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We invite you to share these precious Photos & Comments about our Puppies from their “ new” Families. We are very fortunate to be included in thoughtful updates and enjoy the happiness they feel in their hearts and show in their kind words. We have found many New Friends over the years and always smile when we look at them again and again.

Joy Thomas

Hi!  I have been meaning to get in touch with you and let you know how things are going.  Elly is doing great!  She is doing really well on the potty training.  We had a friend that told us of the bell on the doorknob method and decided to give it a try.  She is doing WONDERFUL!  We still have a couple of mishaps but I really think it is because we didn't notice that she rang the bell or where in a different room at the time.  My daughter has a Chihuahua and they absolutely LOVE each other! Elly did well at the vets and got the last of her shots.  she loves her toys and loves her family.  Favorite treat is carrots. 
Take care and have a WONDERFUL new year!
Christina
Hi Joy,

Well, made it home..... Here's something funny.  My husband does not really like animals much.  I'm the animal lover and so are my kids.  Guess who fell asleep in his recliner with Zoe on his lap, both sleeping?  He seems to really like her.  I'm so glad we came today... I'll keep you posted on how she's doing.  Here are some pictures.  Thanks again!

Zoe's Family,
Scott, Jennifer, Sierra and Silas

I wanted to email you an update on a puppy that I purchased in April 2009.  He is a Morkie named Charlee.  We kept the name, It suited him perfectly.  He was born Jan 20th, so with his 1st birthday coming up I thought I should update you on how he has been.  He is amazing.  He has brought so much happiness to our family.  He is so smart and loving.  He gets along with all walks of life and turns heads everywhere we go.  I have given out your name to more people than I can count because of our little man that you have blessed us with.  My friend, not too long ago, adopted a maltipoo from you named Ginger. They kept her name as well! 
Both myself and my fiancé want to thank you so very much. 
Take Care,
Joleen
Westie, Bo Jangles

My husband and I purchased one of your westie puppies through Barb Richardson in Missouri in 2000. "Bo Jangles" is definitely the light of  our lives and, without a doubt, my very best friend! There could never be a pet more delightful, loyal or loving than a Westie! Thank you so much!

Westie, Bo Jangles
Hey Joy,
 
I don't know if you remember me, we haven't talked in a while, but my name's Izabela and I purchased Toby from you. (previously Reggie) He's the Malti-poo I got from you in October of 08. I have been meaning to give you an update but just been kinda busy around here lately. Toby is our little boy. He is soo spoiled and loved just as much. He's a crazy little guy, but so fun to have around. He makes everyday exciting, and he is such a love bug. He gives kisses when we ask and he cuddles with me and my boyfriend. He sleeps above our heads every night. He is so attached to us it's adorable. I am so happy I got him from you, it was really scaring ordering a dog online but you made the experience so amazing, you even sent me the best dog food attached to his cage because you knew it was expensive and hard to find. I have never met a breeder so involved in the process and so involved with each and every puppy. You answered all of my 1000 questions, I was like a new nervous mommy and you gave the best advice. I will definitely recommend you to anyone looking for a loving pet. Here are some pictures of Toby.
Love,
-Izabela, David
       &
    Toby
 
  Westie  Westie, Maya  Westie, Wilson
Dear Joy,

Needless to say how our lives have been changed since we added Gigi in our family ?  She's now the Joy of the family, and her granny and Mom are both very happy, same as all friends who are coming to meet her with gifts and toys ...  please see a pic of last week (she's growing every day ).

I've tried to follow your instructions and feeding schedule very tightly.  She enjoys her alternative food better than dry food, although sometimes I delay it to push her to eat dry food.  So far everything is great, she's a playful puppy, smart and surrounded by care and love.  She likes to take a nap in the living room facing her Granma and Mom when they're both watching TV, but she knows that she has to take naps and bedtime in her crate and there she goes without much protesting.

I've made an appointment with a local Vet for her second shots on 3 November. 

Thank you Joy for bringing this Joy to our family. 

With best regards,
Graciela
     
Ashley with Gracie
Joy,
 
I wanted you to see pictures of our precious little girls on their first birthday, Oct. 5.  We had white cup cakes and vanilla ice cream and the girls wore paper crowns since they were the "Guests of Honor".  The crowns didn't stay on very long, and the cupcakes and ice cream gave them diarrhea the next day, BUT they totally enjoyed eating it.  They also got all the gourmet doggie bones they could eat all day long, and they got new chewy bones for gifts.  Some people say we "spoil" our animals, but we really don't, we just love them like family. 
 
Tammy
Birthday Girls!
Yes, Pebbles is a MaltiPoo that came from your kennel back in 2005 (her BD is 7/9/05; she flew on 9/11/05). 
I don't watch much TV, but a friend told me to turn it on one day to see a show.  I stopped searching for the show and kept the TV on whatever station it landed on.  I wasn't really watching it, but heard the commercial for the contest advertised.  I jotted down the Web site and checked it out later in the day.  It was almost like I was meant to have the TV on that day to find out about the contest.  It would be so cool for her to win, she's the best!!
Pebbles, Maltipoo
Maltipoos  Toy Poodle, Kitra  Toy Poodle, Stella 
Hi Joy,
 
On the 2ND of January Bebe, Lady Bug and I went to the Animal Fitness Center in Union for her checkup...

 She is such a delight and Lady Bug is really enjoying her company too.  She is my little baby and I would not part with her even if someone came up to me and offered a Million Dollars for her.  I'm hooked.
 
Here are some pictures of Bebe and the girls around the Holidays.  Hope you had a great Christmas and New Years.  Talk to you later.
 
Debbie, Lady Bug and Bebe
Bebe, Toy Poodle
Gigi & Ringo, Toy Poodles  Westie  Bichon Frise, Cosmo & Camden
Westie

Hey Joy!!!

I just wanted to let you know that Roxy is doing great...She is such a great dog, and we are thrilled with her.. She is almost housebroken and she is wonderful with the kids and everyone that comes in our home. Thank you so much for doing such a great job with her in the beginning.

Jana Smith

Westie
Westie, Cocoa

Joy,

 I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how happy we are with our Westie, Coco, that we got from you in March this year. I was skeptical about driving 8 hours to get a puppy I had not seen in person, but we absolutely adore her and could not imagine a better Westie. She is adorable as evidenced in the photos and has the sweetest, spunky personality. She has even won over my husband, who was not a fan of getting a dog, but turns to a pile of mush as soon as Coco runs over with a toy in her mouth to play. Coco usually prances around the house with her favorite stuffed rabbit in her mouth. Coco also has my husband well trained as she often rolls over for a belly rub at his feet and he obliges with a big smile on his face.

Thanks so much.

Happy Holidays,

 Brenna Marlin and family, husband Guy and son Matthew

Westie, Cocoa
That's fine if you want to use us at a reference, we would be glad to help you in any way that we can!!!!  You produce great dogs.  And trust me buying her out of state was very scary, but I would do it all over again!!

Thanks
Kim
Dear Joy,
Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know that our new addition is doing great and has become a wonderful part of our family (says everyone except the cat who has not quite warmed up yet).  Here are a couple shots of Sophie with big brother Archie.  Thanks so much for everything!
 
Jeanne
 
Sophie & Archie, Westies

Hi Joy:

 It's a been a long time! Beignet is doing great and is as spunky as ever!  We wanted to pass along some recent pictures of him. One of them is his graduation from obedience training. He was so happy that day!!!

 Hahahahaha! In the picture you can see I'm holding his cap on his head!  There are also some other pictures of him. As you can see, we're really enjoying him.

 Have a great day!

 Julie & Michael Breaux

Beignet

Beignet
Just an update on our sweet boy Harvey...what a wonderful addition to our family.
Thank You
Christmas was wonderful

--
Trish S Ralph
Harvey
Hi Joy.........wanted to let you know that Daisy is doing great and getting use to Florida.  We went to a dog friendly park and beach on the Gulf of Mexico and she had a lot of fun and can swim!!!!!!!!  Sending you some pics of her.  We go riding on our bikes and since she can't run as fast as we bike we got a dog backpack so she can go with us. We will be taking her to obedience training sometime this month. 

I do have a question..............how old should she be to get her first haircut?

Hope everything is fine with you.

Ineke
Westie, Daisy
Westie, Daisy 
Hi Joy,
 
Mia had her first grooming today at the vet office, and she was not impressed with getting cut or having her ear hair removed.  She is really cute now!  (Pictures included)
  
Have a good weekend!
 
Lynne
Mia, Bichon Frise
 
Bichon Frise 
As I was looking though your great site I noticed updates on the adopted babies you so beautifully breed for us.  We bought our first (and thus far only) Bichon Frise, Teddi Bear Blair, from you on Christmas Eve of 1994!  I have never experienced such amazing allegiance, joy and comfort she has brought to our Family.  When my Dad was so ill she went to the hospital and the nursing home visiting with everyone as if she had been trained to do so.  She has been an awesome gift in our lives as my health declines. Her only health problems are her allergies for which she receives monthly injections and now is loosing her sight to cataracts.  She is still strong willed, loving and once in a while does her Bichon Buzz. A simple thank you will never be sufficient, but we will be back to see you for another Bichon baby when the time comes. 

Bichon Frise, 15 Years Old
Teddi Bear
 
Dear Joy,

Romeo arrived safe and sound on Friday.  He is absolutely a beautiful, healthy dog with a wonderful disposition.  I brought him to the vet on Saturday morning and they gave him a glowing bill of health and told me that you took great care of him.  Several of the staff at the vet's office came in the room to visit him because word spread that he was such cutie.

I have an amazing and unexpected turn to the story....on Saturday, I brought the dog to my parents' house where he was greeted by a flock of my nieces and extended family.  Two of the little girls in my sister-in-law's family (ages 6 and 8), have had extreme allergic reactions to puppies they have had in the past.  Coincidently, they had been looking at a yorkie just the week before, and had wanted to see Romeo.  I was going to an event on Saturday night, so they asked if they could babysit for Romeo -- more specifically, their mother wanted to see if they would be allergic to him.  No doubt you have guessed what happened -- they absolutely fell in love with him and have had no allergic reaction.  One thing led to another, and I decided to give them Romeo.  

I've taken some pleasure in knowing that I have made two little girls very happy, but am feeling very emotional at the same time.  The fact that I will get to see him once in a while is comforting.  I don't know that I am ready to think about another dog, but if and when I am, I will be sure to contact you.  Again, Romeo is such a beautiful dog, and I can't thank you enough for helping to bring him into our lives.


Warmest Regards,

Phyllis
 
 

Merry Christmas Joy

Attached you will find a few pictures of the newest addition to our family..Sasha.  I let me daughter name her.   The first day has been pretty good. I’ve laid the ground rules down to my daughter.  She did pretty good.    She seems to like outdoors. She’s good with the crate and loves to play....

I hope you and your family had a merry Christmas.  Also, Jean is wonderful.  Like you she has been a pleasure to work with.

 
Shih Tzu, Sasha 
Tribute to Bogey...

Joy,
 
I found your website and wanted to write to let you know we purchased a Shih Tzu from you back in 1991.  He was the last pick of the litter and what a sweetheart he was!  He was born in April of 1991.  He became ours in July.  He was tan, black and white.  We named him Bogey.   He brought us 17 years of unconditional love and joy.  We miss him dearly.  He passed away last July.  It still seems like yesterday.  He had a wonderful life and was still very spunky for an elderly dog. 

Terri Beaubeaux
 
Shih Tzu, Bogey

Shih Tzu, Bogey 
Hi Joy,
 
Hope you had a good weekend.  Just wanted to send you a picture of Pat, myself, and little Wrigley (formerly little Bennie) that was taken today.  We're a happy little family of three!  Thank you for such a good puppy!!
 
Thanks,
Julie
 
Morkie 
Leo  Valentina  Mia  Andrew & Naomi w/ Sophie (Shih Tzu)
                

Hi Joy,

I hope you’re doing well.   I purchased my Maltese from you, I’m sure you remember.  Brodie is the love of my life! He is just wonderful!  My son and daughter in law are looking for a Maltese puppy, female.  I went on your site and I don’t see any pure Maltese puppies.  I think Maltipoo would be ok too, but do you have any female maltese puppies available or will you in the near future?

 I’ve attached some  photos of Brodie!

Thanks Joy,
Kim Burton

 
Hi Joy,
    I've been meaning to e-mail or call you. I'm sorry it's taken me so long to get you an update on our new baby.
    First let me say Zoey fits in so wonderfully with our little family! As I told you on the phone a few weeks ago, we also have a 90 lb. yellow lab (Chopper). They LOVE each other!! He will get his rope and lay down with it and let Zoey pull on it! It is so adorable. Zoey also enjoys chasing our cat, Chase. Chase also enjoys chasing Zoey since they are about the same size. It kind of seems I adopted a new pet for my pets. Ha ha!
    Potty training is going very well. I have recently read an article on how to train your dogs to ring a bell when they have to go out. It started out slow, but is coming along nicely!   
    Thanks a bunch!! We love our puppy soo MUCH!! And doing business with you was a wonderful experience. I don't think I told you, but I called about 30 breeders the day I called you and you were the nicest and the most informative one! That was really my deciding point in which to buy the puppy from you. So, thank you!!
 
   Emily Ely  Maltese 2007

Me & Zoey
Hi  folks,   
Attached photos were taken  June 2007  when Tobie turned 4 months old.   He was so proud after his first haircut!   We saved  the  hair from his  first groom for our puppy baby book!    

Linda and Wayne Porath     Missouri   Toy Poodle  2007
 
Thanks for all your help in providing us with ANOTHER cutie pie.   He is sooooo perfect!   We are thinking of Tobie for his name.

Mary  Borges       Maltipoo    St Louis     2007
 
 
 
Here is my little Luna.  She is quite the character with a very strong personality!  One minute she is out of control with energy & the next she is cuddling.  As of this past Saturday she weighed 3.4 lbs and is 4 months old.  Ray & I just can't get enough of her. Although I will say having a very small dog is EXCELLENT birth control.  The 3:30am trips outside to go potty when it is 40 degrees are no fun!!  Sorry mom........
 
Happy Easter Everyone!!
Becca Scacchetti     maltese    Ohio   2007
 
She is doing good, she went to football practice tonight.  She had fun playing with the kids and my friends little Yorki-Poo who is about 6 mos.  She loves toilet paper, and towels I have to keep them out of her reach...   What do you do to discipline them for chewing?    We have been clapping loud and telling her NO!  But she is a bit stubborn sometimes.  I don't want to spat her, what do you recommend?  She is so quiet at night, it is hard to believe she is in the house.  She is also a loving girl, all that out weighs her stubborn streak.
 
I will send new photos as she grows.  Thanks for being so great.  I can tell you really love your babies.  It really shows in her.
 
Your New Friend,
Amy  Soltys       Welsh Terrier     Tennessee     2007


Gabe in Shades

Gabe & Suzy in the media... our local paper does a pet section every

year. This is 2007 edition.

Karen Fesler . Iowa


Cosmo Bow Tie

Cosmo Shih Tzu Missouri

Cosmo Shih Tzu Missouri

Cosmo Shih Tzu in Springfield, Missouri

Honey owned by Gina and Jerry
 
 
Hi Joy
Feel free to use us as a reference,  we would be glad to help you in  any way  that we can !!  You produce great dogs. And trust me , buying  her from out of state was very scarey, but i would do it all over again.   We love Claire!    
Kim Gray    Indiana   toy  poodle
Joy --
 
Five years ago this November, we obtained a bichon puppy from you.  I thought you woud like to know that our bichon, Thomas, is doing wonderfully.  He is a true member of our family.  He went with us to our family 4th of July picnic yesterday, goes to my daughters softball games and likes going with me to take the kids to and from school.
 
He has a sweet nature and is very patient and at the same time has shown on a couple of occassions his "protective" side.  For example, one night my husband was trying to unstick some windows and was hitting them with the palms of his hand.  My daughter and I were in the room and I think, Thomas thought my husband was mad and he let him know in no uncertain terms he wasn't going to let him harm us. 
 
Just wanted to say thank you for sharing Thomas with us and wanted to let you know that he is doing great!  He is a really sweatheart!
 
Marian Cherry
 
Hi Joy! I am so thrilled with our new puppy! Everything has gone so smoothly. he is at home now and seems to be fitting right in! he is just the most adorable little puppy and such a delight. My daughter and I cannot stop doting on him. We have been everywhere and people ask me where i purchased him. I always refer them to you so hope it brings some positiveness your way. We will send pics as he develops!
Thanks Again,
Sheri Englert