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From Carl of Danville, CA ~ a brave soul who bought 2 gorgeous Salhaus pups at the same time!~ Missy (blk/tan) is a Monty daughter, Shadow (black) is a Monty grand daughter:

Shelley - I am hoping all is well with you. I've attached a photo of Missy & Shadow, the 2 girls we purchased from you in 2005. We walk them twice a day, once on an hour hike up the hill trails behind our house and then running free at night for another hour after the soccer practices are done. They are both near 90 pounds, I think Shadow is a bit heavier at 95 and Missy closer to 80/85. They are well trained having gone through some extensive work with a local specialist in Shepherds; both spent a month alone out of the house. When we walk on the trails they will sit as other dogs pass. Attached is a photo of them with my son during one of our hikes.

Regards, Carl

(October 2007)

The pup below, Risty is one of the incredible whites we have recently produced from Diesel & Fiona. She was a super happy, outgoing pup while here with us & according to her new owner, she is maintaining that happy go lucky attitude. Here are comments from Emily in Tennesse about Risty:

Shelley, I thought you might like to see some pictures of Risty Blue from last weekend.

Here is Risty the retrieving water dog. She loves to swim every day. She is beautiful & weighs 45+ pounds and 20.5" at just under 4 months. She is very square and muscled, getting a bit more length in the loin & croup. Still the same joyful, sweet Risty. Having great fun with her!

10-26-07

Comments from Mike Grace of Antelope, California regarding their 110 lb Salhaus dog JD:

Hello Shelley~ My name is Mike Grace. I purchased a puppy from you a little over 3 years ago. He is the best dog I have ever owned and is sooooo smart. I am getting him into French Ring in the very near future. Also I have enclosed some pictures of JD so you can see how much he has grown...he currently is 110 lbs and 29 inches at the top of the shoulders. I just noticed you guys moved, I have a friend looking for a shepherd, & from your website you will still ship them. He very well may be in touch with you in the near future to purchase a dog. I talk a lot about your dogs.~ Mike Grace 5-31-07

Mike & Jennifer Parks, the wonderful folks who gave solid black Ruby (from the 1st photo gallery page) an incredible home, came back to add Salhaus Shepherds #2 & #3 to their family, after tragically loosing Ruby. They now own Pearl, who is a 95 lb Dragon daughter. And they have one

of our newer white pups from Diesel & Fiona, named Opal:

Shelley~ You produce great pups and should be so proud! We are so lucky to have gotten to experience so many of your wonderful dogs! Opal is doing spectacular! She is growing like a weed! She loves Pearl and tries to do everything Pearl does. This has had some great benefits – as she already knows how to sit and down from watching Pearl! She went to her first puppy class on Saturday and did great playing with the other pups. She is definitely an assertive pup, but she played well with everyone. We are getting through the “bite everything” stage and are down to just one trip out to potty in the middle of the night (instead of 2). Actually by the end of the week I think she will make it through the night completely. (Pretty good for 12 weeks!) We had a photographer friend come and do some pictures yesterday – I thought you’d enjoy these! Hugs to all!!~Jennifer

Comments from Jennifer & her

family of Truckee, Ca about their

Diesel/Penelope pup, Axel:

Just a quick update to let you know that Axel is an absolutely phenomenal dog. Almost completely house broken (at 11 weeks). The vet said that in his 25 years of experience has never met a more magnificent German Shepherd. I questioned him on that and he assured me that he was not just saying that but that Axel was truly amazing. His temperament, his build and everything about him was great. Testicles have already dropped, ears are half way up and he is a sweatheart. Loves to be loved and held. Already 22 pounds now. I will send you pictures in the next few days. Cant wait to see what you think. Thanks again for an amazing animal.

Jen

Comments & pictures from Linda & Steve from Idaho about their 4 month old Diesel/Fiona pup, Dutch:

10/28 - Dutch had a regular vet's appointment last week. The vet said he is doing great and looking good. I have included some pictures so you can see how he's grown. But he still thinks he's a lapdog! He's learning to put his toys in a box by himself. He will take anything in his mouth with the 'take it' command. The 'out' command works if he is standing over the box... but we're working on that one!

11/4 - My grandkids are visiting and playing with him 'til he can't hardly walk. They have worn him down! Dutch is being very gentle with them and they love him. Even the baby - 1yr old - Dutch is very careful with. I am impressed with Dutch at his age! The kids throw the squeaky and he brings it back and lays it at their feet to throw again. I was worried because he seems such a big galoot sometimes, but he has amazed me.

11/16 - Just had to tell you... tonight I came home and Dutch was in the back of the house with Steve. I didn't say anything, merely walked in, shut the door and stood in the shadowy dark. I heard Dutch coming to check it out. I could see him when he reached the kitchen light. He had his hackles up... way up... and just steadily looking. He didn't bark or get scared, just kept coming toward me. He saw me move but didn't recognize me yet and he got very apprehensive, but didn't bark or cringe. He just looked toward me. When I stepped out of the dark and he saw me, he wagged all over! Not just the tail! But the point is, I was so proud of him for not being a coward about it and not being too aggressive. He was very steady in checking it out. I forget he is still a baby! He is so smart.

12/30/07 - Yesterday was the 6 month mark! Steve took Dutch by the vet & weighed him... 63 #! He is as big as a common GSD

now & at only 6 months!!! He is a beauty! My daughter came over from England with her family for Christmas & loved him!

They said when they move back here to the USA they want to go to the same breeder for a pup! YOU BET!!! Dutch played with the grandkids until he was exhausted! One of the kids gave him a big booda rope, he loves it. He carried it around for 2 days after she left looking for someone to play with him. He would go to the bedroom door where she slept & whined. I let him in to look & of course, she wasn't there. He really misses the kids. We think he's pretty terrific & I would tell anyone wanting a pup to call you!

Thanks again for our lovely family member, Linda & Steve

From Robert & Michelle in Lake Tahoe, Ca about their white Diesel/Fiona pup, Ashland:

Hi Shelley - wanted to share some recent photos of our pup. She has been a truly fantastic addition to our family. We took her on her first camping trip last weekend, and she seemed to enjoy herself - she certainly made herself comfortable on the bed in the van! We've had a few snow storms already - the snowy photos are from today. As expected, she's super bright and takes well to corrections and training - she can already sit, down, and has a pretty consistent stay. Recall is getting better all the time, and I think she's figuring out who 'Ashland!' is. Easy (our Lab/Shep) was a little wary at first, but he's getting more attention, treats, and walks than before so he's adapting nicely. They've settled into a routine of evening play that is more entertaining than any TV show. She's pretty well house trained and sleeps through the night in her crate without a problem. She does like to get up early tho... anyway, thought you might enjoy an update - I am very happy to have stumbled upon your ad. She's just the dog we've been waiting for.

Comments from Mary & her family of

Las Vegas, NV about their Diesel/Fiona pup, Titan:

Hi Shelley! ~ Sorry it has taken so long to email you...I have been so busy! Titan is the most wonderful puppy I have ever had! He is so calm (as puppies go). Austin is having a little more difficulty getting Titan to realize Austin's top dog. He is so trying to dominate him, but we're working on Austin. I can't believe how fast he is growing. I took him to the vet on Friday of last week and he weighed 18.5 lbs and then I took him to the vet again on Tuesday and he weighed 21.5 lbs. Titan is doing great. Our vet thought Titan was absolutely beautiful and loved his markings. Quite the handsome dog! He's doing really well with the potty training...has very few accidents. I've enclosed some pictures for you. I look forward to hearing back from you! Thanks again for letting us purchase one of your magnificent puppies. I am really enjoying him!!!

My Best! ~ Mary

Comments from Mark & Sylvia of

Northern California about their 2008 Diesel/Fiona pup:

Hi Shelley, Attached is a recent photo of our boy - Daltrey (10 weeks & 25 lbs). Mark and I are simply amazed at how fast he is growing. I don't know if you can tell by these photos but his paws are huge - he is one big boy! Daltrey is almost done with this shots and the vet has commented many times on how handsome, big, and healthy he is.The socialization and training is coming along nicely and in fact Daltrey will begin puppy classes within the next couple of weeks. We can't wait to show him off! Shelley. . .Mark and I are so happy with our boy - his temperament and personality are shaping up to be exactly what we were looking for. He is getting along great with our "Nelson" (2.5 year old Australian Shepherd) and Daltrey is just a joy to have as part of our family. Thank you (your daughter and Fiona) so much for taking care of him for those first 8 weeks - he has adjusted so well that it's almost as if Daltrey was with us all along. We'll keep in touch. ~ Sylvia