This is by far our favorite page on our website.  Check out all the updates below on our puppies that are now enjoying their new loving homes and families.  Each and every one of our puppies has a special place in our hearts and seeing them grow up is so special.  I thank everyone of our puppy owners for sharing your puppy's life with us. 
Love, Heather, Gregg, Tyler, Kaylee, Scooby, Buttercup, Tinkerbell, Stitch, Lilo, Fiona and Dino.

 
 
 
After viewing all of the updates on this page the link right below will take you to additional photos and updates on our SmugMug webpage that we have started due to the large amount of photos and updates that we love to receive!!  Enjoy viewing all the beautiful Golden Hills Golden Reteivers!!

Click here to go to our additional photo albums of puppy updates!!

 

 

Below is a video of Molson (aka Mo) sent by his new family.  Mo is enjoying the snow of 2010 and is just such a ham!  You Rock Mo!

 
 
Here is  a link to WBAL TV News with a video clip that has one of our puppies from Tinkerbell and Stitch's 2008 Winter Litter named MAC.  He is a television star now!! (MAC is the first dog seen in the video with his new mom talking about how they would love for a dog park that MAC could run and play with other dogs.)
 

Click here to see the News Video with MAC!

 
 
 
Here is  an update I received from a family that owns a puppy from Buttercup's and Scooby's 2006 summer litter.

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(Buttercup & Scooby's puppy Summer Litter 2006)

Here is a message I received from an owner of one of our puppies from Buttercup and Scooby's Summer 2006 Litter.

Hi! My name is Barbara and I bought one of your pups last year, we named her Daisy. Daisy is a great dog, - so friendly, gentle and fun. She loves to hang outdoors, play catch and romp with the other dogs in the neighborhood. Here are some recent pics of Daisy.

Thanks so much for your note in May!  We enjoyed reading about Daisy's mom and dad!

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These are pictures of Daisy a female puppy at 1 years old from our summer 2006 litter.

Here are pictures and update on Sunny, who is from Buttercup and Scooby's 2006 summer litter.  Sunny is our dog Stitch's brother. 

We got your mail and pictures. Everyone looks great. We named our dog

Sunny aka monster. He would be happy to attend a reunion. Keep us

informed of your plans.

The picture is of my son, his dog, and Sunny.

 

Sunny (Puppy from 2006 Summer Litter)
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(This is Stitch's brother.) Around 2 years old.
Sunny (Puppy from 2006 Summer Litter)
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(This is Stitch's brother.) Around 2 years old.

Here is a message I recieved from an owner of one of our puppies from our Summer 2007 litter.

Heather,

Just thought I'd email you to let you know how well things are going with Chestnut.  He still has accidents if left alone to long on carpet, but does very well on tile.  He is growing like a bad weed and is constantly playing with our other dog, Choco.  Mike

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Puppy from our 2007 summer litter
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Puppy from our Summer 2007 litter
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Puppy from our 2007 Summer litter
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Puppy 2007 Summer Litter

Here is a message I recieved from a owner of one of our puppies from the summer 2007 litter.

Heather,

Just a quick hello….Sawyer is doing so very well. He’s a constant trouble maker in our house, between Gracie, our chocolate lab and the four cats he is kept very busy. A few troubles with the potty training still, but overall a wonderfully kind puppy. I love him to pieces. Hope you enjoy the photos !!!! I will keep in touch. Thanks again.

Kelly

Sawyer A Puppy From our 2007 Summer Litter
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Sawyer A Puppy From our 2007 Summer Litter
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Sawyer
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If you click the see video button bellow you will see a video of Molson having fun in the leaves during the fall of 2007.
Pictures and Messages about Molson sent from his new owner.  Seems to be having lots of fun. 
This message is from Molson's owner around the time of Molson being 10 months. 
Hi Heather,
Mo is big!  I thought he had stopped growing, but everyone else says they think he's bigger each time they see him.  I think he is just filling out.  The pictures are from a combination of Ocean City and Mt. Storm (a lake near the mountain house).  He sure does love the water!  I should have known from the first time I saw him and he was sitting under the leaking hose that, that would be the case :).  It's pretty funny whenever he even gets near the water he gets so silly and crazy.  That's a golden for you!  I would love to get together over the summer sometime.  I know Mo would totally enjoy the company of your dogs.  He is such a socialite.  Plus I would love to catch up.  By the way, the new pups . . . adorable.  I have so much fun checking into the site every now and then to see how everyone is doing.  We should do a doggie party one day.
Talk to you soon,
Kate

CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO

Molson A Puppy Purchased From Summer 2007 Litter
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Molson A Puppy Purchased From Summer 2007 Litter
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Molson A Puppy Purchased From Summer 2007 Litter
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Molson A Puppy Purchased From Summer 2007 Litter
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Molson Pictures at about 6 months of age
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Molson Pictures at about 6 months of age
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Molson Pictures at about 6 months of age
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Molson Pictures at about 6 months of age
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Molson (About 6 Months of Age)
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(Puppy from Summer 2007 Litter)
Molson (About 10 months old)
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Summer Litter 2007
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Summer Litter 2007
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Summer Litter 2007
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Summer Litter 2007
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Summer Litter 2007
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Summer Litter 2007

Here is a message with some pictures from an owner of one of our summer 2007 litter puppies named Riley.
Hi Heather!

Sorry for the delay but I wanted to send you pictures and I'm not very
technically savvy in this area but I finally have 2 to send you. One of
the pictures is from a play date she had with her brother Jackson....can
you guess which one is Riley (she's without the harness) and the other
is out in front of my house with my niece Mia.....
Riley is doing Great! She is so much fun and she LOVES the beach!
Everywhere we go people stop to pet her....She is getting very spoiled
with all the attention she gets! I have given your name out multiple
times! Are you having another litter soon?

Cathleen

Riley a Puppy From our 2007 Summer Litter
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Riley & Jackson
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2 Puppies from our 2007 Summer Litter

Pictures and update sent from owner of one of our puppies, named Jackson, from our Summer 2007 Litter. 

Hi Heather,

I just checked your website...congrats on the expected puppies!!
I just wanted to send an update on Jackson. He is literally the best
puppy ever. Potty training him was a breeze...only a handful of
accidents inside. He is such a quick learner. He's gotten retrieving
tennis balls down pat and we've moved on to Frisbee catching...he's
still unsure about that one though. His big sis (Paige) is keeping him
very active...or maybe it's the other way around..:-). We've also been
to the doggie park many times and he hangs out w/ all the big dogs. He's
even picked up giving out a loud howl, like a hound dog, when no one is
playing with him. It's the funniest thing to see such a big sound come
out of him. Luckily he only does it at the park and not at home...:-)
Attached are a couple of pictures of Jackson and Paige on the doggie
spot on the couch. Jackson loves sitting there looking out the window at
squirrels and birds going by. He also loves sharing the spot w/ Paige.
Best wishes to you and your family (both human and furry) for a great
Thanksgiving!
Take care,
Michelle


Hi Heather, 

Hope all is well with you and your family! Life is great w/ me and Jackson…and big sis Paige. I can't believe Jackson is 10 months old already. Time sure does fly. I have to say he is still the best puppy in the world. He is as sweet as can be and very social with all people and other dogs. I try and get him to the dog park at least few times a week and he loves it. He runs and runs and runs and is so much fun to watch. When he's not playing with other dogs, he turns all his attention to Paige. His latest thing is to bite her tail to get her attention and then they wrestle with each other.
I'm so glad to hear that you are continuing on with breeding.  I've worked with a lot of dogs in my life (had my own dog sitting business for many years) and I've never come across such a great dog as Jackson has been since the day brought him home.  Paige is great too, but I wasn't lucky enough to have her as a puppy.  She was adopted at 14 months.  I took a look at your website and see all the beautiful puppies.  I wish I could have 10 more .... :-).

Here are a couple of pictures I took yesterday after we got back from a long walk. Both dogs were pooped when we got back which makes my life easier..:-)
I'll keep sending updated pictures as the big boy continues to grow!
Take care,
Michelle

Hi Heather,
Hope all is well with you and your family.  I hope you had a great Mother's Day.  Here are some pictures I took yesterday of Jackson at 11 months old.  He was having fun playing w/ his big sis Paige in the woods behind my house.  In one of the pictures he's playing tug w/ Paige and a frisbee.  He's the one on the right.  It's getting to the point where it's sometimes hard to tell them apart anymore....:-).
I'll be sure to bring him over for a visit sometime this summer so you can see what a beautiful boy he's turned into.
Talk to you soon!
Michelle

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PICTURE SENT FROM OWNER OF PUPPY FROM OUR SUMMER LITTER 2007.
Jackson & Paige
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Puppy bought from our 2007 summer litter
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Puppy bought from our 2007 summer litter
Jackson (About 6 months of age)
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He is standing up in front of couch. His big sister Paige is on the couch.
Jackson (about 10 months old) Summer Litter 2007
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Jackson is on right of Paige his step sister.
Jackson (about 10 months old) Summer Litter 2007
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Jackson (Puppy from Summer Litter 2007)
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11 Months Old
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11 Months Old
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11 Months Old
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11 Months Old
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11 Months Old

Here is another message recieved from a owner of one of our puppies from the Summer 2007 litter.  See the pictures of how Oliva has grown over the first 6 months of her life.

Heather, 
I've been meaning to send you pics for months, but finally had time to sit down
and do it!  We've been having a blast with Olivia.  She is very loving and
sweet, beautiful, extremely playful, and yes, rotten as any good golden puppy
should be at this stage!  She has been on many adventures already from the woods
to the beach, to boating and a 5-hour car trip to Pittsburgh for Thanksgiving.
She was spayed a couple of weeks ago and weighs about 45 pounds.  She
immediately wins the heart of everyone she meets!  I'm sending a few pics that
show her progress from arrival to her new home to how she looks today.  Happy
holidays!
 Karen

Oliva a Puppy from our 2007 Summer litter
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Oliva a Puppy from our 2007 Summer litter
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Olivia (Puppy from summer 2007 litter)
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Oliva a Puppy from our 2007 Summer litter
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Oliva a Puppy from our 2007 Summer litter
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Oliva a Puppy from our 2007 Summer litter
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Oliva a Puppy from our 2007 Summer litter
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Oliva at about 6 months of age
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Oliva at about 6 months of age
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An update and pictures from one of out puppies owners from our 2007 summer litter.

Hi Heather:

Thanks for your puppy, I named him Fifi, means fly freely in our language.

Happy Holiday

Kevin

Fifi a puppy from our summer 2007 litter.
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Fifi a puppy from our summer 2007 litter.
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Here are some pictures of puppies from our 2007/2008 Winter litter on a play-date.  The pictures are of Chip and his brother Mac.  A few of the puppy owners from this litter have started a puppy group that sends pictures and updates about their puppies to each other.  This has been a great way for them to pass on information and help each other with suggestions for their puppies.  It is really neat to see that not only are they learning about each other puppies but are also making friends with the other owners and puppies.   

Chip & Mac (play-date at about 13 weeks of age)
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Chip & Mac (play-date at about 13 weeks of age)
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Chip & Mac (play-date at about 13 weeks of age)
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Chip & Mac (play-date at about 13 weeks of age)
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Chip & Mac (play-date at about 13 weeks of age)
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Chip & Mac (play-date at about 13 weeks of age)
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Chip & Mac (play-date at about 13 weeks of age)
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Chip & Mac (play-date at about 13 weeks of age)
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Chip & Mac (play-date at about 13 weeks of age)
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Chip & Mac (play-date at about 13 weeks of age)
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Below are updates received from one of our puppies owners from our 2007/2008 winter litter. The puppy's name is Chip. Tinkerbell's and Stitch's puppy. 
(Tarah by the way is Lily's owner, who is Chip's sister.  The two owners met while visiting their puppies.  I think it is really cool that they keep in contact and update each other.  The puppy owners from this litter have also started a puppy group that they use to update each other on their dogs brothers and sister.) 
 

Hi Heather and Tarah,
We are having a great time.  We did go to my office on Monday/Tuesday and he was quite good there.

Thought you might enjoy seeing how 'your boy' is doing!  Sorry for sending so many . . . gotta love digital!


Hope to hear from you both, soon.

Happy Easter!

Jenny

Hi everyone! (6/16/08)
I hope you are all having a great summer so far.  Heather, guess you'll be going through it all over again in just a couple days!  Hard to believe you will be back into puppies that do not even have their eyes open yet and we all have growing, growing, growing mini-Golden's already!
Chip is up to 54 lbs.  Some of his adult teeth are in and the ones in the back are HUGE!  They look funny next to all the gaps where the baby teeth are still falling out.
He loves his swimming and is not afraid of anything, including thunder, thank goodness.  Attaching a few pictures for all of you and the website, if you like, Heather.
Take care, everyone.  Happy summer!
All the best,
Jenny, Jeff & Chip

Chip (Puppy from our winter 2008 litter)
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Chip (Puppy from our winter 2008 litter)
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Chip (Puppy from our winter 2008 litter)
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Chip (Puppy from our winter 2008 litter)
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Chip (Puppy from our winter 2008 litter)
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Chip (Puppy from our winter 2008 litter)
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Chip
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About 3 months old
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About 3 months old
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About 3 months old
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About 3 months old
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About 3 months old
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About 3 months old
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About 3 months old
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Chip (about 13 weeks old)
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Chip (about 13 weeks old)
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Chip (About 6 months old)
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Looks like he's loving life!!!!
Chip (About 6 months old)
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Catch the wave Chip!!! Dude
Chip (About 6 months old)
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Captain Chip with his favorite mate!!!
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Full Speed Ahead
Chip (About 6 months old)
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Just chilling with my Dad!!! Is Mom driving?? Hold on!!

Here are a couple of updates received by one of our puppy owners from our Winter litter 2007/2008.  Her name is Lily.
(Tinkerbell's and Stitch's puppy)

Hi,
Just wanted to send you some pic\tures of Lily.  She is doing very well.  She was in the crate the other day for about 3 hours and did not have an accident so I hope that continues tomorrow.  We are seeing that she is the kinda dog where you can put her food in the bowl and she will go to eat it when shes hungry.  She dosent eat it all at once.  She likes apples and loves peanut butter.  We have introduced her to our friends dog, his parents dog and my brothers dog.  She did great.  Talk to you soon.
Tarah

         Hi Heather,
How was your Easter?  Lily went to the vet today to get the first shot of her Lyme's vaccine.  She now weighs 14.8 lbs.  We took her down to my parents house in Nanticoke this weekend.  She slept the entire care ride down.  On Saturday we took her to the park and ran around with her.  She loves sticks and pine cones.  We also took her to the little beach down by the river.  She LOVES sand.  She ate it and dug in it for several minutes.  She did not go into the water by herself.  We had to help her a little bit.  She didn't mind it though.  Needless to say she was very tired once we got home on Sunday.  The kids loved player with her this weekend.  My niece would run up and down the hallway with Lily chasing after her.  She wanted to sleep with Lily on Saturday.  I think she would of slept in the crate with Lily if we would of allowed it.  Talk to you soon.
           ~Tarah


Hi Heather,

Lily is getting very big. She had her spay almost 2 weeks ago and did great. We were able to pick her up that same day. She pretty much laid around all night and most of the next day. She didn't bother her stitches one bit. A few weeks ago she got out of her crate and set off the alarm while Matt and I were both gone. When Matt came inside, he said Lily just came running up to him like nothing happened. He said it was pretty funny but he was a little mad. We now have the sensor turned off incase that happens again. How is everything going with you? How were exams? Hows Buttercup doing? Here are some recent pics of Lily. Maybe we can come over for another visit sometime soon. Talk to you later,
~ Tarah 
(See the picture they sent with the comparison of Lily when she first went home at 8 weeks and at 5 months of age.  There are also some pictures of Lily visiting her brother Chip.)

Lily (Winter Litter 2008)
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Lily (Winter Litter 2008)
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Lily (Winter Litter 2008)
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Lily (Winter Litter 2008)
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Lily (Winter Litter 2008)
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Lily (Winter Litter 2008)
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Lily (Winter Litter 2008)
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Lily (Winter Litter 2008)
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Lily (Winter Litter 2008)
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Lily (Winter Liter 2007/2008)
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Sleepy Head!!!
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About 11 Weeks Old
Lily (Winter Litter 2007/2008)
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About 11 Weeks Old
Lily (Winter Litter 2007/2008)
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About 11 Weeks Old
Lily (Winter Litter 2007/2008) THE EASTER BUNNY
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About 11 Weeks Old
Lily (Winter Litter 2007/2008)
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About 11 Weeks Old (Digging for Gold)
Lily (Winter Litter 2007/2008)
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About 11 Weeks Old (Still Digging)
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About 11 Weeks Old (I found it !!!!)
Lily visiting her Mom, Dad & Us on 4/6/08
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She was about 3 months old. (Tinkerbell, Stitch & Lily )
Lily playing with her grandpa Scooby
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Visiting us and her extended dog family!
Lily playing some more with grandpa Scooby
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Lily at 5 months (left) and 8 weeks (right)
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What a big girl she is becoming!
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Sleepy Head !
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Enjoying life!!!!
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Enjoying life!!!!
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Enjoying life!!!!
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Enjoying life!!!!
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What a pretty girl !!!!
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Summer Fun!
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Enjoying life!!!!
Lily Visiting her brother Chip
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Fun Playdate!!
Lily Visiting Her Brother Chip
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Looks like they are having a good time!!
Here are updates and pictures from one of our puppy owners who's puppy is named Roxy and is from our Winter Litter 2007/2008.
(Tinkerbell's and Stitch's puppies)

Hi Heather,

Roxy did great on the ride home. She was a little (very little) whiny at first, and then slept until we got one street away from home!  She and our other dog are getting along great.  They won't hold still so I can get a better picture then the one I sent.  She is doing so well.  She should be exhausted tonight because we can't leave her alone!!  Thanks so much for all the great info, toys and stuff you gave us with Roxy.  You really do a great job!  We will stay in touch.

Trista

Hi Heather,
Just got back from the vet and wanted you to know everyone LOVED her and said what a beautiful dog she is.  When I told them everything you have done and given to us - they couldn't believe it.  They said you really went above and beyond most breeders!  Thanks so much!  Roxy did great in the car and at the vet. 

Trista 


Hi Heather,

Just wanted to give you a Roxy update.  She is doing great!!  We are enjoying her so much.  We took her to West VA this past weekend and she travelled in the car beautifully!  Potty training is going very well.  Little to no accidents.  She sleeps all night in her crate and never makes a peep.  She is walking very well on her leash and already knows how to sit.  Hope you and Tinkerbell are enjoying the quiet! 

Enjoy the approaching Spring!

Trista

Hi Heather,

Roxy is doing great. I sent a picture - sorry for the glowing eyes.  We just love her.  She listens so well.  I have to run.
Thanks for the call the other day.  It was nice to talk with you. 

Trista

Roxy (Puppy from Winter Litter 2008)
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Roxy (Puppy from Winter Litter 2008)
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Roxy (Puppy from Winter Litter 2008)
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Roxy (Puppy from Winter Litter 2008)
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Roxy (Puppy 2007/2008 Winter Litter)
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Approximately 3 Months Old

Below is updates and pictures of Mac.  Mac is a puppy of Tinkerbell and Stitch winter 2007/2008 litter.  The message and pictures came from his new parents Rebecca and Paxson.  Looks like Mac has a new feline friend.  

Heather,
Paxson told me you called to check up on Mac today.  I am sure he completely under-estimated how much he is in love with Mac already.  Paxson was so excited in the car that he got on 70 the wrong way and did not notice we were heading to Western MD until we hit Frederick, and had to turn around and go all the way back!  I have some cute pictures of the two of them driving together, Mac having to help his dad out with the directions!  They completley bonded in the car, and have been inseparable ever since, Mac slept by our bed with Paxson's hand on him the whole night!  He is now asleep in front of the fireplace amidst his dozen toys.  He has adapted better than we expected to his new home, probably not hard to do with Paxson with him every minute playing and cuddling him!
Thank you again for our wonderful puppy!  We will be sure to update you on him and send lots of pictures, if I can ever figure out how to get them off the camera and into the computer!
Rebecca
The message below is to a group of puppy owners from this litter.  They share information, pictures and stories with each other about their puppies.  It is really a great idea that Jenny, Chip's owner had.   
Hi Everyone, 
Thank you for the great pictures of Chip and for getting this started Jenny.  My husband Paxson and I would love to keep in touch with Mac's sisters and brothers, and to share ideas and stories.  We also have a heavy hitter, Mac weighed in yesterday at 23.4 pounds.  We have been taking Mac hiking alot to try to unleash some of his puppy energy.  The farther we go, the happier he is.  We let him hike off the leash, and is is quite good about listening when we warn him about possible dangers.   
Mac isn't a real barker, he has more of an issue with what my husband has coined his 'alien noises.'  He does this deep guttural growl whenever he is playing that is a bit scary, but in general is quiet.  If he does bark it usually means he wants to go inside or outside, or wants our attention.  One book we read said to ignore him when he barks excessively so that he doesn't associate barking with attention.  It seems to have worked with Mac the few times he started barking at us.  I do immediately let him inside or outside when he barks at the door, so that he continues to use this as a way of letting me know he has to go to pee!  Another thing we found helpful is as long as we always have something for Mac to do, he remains calm.  Like a frozen rawhide for his teething, or his favorite toys, or a good game of hidden treats/toys for him to search around for.  One tip we learned that has been really helpful is to have a toy basket.  He tends to ignore toys if we just leave them on the floor, but really likes having a basket to dig through, though try to get a non-edible basket.  He went through the woven basket in a day, now we have metal.  
One cute story about Mac is that he is a local celebrity.  Our neighborhood has a monthly newsletter that is delivered to all residents.  Mac was featured in a small article last month as something to look out for in the neighborhood, and now people come out of their stores/homes to say hi to him.  Mac does quite well with his fame, he has adopted the routine of laying upside down on the people's shoes and demanding a tummy rub for interrupting his walk.  Other than that, his one frustration in life is that he has yet to catch a pigeon at the park.  Thankfully in his mom's opinion, the birds tend to fly away as soon as he gets to them, but it is quite frustrating to our fledging hunter. 
Anyways, thank you again for sharing your stories and pictures.  
Heather, people keep asking us where you got Mac's collar from.  We would love to buy him a larger one of the same design. Take care and enjoy the pictures of our pup!
Rebecca and Paxson

MAC (Puppy Winter Litter 2007/2008)
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MAC (Puppy from Winter Litter 2007/2008)
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MAC (Puppy from Winter Litter 2007/2008)
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MAC (Puppy from Winter Litter 2007/2008)
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MAC (Puppy from Winter Litter 2007/2008)
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Below are some pictures of Ralph, a puppy from out 2007/2008 Winter Litter. (Tinkerbell, mother - Stitch, father)  Some are of Ralph at our house visiting us around 3 months of age with his friend Roo (a Lab/German Shepard mix puppy).  The first 4 pictures are ofRalph at his new home and visiting his friend Roo.

Ralph (puppy from 2007/2008 winter litter)
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Ralph (puppy from 2007/2008 winter litter)
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Ralph (puppy from 2007/2008 winter litter) w/ Roo
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Roo is Lab/German Shepard Mix puppy!
Ralph (puppy from 2007/2008 winter litter) and Roo
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Roo is Ralph's friend who is a Lab/German Shepard Mix puppy
Ralph & Roo visiting our house at 3 months of age
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Ralph visiting our house at 3 months of age
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Ralph & Roo visiting our house at 3 months of age
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Ralph visiting our house at 3 months of age
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Ralph visiting our house at 3 months of age
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Ralph visiting our house at 3 months of age
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