Letters To Glory Ridge
Shih-Tzu 1999
Date:Thu, 30 Dec 1999 12:12:32 -0600 From:
"Dembski, Johnna"
To: <karen@gloryridge.com
Hi Karen, The girls get along so well, they play all the time, Shelby
is very co-dependent on Ceesha, whereas Ceesha is still very independent,
but of course she is 8 years old now and sometimes she acts like a little
old lady. Sometimes the girls have issues, but for the most part they get
along better than I had hoped for. It is striking to me that Shelby, the
pup, is definitely "THE BOSS", when they are mischievous I am
pretty sure that it was Shelby's doings. Shelby had a fascination for the
longest time with dumping over the trash can in the bathroom where the
girls stay during the day. Of course, every night she would get into
trouble and scolded for it.After a few days, when I began to notice that
Shelby was taking some of the trash from the knocked over trash can and
placing them in Ceesha's bed. I think she was trying to "frame"
Ceesha for the crime. But what gave her away was the fact that she always
had little remnants of trash of some sort stuck to her beard or her paws.
Needless to say mommy didn't fall for that trick after the second time.
But wasn't that creative of her? Rather than scold her every night, I just
don't leave the trash can on the floor while we are gone. Kinda like
having kids, if you don't want something broke, then you can't leave it
within their reach. I have written enough for now just want to let you
know that I still check out your web page and admire all of your hard
work! I hope you are reaping the benefits of all your work in creating
beautiful Shih-tzu's. I wish you and your family well. Take care and write
back when you can. Thanks. Jonna Dembski
Note from Karen: Shelby is Italian
Stallion's Sister and can be seen:
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 14:27:05 -0500 To:<Karen@gloryridge.com
Hi Karen - ... I have a nearly two year old Shih-Tzu that came from
Glory Ridge. Her name is Molly... I should let you know that she just
passed the test for Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International. I
was so proud of her! We still have to send in the registration for the
Therapy Dog. She needs to see the vet next week for a couple things she
hasn't had in the last year - like hepatitis and influenza vaccines (I
never heard of these for dogs!). I took the Therapy Dog class because
there was a break between our obedience school sessions. She just finished
pre-novice and will move on to novice in January. You should see her
heeling and recall work! ...In addition to doing obedience work and
getting her Therapy Dog certification, I also took two agility classes
with her. She seemed to like it - especially the jumps! Fortunately, we
get to do jumps in obedience as well. I don't know if I will pursue the
agility with her or not. Once Molly starts doing some "therapy"
I will send you a picture.
Date Mon, 27 Dec 1999 14:34:16 EST From:
"Cheryl Engelhardt"
Thank you Karen! I LOVE my puppy...she is such a joy! I can’t wait
to get home to her every day and I try to take her with me whenever I can.
Thanks so much for all of your help! I will probably be interested in
another puppy in the early summer of 2000, not to be used for breeding,
but just for a companion for Baylee. I've heard that same sexes don't get
along well...is this true? I'll be in touch probably in the spring. Again,
THANK YOU!!!
Date:Fri, 3 Dec 1999 00:32:32 EST From:
Johnrpass
Hi Karen. Since my last e mail months ago I never heard from you. You
may recall that I was interested at that time in getting another girl from
you. Chandler & Phoebe are doing great. Their coats are down to the
ground. I bathe them every weekend & comb them out at least once a
week. I keep them in light oil to keep their coats protected 7 minimize
matting. They have wonderful personalities. Chandler is about 12 pounds
& Phoebe is about 8. It seems like they never tire of playing with
each other.
Subject:Piper >From Redd Butla and
Calamity Jane
Date:Mon, 22 Nov 1999 09:49:03 -0500 From:"Basilico, Carina"
I am in awe of this pup. I cannot believe how social and friendly she
is! She's not afraid of anything and she's smart as a whip. Yesterday was
only day two and she already uses the bathroom on the potty pads
consistently. I couldn't believe it when she walked out of the living room
by herself and into her playpen pen in the kitchen and did her business
(on Saturday, day one) I almost died! She potties outside too. What a
smart girl. Bull loves her. I took them to the vet together on Saturday.
Bull was scared, Piper didn't care. On Sunday I brought her over to my
friend's Mom's house, I had to give their dogs haircuts and they wanted to
meet Piper. She ran their dogs ragged. Upon arriving home, Bull greeted
her before me (I'll get over it). They were so happy to see each other,
that was the best. I love her a lot. She sleeps with me at night (spoiled
already). She sleeps six hours straight every night! What a bladder! I
thought I'd be getting up fifty times a night, but no, only once in the
early morning. She didn't care when I groomed her. No struggle, no crying
no nothing. I still can't believe it. She is so darn cute, I can't wait
for her hair to grow out. We are already practicing brushing, although it
doesn't seem to phase her either especially when the TV is on. She loves
to watch TV, it's the funniest thing... this dog is everything I wanted in
temperament plus more and is absolutely beautiful. I wouldn't trade her
for the world. I think she may end up as a therapy dog instead of an
agility champ... Maybe both, time will tell. I can't let her intelligence
and sweet nature go unnoticed though, I know that for a fact. Thanks
Karen. From the heart. She is one awesome puppy! I never imagined I would
have a puppy even better then Bull was when he was little, but I think
she's got him beat. Everyone would tell me how lucky I was when I got him
because he was so smart and well behaved. Wait till they get a load of
her!
Happy, Happy, Happy. What else can I say? I can't wait to get another one. :-) Have a great holiday! You deserve it!
Karen, I've been meaning to send you a picture of Shae-Lin for some time. Finally here it is! Shae-Lin, actually we call her Shae-Shae because the ending sound of her name and Peipin's were so similar. Anyway, Shae- Shae is doing great! She weights about 10 lbs. She is full of personality and is very jealous of any attention paid to Peipin and not her. She loves to play and will bring her toys to you when she wants some fun. As are all Shih Tzu, she is very affectionate and will lick when ever and where ever she can. She loves her bath and will try to jump into the bath tub with you, if you will let her. We have enjoyed her so much and are just delighted with her. I will give you a call in a few days regarding breeding her. She did not come into heat at six months. We think she may be coming into heat now because Peipin is sniffing her all the time. I have a lot of questions so I will talk with you soon. Take care and God bless you and your family! Julie
Subject: RE: New Angel Date: Thu, 7 Oct
1999 08:14:39 -0500
From: Sherri.Haines" <Sherri.Haines
Karen, everything is going just great!! She is potty training well and
is just a doll. I'm taking her tomorrow for her next series of shots. I
wanted to ask you about the microchipping, can we still have it done and
how do we do it? If approved she will be named Glory Ridge Jags's Redd
Mercedes, we are calling her Sadie. JAG stands for the first initials of
each my kids, Josh, Ginger and Austin. Thanks for such a precious little
girl!! God Bless!! Sherri Haines-Brown
Subject: Joy Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 07:45:46 -0000 From: Tony and Jeanie Bland" Karen: Just a note to let you know that "Angel" has molded herself into our family and around our hearts!! She is so much fun and is adjusting well. Jeanie Bland
Subject: your puppies are the best ever
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 16:49:54 EST
From: Weezerpleezer
Karen, your puppies are the cutest on the planet, and I have the best
in the whole solar system, she is the most beautiful shih tzu I have ever
seen, everyone says so, not just me. Leslie Fine
Subject: Boxer Pup Date:
Tue, 19 Oct 1999 08:09:28 -0400 From: "Linda Annibale" To: Karen@gloryridge.com
Karen, Just wanted to tell you that the puppy is doing great and Mike
and I are so happy that we did this. Clay is wonderful. Mike is taking him
to the vet today for a check up and to get him heartworm pills. I have a
whole roll of film being developed, so as soon as I get the pictures back
I will send you a few. When I spoke to your mother-in-law, she told me
that it is your older son who is breeding the boxers. Does he have a web
site? He really should. I really just wanted to tell you that if Mike and
I had a house already we would definitely get another, but until then Clay
is perfect. Thank you for the update on the website and email address.
I'll keep looking for your son to create a Boxer website, if he is
planning on it, let me know so I can send a letter that he can add to the
site and a whole bunch of pictures. Love, Linda
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 1999 07:58:22 -0400
From: "Linda Annibale"
Subject: Joseph's Boxer Pup
Karen, I just wanted to thank you. He is wonderful. I couldn't have
asked for a better puppy. He is very, very mellow. Loves to sleep and
loves to play with other dogs. We named him Clay. He is very, very
friendly and mushy and that is just what I wanted. You can use us as a
reference whenever you want to and we are definitely keeping your number
around this way when we get a house if we want another we are coming
straight to you. Just to let you know he was fine when he got here.,.
Thank you so much again, we love him very, very much. You have made us
very happy. Sincerely, Linda
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 10:29:27 –0400
From: Christopher Diilon To: gloryrdg@sound.net
Hi Karen: I just wanted to update you on Scout's progress. He
learns quickly.... this guy actually uses the litter box. At first we
thought he was just jumping in to play in there and we kept taking him
out. One day my oldest daughter, Ashley, told me that he was actually
using the litter box. I guess that he must have watched the cat and just
learned from him. Well, anyway, he is doing great. Thanks so much for your
help. Anne
Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 22:52:10 EDT From: Leholloway To: GLORYRDG@sound.net hi karen, Got him (kc) and he is gorgeous! He's very sweet, sleeping on my lap as I’m typing this. Just wanted to thank you and let you know he arrived safely and is everything you promised. He's also just what i needed, our 13 years old Persian had to be put to sleep on Friday. I miss him so much i can hardly stand it. The lord's timing is perfect as usual. Thank you again. God bless you and your family, Linda
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 From: "Basilico,
Carina"
Dear Karen, You (recently) made a comment on your nursery
page about your prices being too high...Most of the breeders I contacted
before I found you wanted $800.00 dollars or more (not including shipping,
crate, etc.) and had little or no guarantee as well as being reluctant to
answer questions, not being able to give pedigree or even a remote
possibility of registration. I think that your price is beyond fair and
all the extras that you make available are wonderful! Whoever is
complaining or commenting has obviously not been doing their homework! Carina
Basilico
Dillon puppy from Tessa & Redd Date:
19 Aug 1999 21:08:21 -0700 From: Turley
Dear Karen: Just a quick update on Scout. I took him for his check-up
and he had his second series of shots.. The vet is so impressed with him.
She said that she was amazed at his bite. His teeth are coming in
perfectly. She said that usually a Shih Tzu has problems with their bite
or their teeth are not aligned properly. She says he has a GORGEOUS COAT
that she couldn't get over. She told me to keep him on the Eukanuba
because of the fatty acids to make sure that coat stays beautiful. Also,
she gave him a perfect 10 for health. Scout weighed in at 4 3/4 pounds. At
home Scout has decided that he owns the place. I think he's right.
Everything he does is followed by squeals of delight from the children and
admiration from my husband because of how brilliant this puppy is. Of
course, he is my precious baby doll. I can't tell you how much we love
him. He has a new game that I actually had to clear with the vet because I
didn't think it was good for him. He grabs the end of a terrycloth robe
belt and one of the kids have the other end. He lays down and the kids
pull him through the kitchen on the linoleum floor. At first I thought it
was the kids' idea but as I watched, Scout gets up and jogs to the
beginning point to be pulled like a mop again. The vet says that it's a
Shih Tzu thing. I told the kids that they can only play that game with my
supervision and when they get tired of it, I take away the robe belt. He
is also the toilet paper kid. If anyone leaves any out, he makes sure to
parade it through the living room as pleased with himself as he can get.
Every time he goes outside I am surrounded by neighbors to say Hi to the
puppy. When I walk him around the block, everyone that sees him has to
know where I got him. A couple of people have even asked how to contact
you. They all say the same thing. "He looks just like Gizmo". I
can't thank you enough for such a beautiful addition to our family. I
could have a dozen more just like him. Anne
Dear Karen, 8/3/99 Wanted you to know about Holly's progress toward becoming a therapy dog. Several months ago I joined a Training Obedience Club. This club has a group of people (and dogs) that visit a local hospital for pet therapy. Holly began beginners obedience classes and graduated with flying colors. We then began advanced training. Last night she passed her test in front of the instructor who is head of pet therapy. She was letter perfect, seems as if she knew she was on trial. She did all this while working with 25 other dogs in the room. I sure was proud of her. This Thursday we make our first visit in the hospital. In watching your web site I believe you have mentioned only males have become therapy dogs. Well now you have your first Glory Ridge girl !!! Thanks again for my beautiful Holly. She is a credit to Glory Ridge. God bless and enjoy your trip to Alaska. Sharon
Subject: Trevor Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999
20:01:35 EDT From: PScott
Karen, Just wanted to give you a 6 months update on Trevor (AKC name
"Scott's Paid for Eight" which equates to some military jargon).
HE'S GREAT!!! Really impressed by his intelligence and temperament. Any
time he starts heading for trouble (as only adolescent males can), all I
have to do is say the word "No" and he immediately stops. He has
traveled with me to many weekend softball tournaments and is a hit
everywhere he goes. A first class traveler, no whining, barking or
messes. I recently had to board my three Shih tzu at a
kennel for a week. The kennel owner (who by the way is a handler for both
Shih tzu and Yorkies at dog shows) was also very impressed with
him. Of course that always makes me feel good when someone from the
circuit comments on my dog (which compliments your breeding program)! You
are welcome to use me as a reference as well. I followed your WEB site for
two years before finally deciding to trust in someone over the net and
someone from Missouri (sorry, but that state has a bad rep for puppy
mills). You were very up front with answers to my questions, the arrival
of the pup went off without a hitch, and the dog is exceptional. One of
many things I asked for was a lot of color...I got a lot of color (he's
beautiful and markings are perfect). I stated a certain size and you
were up front by telling me that the pup you had available would be 3-4
pounds bigger than what I was looking for. I took him anyways and do not
regret my decision. I will back you 100% on your ideas of owning a male
any day! I have owned both male and female shih tzu. Although my females
are sweethearts, the males are more devoted to you and want to be at your
side every second...Trevor is no exception. He definitely is a
gem. Again, because of his adolescent stage (and still teething
on the bottom jaw, top teeth came in picture perfect) he drives my two
females crazy with his horse play. Always wanting to romp with them. But
even as I sit and type this...he is at my side wanting up on my lap. He's
100% shih-tzu and I'm 100% happy! Thanks again...and I will continue to
view your WEB site and keep you posted on Trevor (with pics eventually) as
I'm sure one day I'll be back for another pup. Take care. Pam Scott
Subject: Re: Little rascal Date: Fri, 23
Jul 1999 17:59:50 -0700 From: sheilat
Karen: We went to the airport and picked up our puppy this morning.
When the guy behind the counter brought him out, everyone behind the
counter stopped what they were doing to say hi to this pup. He is
breathtakingly gorgeous! The pictures do not do him justice. He has such a
beautiful full coat and the color is so rich and perfectly patterned that
you would think he was a stuffed animal. I took him out of his crate and
he started hugging and kissing me instantly. I brought him home to my four
children and thought that he would be too tired to greet them. Boy was I
wrong. The children sat in a circle on the floor with the pup in the
middle. He went around the circle loving up to each of the kids like he
had known them all his life. Needless to say, he is an immediate and
welcome part of the family already and it isn't even the end of the first
day. I want to thank you for all the patience you have shown me and
answering all of my questions the way you did. And I want to thank you for
this bundle of joy that you have brought into our lives. It is love at
first sight. He is perfect for us. Anne Dillon
Sharon Cazzell wrote
: I of course realize that a dog can't replace a loved one, but they
sure can ease the pain, & lighten the load and bring comfort &
companionship, and make it much more pleasant to return to an empty house
at night. I wish you could hear the groomer that I take Holly to talk
about her. She was telling a new helper that Holly was an absolutely
perfect example of all the good qualities in a Shih Tzu, short &
square back, short legs, flat face, slight turned up nose, perfect eyes,
beautiful coat, wonderful disposition. She says she knows of no one in
this area who comes close to breeding this beautiful of a dog. Holly is
always cheerful, she meets and greets all people with love. She doesn't
ever appear to be startled by anything, she loves to sit on my porch with
me and watch and listen to thunder storms. I believe you could drive to
the moon with her in a car, pick up the car keys and she is standing at
the door waiting to go. If I had room I would probably get another pup in
a heart beat. ...are you still interested in the Therapy Line? I have a
real desire to get into this field. I don't have much money so I can't
give much to charities, I kind of hoped that using Holly as a therapy dog
could be a form of charity for me. Thanks again Karen for your devotion to
a wonderful breeding program. I am the grateful beneficiary. Sharon
"Kenneth C. Sims" wrote: We are very happy with the puppy we purchased from you recently. We named him "Taco" and he amazes us by how smart he is already. He is growing like a weed and is "the boss" around the house
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