometime ago asking about Puppy #1. You might recall, my daughter, Angela Young, and two of her friends drove to yourhome to pick-up the puppy.  I wanted to let you know that Puppy #1 is doing just great.  Angela named her "Trixie" and, although we bought Trixie for Angela, we have all come to love her tremendously, especially me and myhusband. Trixie is not a dog, she is the baby of our family.   I must tell you what a smart dog she is and thank you for breeding her.   I too am an animal lover and I have had alot of dogs, who are always a part of our family.  However, Trixie is definitely very special and like no other dog I have ever had.   She won a blue ribbon at the vets for "personality". Trixie learns so quickly and she has her way of letting you know when she wants you to do something.   For instance, in the morning, she will not go outside unless I go with her because that is pretty much our routine. She will keep after me, pawing and licking me, until I get up and go outside with her. She loves to be outside, but really does not like the rain. She has her favorite song too. It is so comical, when this song comes on the T.V. (it is one from an hold Laurel & Hardy clip) she will stop whatever she is doing, jump up onto the foot rest of my husband's chair,and sit there, watching and listening to the song. I could go on forever about how cute and clever she is, but I did want to let you know she has a good home and is truly loved very much.   At the end of my work day, I cannot wait to get home to see her.   She is a very, very bright spot in my life. Thank you so much for doing such a great job breeding her.  I do not have any pictures of her, but if I get one, I will e-mail it to you.
Do you still have her parents?   Are you still breeding Cock-A-Poos?  Will close for now.   Take Care.

Regards,
Barbara J. Young


EMAIL FROM YOUNG FAMILY IN CALIFORNIA
DATED 2/07/09


Dear Regina,

I am so sorry to hear that Trixie's mother disappeared.  We do have Trixie microchipped and she is never left outside alone, even though we have a six foot fence around our yard.   I just wanted you to know that we treasure Trixie very much and will take good care of her.  Even if you had microchipped her mother, unless the humane society or animal control picked her up, alot of people will just keep other people's pet, especially if they are certain breeds that are popular.

Of course, you have my permission to post my letter under comments.  I am sorry to hear that you are moving to South Carolina as I always thought if, and when, I decide to get another dog, I could contact you as I would love to have another Cockapoo.  I see how well Trixie was bred and what good care she received as a puppy and I know not all breeders are up to those
standards.

I disagree that mixed purebreeds are a disgrace. I agree with you that they are healthier and actually make a better pet. All of the dogs I have owned were mixed, not like Trixie because she does have papers, but for instance lab/golden retriever. They were wonderful pets.
Please take care and, again, thanks for the wonderful dog!!!!

Best Wishes,
Barbara J. Young


EMAIL FROM CINTHYA IN CALIFORNIA
6/02/09 (Look for pics in my photo collection)


HI!!!! Thought you might like to see how gorgeous my lil man is growing up to be. I have kept his hair short for the summer, since it is warmer at our new house. Keeps him looking young. He's turned out to be quit the model, since maybe he realizes his mommy loves taking pictures of him! This is him posing while we were focusing the camera for a family reunion picture at an aunts house.