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Hello. After the death of our 13 year old dachshund "Penny", my wife and myself were not sure if we wanted another dog. We really loved and miss our Penny, and was sure we would be dissapointted in another dog. Our veterinarian clinic highly recomended tou to us and told us about an informal dachshund club. We got invited to a play day and were surprized that a majority of the doxies there were Songcatcher dogs. They were all stunning, regal and beautiful. Even though we were strangers, the songcatcher dogs were crawling in our laps and showing us their bellies too pet. Soon after that we adopted "Meena". Our little Meena is now a year old, she is everything we hoped for and more. We can thank you enough for all your advice and help.

Little Tobi has been with us a full week now and every day I continue to be amazed by him. I have owned dogs for the past 75 years, sometimes one often two. I have had some pretty good ones, but I have never enjoyed any of them more than this little 7 1/2 lb pup who has just kind of touched our hearts. He amuses us 24/7. He seldom ever wears down, but when he does he is the most loving, docile little fellow you could ever want to be around. Smart as a whip. He inherited a basket full of puppy toys and he adores everyone of them He will go to the basket and bring you one of the toys. Every time you throw it he will retrieve it and bring it back to you every time. More amusing is that a number of the stuffed toys squeak and he has learned how to bite each one of them so it squeals the loudest. He will stand on his hind legs even without treats. He just wants to please us and he doesn't need a treat to be persuaded to do anything. Seldom ever an indoor accident. After just one week he will wee and poop outside 95 percent of the time. He is starting to communicate a desire to go outside and I recognize most of his signals. He is starting to understand a few of the things I tell him and I think it is just a matter of time before he understand most of what I say to him. If I had to pay for the entertainment he has given us, I probably couldn't afford it. Sincere Thanks and Kind Regards

Thought I'd send you an update on Huck. He is just about 10 months old now. He is cute as can be and so much fun. He is now in puppy training class. I have to admit that he doesn't look exactly how I expected he would. I would call him a soft wire, or a cross between a wire and a long hair. I run a shedding comb through him periodically so he doesn't look so wild. He's also bigger than a mini. I would call him a tweenie. He's now almost the same size as my Havanese (who he pesters relentlessly). The two dogs are relentless diggers. Huck loves water. He doesn't mind going out in the rain, he has a wading pool in the summer, and he doesn't mind his bath. He is an absolute love bunch. I'm trying to teach him not to lick my face. But he is a very affectionate boy. He is the absolute love of my life. Thank you for such a darling dog

O.M.G. Oliver. Are you sure you bred a dog, and not a new and unique lifeform? This guy is just too much. We are at the coast again. He is a star wherever we go. People stop us. They cross the street to ask about him. A lady wanted to take a picture with him. And Oliver just takes everything in stride. He is a rock solid rock star. I am looking for a surfer shirt for him to complete the look. He is doing well with housebreaking and leash work. He LOVES going in the RV. He is home as long as he is with Terry and me. Please, kiss Jasmine for me. I love her and Endeavor for producing this sweet little guy. If you have a picture of Jasmine and her pups, I would really like a copy for the wall. When we get the right beach picture, I will send one. Again, Thank you for the best Christmas present I have received in my entire life. My Oliver. Cheers

Hi Jake! Just wanted to check in and let you know how our new little guy is doing. We’ve named him Waylon and he fits in perfectly! You did a fantastic job with him; he is incredibly friendly and doesn’t seem to know any strangers. Everyone who has met him can’t seem to get enough of him! Thanks so much for working with us and meeting Alan in Truckee. He is really enjoying his new little buddy and although he isn’t Cooper, we see a lot of him in Waylon. Thanks again!

We have settled in as if Oliver has lived here his entire life. What a fantastic little guy. Not sure the word DOG applies to him. He fetches repeatedly. He walks perfectly on a leash for his age. He shows attention to each of us equally and has shown fear of nothing. He is such a sweetheart. Oh, he seems to know the word“wait” and has gone potty twice on command, it is just uncanny. Thank you again. You are always welcome to visit

I wanted to send you a little update on little Jim Dandy that you so graciously placed with me. He’s been affectionately renamed Reginald Seamus, but we call him Reggie for everyday use. He is my little shadow who spends all day at work with me and is constantly trying to sneak into my bed. Often, he succeeds and is quite the snuggle bug. His other nickname is Houdini because he is always trying to escape from his kennel! He loves his toys and is surprisingly gentle with them. He has brought me great joy since he’s come into my life. Thank you so much

I am 83 years old & have had dogs all my life. After my old lab died I wanted a smaller companion. I formed in my mind exactly the dog I wanted & started the search. When I saw the pictures of Jake's red litter I knew I had found the right ones to pick from. I drove up to see the pups. I don't believe I have ever met a more helpful & concernrd breeder than Jake. His pups were in perfect health with shiny coats, great conformation, good teeth & great personalities. I found the exact puppy I had formed in my mind. The pup is very inteligent & bonded almost immediately.

My mother Linda, aunt Elsa and myself visited last summer and purchased a wirehaired female puppy and a smooth red puppy. My mother and aunt live in England and are AKC carded judges. We were extremely impressed with your knowledge of genetics and nutrition, and with your incredible dogs. When you found out they were AKC show judges, you allowed us into your kennel! Even though you do not show your dogs yourself, both my mother and aunt agreed that any of your dogs would do well in the show ring. These two ladies are not easily impressed. I have since referred four other people to you looking for show prospects. Thank you so much