Sharon, This is Rochelle's husband, Joe, and I just wanted to send you a note telling you how happy we are with Monty (AKA Mr. Happy). Of course, the first couple days with him were confusing, both for us and Monty, but we've seen him adapt very well to his new environment. While Rochelle has had an extensive background with dogs, specifically German Shepherds, mine is limited to a Saint Bernard my parents just recently obtained and the sheer size and prospect of their needs had me somewhat overwhelmed and concerned when Rochelle first mentioned getting a dog of our own. We were warned many times about the supposed vicious, snappy nature of Miniature Pinischers and I was tempted to believe this after many run-ins with the full size Doberman variety (which I have since learned is of no relation) and I feel obligated to thank you for providing us with such a well mannered pup that is nothing but friendly to all comers and has not, on any occasion, shown any tendency toward "visciousness or snappiness". Many of our friends have small children and this was also a concern of mine that Monty has completely disproved as he shows nothing but affection and protection to our many small visitors. Monty has become a source of pride for us as we watch the unruly nature of many of our peers canines and the "other" dogs inability to comply with requests and conduct themselves as gentlemen. Monty's truly, to us, a blue blood and your ability to breed a quality dog, with spunk, pep, and friendliness is obviously a gift. I now catch myself frequently reccomending Min Pins to my friends in our dog related conversations and feel I would be hard pressed to find another dog that could come close to meeting Monty's qualities. Thank you again, Joseph |