OWNER COMMENTS 2010 -

I was on your website and noticed no photos of our "Disney"! We got
him from you 3 years ago. Here are photos of him from the day we got
him, and one today. He is such a HUGE part of our family! He is
perfect for our family! He loves to play ball, but equally happy to
crawl up for a cuddle. I was never really a dog person before, but got
him, knowing every child deserves a dog. Boy am I a Disney person and
often beg my husband for another Shih Chon. I love Disney, like I do my
son. I have been very sick, hospitalized numerous times and his
visits in the hospital were my best days. He stays with me on my bed,
when I come home after surgeries, treatments/chemo. We are fortunate
to have 2 of his "siblings" live in the same neighborhood, so he gets
to play with them.

See you next weekend! July 9, 10, and 11

Love Disney, Lacy, Derek and Chase

Hi Pam,

Toots is doing just great! Her happiest moments are going for walks, snuggling at night when she is tired, and untying shoelaces. She has fit into our family as if she were always here. She is just loved to pieces!!

I’m attaching a couple pictures of her in this email for you. She is with her big sister named Chancie, who is 11 years old and has not seen this much energy around her in years! Of course, I have a whole photo album of her, but I’ll pick just a couple. (Ignore the title of the pictures as they are on the same card as a trip to San Francisco.) She is sitting on the kitchen counter in the second picture and by the back door in the third one.

She is getting better with housetraining, although I screw up once in a while and she has an accident! Our biggest problem is that I always “predict” when she needs to use the restroom rather than her telling me when she needs to go out. She uses the doggy door with great confidence, but not for the restroom, only to play or get to Chancie. So, we are learning and growing together, but overall, she is awesome. Any tricks you know I am certainly open to suggestions.

Today, she is getting spayed and the vet called to say she came through surgery like a champion. I will pick her up after 3 p.m. The two of us are pretty attached and I miss her terribly today, but reunions are fun too! I hope all is well with the rest of your puppies.

Heather Beck

PS How many siblings does Reba have out there? How many were in her litter? Ans: 6 - 3 boys 3 girls -- a big litter for a little Shih Tzu

Pam,

We love our Benny soooooooooo much! He is such a delight, and I am constantly amazed that he is just a puppy. He just naturally seems to do everything with ease and so mellow. What a great addition to our family. Abbie (we're the one's with the bad Westie story) adores Benny, and Benny adores our whole family. Benny is so playful and enjoys dogs so much we want to get Benny a buddy and would like another Shih-Chon. This time we would like a gold with black mask. I saw a female (Buttercup) on your site about 3 weeks ago, but I didn't act fast enough. When do you anticipate a new litter? I'll send a picture of Benny on a separate email.

AndreaLittle Benny is toothless on the bottom at the moment. All his little teeth have fallen out in the front . Since he has a little underbite all you see is pink gum. Looks like a little old man without his dentures--adorable.

Pam,
A picture of Bandit. We adopted him from you in April for my daughters birthday. He is the sweetest and silliest dog on the planet. We spend a lot of time watching our son play baseball. Bandit has become the team dog. He sits right up against the fence and watches. He prefers to have a cool towel around him on hot days. He loves car rides, is a great hotel guest, and has a permanent smile.
Thank you for this little bundle of joy!
Kate Urich

It's been almost 2 years since I was adopted by my mom, Missi, and dad, Ben, and wanted to give you a quick update on my life. Currently I live in Aurora, CO with my Boston Terrier sister, Rosie. She and I get along very well and enjoy playing with whatever toys we find - my favorite are the bones. My other favorite activities include cuddling on my parents laps, going for walks, chasing birds, napping and what mom calls the "bichon buzz" where I run around and around the house at top speed growling and picking up random objects I find on the floor. Everyone always says that I have the sweetest disposition of any dog they've ever met, I don't know what that means but it makes mom happy so I like it. Last summer I came to visit fuzzy pups with my mom and grandparents to help grandma and grandpa pick out a puppy. They adopted my shichon cousin and named him Toby. Toby is very happy with my grandparents and I like to visit him, even though he has a lot more energy than I do! My mom and dad say thank you to fuzzy pups for letting them adopt such a sweet, lovable dog, and they'll likely be back to adopt more bichons in the future! (Included are pictures: my mom's favorite pic of me, professional picture of my family as well as a picture of cousin Toby).

Love, Caesar Langdon

Hi ladies,

I've been meaning to email you for a long time and give you an update on "Gail", now "Mia". She is doing great - healthy, happy, playful, and just the sweetest, cutest dog ever - everyone thinks so! In fact my neighbor says he wants "that dog, in that color" (and yes I gave him your name). We all totally adore her, and her us, and we look forward to getting another pup like her (after I convince the hubs - but hey, I do all the work anyway!)

Enjoy the recent photos - she's almost 12 pounds, and I'm doing her grooming myself, letting her face grow out so she'll have a nice topknot and mustache (soon, I hope).

thanks again for our precious pup,

Jennifer Hall

HI Pam:
Just wanted you to know that we arrived in Montana safe and sound. Our new puppy (I think we are going to call him Beau-Beau) handled the trip just fine. He is such a cutie. He and our terrier are becoming fast friends. Thank-you for your part in bringing us this wonderful addition to our family! I'll send pictures your way soon.
Best regards-
Jane Erickson

Hi! Here's a couple pictures of Bandit with his first hair cut. The grommer was just going to do his ears and nails at first. She stated that since it was his first time, just wanted it to be a great experience. But she started to trim him and he was great. Jennifer said that he just loved his bath and the drying. Which is true, when I start to dry him, he lays on his back, to have his belly done first.
Lynn

All the dogs get along and play constantly, a mad house around here but fun!! The golden is wonderful to watch play with both little ones and is so very gentle with the little ones. They jump on her and tussle togrther. Shih is extremely smart and as you said a very confident wee girl.Very loving, independant and definitely holds her own. Last w/e I introduced the puppies to the shallow end of the pool incase they should fall in and now Shih loves to get in herself (one of us is always out with them as we have hawks etc. around).She even puts her head under the water to pick up a leaf or twig that has blown into the pool.

Next Friday she goes for her last shot. The vet could not get over how good she is and so quiet. She was the perfect girl. She has now mastered coming down the stairs - up was easy. We have half a 2nd floor which is the master area and also for the girls. I shall send some pix. Can not thank you enough for our "teddy bear" The first Sat. she was here we went to a house party,and not wanting to leave her I took her along. The people had dogs also however I carried her most of the eve and she was amazing. Not a peep out of her, so relaxed and several of the men asked to hold her. I take her with me alot and she fits in an oversized handbag so we go most places.

Hi: Your fans in Boulder, CO want to know when your reunion in 2010 will take place?. We clicked on the reunion info on your website and can't get any more info. There are several of us from Boulder who now know one another and may want to attend:

parents of Izzy 2008

parents of Ollie 2009

parents of Tashi 2009

parents of Iggy 2009

I have compiled some pics of our group to send to you. We all belong to the Boulder Small Dog Meet Up and our pups often get to play together. Every week or so. Some of the pups are half sisters or have a common grandparent or parent and we all are thrilled that we have met. So, please let me know when the reunion is scheduled for and we will try to attend.

Regards, Judy and Izzy (dob 1/8/08 daughter of Montae and Sandee Dee)

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Our little Zoe is so awesome! She has had only a few accidents but does great. Actually goes to bed with the boys and gets up with the boys so great potty training. She would certainly like to eat her food when she wants so just working with her so she knows what she doesn't eat goes up until lunch time:)

She hasn't been to the vet yet but will go this week since her next shot is due this week.

She has a funny little underbite that we noticed during her first nap.

She has been a very loving little puppy and everyone is doing great. My son hasn't had any trouble so thanks so much for your understanding.

I actually recommended to a friend to go pick up her sister so if you get another call in the next week you'll know I sent Debre your way:)

Thanks again Devan dale_durand@hotmail.com 05/08/10

Hello!
First of all, thank you so very much for our wonderful dog Cali! She is a Shih Shon, black and white, born 1/31/09 and adopted on 4/19/09. She has the most beautiful temperament-curious, loves all people and dogs, confident, and just plain funny! Everyone who meets her falls in love, and comments how cute and well socialized she is. The groomer was one of the first to comment, noting that she is so compliant for grooming (not that it or baths are her favorite thing!). She was house-trained easily (once that little bladder got big enough to make her not need to go out every other minute!), and other than just a bit of chewing (which is now much improved) she's been a pleasure! We just adore her!

Attached are some photos so you can see the girl. Thank you again for the gift of this dog!
-Kristin and Glen
Fort Collins, Colorado

Hello!

I was thinking the other day that I hadn’t shared any photos of Iggy with you since we brought her home in Oct/09. She has just been the best dog. People actually stop us on the street and ask about her because she’s truly the cutest dog ever. She’s coming up on 9 months old now and I believe she is at her full size (she’s only 7.5 lbs). We love her so much! We are also in an advanced training class now and Iggy is doing very well. She will sit, lie down, stand all from a distance. She stays until you release her and for a little dog she even heels quite well. She does some tricks like shake and sits up pretty, but she does better with learning commands than tricks. To date, she has never ever pottied in my house and uses the dog door now on a regular basis (that took a little due diligence on my part to get her to use it).. I have started to leave her at home by herself for short periods of time to see how she does.. All is going well there too. Most of the time when I come home she is sleeping in her kennel – Good Dog! We have a big yard and she chooses to be outside on nice days – chasing squirrels or just lying in the sun. She is quite the little digger, especially when it rains and the ground is soft, but she’s a dog and if that’s the worst thing she does then I’m happy to let her dig a little. At least she digs in the same spot. We had some trouble getting her to eat when she was small now that she’s older she will eat ANYTHING – last night I dropped a piece of tomato and lettuce on the floor and she gobbled it right up.. Our vet says she’s picture perfect health and they all love her.. I’ve been having her groomed about every 6 weeks – it’s just easier to keep her clean when her hair is short.

I am about to have my first baby in July so it will be interesting to see how Iggy adjusts. Any suggestions? I feel like she will do just fine once the initial shock of a screaming baby is past… I’ve introduced her to lots of small children and she is a bit timid around them – even though they have been super gentle in petting her. She’s not scared of any adults and she works to get everyone’s attention no matter where she is.. We go to the dog park several times a week with a little small dog group and we are a member of Boulder Small Dog Meetup which has been great! I also take her to Cottonwood kennels on days when it’s yucky outside to play with other dogs (it’s only $10 for half a day).. I find that she needs a good walk or to socialize most days or she’s restless and not sure what to do with her energy..

Attached are some pics of our little princess.

Cory
cory.schilke@ideasandplans.com
m: +1 214.679.6459

Hi! Bandit is adjusting well. He learned where his water dish was, right off the bat. And when he hears the sound of his dish, he runs by his water and sits. Bandit is the most precious little guy. He just started doing his sneak attack on his daddy, but gives his mommy kisses. The other day there was a jack rabbit under the tree and Bandit saw him and ran to the front door. He's visiting in Phoenix and just loves the grass. Sometimes he says he has to go potty, but he just wants to play in the grass. He's met all the grandkids I have, but no one is allowed to hold him. I just feel that he is to fragile, to be held by kids. So they can pet him, when I'm holding him only. And all the kids are fine with that. Bandit is doing great on crate training, he's now only getting up twice in a night. The little guy is a early riser, like clock work he's up by 6a.m. and goes to bed for the night by 8p.m. lynn1745@msn.com

Hi Pam, took some birthday pictures of Ruffles. A couple of the pictures were taken last October at a women’s retreat I facilitated. In Estes Park. Ruffles was the soother for many of the women.

I thought she looked just like one of the stuffed animals in that shot. My grandson, Cory (he came with me to pick her up), had been playing with the stuffed animals and when he got off the bed, Ruffles jumped up and laid down with them.

Hope you are doing well, peace, Kerrie

From: lynn1745@msn.com
To: pkbichons@aol.com
Subject: BANDIT
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:51:40 -0700

Auntie Pam, tell my mommy that I'm in Chino Valley. My new mom couldn't wait, so my aunt and uncle brought me to Las Vegas, NM. on Sunday. They were sending video's and pictures to my new mommy and she just couldn't wait any longer. My mommy and daddy came up on Saturday night and stayed at a hotel that was created in 1882. We stayed and had lunch and them made the journey home to my new house. My house is cool and mommy is showing me one room at a time. I'm getting use to the outside, and seen my first rabbit and it scared me. There's 3 acres to play on, but mommy says that I can't go that far, unless I'm with her.

She had a big, big area fenced in for me, my property is all fenced in, but mommy says I have to play in this area. Daddy is my big chew toy, I love chewing on him! I meant my great-grandparents Sunday night, they live on five acres, right behind mommy and daddy. I'm eating very well and playing a lot. I've been such and good boy, I've only been potting outside, mommy is so good about taking me outside. Tell mommy that I'm so happy that I have a new mommy and daddy. Mommy says to me all the time, that I'm her little prince.

Good morning Pam, Well, it doesn’t seem possible but Ruffles is going to be 1 soon!! (March 26) I have her vet appointment already set up. The question I have is when do I change her dry food from puppy food? And to what? She stays right around 9 pounds and is such a sweetie. I can’t tell you how many people comment on her and I give you all the credit for being such a great breeder and knowing so much about your dogs.

Peace, Kerrie

I adopted Suzie about a month ago and wanted to tell you that she is an absolute delight. We get along great and she is the center of attention. Thanks again

Sherry - I have had 3 dogs from you. Your puppies are so cute but I want the whole world to know that as adults they are gorgeous too. I'll send photos the next time I get them groomed. My first dog I got in 1994 - that was Heidi. I loved her until her death which was 12/28/07. Now I have Hannah Bannana, a Shih Chon who is 3, and Harlie a Maltese, who is about 12 and still going strong. They keep me going every day, and as you know, my health is not good, so they give me back life every day. Heidi was my teacher for Hannah as she taught her how to behave and be housebroke. She taught Hannah to sit by the door until I could put her out. I absolutely adored Heidi and miss her, but Harlie and Hannah have kept me going since her loss. Heidi would know when I was not well and kept me aware of things. She was my pre-alarm for my epilipsy and always right there when I would wake up and lick me like she knew something was wrong. Anyway, I want everyone to know what a great breeder you are and how I love my dogs from you. VickyJo of Scottsbluff

Hi my name is shelby. I purchased a shichon from you about three years ago now. His name is Champ, and I am just thrilled with him. He is so much fun to be around. He's full of energy, but also knows when its time to calm down and let us relax. He's best friends with my two year old nephew, and couldn't behave better around him. My nephew loves giving him carrots (his favorite treat), and Champ just brings so much laughter to this household. We also have two labradors, and they all get along great. At first it was a hard adjustment because he was so small compared to the other dogs, and didnt realize that he was so much smaller. I guess he has a pretty bad case of Big- little dog syndrome haha. Just wanted to thank you for providing me with such a loving dog, and wish you the best in the future 2/02/2010

Hi Pam,
Yesterday was Sunshine's birthday and we had much fun celebrating. Funny, she doesn't seem to like it when I sing, she barks and barks. Everyone is a critic. Anyway, Sunshine is three now and doing very well. Her little sister, Pepper, is also doing great and is as bouncy and feisty as ever.

We added a Maltese to the family last spring and Yassy (Yas means snow in Navaho) has learned that the girls are the boss but he keeps trying to pick on his sisters. They all have great fun pouncing, bouncing, patrolling, and playing tug of war with their toys. You know that what ever someone else has is better.

I have attached three pictures. The Holiday picture with all three dogs, Sunny's romp in the snow, and Pepper eating snow (what we call Puppy Ice Cream).