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"We'll be leaving for Iowa in a few days, and for sure she will get a lot of experience on wild birds. I'm looking forward to watching her work and learn, that's half the fun right." Wanted to tell you how pleased I am with her and send a few pictures. Thanks again..."
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November 2002 - "...We got three birds two weekends ago in the Nemadji State Forest and were skunked last weekend, but Jake works very hard and stays real close. Very happy. The second bird I got I had given up on and Jake found him about 50 yards from where I thought he went down. He is a good boy..." "...Jake has been a great dog. He sure is active and needs to be run each night. He is great with our daughter Morgan and is sure protective of her. When they are playing in the yard he usaully keeps between her and anyone else who may be in the area. I mentioned previously that we have been out a couple of times grouse hunting and were somewhat successful. I can't wait to get Jake down to my father's farm. There a lot of cedar trees, plenty of abandoned fields, and some apple orchards that I know are holding birds right now..." December 2003 - "...He is a fabulous dog and we love him very much. Morgan, our 5 year old daughter, and Jake are the best of friends and it is very special to watch how Jake interacts with her. He is very gentle, tolerant, and also very protective, which surprises me about him. He definitely keeps a watchful eye on her when she is playing outside and is never far from her side." "We have been able to do some hunting this year, not as much as last however. Jake is healing from a freak injury he recieved in November. He was playing with a tennis ball on my parent's deck and somehow became tangled in a deck chair and pulled his toe out of his toenail. He had to have minor surgery to remove the nail and we have had him on the mend since. He has actually gained weight too because I have not been able to run him each night. However, in 2 weeks we are going for our last grouse hunt of the season in Wisconsin. I plan to get him a boot for his foot, which is almost 100% anyway." "In short, Jake is a super dog. He has a pleasant personality, is very entertaining, and is also the hardest working dog I have ever met. There is nothing he would not do for me. He is also very beautiful. I plan to send you some more digtial pictures of him when I get the chance. We keep an eye on your web page and enjoy the pictures of new puppies. I am trying to talk my father into a new springer pup as his hunting companion is now 12 years old. Hopefully I can persuade him to get in touch with you. He, and everyone else for that matter, think Jake is a great dog. Thanks for the updates on your page. Merry Christmas!"
October 2005 - "It has been a long time since I have e-mailed about Jake. Jake will be four years old in January. He is a fabulous dog and a great hunter. He has boundless energy and minds better than any dog I have had. He sure is a pleaser. The best part is that he is a very important part of our family. Our seven year old daughter, Morgan, loves him completely and they are the best of pals. We have been out to the farm in Wisconsin several times this fall and will be out again this weekend. Of course you know the grouse count is low but it is still fun to try. There have been no health concerns with Jake. Occasionally he gets into barbed wire and cuts himself on thorns. I have him wear a neoprene jacket while hunting some cover as he is such a forceful brush-buster and he nicks his chest up so badly." "Jake weighs about 50 pounds and is very trim and muscular. When we look at the web-site and
see Jake Sr. it is remarkable how much they look alike. He is one of the most beautiful
Springers I have seen and it is a privelage to have him. It won't be long and I
will be checking in with you to see about adding a hunting companion for Jake.
We have moved to a larger house in a more northern region of the Twin Cities. We
have a large yard with a creek running through the back and a small grove of trees
running the length of our neighborhood. Jake has the run of this area and keeps
all the rabbits and squirrels out of it. The neighbors love Jake too and always
ask me where his "electronic collar" is because he will not leave the
yard for pile of dog bones (or Kongs). He is just that way. He knows where our
property line is and is very disciplined..."
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December 2005 - "Well, little Jake seems to be doing fine. He is eating like there is no tomorrow when I put the food out and his housebreaking works fine if we can keep ahead of his little bladder and gut." "The family loves him and thinks he is the cutest of the pack. Had some worries about the family cat Smoky as she was terrified of this new little bundle of energy. I was so afriad she'd scratch his eyes I took her to get claws trimmed so they'd be dull. The next day they were playing together chasing each other around, she about 5 times faster and quicker, he fascinated with her twitching busy tail." "Second night I got a little tough on pup as he just howled and howled, even after I was sure he had been out. A firm "Stop that noise", with a stern Scruff of the neck shake did it as the last two nights he has slept in his crate from 11pm to 7am without interruption, it seems to be fine as we quit watering him after supper." "So all in all he seems adjusting very well and we to him. Thanks so much for all your work and effort to find and breed truly fine dogs that will fit into the hearts and homes of those who want those special creatures." "May you and your famiy have a Blessed and Merry Christmas time this
weekend."
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