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Photos and emails received...

This is "Jimbo" a male pup from Ulta x Bo's June 2011 litter.

This is "Jimbo" and Jim Nabors, international celebrity aka "Gomer Pyle."

Mr. Nabors purchased Jimbo from Ulta x Bo's June 2011 litter. We kept Jimbo for nearly 9 mos due to Hawaii's rabies free law. Jimbo was shipped to Hawaii on Friday and Mr. Nabors received him today, March 24. It has been a wonderful experience selling Jimbo to one of my favorite entertainers. Jimbo and I watched "Gomer Pyle USMC" on DVD since he was a puppy. (see photos below (3/22/12 photos) I grew up watching Gomer and so did Jimbo! We will miss Jimbo, but we know he's in a wonderful loving home.

"Jimbo" and Jim Nabors. Jimbo is at his new home in Hawaii.

Photos taken shortly after Jimbo arrived in Honolulu. Photos taken 3/24/12.

"Jimbo" in Hawaii. Photos taken 3/24/12.

Jimbo walking with his trainer, shortly after arriving home with Jim Nabors in Hawaii.

Hi Kathy,

Jimbo is doing Great! He is very curious about everything, and very careful!

Wendy (the dog trainer) really likes him. She was pleased at how much Jimbo wants to please.

At the end of the day Wendy said you don't need me, this is a very smart dog, He is going to teach you everything you need to know !!

We are going for a walk around noon before it gets too warm. Lucky we have been having cool weather 78 degrees cool!

All the Best,

Stan & Jim

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Photos and emails received 4/01/12

Jimbo x Jim Nabors in Hawaii. Jimbo is a pup from Ulta x Bo.

Jimbo patroling the property of Mr. Nabors in Hawaii.

Jim Nabors and Jimbo

Jimbo playing with his beloved ball

Jimbo

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Photos and emails received 5/11/12

This is Jimbo 11 mos old male pup from Bo x Ulta.

Jimbo now resides in Hawaii with Jim Nabors.

Hi Kathy,

Bath & Brush!

He is a good boy!
Got him in the ocean . He can Swim! He likes the cool water!

All the best,

Stan & Jim
Sent from my iPhone

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Photos and emails received 5/07/12

This is Jim Nabors with Jimbo in Hawaii. Jimbo is a pup from Ulta x Bo.

Jim Nabors with Jimbo in Hawaii.

Hi Kathy,

Yes He has taken over Jim's bedroom
Window seat. He thinks he is a Prince!
Great guard dog! He does not miss
Anything out of the ordinary!

All the best,

Stan & Jim
Sent from my iPhone

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Photos and emails received 5/01/12

This is "Jimbo" a male pup from Ulta x Bo's June 2011 litter.

Jimbo now resides with Jim Nabors in Hawaii.

Hi Kathy,

Jimbo is doing great!
He has taken over the house!
He loves the cool marble floors.

All the Best,

Stan & Jim

Sent from my iPhone

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Photos and emails received 4/23/12

"Jimbo" and "friends" playing a game of tug of war in Hawaii.

Jimbo was sold to Jim Nabors and now resides in Hawaii.

Jimbo is a pup from Ulta x Bo.

Jimbo taking on 3 Pitt Bulls at tug of war.

Jimbo playing tug

Jimbo playing tug with his friends.

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Photos and emails received 4/14/12

"Jimbo" and Jim Nabors. Jim Nabors talking to me on the phone.

Jimbo is a pup from Ulta x Bo. Jimbo resides in Hawaii.

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Photos and emails received 5/12/12

This is "Seven" a 11 wk old male pup from Ulta x Bo.

"Seven" as a young puppy.

Hi Kathy & Willy,

I hope you are doing well. We purchased the only male from Ulta & Bo's February litter. His name is 7 (seven). I'm a Seinfeld fan & he was named after a Seinfeld episode called "The Seven" (Mickey Mantle's number). 7 is doing great ! He weighed 27 pounds at 11.5 weeks old. He is a giant puppy with a giant heart. He is so sweet. We get compliments everywhere we take him. He had zero problems adjusting to his new home. He learned to give me his paws in 5 minutes, 2 weeks after we got him. Smart and observant for a puppy. He is very gentle and calm, curious and playful. He loves water. He likes to stand in the rain or his water bowl. He is starting to get the German Shepherd stance when on alert in the backyard. I bought a battery operated ball that rolls around on its own. When I turn it on he focuses on it and chases it around pawing at it, but will not pick it up with his mouth. He must think its alive because he won't pick it up and chew on it like all the other toys. Looks like a cat playing with a mouse. We love him so much. He is a great dog. He is my (giant) little buddy. My 10 year old German Shepherd died of cancer in November of 2011. I am still heartbroken. I have tears in my eyes just typing this. But 7 helps fill the void that Comanche left. I am so happy my wife found you and convinced me to get another Shepherd.

Thank you,

Rob

(Rob & Andi)

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Photos and emails received 5/04/12

This is "Izzy" (sitting) on right, a 5 mos old pup from Coco x Bo.

Izzy

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Photos and emails received 5/02/12

This is "Berlin" a female pup from Chaos x Anji's 2008 litter.

She now resides with Suzanne in FL.

Read Berlin's story (below) it will give you chills. Way to go Berlin !!!

We are sooo very proud of you !!!!!

Berlin

Berlin photo taken 4/24/12

Hey Kathy,

I just wanted to send you some recent photos of Berlin. She is the love of my life and everyday I love her more and more. I can't believe she is going to be 4 already this year. Wow! how time flys. But I have a crazy story to tell you about....

A couple weeks ago, I had to go to the ER around 5am because I had been vomiting for almost 24hours straight and was just so sick and dehydrated. Well the doctor had given me a medication for nausea/vomiting that makes you super sleepy and groggy. So when I got back home later that day I took the medication and laid down to finally sleep while Stephen left to go to the fire station and work the rest of his shift. Now it's almost noon on a tuesday and I hadn't slept since sunday night since I was so sick throwing up and stuff. Needless to say, with the medication and lack of sleep I was OUT! I give this medication to patients at work all the time so I know how it knocks people out.

Well probably about an hour and a half later something just wakes me up out of nowhere. I start looking around the room and blinking my eyes to try and fully wake up. Then I hear a dog just going nuts. I hear all these growling and barking and snarling noises. That's when it really hit me and I realized "holy crap, that's Berlin!" I jump out of bed and barely make it out of my bedroom and into the hallway when I see Berlin in front of me and some man standing in my hallway. She was snapping and snarling at him and he had his arms out like trying to swoosh her away or something and was yelling at her. I grab my .38 special revolver that I keep right by the bed and my phone and call 911. Berlin would not let this man go anywhere especially towards me. At just about that same time I see my neighbor walk into my house with his shot-gun and on the phone with 911 too. Apparently my neighbor had seen my door wide open, saw that Stephen's car was gone so he knew I was home alone and could hear Berlin going crazy so he peaked in and saw this man and right away called 911 while running back to his house to grab his gun. Well between my neighbor, Berlin, and me all threatening this man, he stayed right there until the first cop showed up. 15 minutes later I had 12 cop cars lined up the street and the man was arrested and in the back of one of the cop cars.

Come to find out, this man was a previous tennant in this rental house that I'm currently renting and is a bi-polar schizophrenic who hadn't taken any medication in over 2 weeks and was now in the manic stage and lost and confused. My neighbor recognized him right away and remembered who he was and knew this man was mentally ill so he didn't wait one second to jump into action and help me. I am so thankful to have such good neighbors here. But this man pprently couldn't remember how to get back to his home so he came to what he thought was his home...only it wasn't, it was my house. And to top it off I always lock my doors when I'm home but this was the one time I had forgotten to go back and lock the door before I went to lay down so he just literally walked right in.

But thank God this man didn't hurt me or Berlin for that matter but had Berlin not been there to protect me, I don't know what could/would have happened. She was ultimately what woke me up out of my deep, drug induced sleep lol. I don't know if I would have woke up had she not been going nuts. I have never, NEVER seen Berlin in an attack mode like she was. She looked like a K9 police dog or something, not my usual sweet-little girl. Looking back I almost have to laugh because I would have never thought in a million years that something like this would ever happen to me. I always talk about how Berlin is super protective but she really impressed me after this whole episode. Anywho, I had to share my story with you. I thought you would enjoy hearing it and that Berlin would make you proud :)

Hope all is well, Suzanne and Berlin

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Photos and emails received 4/24/12

This is "Calypso" a female pup from Calla x Dakota. She now resides in Virginia Beach, VA.

"Calypso" enjoying Starbucks! Tooo cute !!!

Calypso sitting pretty

Calypso playing at the beach.

Hello Kathy,

We wanted to send you a note since Calypso just celebrated her fourth birthday a couple of weeks ago. So hard to believe isn't it? She is doing fantastic as you can see in the enclosed pictures. These pics were taken over this past year.
I can't imagine a better German Shepherd.

Hope all is well.
Mike

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Photos and emails received 4/24/12

This is "Lucas" a male pup from Ulta x Bo's June 2011 litter.

"Lucas" now resides in Wentzville, MO.

This is "Abbey" a female pup from Ulta x Bo's June 2011 litter.

"Abbey" now resides in Wentzville, MO.

Abbey and Lucas litter-mates from Ulta x Bo's June 2011 litter.

Abbey and Lucas

Hi Kathy,

Lucas and Abbey had a photo shoot at the park today and learned how to get a drink from the drinking fountain. They are just amazing at the things they learn. Such a wonderful joy to have them. Thanks again for bringing them into this world and allowing them to be apart of our family, to teach and enjoy.

Rita

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Photos and emails received 4/20/12

This is "Lucas" a male pup from Ulta x Bo's June 2011 litter.

"Lucas"

This is "Abbey" a female pup from Ulta x Bo's June 2011 litter.

"Abbey"

Hi Kathy & Willy,

How are you both? We are all doing great. Lucas and Abbey are just growing and growing. Lucas is now at 107 lbs Abbey is about 65 lbs and getting taller
every day.

They are both still doing really good at school with training. I take them to the park almost every day, and they are great with walking on and off leash. They have learned how to stand and get a drink from the drinking fountain. I just need to get a picture of them, but I'm always pushing the button for water. They run in the open fields, Abbey does a couple of laps then checks in with me and goes back out for more. Lucas stands in the middle and waits for her to come after him. Took pictures yesterday, hope you enjoy them.

Have a great weekend.

Take Care,

Rita

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Photos and emails received 4/04/12

This is "Gunner" a male pup from Ulta x Bo's June 2011 litter. "Gunner" now resides in North Dakota. I just LOVE this pic!!!! How adorable!!!!

Mike, and his girls and Gunner.

Gunner keeping up with the sled. WEEEEEEEEEEE :)

This is how "Gunner" sleeps. LOL. He's got a comfy bed but this is where he chooses to sleep.

Gunner, and the girls on a hike.

On a hike.

Hi Kathy and Willy,

Hope things are going good for you guys. Took Gunner to the Vet today to get blood drawn for his heart worm preventative. He weighs 80 pounds and healthy as can be. I got offered 3 dogs to take home and get trained. They couldn't believe he was so well behaved. I told them that I really didn't work with him that much to get him that way. I told them that's just his temperament. He just wants to please, for me anyways. He doesn't listen as well to my wife. With that being said, I've moved down the chain and my oldest is definitely his number one. They're inseparable. Which I don't mind. I still take him to daycare at least once a week and he comes home dog tired. No pun intended. haha. I think that's been his saving grace, he's around so many different dogs and people that when we go for walks he pays them no attention. We got stopped by security forces the other night and they said your dog needs to be on a leash. I said he is and he's carrying it in his mouth. I do have to work on his heel. You can't walk strait, because he's leaning into you so much that he turns you. I have to wait about four months to get him certified to be a good citizen dog. There is a nursing home and children's hospital down town that are always looking for dogs to bring in. I think that he'd really enjoy it cause he loves people.

Talk to you later.

Mike

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Photos and emails received 4/01/12

This is "Roxy" a pup from Anji x Chaos' November 2008 litter.

Roxy has a brand new baby sister (Ava) with mom Carrie.

Luke and "Roxy"

"Roxy" proudly wearing her "big sister" bandana !!! :)

"Roxy"

Hi Kathy,

How are you? How are all your dogs doing? I hope all is well. Its been forever since I've updated you on Roxy! I cannot believe she is over 3 years old.
Well, Roxy is doing incredible. And we are all doing very well.

Roxy is now a big sister... Luke and I had a baby 3 weeks ago. Roxy has taken on her big sister/ dog-mom role so well. Luke and I were a little nervous about introducing a baby to Roxy since she's been our baby for so long. But she has done way better with the baby than we could imagine. Roxy still gets lots of our attention, but she is so gentle and curious about our new baby, Ava. Roxy always checks up on Ava whenever she comes into the room and gives her one big lick on the head. Haha!

Roxy and your breeding ability continues to impress both Luke and I as well as everyone who meets Roxy. She is such an amazing dog.

So we just wanted to thank you again for breeding such an amazing dog and update you on all our wonderful news.

Have a good day!
Carrie

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Photos and emails received 3/30/12

This is "Ulta" aka "gold collar" female pup from Ulta x Bo's Feb 2012 litter.

Ulta now resides in Louisiana with Ben.

Photos were taken shortly after her arrival in her new home on 3/30/12.

Hi Kathy,

My puppy made it here with no problem at all. I mean no problems what so ever. Even the shipping crate was clean (no accidents). She even traveled great in the car on the way home. She's everything I wanted and more.

Thank-you so much. Enjoy these pics of her in her new home!

Ben

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Photos and emails received 3/29/12

"Lucas" and "Abbey" litter-mate pups from Ulta x Bo's litter.

Lucas and Abbey now reside in Wentzville, MO.

"Lucas"

"Abbey" and "Lucas" playing with their toys.

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Photos and emails received 3/26/12

This is "Dexter" a male pup from Coco x Bo's December 2010 litter.

Dexter now resides in California with Samar and Maher.

This is "Dexter" (aka Wolf-gang) photo at 6 mos old.

"Dexter" at 10 mos old.

"Dexter" at 11 mos old. Wearing new boots and rain jacket.

Hello Kathy,

We got 'Wolfgang' (now known as Dexter) from you several months ago as my husband's service dog.

Dexter is doing great, he has graduated from obedience training with the area's leading dog trainer and has several tricks up his sleeve! He's a very quick learner and we are all very proud of how far he's come in his training. Dexter is very smart, protective and alert while at the same time he is also incredibly sweet and gentle. He is the perfect German Shepherd.

One day, we took him to the dog park and happened to meet the president of the area's German Shepherd association. He was very impressed by Dexter's beauty and intelligence. Dexter is a head turner everywhere we go and literally stops traffic when we take him out for his walks.

He absolutely loves playing fetch and does so two times a day as play time for him and therapy for my husband. Dexter is incredibly energetic and gets so excited when he gets to play with his tug toys as he has a very high prey drive.

We still have him on a holistic, corn and grain free diet.
We are very proud to pass your information along to anyone who asks where we got him from.

We are all preparing to go to overseas for several months and are looking forward to introducing him to friends and family.

We will definitely be in touch soon. Hope you and your family are doing well.

Regards,

Dexter's Family

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Photos and emails received 3/23/12

This is "Bullet" a male pup from Ulta x Bo's June 2011 litter.

"Bullet" now resides in Wentzville, MO.

"Bullet"

Hi Kathy!

Hope all is well with you! I guess it’s almost time for Jimbo to go to his new home, huh? Boy, that has to be hard for you! I think about that often and now that Bullet’s in our lives, I seriously doubt I could let him go… ever! What a joy he’s been!

I’ve attached a couple of recent pictures… they don’t do him justice though! He’s got more vibrant color (reds) than these show. They’re from my phone, so not the greatest quality.

Bullet is about 80 lbs now. He’s taller than Sasha, and almost her weight. He’s definitely longer than she is also. He loves his sister, and they play, and play and play! As you can see in one of these photos, he also loves his feline brother, Charlie. Charlie’s favorite place to be in the evening is on our ottoman, and now Bullet thinks that he should be there too!

He also wants his evening “cuddle” and every evening, when Bob and I sit down to watch some TV, he’s up over our laps (thinks he’s a “lap-radore”) and wants to be held the way we did when he was little. He’s got such a great personality!

Have had him on Taste of the Wild for about two and a half months now, and his coat is absolutely gorgeous! The vet asked when we bathed him last, and we told him, “never.” He was floored! He said his has the most beautiful coat he’s ever seen! It is silky and shiny… even his tail. I keep telling him I’m going to use his tail as a scarf next winter! It’s so long and gorgeous… hits the floor when he’s standing.

We’re just thrilled with our big boy! We couldn’t have asked for a better dog!

So another big thanks to you for taking such care to product high quality animals. Bullet is much more than an animal to us… he’s a magnificent companion and member of our family.

Betsy

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Photos and emails received 3/22/12

This is "Jimbo" a male pup from Ulta x Bo's June 2011 litter.

Jimbo watching "Gomer Pyle" on DVD. Our last TV show together.

Photo taken 3/22/12 evening before his flight to Hawaii.

Jimbo and I watching our last "Gomer Pyle" together.

Jimbo watching "Gomer"

Jimbo giving farewell kisses to Willy, look at that tongue, covers Willy's face!

LOL.

This is our vet (L) with Jimbo prior to Jimbo leaving for Hawaii.

Jimbo was sold to Jim Nabors in HI. Photo taken 3/22/12 day before he left.

Jimbo getting a bath at the vet's office before his long flight to Hawaii.

Photo taken 3/22/12.

Jimbo at 8 wks old watching Gomer Pyle.

Jimbo at 8 wks old.

Jimbo watching Gomer Pyle at 12 wks old.

Jimbo watching "Gomer Pyle USMC" at 12 wks old. Pic taken 9/18/11.

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Photos and emails received 3/18/12

This is "Jimbo" a male pup from Ulta x Bo's June 2011 litter.

Jimbo is sold to Jim Nabors and leaves for Hawaii this week. :(

No one will ever love this dog as much as Willy and I have.

Jimbo is one AMAZING dog! We hand raised him from birth, he was bottle fed as

he was one of 13. This was to be our pick of the litter male for our breeding program, but we allowed Jim N in Hawaii to have our choice. Due to Hawaii being a rabies free state we had to keep him for almost 9 mos. We now know first hand the QUALITY pups produced by Ulta x Bo! One word describes Jimbo the best... AMAZING!!! Jimbo is so gentle, kind, loving, loyal, attentive, investigative and protective and most of all Intelligent! There will NEVER be another dog like him! We will miss him terribly!!!!

Jimbo adores HIS beloved ball !!!

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Photos and emails received 3/16/12

This is "Gunner" a male pup from Ulta x Bo's December 2010 litter.

Gunner and Ginger from Hillsboro, MO came down to pay us a visit on Friday, March 16, 2012. Since the sale of Gunner, Ginger and I became friends and stayed connected through emails.

Gunner's head shot

Gunner

Ulta (right) Bo (middle) and Gunner on right. Family photo.

Bo giving Ginger kisses !!!

Bo (left) Gunner (middle) and Ulta on right.

Ginger and Ulta

Gunner giving good bye kisses to Willy

Gunner and Willy

Ulta (L) Bo (center) Gunner (R) Belly rubbin' time! :)

mom and son posing. Ulta (L) and Gunner (R)

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Photos and emails received 3/14/12

This is "Bear" a pup from Calla x Dakota's 2008 litter.

Bear resides in Paola, KS with Melissa.

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Photos and emails received 3/09/12

This is "Jimbo" and Willy. Jimbo is a 8 mos old pup from Ulta x Bo.

Jimbo is SOLD to Jim N and leaves for Hawaii this month !!!

Photos were taken 3/04/12...It was snowing the day these pics were taken!

Jimbo

Jimbo after the tug.

Jimbo caught it!!!

Jimbo focused...

Off all fours and caught it in mid air, way to go Jimbo !!! :)

caught it again!

Jimbo waiting patiently

Jimbo the BEST puppy I ever known and raised !!!!!!!!!

Jimbo happy and smiling. :)

Look at that tongue, look like he's up to bat. :)

Jimbo waiting...

Here it comes...

Intense and focused on that tug.

Our baby Jimbo...

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Photos and emails received 2/28/12

This is "Gunner" a male pup from Ulta x Bo's December 2010 litter.

Gunner now resides in Hillsboro, MO.

This is "Gunner" as a young puppy.

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Photos and emails received 2/26/12

This is "Vader" a male pup from Ulta x Bo's December 2010 litter.

"Vader" now resides in Wisconsin.

"Vader" playing ball.

"Vader"

This is "Vader" as a puppy.

"Vader"

Hi Kathy,
I hope all is well with you lately. Yesterday, I was outside with Vader and decided to take a few photos of Vader.

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Photos and emails received 2/20/12

This is "Apollo" a male pup from Anji x Chaos' 2009 litter.

Apollo relaxin'...

Hi Kathy!

I know it’s been a while, but I just wanted to send you a few recent photos of Apollo. He’s from Anji & Chaos’s June/09 litter. He’s doing great and still happy/healthy and a big boy…. Attached are some photos compressed in a Zip file. If you don’t get them because it’s too big for email, let me know. I’ll get them to you one way or another. I also included a short video I took with my phone of our exercise program...:-) haha! He loves chasing the ball..

Craig

Oh, and by the way… That pouty face picture on the couch is what I get every time I’m leaving for work. He’s smart! Lol.. :)

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Photos and emails received 02/18/12

This is "Izzy" a female pup from Coco x Bo's November 2011 litter.

This photo was taken at 7 wks old on 01/11/12. Izzy now resides in St. Louis.

email below received 2/18/12...

Hey Kathy,

Izzy is doing great. Getting really big... I got her in a puppy class and she's doing super good. I took her to Kansas City this weekend and there is a big gun show here at the hotel. Well I sent some more business your way. She sure attracts a lot of attention and she loves it. This one couple was in awe with her then I showed them a picture of Bo so I gave them your web site. Me and Greg would be very interested in a male if you decide to get another one to breed.
Well I hope all is well with you. Thank you again for a super amazing puppy she is very loved and spoiled : )

Leane

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Photos and emails received 02/18/12

If it fits it ships??? Jimbo and Willy, making sure Jimbo fits in his giant sized crate as he ships next month to Hawaii !!! Sold to Jim N. Jimbo is a 7 mos old male pup from Ulta x Bo's June 2011 litter. What a magnificent dog he is !!!

Maybe we'll ship Willy with Jimbo to keep him company? LOL.

Jimbo meets little girl with her grandpa at Petco today 2/18/12.

Jimbo checking out the goodies at Petco.

Jimbo greets Petco associate in Quincy, IL this man was very nice and helpful with matching us up with the perfect crate for Jimbo!

Wanna play ball?

at the car wash

Jimbo's 1st car wash

Jimbo sees Willy coming out of the auto part store.

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Photos and emails received 02/13/12

Jimbo, a male 7 mos old pup from Ulta x Bo's June 2011 litter.

Jimbo enjoying his last snow, he is SOLD and shipping to Hawaii next month.

Its snowing !!! Photo taken 2/13/12.

Jimbo says: "c'mon lets play!"

Jimbo running with his ball

Jimbo

Jimbo having a blast in the snow.

Jimbo closing his eyes as the snow falls in them. 2/13/12.

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Photos and emails received 02/12/12

Jimbo and Willy. Jimbo is a 7 mos old pup from Ulta x Bo.

Jimbo is sold to Jim N in Hawaii, Jimbo leaves next month.

Jimbo and Willy. Our big beloved precious baby Jimbo.

Jimbo and Willy, he's ALWAYS be our baby. :)

Jimbo and Willy

taking a break

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Photos and emails received 02/09/12

This is "Abbey" (L) and "Lucas" on (R) litter-mates from Ulta x Bo's June 2011 litter. Abbey and Lucas now reside in Wentzville, MO.

chow time. Lexi, Lucas and Abbey.

Abbey

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Photos and emails received 02/06/12

This is "Gunner" a male pup from Ulta x Bo's June 2011 litter.

"Gunner" now resides in North Dakota. Photo taken at Doggy Daycare.

Hi Kathy and Willy,

Gunner is doing great. He is very smart, sometimes too smart. I took him to the vet last week to get weighed for his heart worm preventative and he was 71.1 pounds. I don't get anything but compliments on how beautiful and well behaved he is, me being a proud poppa I say "I know. Thank you." The girls that run the doggy daycare love him to death. He's so kind hearted and loves sitting in peoples laps. I try and take him up there at least once a week. He gets in the truck and lays down, but then when we go over a set of train tracks he knows we're getting close and he pops up and starts looking and then he gets excited when he sees the building. It is really paying off. He is so confident now, and I don't worry when I take him out in public. I don't need a leash. He heels so well that it just dangles or he's carrying it in his mouth. I couldn't be happier than what I am with him. My girls still won't leave him alone. I think he's getting use to them now. They hand feed him. They pull food out of his dish when he's trying to eat so he can eat it out of their hands. I have to get on them so he can eat in peace. He won't leave my side for anything. He's laying on my feet right now. My old German Shepherd had black spots on his tongue and now Gunner has one big one on his. I hope you guys are doing well and I know your busy with those new pups. Can't wait to see some pics of them. Talk to you later.

Mike

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Photos and emails received 02/05/12

This is "Jimbo" a male pup from Ulta x Bo's June 2011 litter.

Jimbo is sold to Jim N and will leave for Hawaii in March!

Jimbo

Jimbo head shot.

I love this photo, Willy and Jimbo.

Jimbo looking for his toys.

Jimbo found his favorite ball.

Jimbo focused on the ball.

Jimbo trying to catch the ball.

Jimbo tackles the ball.

Jimbo sitting patiently for the ball.

Jimbo and Willy

Jimbo running

3 balls !!!

Jimbo waiting

Jimbo strutting his stuff cuz he got his ball !!!

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Photos and emails received 01/22/12

This is "Bullet" from Ulta x Bo's June 2011 litter.

"Bullet" now resides in Wentzville, MO.

"Bullet"

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Photos and emails received 01/17/12

This is "Gunner" on left a male pup from Ulta x Bo's December 2010 litter.

Polly on the right. "Gunner" now resides in Hillsboro, MO.

"Gunner" on left a pup from Ulta x Bo. Gunner and Polly on guard.

Polly and "Gunner."

Polly and Gunner

"Gunner" and Polly.

Polly and Gunner.

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Photos and emails received 01/10/12

This is "Jimbo" a male 6 mos old pup from Ulta x Bo. Photo taken in La Grange, MO along the Mississippi River. Jimbo has been SOLD to Jim N and will reside in Hawaii very soon!

Jimbo exploring...

Jimbo romping...

Jimbo found a stick, a BIG stick...

Jimbo running with his stick...

Jimbo having fun...

Jimbo checking things out...

Jimbo off all fours, having a blast :)

Jimbo close up, GORGEOUS boy !!!

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Photos and emails received 01/07/12

"Lucy" (L) and "Jaxx" (R) pups from Coco x Bo. Lucy and Jaxx now reside in NY.

"Jaxx," "Minos" and "Lucy" pups from Coco x Bo. They reside in NY.

"Minos" an 18 mos old male from Coco x Bo.

"Lucy" an 18 mos old female from Coco x Bo.

"Minos" (L) "Lucy" (middle) "Jaxx" on right all from Coco x Bo.

"Jaxx" male pup from Coco x Bo.

"Minos"

Hi Kathy and Willy,

Happy New Year!!

Ok, so I know I'm late with these, but it has been an absolutely crazy 2 months.
We can not believe that Jaxx just turned 1 and Minos and Lucy are 18 months. The outside pics are from November and the rest we took over Christmas.

Having lots of fun. Lucy just got licensed as a hospital dog at a children's cancer center.

As for personalities...well Minos is the big goofball that everyone falls in love with instantly. Without fail everyone we meet wants to be introduced to him. He is very graceful when walking, running and doing agility work. Lucy is the boss... Although Jaxx is the Alpha, Lucy runs the show and the other 2 know she's in charge. So lovable, she could be pet for hours. She wants to play with everyone she meets, including other dogs. Jaxx...what to say about Jaxx. On the one hand he's like that relative that everyone has in their family:) He's in trouble a lot and it seems the other 2 know it and are in disbelief that he hasn't learned his lesson. He is the protector in the family. Ever vigilant and watchful of the kids.

Enjoy the pics.

Talk soon,
John

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Photos and emails received 01/02/12