Hi Deb,
I know it's been a long time coming, but I just wanted to give you an update on Alfie, my new Italian Greyhound. He's doing wonderfully, and he has acclimated just fine to his new surroundings. He's a real pleasure--full of love--and he's such a welcome addition to my household. Just when I think he can't get any more adorable, he does just that. As far as training goes, he's doing very well. He's completely litter box trained, but for a few accidents here and there. For the most part, he's fine, and he has really taken to my other dogs (and cats!). I just want to thank you again for such a seamless, excellent transaction, and to let you know that he is right at home and doing very well. I have enclosed a picture or two so you can see how big Alfie has gotten. Thanks again for being such a wonderful breeder and for having only the animals' best interests at heart. Hope all is well.
Best,
Vincent
Hi Deb
I have two wonderful italian greyhounds (Maximiliano and Mia) that we
purchased from you in Nov of 1994 and May of 1995. Both Max and Mia bring so much joy to my life and everyone around them. I am seeing more and more IG's in California over the years but have yet to see or meet any as beautiful as mine. I know...call me prejudiced....but it's true.
I have a little story to tell you of dear Mia (she is a fawn and white IG) On Decemberr 28, 2006, Mia suffered major trauma to her heart and Xrays/Labs revealed that she suffered a tear at the top of her heart as well as a hole in one of the ventricles. The cardiologists announced that they can see she has lived a very fine life...but that she would not make it through the night. I brought her home in tears...and sang to her and held her all night long. Mia went downhill very fast and soon was unable to ambulate nor even lift her head up. Miraculously...she gained a little bit of strength by morning and was able to go outside for a very short walk. She coughed continually and I stayed close for many days. She made it past the New Year and DVM's advised that she may make it 3 weeks. Well, I was prepared to let her go if she was suffering or needed to go. But my gut told me NO.
I was correct. Mia surprised 5 cardiologists. She has recovered nicely and is doing quite well ! Although she has lost some muscle mass, Mia runs on the sunny beaches of California along with Max She is a very strong little girl. Her heart has resealed over the tear. We treat her with the normal meds for Heart Disease, but we have added CIALIS as part of her regimen.
Apparently it's working!
Mia celebrated her 13th birthday on January 28.
I've enclosed a pic of her in the "geen cloud" and one of Max as well. Feel free to share this info with anyone you wish. Perhaps this story
will help others to NOT let go too fast and to consider new medical
options for meds. I wish you and your family well and enjoyed your website tonight.
All the best
Diego and Haigo Fairbanks
"Mia" Fairbanks
and
"Max" Steinhoff
1915-A, Speyer Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
wefly2you@aol.com
310 926 2428
Hi Deb,
Its April 10, 2007 Wanted to let you know how much we are enjoying Tesoruccio, our boy & his sister Caruccia. They are so precious, have wonderful personalities and are doing fine healthwise. We have them 3 weeks and already everyone is falling head over heals in love with them, especially their Mommy & Daddy. There are no shortages of kisses on their part. Litterbox training is coming along. Teso needs a little more help in that department. They sure adore each other, so glad we got the siblings, each one cannot be without the other, and they nest so sweetly together. Its amazing how they contort their little bodies to get so close to each other. Thank You Deb, for being such a wonderful person and a professional & caring breeder. Of course, I knew that from by first beautiful IG we purchased from You 11 years ago, my beloved Mio Dolce Milo, what an exceptional boy! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!!!!! Keep up the good work! Now, looking forward to Loving, & Spoiling our adorable babies, hoping God blesses us with health & long enjoyable life together. Thanks Again! Addio for now!
Deb,
I just wanted to take a moment to let you know that we love our puppy. He's great, has a wonderful personality and very playful. We will be contacting you in the fall to purchase another one from you. It will be a male and either Blue Fawn or a Blue and White. If you ever need a reference from a future customer please don't hesitate to call us.
Keep us in mind and take care,
Greg
gregorymello@cox.net
Deb,
Thank you so much for Rosko. He is great. We took him to the vet the day we got him and his health checked out perfectly as I am sure you would expect no less as you are a wonderful breeder from everything I see. Everything checked out good at the airport picking him up. It was exactly as you told me. The only mishap was the paperwork and I know that wasn't your fault. I should have went back 5 minutes down the road when I thought that I was not finding any papers. I just thought maybe I misunderstood you and you were mailing them to me. I thought it was strange though. I am still not sure why the guy took them off of the kennel. But for future costumers if there are no papers ask the guy what happened to them because there will be no doubt that you sent them. This is our first purchase like this so I just thought maybe I misunderstood about the paper work. I would highly recommend your breeding services. Rosko is doing well with his litter box. He has only had two accidents so far. Not so bad for a new home and having to figure things out. He adores the children. I keep teasing them that he is my dog. But if you could just see his excitement when they came home from school yesterday. He loves to play. But he also loves to cuddle up and just be on us. He is great. Thanks again. If you ever need an additional reference I would be glad to give you one.
Thanks again,
Melissa
Hi Deb -
I am so pleased to tell you that Rocky is an amazing puppy! I am so proud of him! He has to be one of the most spoiled puppies out there. He is maybe by himself for two hours out of the day. He had three accidents the first week we had him and they were all near his box, I think he just didn't have his bladder control yet. Anytime we take him out of the house we get stopped by everyone, saying he is such a pretty dog! And he loves the attention!! He gets enough from me and Joel as it is. Isn't it crazy how much we love our pets? Oh - he loves to watch Animal Planet, it is so cute to watch him! Thank you so much! I have been referring you to everyone who asks about the breed. You do a great job! I attached a just a few pictures of Rocky!
Thank you,
Christal Allemand
Wood River, IL
Dear Deb,
I'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you from the bottom of my
heart for breeding such a wonderful Min Pin as Charlotte Grace (MP768-05).
Charlotte was to be a gift from my husband and I had searched far and wide
to find the perfect the perfect dog for me. Then one day I happened upon you
website. I saw MP768-05 and thought that she was the cutest puppy; the only problem was that she was marked as sold. I contacted you anyways and as luck would have it, you informed me that the sale had fallen through and that I could get her. You were absolutely fantastic and helpful to me as a first time dog owner, you made the buying process simple and answered all of my questions promptly whether by email or by phone. It truly was my lucky day. She's 20 months old now and I can still remember the day that I picked her up from the airport in Hartford. When I opened the crate all I saw was a sea of shredded newspaper and then all of a sudden a little tiny head popped up and that was the moment that I fell in love with her. She's the perfect little princess. And as such she loves spending her days laying on her back tanning her stomach, going to the beach (although she hates getting wet), taking long walks with our black lab (which she rules over), playing and hiding her toys (from the lab), and going for car rides. Charlotte is so smart and has quite the personality for such a small dog; she weighs about 5 pounds. She's a bundle of energy which is great because we are a very energetic family. Every night she gets into bed with me and my husband and without fail she gets underneath the covers and sleeps by my stomach or behind my knees. Then in the morning when I wake she's right there sleeping next to me with her head on the pillow. Charlotte loves to be the center of attention and as such she loves giving and receiving kisses. I cannot say thank you enough for breeding such a wonderful Min Pin. She has been the perfect healthy girl since the moment that I got her. Thank You!
Ashley Moulton
Dear Mrs. Dierking,
I cannot imagine a time before we got our precious Min Pin,Cheyenne. My husband was surfing the web for a Min Pin and found your site. This was in December 2000. When he found your beautiful puppies, he had to show me. The first puppy I saw was this tiny red puppy with big eyes, she was so pretty, I knew I had to have her. To this day she is still very tiny about 4lbs. She is now 6 years old and just like a child to me. She is so smart, she understands everything you say to her. Every night when it is time to go to bed she will let me know it is that time, and she won't stop until you go to bed . When I get in bed she will curl up right next to my stomach, sometimes when she is cold she will curl up under my night gown, for more warmth. If I turn over she will crawl right over my side. To me she is the best little dog. We have other dogs but she is the most human of all. She can even sing when she is in the mood.
When we ordered her from you and you shipped her to us here in Louisiana it was very cold, so when she came into the airport everyone thought she was a red rat in a cage with a stuffed bear toy. She was that tiny. To this day she is still that small, and she behaves as if she is a little lady. She doesn't like to get dirty at all. She let's the other dog's know that she is a little princess, as she sits high up on the top of a chair. Sometimes you would think she is part cat as climbs up on the back of the chair to get on counter to find so small tidbit of food. I really cannot thank you enough, this little precious dog is a true joy for me. Again, thank you for breeding so beautiful healthly bundles of joy. You set very high standards in your breeding.
My little precious girl was named Cheyenne Flying Dancer, because she had to fly so far to us. And to watch her walk is to watch her dance across the floor, like a fairy. Cheyenne likes to lay out in the sun as though she is sunning herself. But the best thing she does is in the middle of the night when I am sleeping she comes up to give me a kiss as if to say "I love you , Mom." Is that not the cutiess thing.
Thank you, again. Deborah Shelton in La.
Hi Deb
I just wanted to thank you again for Iggy (IG40). Iggy is so beautiful, all that we expected and more. She is so great with people and just loves to play. She is crying a little when we put her down for the night but I am sure that through time she will be ok. It was a big day for her and seeing that it is her first night away from mom and her brother and sisters we expected her to cry a bit. In a few months I will send you a picture of her so you can see how she is doing. Feel free to add my email address to your references page.
Jen Colquhoun
red_hot_joker_04@yahoo.com
Hi Deb!
We love to check your website from time to time and look at your new puppies. Indy and Jada are just over 4 years now and we can't imagine life without them. They've brought us so much joy. They've been living happy, healthy lives other than a couple bee stings and a cut on a toe. I don't think there are any dogs who could possibly have endured as many kisses as ours have, lol! Indy is the sweetest, snuggly soul and Jada is an acrobat and a princess. Our biggest problem has been sharing a queen bed with them, they love to stretch in their sleep. Many mornings I am rudely awakened by a rough clawing to the back of my head for breakfast. Every time we try to take a vacation we end up coming home early because we can't be away from them any longer. And somehow we always talk about a future with more Iggies in our lives. They own us, lol!
We want to thank you for the opportunity to have them in our lives.
Sincerely,
Brian and Mary
Hi Deb,
My name is Leslie Kruger and we purchased IG816 from you last October 2005.
I am sooo sorry it took so long to let you know how she is doing. IG816 aka
"Lily" is GREAT. What a joy. We bought her for our son. She is totally his world. What a great companion. He had wanted an IG for soo long. He practically stopped everyone he saw that had an IG. From North Lake Tahoe, CA to Bodega Bay, CA he stopped and talked to everyone with an IG. The common link, DierkingsKennel. After months of begging and proving he could handle his own dog, Ryan is 13 yrs., we finally broke down and secretly purchased" Lily" from you. You were soo great and very helpful and accommodating. You were such a pleasure to talk with via email and phone, that we had "zero" reservations for getting her, especially from so far away. As we suspected, everything went perfectly, from purchasing her to picking her up at the San Francisco airport, we had no problems. When we saw her, she was an extremely happy, content and beautiful puppy. It was love at first sight for everyone. Immediately, she was a part of our family. She went through socialization and puppy classes and graduated with flying colors. She is totally conversation piece. There are not very many IG's in this area, and people are really taken with her. Most confuse her with a Whippet. Attached is a picture of Lily at 1 year 1 month old. She has a great personality and gets along with our other two dogs, a 5 year old 3 pound poodle named Maddie, and a 6 year old 12 pound poodle named Meg. Please feel free to put us on your reference list of extremely satisfied customers. What a great experience. It is obvious that your dogs are a great reflection of your great care and breeding, and your love for dogs. Thanks for such a great experience and introducing us to a great breed of dog. I am hoping that we can get on our brag page, as she is such a beautiful dog. We'll be looking for her.
Leslie Kruger
Ryan Kruger
Santa Rosa, CA
lkruger@sonic.net
I want to thank you again for a beautiful puppy with a wonderful personality. His expressive little face has won everyone's heart. My husband and I, as well as my parents, have all fallen completely in love with Nico. My parents treat him like a grandchild, and he has a better wardrobe than some children! My worries that he may not get along with our cats were completely unfounded. In fact, our youngest cat is his best friend. She does a fabulous job of babysitting him! He has completely adapted to the pace of our lives, and he does what we're doing, whether it is walking, sitting, or sleeping. He is the greatest bed buddy ever! I'm attaching some pictures for you. Thank you again!
Karen Hamilton
Hi. It's Lauren Bock in reference to you about Luigi. Luigi is doing great! He has been doing okay with the potty training so far, but have had a few accidents. He went to the vet a week ago, and the vet was very impressed with how well he was taken care of and in great health. He loves his blanket and bed so much!! We can't pick up his blanket or bed without him trying to take it back from us. Nick and I just wanted to let you how well he has adapted to the house and his new lifestyle. Deb, you are a wonderful person, and will give you a great reference to anyone who is considering purchasing one of your beautiful puppies. She will answer any of your questions and concerns about her puppies.
Bye,
Lauren Bock
Hello,
When we called Deb Dierking five years ago and told her we wanted a pet IG with lots of personality and love, she sent us Shana, the perfect puppy! And now we have proof of her great personality and love.
Last weekend, at the Humane Society of Lee County (Florida)'s annual Dog Wash and Luau fundraiser, my husband and Shana entered the "show ring" for the first time in a contest for Friendliest Dog. When the other dozen or so dogs started to weasle their way in front of the three judges, Shana did what she does best: she jumped up onto the lap of our local Fox News anchor, and gave her "the hug" - both paws around her neck. The three judges agreed, it was the hug that did it, and Shana took the blue ribbon for first place as the Friendliest Dog.
So I am sending you a picture of the proud Dad and our modest, but deserving, blue ribbon winner and her basket of goodies. Thank you for sending us the greatest little dog - we love her dearly. (picture is on the brag book page)
Sincerely, Bert and Debbie Meyers
Hi Deb-
First of all, Giovanna made it safe and sound right on time. I have to tell you, pictures did not do her justice. She is SO BEAUTIFUL! Even better, her personality is just like Guzzinos. You say you breed for temperament, and it really shows. I thought I just got lucky with Guzzino! Kudos to you for what you do! She has already adapted well, and her and Guzzino are currently chasing each other thru the house. So much for doggie jet-lag!
Thank you again for everything!
Julie
I wanted to write and tell you that "IG870" (Sheli) is doing great. We are so happy with her, she is very smart, and has a wonderful personality. She loves her new home and is VERY spoiled. I cant take her anywhere without many compliments. It was a pleasure dealing with you, and cant be happier with my new little puppy. Feel free to use me as a reference, and I will definitely recommend you to anyone who is interested in getting an Italian
Greyhound!
Thank You!
Brooke
Deb,
I hope that you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. MP654 is doing great. We call her Puffy. She is the cutiest thing. You can gladly use me as a reference. Recieving the puppy at the airport was easy. And I especially liked the updated pictures that were posted on the web every other week (like clockwork). The litter box training is so easy. She seems to go in the litter box almost eveytime (on rare ocassions she has an accident). The litterbox training is also helping my old Miniature Pincher to go in the litter box as well. It has made all our lives easier. Both of the Min Pins are getting along wonderfully. We just bought a ramp for Puffy to get on and off the bed so she can use her litter box in the middle of the night without waking us up, its great. Thanks for all your help, and we just love our new addition to the family.
Thanks again, and have a great New Year
Shannon
P.S. I will be sending pictures of her soon.
Deb,
Just wanted to let you know that Swanky is doing wonderful. He is really excelling at the litterbox and he and I have started training classes he is a star pupil.
Everyone in my building loves him and he is adjusting really well. I take him with me everywhere and he has a Newfoundland that loves to follow him around that is quite a site because my guy is the size of her head the take naps together. He is sleeping on my lap as I write to you. I just want to thank you again for the wonderful addition to my life I am completely smitten with him and he always makes me smile - he has taken ownership of his home and has become such a playful little guy. I cant say enough wonderful things about the quality of your animals
Thank you again.
domenica
Deb,
I just want to say thank you so much for our cute little blk/rust min pin that you sent us on 10/27/2004. She is absolutely adorable and so tiny! We decided to name her Sweetie. She has a lot of energy and chases our 2 cats around who are 3x her size! She still hasn't managed to go potty in her litter box all the time, but she does use it most of the time. We started teaching her the command "sit," and she is catching on very quickly. We also took her on a couple of walks which she seems to absolutely love. She approaches anything and everything with practically no fear at all. She is such a sweetie pie, and we love her lots! Thanks again and we will send you pics as soon as we can.
Tené and Kevin
(818) 886-6681
CaramelQT5@aol.com
Deb,
I've been wanting to express my appreciation for you as a breeder. As you know, Sophie is 1 1/2 now and Simon is 5 months. When I decided on the breed and started my search, I found that my husband and I both working full time jobs was a negative for a lot of breeders. I happened upon your website and during my call to you, you emphasized that one of us should come home during the day for awhile. Jeff started that with Sophie when she came home and has continued to this day, making for a very easily trained, crated during the day dog and has held true for Simon also. They both sleep with us at night, so a crate is for away times only. You are providing a service for which other Italian Greyhound breeders would have be an exclusive club. The breed is marvelous and I feel foutunate being able to own these lovable little creatures. They were very healthy and came to our airport after a long trip, looking relaxed and packaged comfortably. The toys you include seemed to comfort them for days to come. Might I get another? .........hhhmmmmm
Jane
Dear Deb,
I just received two very nice compliments on both Lani's appearance and her temperament so I thought that I should pass them on. She has grown into a lovable, fun, little girl; and she is extremely friendly with people she knows. She likes the people at both the vet's office and the boarding kennel so personnel from both places told me that they appreciate that since they have seen mini pins who were very aggressive and/or skittish. We started back to dog obedience classes because the first time we took it, she was very young. She loves the other dogs, but needs to learn that there is a time and a place for play. I truly enjoy her spunk and her wit. Keep up the good work.
Gayle Rojas
Deb,
I have been meaning to drop you a line for so long to let you know what a pleasure the Italian Greyhound I purchased from you four years ago is. Lucy has a wonderful disposition and my fiancé and I adore her. She is truly a member of our family. She has moved back to NYC, from Memphis, with us and we are sure she believes herself to be famous because of all of the attention she gets on her walks. People comment all the time on her outgoing and friendly personality, and we recommend you constantly to people who are interested in an IG of their own. It is clear that you have a true commitment to what you do. Lucy is such a sweet and wonderful dog. I can’t say enough great things about you! Thanks so much!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Swiers
NY, NY
Hello Deb, I just want to let you know that you did an awesome job on the litter box training for our puppy, he hasn't had one accident yet!. He is very smart, affectionate and gets along well with our 5 year old girl and two cats, not to mention he is the cutest thing!. Everything went pretty smooth at the airport and everything has been great since "Dante" got here, he brings a lot of happiness. Well, if anybody asks for your references you can certainly give them my phone number. I told all my friends and family members that if they want a puppy you are the person to call. Thanks again for such a great job.
Diana Powers
Hi Deb,
I just wanted to touch base with you and let you know how much we love our "new" little girl. Everything went great at the airport, she came clean, happy & healthy. We've named her "Kaya". She's adjusted excellent, I couldn't have asked for a better minded puppy. She loves our other dogs and fits right in with them! She hasn't had a single accident in the house, and has even slept all night the last 2 nights ( in Jeff's arms ) ! Jeff and I just can't get over how well minded she is. I will highly recommend you to anyone that asks. She loves the barn with the horses and helps me every day feeding and taking care of them. She stays right with me and never wanders, which is wonderful! I just wanted to thank you for the extra special care that you gave her during shipping, she loves her new bed!
Thanks again!
Crystal
Deb,
Thank you so much for everything. It was nice to meet you finally!!! Though the ride was long, it was well worth it. We named our new addition Wrigley-yes my husband is a cub fan!!!!! He is doing great. My daughter (19 months) is having a ball with the puppy. Lucky and Wrigley are getting along now. It took Lucky a couple days to get used to the puppy!! I appreciate everything, and thank you for letting us come and pick him up. He was good the whole ride back to Illinois. Potty training is going great, he has only had a few accidents, but for the most part knows to go outside. I will highly recommend you to anyone interesting in getting and IG puppy. Thanks again.
The Amy Family
Alisia, Rob, Madison, Lucky and Wrigley
P.S. I am getting pictures developed, I will send you some!!!
It's my sincere pleasure to recommend Deb Dierking's breeding program to anyone questioning purchasing one of her quality dogs. We are all born with unique gifts in life and I believe this is one of Deb's great gifts. I extensively researched the Italian Greyhound breed and the different breeders offering puppies. Dierking's kennel is among the best. Our Italian Greyhound arrived clean and healthy and immediately demonstrated her well socialized personality. Deb has been happy to answer my questions and I'm confident she will always be there to help in any way she can.
Amy Spencer
IOWA
Deb,
Thank you for taking good care of my puppy. Buster is doing great! He is very energetic and affectionate. Everyone has fallen in love with him. He is very good with people, especially children. He loves attention! He listens very well. It didn't take him long to figure out what is acceptable and what isn't. He loves to take naps on my neck or shoulder. He is quite the cuddler. He took to his new home right away. He loves the Science Diet food, I even use it as a treat. We haven't had any major problems. He whined a little the first few nights, but it was his way of letting me know he needed to use the bathroom. He doesn't like me to leave the house. At first he really whined, but he has gotten much better, once he realized that I was coming back. He started using the litter box right away. He makes a few mistakes only because he doesn't get completely inside the box. I'm trying to figure out how to remedy this. I wanted to thank you for being patient and answering all of my questions. I didn't realize purchasing a puppy would be such a big decision. You made the process easy. I really appreciate it. I'll send you some pictures before the end of summer. Thanks again!!
Craig Patzel
Hi Deb...
Just a short note to let you know how happy we are with our new addition!! "Joxer" is a real joy... it's obvious that you put a lot of time and effort... and love... into caring for each litter of pups. Joxer arrived in Providence right on time, and though a little shaky from the flight, he quickly adapted to the new faces, hands and voices around him. I tucked him into the pocket of my sweatshirt (he arrived on a cold and rainy day here in New England), and we headed off. Within minutes he was working his way out and exploring the car and the people in it. About half-way home he let us know he needed a potty break... and house training has gone well ever since then. He's doing great with the litterbox training... very few accidents. We have you to thank for that!! He's very smart... and loves to cuddle with each of us throughout the day. Thanks for giving him such a great start in life...
Chris and Melinda
cbenner@onebox.com
Dear Deb,
I would like to thank you sooo much for my special little IG. He is very affectionate, obedient, intelligent and absolutely beautiful. Every moment with him is a joy. He makes me smile every day! My boyfriend adores him! We went to the vet on Friday and he was impressed because his shots were all up to date, his nails were cut, ears were cleaned and he was already neutered! All of the Veterinarians and their assistants at the office came out to look at him. Everywhere I go, I seem to get stopped by strangers admiring Iggy's incredible beauty. He is absolutely gorgeous. My boyfriend and I can’t believe that he is not show dog material, since he seems absolutely perfect to us. His coat is velvety soft, and his eyes are a beautiful silver grey. He loves to sleep at every opportunity he gets, but when he's awake he loves to play and is very active. Thank you for the toys you sent with him, he loves to pull the bear by his ear and drag him into his crate.
He had a bit of a whining problem the first few days, but he quickly learned that it wasn’t getting him the attention he wanted, He now knows that when he really wants something, he should sit very quietly and wait for it. His litter box training is coming along very well. He uses the litter box every time for #2, but has a hard time remembering to use it for #1. He weighs 5.5 lbs. He eats just a little bit of food 2x a day. He loves the science diet food. Sometimes during our training exercises, I am able to use his regular food as a treat because he loves it so much. One day, he got a taste of a freezie pop and now every time I go to open the freezer he comes running over and sits waiting to see what I take out.
Thank you so much for him. I really appreciate him so much since he was given to me so quickly. After one look at him I completely fell in love with him. Your service was excellent. You answered my e-mails very promptly and always answered any questions I had for you over the phone. I am very impressed with your quality and service. I'll send you some pictures in the next few weeks. Thank you for my wonderful Iggy. Please feel free to use me as a reface any time @ gagan_82@hotmail.com.
Sincerely,
Gagan and Iggy Dhaliwal
Deb,
We want to thank you SO much for the wonderful new addition to our home. "Tinkerbell" is doing great. Her attitude has been excellent since the moment she came to us. We couldn't ask for a puppy with more personality and love than she shows! She is getting along wonderfully with Cammie, who up until two weeks ago "ruled" the Scheideler home.
I would like to add a note for anyone who is seriously considering purchasing a puppy. We have been pleased since day one with the time and patience Deb has shown us. There are SO many questions to ask when purchasing a a new puppy, and she has been more than helpful! I think the love and care she herself gives these puppies is evident when you recieve yours!!!
Thanks Deb!!!
P.S. We just LOVE the beds for Tinkerbell and Cammie we purchased from you !!!! They are so cosey!!!!!!
Dear Deb,
Thank you so much for taking such good care of our puppy. She is settling in well although she was very scared at first she seems to be adjusting well. She is such a baby. Everyone thinks she's so adorable. She was taken to the vet and is schedule to get another set of her puppy booster shots soon. When I first picked her up at the airport, I was really surprised how small she was and how clean and healthy she looked. I can see the time you put in with all your puppies. It shows in the way my puppy looked and how my puppy acts. Thank you again.
Hannah Kim
Deb,
We went to the airport on Wednesday to pick up Bailey, we got down to Detroit without a hitch. It took about 1.5 hours to take Bailey off the plane, and to us. What a beautiful dog. You did a wonderful job with him. He’s so cute and curious. Likes to be everywhere that we are. Except when he’s tired.. god forbid you wake him up. LOL He’s getting the hang of the litter box, slowly but surely, and we are working on his crying. He always wants to be held. The past two days, we have noticed him really start to play and investigate the house. I took him to the vet on Thursday to get him checked up, and get on a flee/tick/worm maintence pill (which starts June 1st). The Vet said that he is in excellent health, despite his long journey. All the vets there came out to see him. They just love to see IGs since there few and far between here. We haven’t taken him outside for walks yet, nor let him play with other dogs yet, our vet advised us not to until he gets all his boosters. Our purchase was one of the best online buying experiences we have gone through. We will recommend you to anyone who is looking for the breeds that you breed. The pictures that you sent did not due him justice. He’s is a handsome fellow.
Thanks again,
Brant
Deb,
It was raining heavy on Wed 03-19-03 when you shipped my IG. Her flight was 30 min late due to the rain and I was 30 min late due to the weather
and traffic. She was only waiting 30 min for me to pick her up. I wanted to let you know she is doing fine. The same day I picked her up I had a Vet
appointment for her. My Vet and especially the two vet techs fall in love with her. I wanted to tell you I was also very impressed with how healthy she is. You are a Good Breeder and if anyone asks me for the types of dogs you breed I will highly recommend you! I am just having problems with her litter box training. She is doing ok with puddle pads but only plays in the litter pan. It took my adult daughter and I a week to agree on a name. Her name is Kyra. We have two other young Boston's named Kylie and Kiwi. We use to name a lot of our animals with S but now we have switched to K. We also have a Boston boy called Kito (precious child). Take Care and sorry I am so slow at writing back to you on her.
Ann
bostons@yhti.net
636-629-6388
Dear Deb,
What a wonderful addition to our family you have given us. Chewy (named after Chewbacca from Star Wars) is an absolute delight. He was scared and shaky from the plane ride but as soon as we got to the car, he calmed right down and was full of kisses. He has been definitely spoiled and even though he loves everyone from my husband, our three kids, our Siberian Husky, Bandit, our Beagle, Belle and our cat, Peanut, his favorite place is to sit right on my chest under my neck. And he cries for me to pick him up.
I want to thank you for taking such good care of him until we got him. He eats and drinks well and is very healthy. Everybody has paid you plenty of compliments.
Thanks so much!!
Jennifer, Chris, Alexandria (10)
Christopher (8) Jonathan (5)
Belle (our Beagle, 10)
Bandit (our Siberian Husky, 2)
and Peanut (our cat, 9)
Deb,
Thank you so much for your time and dedication to our puppy Missy. She made it here on time and although she was shaky from her travels she calmed down on the car ride home. Her personality is wonderful; we have yet to hear her bark. She is already used to using the puppy litter on her own and we are so grateful for you for starting her off right. She has taken to the Science Diet food and seems to be eating and drinking normally. So far as I can tell you do a great job breeding because she is just a delight, and she’s full of energy! I also want to commend you on your customer service; you made this whole process easy to understand and answered all my questions promptly and in detail. I would recommend Dierking’s Kennel to friends interested in one of your breeds.
Thank you so much,
Melissa Varrone and Family
Hi Deb!
Wanted to thank you. Our puppy we brought home a month ago is great. He gets along well with the whole family and we all love him dearly. He is very healthy, loves to eat and is very active. We wouldn't know what to do if we didn't have him. Our next puppy in the future will definitely be a Dierking's puppy.
Thanks again,
Chris and Laura Smith
Deb,
I want to start off by saying what a great puppy Piper is. She has taken over control of our house and rules it with an iron fist. She is a true blessing to our family and brightens my day every time I see her. The vet said she is one of the best IGs she has ever seen and that's a lot coming from her since one of the people she works with use to breed them. She has finally finished all of her shots and has been given a clean bill of health. She is scheduled for spaying in April I believe. I will send you the papers from it shortly after.
I am impressed everyday at how smart she is, sometimes to smart. She has figured out ways to scale gates that we have to keep her out of the cats room, learned sit and lay down on the first day that we started working with her, and many other great things. She has done well for the most part on being paper trained. We give her treats and praise every time she does it right, but now she has figured that out and she will only go a little at a time so that she can go every 30 mins and get more treats. So we are having to curbed that now, but again showing that she is very bright. She still does not like to go outside, although it has been rather cold here over the last month. We are breaking records right and left, was sub 30 here the other day, so I can't blame her for not wanting to go outside, I wouldn't either. I have overcome my fear of her being fragile. She seems to think she can fly now. She will chase the cats up onto the couch and them jump off the arm of the couch to follow them back down. My heart stops every time she does that, but she seems to be fine. She is without a doubt the most beautiful puppy that I have ever seen, I get more compliments over her then I ever imagined. Every where we take her, people stop us and want to see her, pet her, and ask us questions. She loves other people, so I am glad that she gets the attention. We start puppy training tonight, and her one on one training will be starting shortly there after. I also wanted to say what a great job you did on shipping her. I was so afraid of the condition she would be in after a flight, but she was bright eyed and ready to play as soon as we got her in the car.
Frank, Shannon and Piper
Dear Deb,
I wanted to let you know that are Min Pin, Willow, is doing wonderful. She is such a little sweet heart. She is starting to get the hang of the litter box and even going outside, since we haven't gotten any snow yet here in Minnesota. Thank you for my "Special Puppy" and for making the process so easy. It was a true pleasure doing business with you! If in the future we decide to get another Min Pin we will definitely get it from you.
Thanks again!!
Sincerely,
Deanna
Tomorrow264@hotmail.com
Dear Deb,
I cannot tell you how much fun the last 24 hours have been with Allie. She plays and cuddles with the children, is great with Sabrina( our black lab), and already getting the hang of potty training. She is such a sweetie. We took her to the vet today for a first puppy visit and the Vet really paid you a compliment. Our Vet said," I can tell Allie's breeder really cares and takes an interest in her pups because I have NEVER seen a puppy from a breeder come in and be up date on shots, nails trimmed, clean ears, and not a single parasite in the stool. Your puppy was really taken care of well!" I wanted to share this with you cause I know you put your heart into your dogs. Allie weighs 2.1pds and has a little cold but already is a wonderful part of the family! Thank you for making this such a wonderful experience! We got some great pictures today of the children with Allie I will try to send your way. Allie's favorite place to be is wrapped in a blanket on someone's lap, thank goodness we have so many laps in our family!
Robert & Jennifer Garner
Grant 7, Riley 5, Emma 3, William 1
Sabrina 7 year old black lab
Allie 8 week old IG puppy
Dear Deb
The whole process of getting our little Hobbes was easy from start to finish. Your website is very well laid out and we had no trouble finding the info we needed to make a decision. The directions to your house were surprisingly easy and we had no problem finding you. And it was great to see your facilities and the other dogs as well. Hobbes is not only adorable, but he's been incredibly easy to train so far. We had an 8 hour drive back home and he either slept on my lap or played with his little squeaky toy and was very amenable. On the trip we started him in a litter box with newspaper, and he got the idea almost immediately. We've had only one accident since he's been home, and that was my fault because the phone rang, and I wasn't watching. But honestly, his poops are so little its really not a big deal to handle if he has an accident. It's about the size of half a tootsie roll, LOL. We are going to try him on regular cat litter or maybe cedar chips and see how he handles that. I'll let you know how that goes. The biggest trick to getting him to go in the litter box seems to be putting him in there soon after eating, and soon after he wakes up from sleeping. Also, I found (and this is hilarious) that if you put the box in the bathroom and then go pee yourself (human on the toilet, dog in the box of course) he takes the suggestion and does it too. We're not going to always do it that way, but to establish some sort of pattern with litter training, its a start. :-)Anyway, he already answers to his name and seems to be picking up what "no" means pretty quickly and its only been a couple of days. I don't think there'll be any problem getting him trained to be a house friendly member of the family. He's practically there already.We've also learned not to let him sleep after about 8 p.m. until we go to bed, and then he sleeps through the night to about 6 a.m., so that seems to works really well. We were surprised he's been sleeping through the night since he's only almost 12 weeks, but of course we're pleased. The other thing to note is that he is an active, busy little boy so we're learning to be very good about keeping everything off the floor. He's so curious that he inspects every little thing he comes across, and then usually tries to eat it if its small enough. I don't know if other min pins are this way, but something to be aware of when considering a min pin. If you don't like to keep a neat house, beware, the min pin may find a way to clean it for you to the detriment of his digestive system. :-)
We also have a black lab and two cats. He's handled the introductions to them really well. The lab has been jealous of her food and Hobbes learned really quickly not to go near it, ha ha. But other than that, everyone is friendly and plays together very well. It is hilarious to see Hobbes, who is a third of the size of our cats, running around the house with everyone. But he's so outgoing he doesn't seem to care about the size difference.Oh, and since it is winter, he definitely is not an outdoor dog at all. He may do better when he is older, but right now, even with the sun out and a warmed up lawn, he gets cold within a few minutes, especially his paws. I can't wait until he's big enough so I can get him some little booties and a coat, but for the moment he's an indoor-only dog. So all in all, we are very pleased with the whole experience and will come back to you for more if we should ever want another one. Thanks for everything, and we'll send you pictures when we have them developed.
Alicia
Boulder, CO
Hey Deb, buying a puppy from your website has been a great experience. It is very clear that you take great pride in what you do. My new IG, Bruno is a great dog and is so healthy, full of life, I couldn't ask for anything more. The trip did not seem to bother him at all and he came with toys and all the paperwork needed to start his life. I will definitely buy another puppy from you within a year to have as a friend for Bruno, maybe even call him Vito!
Thanks again!
Keith
kverdi@attbi.com
Dear Deb,
Just a note to update you on Bianca who just turned one last month!! We adore her and she is my constant source of happiness and love!!! My male loves her as well...they play together by the hour!! She has stayed small...just as I had hoped.....and has adapted to my "whims"...by allowing me to dress her in the latest jeweled collars and sweaters!!! Thanks again for allowing us to have this ADORABLE LITTLE GIRL!!!!She is the best chihuahua ever!
TariLyn Anderson
Eagle River,WI
Dear Deb,
How can I even begin to express my gratitude to you for the absolutely perfect puppy you raised and delivered to us? I am positive that little Leonardo Da Vinci “Leo” will be the best and most memorable birthday present our daughter, Nikki will ever receive. She is head over heels in love with him and he is such an adorable, sweet and loveable little guy. I am amazed at how well adjusted he is. It is so apparent to me that he was showered with love and received a lot of attention during his first nine weeks of life. He is perfectly socialized already and is such a happy go lucky kind of puppy. He’s already playing with our 95 pound Ridgeback like they were brothers – it’s quite a site! I must tell you how impressed I have been through the whole process of buying a puppy on-line. Your web-site is very informative and easy to use. We loved looking at the updated photos each week and watching our little guy grow. Thank you for being so professional and organized with all of the information you sent. The plane ride went very smoothly and he didn’t even seem bothered by the trip.Attached are a few Polaroid photos I took of Nikki and Leo on their first day together. Unforgettable moments together captured on film!
I’ll be in touch soon,
Michelle Anderson
Coto de Caza, CA
Dear Deb,
I just wanted to let you know how happy Mike and I are with Garland. He is the light of our lives. Our other IG, Lola, cannot remember life without *her* puppy, and she wants to say thank you also. I had been concerned about bringing a new puppy into our house since I thought it could make Lola jealous. Well quite the opposite has occurred and I must admit that I miss Lola sleeping with me as she now opts to sleep with the puppy. He arrived in tip top health and has remained the epitome of vigorous. He has the most outgoing personality and has immediately claimed the entire ranch as his kingdom! He does everything full blast: plays, eats and SLEEPS :) Thanks so much for sending him so well packaged - with all the treats, toys, extra food, vitamins, etc It was obvious that he was shipped with love.
I especially want to thank you Deb for giving me as a "newbie" a chance. Before finding you, I had become very discouraged with the entire show dog scene. We can not WAIT till February 2003 when Garland will be 6 months old and ready to hit the show ring. Thanks for entrusting such a quality pup to us. I would be glad to share my Dierkings experience with anyone who is considering buying one of your happy, healthy puppies - yanceyranch@devtex.net <mailto:yanceyranch@devtex.net
Catherine
Hi Deb, how are you? I just wanted to let you know how my min pin, Oscar, is doing - he's almost 12 weeks old now and everyone ADORES him. He's really smart, picked up pee pad training within the first 2 days and now he pretty much has weaned himself off the pads and just goes outside. He already knows how to sit and lie down and that only took about 2 treats each! Everyone thinks he's so sweet and his best friend is a kitten who is just as small as he is. They play all the time, it's the cutest thing - i don't think either of them realize they are a completely different animal. The two of them put on quite a show together. He's great when we travel too, just sleeps the whole time on my lap. I'm definitely thinking of getting another one in the future! I'll keep in touch as he gets older & will definitely send some pictures!
Thanks so much,
Leah Park
Blacksburg & Fairfax, VA
Dear Deb,
I can't believe that I've had the IG puppies for 3 weeks already!!!!!! Thankyou sooooooooooo much. They are absolutely wonderful and so loveable. I know you talked and Emailed Amy but I had to write you myself. I was so surprised, I wasn't expecting them until closer to Thanksgiving. But, this works out better for potty training and going for short walks because the weather is a lot nicer. They arrived as perfect as can be with plenty of food and water. Our female, "Shelby", had diarrhea for only two days. "Comet" and his sister catch on so quickly that in just two days, they learned "come" and "sit". Now we are working on "sit-stay". As well as the puppies, we have two 6 month old kittens. The first night we had "Shelby" and "Comet", our male sat in front of the crate almost all night. The pups and our male kitten play all the time. Our female wasn't sure of them at first, and still isn't. But now, she is starting to play with them. They are terrific and constantly amaze us. When we get a chance, we will mail you pictures of all of them. I love them so much that I think I will burst! If you want another reference, please have anyone call me! ((248) 524-1036.
Sincerely,
Dee Sep (MOM)
Hi Deb,
Just wanted to let you know that our girl#67 is beautiful and healthy and we're very happy with her..Thank you very much for your patience with all my questions and even a little apprehension with the long distance.. Also her color is fabulous with the blue coming out more..she looks like an opal. Hope you had a nice summer and many thanks again.
Best regards,
Sheila Cohen
Dear Deb,
It has been about 10 months since we recieved Leila. She is the highlight of our lives. Our children are teenagers and off to college so it's like having a toddler around again. She's curious, smart and always ready to impress us with new tricks. She's growing fast, she actually only weighs about 8 pounds, but she was the runt of her litter. She has a sister now (nicci, she's a black lab mix) that adores her as well.
I would like to thank you for her and the great experience we had at the airport when she flew in to philadelphia. I think we were in the airport a total of maybe 15 minutes and we were on our way home with her. The people at the airport wanted to keep her.
I would recommend Dierking's Kennel to everyone!!!!!
Thanks Again!
Tammie Dixon
Hi Deb,
I just wanted to send a note to let you know how thrilled I am with my IG (#85). This little guy is so much more than I could have hoped for! I named him Grifter as I felt he needed a scrappy name so that the big boys (collies, ridgebacks, shepherds, etc) who run in the park would take him seriously when he came prancing along. When I saw his pedigree, and learned that his father is named Shady Dealer, well... the name Grifter made perfect sense!
Everything I have read about IG's, and sighthounds in general, says that they are aloof towards strangers - but not this little guy! Grifter has met and befriended more neighbors in just two days than I have in two months! When I have him outside, he will run after every person who walks by, and he jumps at them and plays with them when they stop (and they always stop!). Grifter LOVES people!!!! His handsome looks draw crowds, and his personality holds them - yesterday at Starbucks a guy at the table next to me asked if he could take Grifter's picture!
Not only does Grifter have a lively and charming personality, but he is also in great health. We have had no diarrhea, nor throwing up, which one might expect during the first few days adjusting to a new environment. Grifter is quite the athlete; he loves to run and jump, and there is no doubt that he has definite lure coursing potential. I cannot wait until he finishes all his shots so that we can get out and really play! He has been quite the trouper, and will endure anything I throw his way, including the subway which he experienced for the first time yesterday. He did not like it (neither do I), but he patiently and quietly endured the ride.
Please feel free to use me as a reference on your website. I am so happy with Grifter that I cannot sing your praises enough. I promise to send pictures soon.
Susan and Grifter Amicucci
Jersey City, NJ
Dear Deb,
I want to thank you for your love of dogs, your hard work and your dedication to "Quality" rather than quantity. We bought Bailey from you 5 years ago. She has truely been a joy in our lives. I refer to her as my four-legged child. Bailey goes everywhere with us and we are constantly stopped and told that she is the most beautiful IG they have ever seen. Her personality is so loving and gentle. We received our new baby IG #88 just this week. We have named her Betsy and she is just too precious for words! She is so well-behaved and her personality like Bailey's is lovely. I was told at the airport that it is unusual
to see a puppy so clean and well taken care of. The whole family is looking forward to raising our new baby. Italian Greyhounds will steal your heart and their way under your covers, they are wonderful cuddlers and toasty warm! They are extremely loving
and loyal. I hope to be able to purchase a third IG! One is just not enough for me. Feel free to use me as a reference anytime. New photos are enclosed. Thanks for my precious little girls.
Sincerely,
Joanna,Chip,Alisha, & Justin
(Bailey & Betsy too)
P.S. All photo's taken by me. The portrait was painted from a photo I took also. :)
Hi Deb-
My min pin, Vito, is doing fantastic. I am so happy with him! He has to be the best dog on earth, but I am not bias or anything. Ha. We have had our share of problems but nothing unusual for an intelligent and energetic pup I am sure. He is a fantastic escape artist, who is constantly keeping us on our toes. He passed his puppy head start and basic training classes with flying colors. He is a master of sit, down, stay, roll over, come, off, quiet and many others all at 9 monthes. He loves treats and will do anything for them. Everyone who meets him comments on how cute or handsome he is. You can check out his growth progression at http://donvitocorleone.50megs.com We love him so much, and his grandparents spoil him rotten with toys and treats every time we see them. He is a great traveler too. He sleeps in the car on long distances. And he slept both ways to Florida ( to visit his uncle) on the plane, the other passengers didn't even know he was there.
-Sharyl Byram (and Vito)
Hello Deb, hope all is well there on the puppy ranch!
I wanted to tell you how happy Scott and I are with our little bundle of joy. You know him as MP76 born on 05.20.02, we named him Zero. While I would rather call you and tell you all the little things that he does that are so funny I thought I would write instead, with hope that you would post this email on your website along with his picture. Maybe? I'll keep checking. He is now 13 weeks (7 inches to shoulder/ 3 Lbs) He is enrolled in puppy kindergarten and has made many friends. The training teacher said he is going to be the one with the most personality. He is very forward with all dogs, he thinks he is a big dog! This pup is so smart and catches on very quick, he already knows sit, come, and night-night, we are still working on stay... He plays fetch and does that very well and is already fully potty trained. He loves PetsMart and our vet thinks he is beautiful! Where ever we go, people stop and comment on what a beautiful puppy he is. They always ask what bread he is and how big he will get. When ever any one asks where we got him we refer them to your website! He loves to go for rides and loves to play with our 2 ferrets (although, he plays sometimes to rough, he weighs 3 lbs while our ferrets are only a pound and a half max.) The teddy that you shipped with him is his very best friend, we call him "Inspector ted", he goes everywhere with Zero. He is amazing! I don't think I could tell you enough. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Take care and I will check back with you in about a month and send another picture to keep you updated!
Thanks again,
Keri and Scott
Bothell, Washington
Hi Deb,
I've had Plato for the about 3 days now and I have to say he's the sweetest dog I've ever had! I can't believe how even-tempered he is and he is also adapting to housebreaking very well. I'm sure the exceptional breeding you do has a lot to do with it.
I have to also commend you for the great job in making sure that Plato would be comfortable during his travel here to New Jersey. He arrived with toys and a lot of comfortable bedding! I was so relieved that he came thru great!
I really appreciate all the effort you put into Plato and also the prompt answers you gave me thru email and phone. I was somewhat hesitant going thru the Internet to find an IG but my experience with you was a very positive one. I'm glad that I didn't listen to the IGCA breeders who were very hard to deal with in the first place. I cannot thank you enough for making having an IG of my own a reality.
Please feel free to provide me as a reference. I would appreciate it if you do not post my phone no. on the website. Although, you can surely give it to anyone inquiring.
Thanks again!
Warren
Hello Deb,
Thank you again for our beautiful little girl,– one of the prettiest IGs ever, I’m sure. Please feel free to post this letter on the reference page on your website. I must say your website is terrific…from showing puppy pics, info about the breed, your show dogs, other’s puppies, and all the reference letters from others raving about your puppies.
For anyone considering adopting one of Deb’s puppies, I will tell you we couldn’t be more pleased with our IG, Dolce’, who came to our home June 2002. She had obviously been lovingly raised and socialized through her 8 weeks. She’s been a very happy and inquisitive puppy right from the start, and not timid, fearful of noise, people, etc. Even very loud thunderstorms don’t bother her much – just wake her up from a snooze. To help in transitioning to her new home, Deb even included two former toys too. I also received kennel club info, microchip ID info, and pedigree-lineage and health record info. Our little IG is extremely smart, but I will also tell you she is our ‘only child’ so we are able to lavish attention on her. She is an absolute delight.
Deb will also ‘be there’ as a resource for you if you ever have any questions; she has always answered my questions very promptly. And you know you are dealing with a person showing the breed and working to make the breed better. I was delighted to even find some of Dolces’ lineage pictured in “The New Complete Italian Greyhound” book by Lilian Barber. Please don’t consider getting ANY puppy from a petstore (you just don’t know for sure what you are getting), but only from a breeder whom loves and is devoted to the breed.
Deb, please feel free to give my phone number to anyone inquiring for a reference.
Susan C.
Dear Deb,
Sorry, we haven't sent any pictures, it's been extremely busy around here. Malcolm is doing great!! He's growing in leaps and bounds. We really love him a lot! We've ahd so many compliments on him and even more asking where they could get one. Believe me I definately recommened you. My fiance, Ray, & I are even thinking about getting another once Malcol is a year old. I just wanted to let you know that we are very happy with our new puppy and that he is doing GREAT!!!
Sincerely,
Julie Bysher
Hi Deb,
Sorry I haven't checked in with you to let you know about the puppy. It's the beginning of a very busy summer for us!
Little MinPin #34 is now named "Princess Lola Grace"...we call her Lola. We are so happy to have her as part of the family. She's a great little
dog, and has adjusted perfectly to her new life. She's walking well on a leash, and is slowly getting the hang of pottie training. She does have
a mind of her own, and is incredibly independent.....but also loves to be held!
She lives with 2 cats we picked up from the local humane society, that weigh 12 pounds and 14 pounds (big girls). And surprisingly, they're all
good friends. I thought the cats would be a little upset by her arrival, but they have welcomed her nicely. They've discovered a great game of
chase and have a track that runs through the house.
She also spends a lot of time at her grandparents house with 4 other dogs. An 80 pound Golden Retriever, a 50 pound Yellow Lab, a 40 pound
Border Collie and a 10 pound Pekingese. What a menagerie!!!! Little Lola was not intimidated by the big dogs at all, and loves to attack the
retriever and the border collie. The border collie has really adopted her, so much so, that he will let her "share" his dinner! The first time she approached him when he was eating, I about had a heart attack. He never lets anyone close to his food dish! But he stepped right back and sat down like a gentleman. I was pleasantly surprised.
We have some photos on the digital camera that need to be downloaded, so as soon as we get that done, I'll send them off to you.
Thank you again for your help and for the great puppy! This really was a great experience. I'd be happy to speak to anyone that is thinking about
purchasing one of your dogs.
Hope all is well with you,
Kristin Maestas
Deb,
I know it's been a long time since the February morning our Min Pin, Rusty Woof Reyes, came into our family. We've enjoyed him so much! He's quite a handful, but very much worth it. Every day he amuses us with his antics and attention-getting moves! Although he loves us both very much, I think he'd sell us for a treat! He certainly loves his food. He's a fast learner, and he's already potty-trained. He still thinks he owns most rooms in the house, but he's cathing on. . . Not a day goes by when someone remarks on how cute or adorable Rusty is, and many many times we've been asked where to get a dog like Rusty. So don't be surprised if more Dallasites start calling you! Rusty is popular with people and dogs alike, and he often goes right up to the biggest dog in the pet store, outside, etc., and starts playing. He's the apple of our eye, and we can't tell you how much we love him!
Here is a picture of him, held up by his Daddy after taking his bath.
Thanks for a wonderful puppy!
Nicole Reyes and AJ Alger
Hi Deb,
Tyler arrived just fine. The man behind the counter at Northwest asked me if I brought a hot dog bun to wrap him in! ha ha... He is beautiful. He has made himself at home. He ate well and used his pee pad to do all his business He played hard. He is like a little monkey. We adore him. Thank you for all the nice things you included in his package. We already took pictures. I will send you one. Feel free to to use us as a reference any time.
Laurie Knowles
Hi Deb!
I'm writing to tell you that my MinPin, Petri who was born October 27th is still doing very well. My vet has him on vitamin supplements to help with his coat. Everyone compliments his hackney-like walk and beautiful coat. They're also impressed with his temperament and socialization. Thanks for all the work you put in! It is so nice that he was already neutered and had his ears cropped while he had the litter and mother to coddle him. He still has some separation anxiety issues but it is getting easier to take him with us or take him to be puppysat at my parents' or sister's houses! We live in an apartment so he is always happy to go play in their yards and chase away neighborhood cats. So far none have turned on him! He loves our walks and is very playful as well. We are going to move to California next weekend and then he'll have a playmate to live with! I know he'll love it there. He has been basking in our windowsill all morning, soaking up the sun rays. What a cute pupppy!
Thanks again for all you do!
Amy Gustavson, Grand Junction, CO
We could not have chosen a more refined, beautiful, cuddly, comical love bug for our home. THANK YOU for following through on everything you promised, especially the paperwork and for your instrumental work in producing such a fine and gorgeous creature. Use us as a reference anytime. Thanks a million Dierkings Kennel!
Best regards,
Esperanza & Grant Creeger
Long Beach, CA
Dear Deb,
My two beautiful girl Miniature Pinchers from Massachusetts will be 1 year old on March 8, 2001. Two sisters from Mandi's litter. I just want you to know that I have not forgot about Dierking' Kennel or the extremely pleasurable experience I had working with you to obtain "The Great Loves Of My Life".
I was just on your web-site looking at all of your gorgeous puppies and thinking I would really like to get another puppy. I also wanted to say Thank You Again !!! and I would highly recommend you to any dog lover who is
interested in working with you to find there "Great Love". Please feel free to use me as a reference anytime. When the time is right I will be in touch for another beautiful girl if not Chocolate & Tan possibly an Italian Greyhound.
Sincerely,
Lori Grupposo
lgrupposo@akibia.com
Deb,
Thanks for all your assistance, The puppy is doing pretty good. He just has the personality that we are looking for and he's really cute. When we saw him with tears in his eyes at the airport and actually cried on his way to SJ, we fell in love with him right away. We found him has a cross on his chest and we feel that he is a gift from God. We just love him so much. We will send you photos once we have them delivered.
Again, thanks very much. I hope it's still all right for us to contact you if we have any question.
Regards,
Jacqueline
jchen@quicklogic.com
Dear Deb
I just wanted to write and let you know how much we love little "Cricket." She is the CUTEST puppy I've ever seen (of course this is a completely biased opinion)! Her personality is fantastic. She's very loving, cuddly and absolutely hysterical. We were nervous at first because we do have 2 Saint Bernards, who's feet are three times the size of her. But she came in like she owned the place and has learned to maneuver around them. They are not quite sure what to do with her because she's smaller than the cats, yet bigger than a spider. :-)
In regards to handling all my questions, you were always there either in an email or by phone. I never once had to worry that I would be waiting for an answer. Even after she arrived here, I still had tons of questions, you didn't hesitate to answer them and offer more advice. That is what I really appreciate.
We will keep you posted on how she is doing with pictures and letters (she says next time, she's going to write.)
If anyone wants to speak to us regarding our baby please have them email us at:
stdogz@msn.com
Lots of love
Cricket, Ann & Chris
Rockland, MA
