We receive so many comments & photos back from folks who have bought our pups over the years, that we have had to add an additional page to our photo gallery, which we are pleased to do. Notice that some of our newer pups starting this page, are the incredible White pups that we have introduced to our breeding program. Please browse through & enjoy!
From Carl of Northern California ~ 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
Risty at 10 months, almost grown! She's gorgeous!
She reminds me of a white wolf, with all that coat!
Comments from Mike of
California regarding their 110 lb Salhaus dog JD:
Hello Shelley~ My name is Mike. 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 5-31-07
Mike & Jennifer, 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
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
Axel, 11 weeks ~ Gorgeous!
Look at those feet!
4 months, look at those legs!
4 mo old Axel with his gorgeous 1.5 y/o cousin (Monty grand daughter), Gunnar
He won't fit in that lap much longer!
4 mo old Dutch. Gorgeous profile!
Masculine head. Thick, long legs!
From Robert & Michelle in California 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.
10 wks. Thick bone, nice stance.
Easy & Ashland~1st camping trip together!
5 mos. Goregous Girl!
Ashland ~ 5 mos. Straight Back! Big knees!
Comments from Mary & her family of
Nevada 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
PS-Per a telephone call from Mary (but no pictures just yet) Titan weighed 95 lbs at 10 months!
Titan with his new family!
Dutch 6 months, with the grand kids.
Dutch being so gentle, that baby
is taking a toy right out of his mouth!
So agile~chasing a snowball
just above his muzzle. Do you see it?
Comments from Mark & Sylvia of
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
Comments from Matthew from Nevada about his Diesel/Penelope pup, Cooley:
Thank you so much Shelley, Cooley is probably the best dog I have ever owned &, I have had plenty of dogs. He is done with his vaccinations so I can show him off now. They weighed him at the vet, he weighs 33 pounds now at almost 14 weeks old. He gained 15 pounds in one month! I would be honored if you put Cooley up on your picture gallery. I have a couple pictures attached of our hiking trip today. He doesn't even need to be on leash, he follows right behind (unless there is shade for him to go lie down). He will go right up to other dogs and lie down waiting to see if they will
say hi back. Everyone that sees him can't help but smile. enjoy the pictures!~Matthew
Comments from Ed & Judi of North Carolina about their Diesel/Penelope pup:
Hi Shelley, Here are some pictures of Mossad and Bruni—they are best friends, and our vet says he has never seen such a well socialized GSD puppy. Her markings are spectacular. Sincerely, Ed & Judi
Cooley almost 14 weeks & 33 lbs!
Hi Shelley,
I thought I would pass these two photos along just to provide you with a quick Daltrey update. This is at 14 weeks....We plan to take photos of Daltrey reading the morning paper with Mark ..until the two of them can't fit in the same chair together...or until Mark can most likely sit on Daltrey's lap... :) Take care, Sylvia
Daltrey at 10 weeks.
Daltrey 14 weeks! Huges ears & feet!!
Bruni, a 2 y/o Leonberger & Mossad,7 mos.
Best Friends!!
Gorgeous Girl! ~
She's a carbon of her mother!
So classic it's hard to imagine she's
still only a pup at 7 months of age! Imagine
her as a full grown adult!
Comments from Barry & Bobbi of Northern California regarding their now 4 year old 137 lb Salhaus dog Baron:
Hi Shelley, We got our black puppy from you 12-21-02 and he
is the MOST WONDERFUL BOY we've ever had! He is very tall and so handsome, weighs 137 lbs! Dad is Dragon, Mom is Varuka!
As you can see, he is pure black, GORGEOUS, and absolutely the perfect boy!!!! We live out in the country on 50 acres with miles of BLM around us, so he gets lots of exercise (with us) and keeps the wild critters in their place! Also, HIS car very rarely leaves home without him! We would be very proud to have Baron's picture(s) and our comments in your photo gallery! We feel sooo
fortunate to have us belong to him!!!
Thank you for making it happen! ~ Bobbi
Comments from Paula of Northern California about their Monty/Fiona pup, Elsa:
Hi Shelley, I've been thinking of you and wondering how all the pups are. Elsa is doing great, she weighs about 30 lbs (at 3 months), one big girl! She is so smart, she already knows several commands and we will take her to puppy school as soon as she's done with her last Parvo shot. She has not even had one potty accident. She has added so much joy to our lives, we are so happy to have contacted you to pick out that perfect pup. I have a friend who is interested also. His daughter, who is 10, loves shepherds. I'm going to send him your website and have him call you. Will you be having any litters soon? Hugs, Paula
Elsa, 3 months old. 30 lbs & Gorgeous!
Look at the size of those feet & knees!
Comments from Rock in Washington about his awesome Monty grandpup, Stone:
Just thought that I would up date you on my Brock and Pearl pup, "Stone."
I could not have gotten a more perfect dog... In fact if you were still breeding Brock and Pearl I would have had to get on your waiting list again. I think that was a awesome pairing. Stone is a very smart dog. He learns things soooo fast. He is my best bud. He goes trail riding with me every weekend and we meet other dogs on the trail but he just ignores them and follows me, no matter what.. He has never ever attempted to fight other dogs.. He just wants to be friends with them all. What a pleasure he is. He is the best looking dog that I have ever seen. We get compliments every day that we are out. He did change color to more of a black and very light tan or cream color. He is about 26 inchs tall and 90 pounds. His vet said to keep his weight right where it is. To keep his joints from taking abuse from being too heavy. And since he is so active, we want to keep him healthy. Thanks Shelley for hooking me up with my best friend. I really appreciate it. Rock....
Stone at 6 weeks.
Still waiting for an adult pic from his owner.
Comments from Hope in Southern California about her pair of Monty/Pony pups:
Dear Shelley, Here are some photos of Liza and Max. They are beautiful, and wonderful with the other dogs. Thank you so much for this addition to our family. Hope
Per a telephone update with Hope, these 2 pups at 10 months are huge!! Max is at an amazing 116 lbs! His sister Liza is a whopping 101 lbs!
Max at 6 months. Heavy build just like his father, Monty.
Max & Liza, full brother & sister.
Shown at 7 months. Gorgeous!
Comments from Cassondra of Oregon about her Diesel/Varuka pup Mattie:
Good morning! Thought you might like to see a picture of Mattie "all grown up". Last time we had her weighed she was 85 lbs. but that was a couple of months ago when she was about 10 months old. She eats like a horse! She has so much character. She is such a big baby and wouldn't hurt a thing (unless she stepped on them!) She is such a great dog and we are happy to have her! She is the best, we love her!
Thanks and take care, Cassondra
"Massive" Mattie at 9 weeks with my daughter Khallie.
Comments from Kris of Oregon when she 1st received her Diesel/Penelope pup Tanner:
Hi Shelley, Oh my words cannot begin to describe what Tanner has brought to our family. He is perfect! Well behaved (for a puppy haha) house-trained, will sit and fetch. He goes to work with me where he has become the office mascot. Everyone who meets him is amazed at how calm he is. I think I mentioned when we were selecting him that there was something about his eyes from his first picture. Tanner makes total eye contact with everyone. It's unreal how he looks into our eyes, like he is telling us he loves us. We took him in for his well baby check up and shots on the 13th. Our vet just kept saying over and over, “He is an awesome dog!” Even the vet couldn’t believe how Tanner makes eye contact. We feel so lucky to have found you!
Comments from his owner again as Tanner was approaching 1 year of age:
Hi Shelley, How are you and family hope all is well! Tanner has, over the past months, stolen our hearts and taken over our family. He is everything and more, personality-wise we could have ever dreamed of; not to mention a beautiful dog. We had him neutered at 6 months. He was 78 pounds of big boy. We have since day one, had him on Costco adult food with glucosamine. Tanner at 7 1/2 months was 90 pounds, give or take the unsteady rocking on the scale. So yes, he is growing unbelievable fast. I will send you some pics soon. Both Dave and I totally trust you we would recommend you to anyone. Kris
Tanner, 7-1/2 months 90+ lbs! Big boy, mirrors his grandfather Monty in his build, size & temperament!
Gentle Giant at rest. Sweet boy!
Comments from Ken of Northern California who bought from us 10 YEARS AGO!! They loved their first Salhaus pup so much, they've come back for a 2nd one from Pony & Diesel in 2008:
Hi, My name is Ken. If you used to breed German Shepherds in Rio Linda (217 U Street), we were a customer from long ago and I am hoping you still breed a similar line. If this is you, then in 1998 we purchased a beautiful Blue and Tan puppy from you and have had a great experience and are looking to get another. Do you still breed this line or something similar? Unfortunately Mysti is sick and we don't expect her to make it much longer as she was diagnosed with cancer of the liver (and other internal organs). I am not sure how long the life expectancy of this type of dog is, but I can tell you it was a great 10 year experience. Mysti was very easy to train and very patient and great with the kids. We have never had any hip problems and to this day she is very active and playful. Her temperament was great for us. We wanted a dog that is great with kids and one that would deter unwanted "guests" as we have a large property. She has been a great family member. We would be interested on one of your current female pups if they are available. We had such good luck with Mysti and are impressed with the way you run your operation that we are confident any puppy from you will be a great family pet. Thanks much, Ken
Unfortunately, Mysti was euthanized shortly after Ken contacted me. But we were able to offer Ken & his family a relative of Mysti. We actually have a great grand daughter of Mysti's parents here in our breeding program. The temperament of our dogs is so incredible, that we make sure to keep our current breeding girls from our original line of German Shepherds. Pony was the mother dog that Ken got his newest pup from. Pony is the G grand daughter of our old blue pair of GSD's that Ken originally got his 1st Salhaus put out of. We were happy to be able to accomodate him in his search for another trustworthy Shepherd.
Look how he's GROWN! 1 year update from Jen,
owner of Axel out of Diesel & Penelope:
Shelley, Just wanted to update you on pictures of Axel. He is 13 months now and is absolutely gorgeous! This is the most loving animal I have ever had. He is kind and a perfect gentleman. Never has been aggressive and plays so well with other dogs. He is about 105 or so. Havent weighed him in a month or better. He may get a bit bigger but hopefully not too much. Anyway, just wanted to let you see what Penelope and Deisel produced. You should be sooooo proud. Always, Jennifer
He definitely grew into those feet! Gorgeous!
What height this boy has. . .
those long legs just kept getting longer!
Mysti at 1 year of age.
Mysti again at 9! She looks so good!
This is Shadow, Ken's newest Salhaus pup. She is a "shadow" of Mysti, being that she is a GG grand daughter of Mysti's parents.
And update on Cooley at 6 months of age. . .BIG BOY!:
Here is cooley around 6 months he weighs around 70 pounds right
now....he is my ambassador to other dogs. I go to the park where there are 10 to
20 other dogs. He is one of the most well behaved dogs there. He never shows
aggression if another dog nips at him...he doesnt even bark! He has the softest
shiniest coat I have ever seen on a German Shepherd. These pictures do not do
him justice. I have people tell me constantly that he is the most gorgeous dog
they have ever seen. Thanks for raising such a great puppy! ~Matthew
Gentle Mattie at 10 months pushing 90 lbs!
"Missy & Shadow"
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"Risty"
"JD"
"Opal & Pearl"
"Axel"
"Dutch"
"Ashland"
"Titan"
"Daltrey"
"Cooley"
"Mossad"
"Elsa"
"Stone"
"Max & Liza"
"Mattie"
"Tanner"
"Mysti & Shadow (#2)"
Comments from Sande of Northern California who got a 2008 Diesel/Pony pup from us:
Hi Shelley ~ Boy, we couldn't have asked for a better personality. He was made for our family. Greta (our current Shepherd) thinks its her baby. He is already totally fine with his crate at night and for his daytime naps/quiet times. We thought for sure we'd be up the first night with a little howling. Of course it probably helped that his crate was dead center in between Doug and I on our bed. We moved him to the end of the bed and now he's on the floor. Bogart is a ham, loves to look at himself in the mirror, loves to talk to the kids and literally prances as he walks to the kids to play. I'll be in touch. Thank you sooo much for our baby!! He is beyond perfect.
Take care, Sande PS-He loves himself! See him lick himself in the mirror!
"Bogart"
Comments from Mike from Nevada on his 2008 Monty/Fiona pup Gretchen:
Shelley – Pictures of Pink Girl as promised. I named her Gretchen. She is 25.5 lbs at 12 weeks! She is a little terror right now – everything she sees goes in her mouth and gets destroyed if I’m not keeping an eye on her. She is great with people and behaves very nicely even with the neighbor’s toddler. She is quite wary of full-sized dogs though, but she warms up to them after she figures out they aren’t going to eat her! She had her first vet visit and all went well so she is off to a great start. And notice her ears are fully erect after 12 weeks – although she does look like a jack-rabbit with those big ears standing up! Regards, Mike
"Gretchen"
An update on our 2008 Monty/Fiona girl Gretchen: Shelley - Wanted to send you some updated pics of Gretchen (Pink Girl born 12/21/08). She is a good looking girl! She is 6 months old now and about 55 lbs. Her temperament is just great with everyone she meets and it is amazing how smart she is for only 6 months old. Regards, Mike
"Shelby"
This is Shelby, a daughter of Diesel & Pony. She is full sister to Bogart & Shadow pictured just above. She is shown here at 4 months of age to the left & then at just under a year. Very classic, very gorgeous. She is owned by Sandy of Sprague's GSD's. Sandy says she is confident & outgoing. She has a very playful nature & is a joy to be around. Sandy owns Shelby's grandmother Rose, who happens to be a pup that we had produce over 8 years ago. So Sandy has come back to get another Salhaus Dog to add to her "collection!" LOL!
Notice her straight back & thick legs & her happy "smile" just like her mom & dad!
Shelby shown at 4 months.
Gretchen at 3 months
Another Straight Backed Pup!
Such a regal look at such a young age!
Bogart & his girl
Bogart & Greta
Bogart licking himself in the mirror! Silly Pupl
"Bolt"
Bolt is a Diesel/Pony pup. Full brother to Bogart above, Shelby below, as well as Shadow#2.
See what his owners Toni & Rolf of Washington have to say about their Salhaus pup:
Dear Shelley - We have changed names for our guy a few times but finally settled on Bolt - long name Lightning Bolt - as he resembles the white dog in the new Disney movie. Besides he answered to it almost immediately. Bolt turns heads wherever we go - so far to my office and the vet. I have referred at least five people to your website,they are so taken with him. He just follows me everywhere I go - my cute little shadow.
He is very smart, very sweet and well into his 'bitey' phase. He is learning very quickly and watches us all the time to try to figure out what is happening next. He is learning to fetch, sit, stay, off, no and he has started to tell us when he needs to go out by sitting expectantly next to the door. Bolt is a beautiful dog. He is developing guard hairs and fancy chest and neck hair. Just today we think both his ears are firmly up. He is also doing well with Ruby and Copper and I must say he is respectful and willing to play but he is nobody's pushover. He holds his own.
Hope you enjoy the pictures. He grows daily and overnight it seems and is
beginning to look more like a dog - 23 pounds last friday. You make some great dogs and we are thrilled to have him. Toni and Rolf
An update from Bolt's owners at 14 weeks of age: Shelley - Just had to send you these 14 week pictures. Just love how he is sitting in one of the pics. We, and everyone we know, are so taken with him. One of our friends called him a charismatic dog! He is completely charming and smart and is thinking all the time and is also a big talker, to himself, to his toys and to us. I just wanted to mention that he seems to have some cream color coming out, most notably along the top of his back, the tips of his ears and tail. That outer hair coat is looking really wavy as well. He is just gorgeous. Cheers, Toni and Rolf
Bolt
at 14 wks. Look at those huge feet & growth knots in his knees! He has lots of growing to do!
Handsome Bolt!
Here are pictures & comments from Henry of New York about his Monty/Fiona pup, "Orange Boy:" Orange Boy I would describe him as super smart and very attentive to not only us (my wife, son etc) but also the other animals on the farm. He is also careful w the larger dogs so as to fit into the pack versus cause trouble. He is not dominant but more like a team player which is great for a multi+dog home like ours. He loves hikes. Is super athletic and will go through rivers, stones etc ... We recently took him up Mtn Abraham in Vermont. He is very handsome. Very very sweet. He is also large and sleek at the same time. He will surely grow up to be a big german shprd (I don't remember what he weighs from last vet visit for his pup shots but I estimate 70 pounds @ 6mos old). Which is VERY heavy for a pup of his age ~ italicized comments from breeder.
"Orange Boy"
An update on Bolt now 11 months old:
Hi Shelley, These pix of Bolt are very recent. He Is getting to be a big guy, 85 pounds or so. He really wants something to herd I think. Ruby and Copper (our other 2 dogs) are explaining life to him every day. He learns fast, follows off leash, is full of energy , charming, and wants to be close all the time. He is gorgeous and has a big fan club. Hope all is well with you and all at your house.
Cheers!! ~ Toni
An update from Sande & 1 year old Bogart:
Hey Shelley, thought you might like to add Bogart's pic. He is absolutely stunning!! We can't say enough about him!! He is gorgeous!! He is AWESOME with our 6 children!! Our family is very well protected!! He is a very easy going pup, soon to be 1yr old :)
Thanks soooo much again. Sande
Here are pictures & comments from Mark of Northern California about his Diesel/Fiona pup, "Riley"
Shelley, I just wanted to say Hi and give you a few pics of Riley. Thank you for breeding such a wonderful dog and companion. I get so many looks and people stopping their cars saying how great looking dog he is. His temperament to me is the most wonderful part of him. All I have to say is keep up the good work. These pictures are from a week ago more or less. He is a year & 2 months. I can't thank you enough, Mark
Gorgeous, plush coated Riley.
His coat is similar to his grandmother, Varuka.
The plush coated Shepherd has a bushier tail, more "pantaloons," & a mane or rough around
their neck & behind their ears. Stunning!
Plush Riley at a full run. . .GORGEOUS!
"Riley"
Here are pictures & comments from Jane of Oregon about her Monty/Pony pup, "Hurley,"
Hi Shelley, I thought you would like some updated pictures of Hurley (Green Boy). Monty/Pony pup from February.
As you can see he has grown a bit! At six months he was 70 pounds. He is nearing nine months and we are guessing about 90 pounds and is already 27 inches at the shoulder. He is a great member of our family -- very protective, but not aggressive. Very smart and funny, too! He continues to be extremley social , loves the water, playing ball, and following our kids around. He has adapted well to the other animals on the farm. I don't worry about him bugging the horses or the pet bunnies. He still has his signature Eeyore look that he had as a pup. We always know when he is guilty of chewing shoes or digging in the yard :) The eyes give it away immediately! My daughter is Hurley's girl. He always has an eye on her and is intrigued with her books and doodling. It has nothing to do with the fact that she always smells like her lop bunny or that she sneaks him treats :) He is very watchful of the kids.
Thanks for the great dog! He has been a wonderful fit for our family ~ Jane
"Hurley"
Even as a young adult,
Hurley enjoys being read to by "his girl."
What's it say??
Gorgeous Boy!
From Melanie of Northern California about her wonderful Salhaus pup Tillie:
When I lost my 14-year-old German Shepherd I researched breeders all over the country so I could be sure about the tempera-ment of my new dog. Because I have 17 rescued cats, three other dogs, 7 grandchildren who visit, I needed a calm, gentle, protective dog. I live on top of a mountain, very isolated, so the protectiveness was important too. I talked with several breeders of old-fashioned shepherds, including Shelley, but I chose Shelley because we shared the same priority in a dog--reliable temperament! Looks, size, straight back were important, but reliable temperament is her priority and mine.
I bought Tillie, who is a Fiona/ Monty female pup. I could write a book about how sweet, smart, gentle, affectionate &, at the same time, protective she is. Tillie is now eight months old, but she became aware that she needed to protect me even as young as four months. She is not aggressively protective--she is watchful and barks when she thinks it's justified, but listens to me when I tell her "it's okay." She is very socialized, but still aloof with people other than family and friends, which is the PERFECT, shepherd personality. She did make friends with children at the river where we take the dogs to swim, and she will be friendly with adults, but somehow maintains that aloofness. She really only has eyes for me and her family. In fact, she is so devoted, without much teaching, she has instant recall. When I call her, she doesn't look to see where I am and then come, she im-mediately starts turning to where she heard my voice, then looks and finds me. It's amazing--I never had a dog do that so well.
I can take her anywhere. When she was about four months I had to go to my insurance office, & they said it would be ok to bring her in. I was a little worried that she'd be all over the place. She did a little sniffing & let people greet her and fuss over her, but when I sat down, she curled up next to my chair & never moved until I got up about an hour later.
Boy did I get compliments!!! She's like that all the time, and I didn't train her to be that way, it's her breeding. She plays with my grandchildren, who are still very young, & I trust her completely. Tillie is just a sweet, gentle soul. Her size too is imposing. She is already about 27/28 inches at the shoulder & 79 lbs. Being only 8 months, she's still lanky. She's also stunningly beautiful.
I was very worried about getting a hyper shepherd. Because I have rescued cats, I couldn't have a dog chasing & stressing my cats. Tillie is an angel with the cats. She licks their heads & they in turn, rub up against her legs. She also loves her big sister, Hannah, and big brothers, Kirby and Trooper. . . my other dogs. Hannah, who doesn't particularly care for female dogs, just loves Tillie. Tillie charmed her way into Hannah's heart & they even play together, which is really something. Tillie believe me, is the best of the best, but with a mother like Fiona & a father like Monty she couldn't miss, & neither can any of you with any of Shelley's dogs.
I have recommended Shelley to everybody I know, including my own sons. My careful research has paid off because I couldn't be happier with Tillie. Wherever I go, I get compliments about her beauty & manners. She hasn't had any formal training, & I'm not the best at training, but she she wants so much to please me, she figures everything out herself. It's really something.
Shelley believes in the old-fashioned shepherds like I do. It's unfortunate that the German Shepherd has been turned into a hyper, smaller, & almost predatory dog--not the dog I remember many years ago. But, thanks to Shelley, the real thing is still available. ~ Melanie
Tillie shown at just 5 months. She's going to be a BIG girl! She's athletic
& yet gentle. Gorgeous
Classic
Girl!!
Straight back. Gorgeous head & stance!
Classic, classic, classic!
Perfect muzzle & saddle back markings!
Here are pictures & comments from Mike & Judi of Mississippi about their Monty/Pony pup, "Ajax"
Thought you might like to see some pictures of Ajax (aka Thunderpaws). He is not yet 5 months old and he weighs 59 pounds. He is interested in everything and I think he is wickedly smart. He is generally is well behaved, except when he is tormenting Adriel the Maltese; he just can't resist that fluffy white hair. I love the picture of Ajax eating the watermelon. We bought him a wading pool today--he jumped right in and put his whole face underwater trying to catch the pictures on the bottom of the pool. Mike & Judi
"Ajax"
An recent update on Ajax, now 8 months old & full brother to Hurley below:
Hi Shelley. It's Mike with an update on Ajax, aka "The Warrior Prince" (trust me it fits) I watched him annihilate a pig's ear yesterday in under 10 minutes. Where is Guinesss when you need them.........He is quite something! Loves my wife to distraction--God help anybody who tries to hurt her, I think they would find them in pieces. He has a very sweet heart--he still wags his entire body for us--but is completely shepherd--like in aloofness to strangers and protectiveness to his family. REALLY hated the cable guy yesterday. Was sweet and gentle to the newborn who came to visit today--sniffed and licked him--but barked at the baby carrier. He now assumes that anytime I get into a vehicle that he gets to come along. Really likes to ride and go to the beach. I'd forgotten how much sand a dog can bring into a truck and how many "nose prints" they put on the passenger side window.
He was 8 months old this week. 91.4 pounds of boundlessly energetic, rambunctious, inquisitive, German Shepherd Dog. Our neighbor's grown son, who is visiting, saw him this morning and said "THAT is a gorgeous German Shepherd". I said thank you and added that he'd just turned 8 months old. His jaw dropped, he stared and said "You've got to be kidding!" Pictures speak for itself. Hope you are all well ~ Mike, Judi, Adriel the Maltese, and Ajax
Ajax & his owner Mike.
4 months old & almost 60 lbs, Mike won't be able to hold him like that much longer!
Ajax eating one of his favorite treats, water-melon on a hot Missi-ssippi
day.
Ajax & Mike. Ajax loves to go!
8 mo's & 92 lbs ~ Ajax showing his
more gentle side with his tiny Maltese partner, Adriel
Straight back,
thick build GORGEOUS Salhaus dog!
"Duke"
Here are pictures & comments from Davida of Nevada about her Monty/Fiona pup, "Duke"
Shelley, We just wanted to offer a Seasons Greeting from all of us to all of you. We absolutely love having Duke in our family. He is so loving and wonderful. He enjoys playing with our two kids as he follows them all around the house and allows the baby to crawl over him as if he were a jungle gym. He is so smart and happy. Duke loves to sleep on our bed as he cuddles with the cats. We've attached two pictures including Duke who is a year and a half now.
-Merry Christmas, Beau and Davida
From Marci of California about her Dragon pup Ally, of 8 years ago, coming back for a 2nd Salhaus dog. . .a Diesel/Penelope (cousin to Dragon) pup to add to their family:
Shelley, Hi...This is Marci. I am sorry I have not taken the time to email you photos of Ally. I sent you a picture I took the other day of Ally with my son Collin. Collin was just over a year old when we got Ally. Ally is now 8! He loves that dog so much!!! I think Ally looks like her Dad....Dragon. Ally has been the best dog any family with kids could ask for. She is so loyal, calm, gentle with everyone. The kids had been begging their dad for a dog and it was such a great experience with Ally I am so glad we found you again. The kids and I are so excited!!!! You have a great family that the puppy is going to. I hope you know that. I will take the time to send some more pictures to you of Ally and our new Salhaus pup Dallas, I am sure. I hope everything is going good for you and thanks for being such a wonderful breeder.
