Hi Sayre's! We wanted to keep you all posted and let you know that we are having a GREAT time with Atliss - he is truly a blessing to us all! He is 12 weeks old today and weighs about 36 lbs. He is definitely getting taller now and is using his raised feeder to eat. He eats about 3 cups of food a day and has very few accidents in the house. However, we have had to really work with him on going outside to use the bathroom b/c he HATES the heat. He doesn't mind wearing his collar, but is not crazy about the leash yet. We are working daily with him on this b/c as you know he's getting tough to pick up and carry. He sleeps in his crate at night and is really good with that. Sometimes he'll even go in it just for fun. He still has the towel that you gave us when we brought him home in his crate. He is very protective of Collen which I suspect is going to make disciplining her more difficult! :) He gets along well with Tyten (our Shar-Pei) and stayed with a couple from Beaufort who own 2 mastiffs while we were on vacation. He did great with them and gained about 5 lbs/week while we were gone. Training is going pretty good I think . . . Atliss will sit, come, and sometimes stay. I think that's pretty good at his age. I am attaching some pictures of him . . . I think you'll be amazed to see how pretty and how big he has gotten! We'd love to hear from you and thanks for all the hard work you ALL put in with him and his litter! He is just perfect for our family!
Sincerely,
The Ashley'sHi Gary,
Just wanted to give you an update. So far he’s adjusting well. He’s starting to eat full meals now and cries when he needs to go out, only 1 accident on the patio. Our son was so excited to see him and chose to name him Baxter. We told him our old dog Simba sent him down from heaven so he wouldn’t be sad and miss him anymore. We gave him a family bath on Friday since he’s going to be an indoor dog. He’s definitely a cuddle bug and stays under my feet! We are taking him this week to the vet for his shots and a check-up.
She is wonderful, she immediately warmed up to our family. Our kitten still isn't sure what to make of her, but the puppy just wants
to play. Nights are a little hard, she doesn't like to be alone, and she lets us know it. She is so sweet and has welcomed everyone
she meets with a wagging tail. If you like I will continue to update you as she grows.
Thanks for the wonderful pup!
Virginia
Hello Gary
Just a little update on Alice (Allie). Bennie and I would like to thank you for the happiness Allie has brought us
so far she is such a beautiful and loving puppy. After just losing Saber our 8 year old Rottweiler, I did not think we would ever
get another dog. Losing a pet is like losing a member of the family. She will be greatly missed. Allie is going to be a great
new addition to our family, and she is adjusting very well. We are still working with her on a few things like wearing a collar and
the dreaded leash, and going to the bathroom. When we take her outside she finds so many other things that get her mind off of what
she was suppose to be doing. She is a little……well a lot spoiled! She does not like the heat and when she does have to go outside
when she comes back in she lays on the vents. Spook our 3 year old cat is a little intimidated by Allie’s size. I am sure it won’t
take long for them to become the best of friends. I took Allie to the vet yesterday and everything went great. She weighs 31.3 pounds.
Everyone loves her as soon as they see her and always ask what kind she is, and say wow she is going to be a big dog. I will send
you pictures and updates as she grows. Again thank you for the opportunity you gave us to share our lives with such a sweet and amazing
dog. We both look forward to all the wonderful times to come in the future. Good Luck and keep up the great work you and your
family do at 2 Ponds. Oh almost forgot her registered name is Grady’s 2 Ponds Alice in Wonderland.
Sincerely,
Bennie and Pamela Goldsboro,
NC
Just writing to give you a brief update on the puppy's transition into our family. First, we named him Polo. We teetered around with a few different names including Simba to match our other female dog, Nala, but Polo seemed to fit him best. Second, he is learning to sit, come and stay quite well, especially when there are treats involved! He loves his buscuits! Third, and most importantly, we love him so much and he is such a joy to our entire family. The kids, Nala, our other family and friends are all so impressed with him that my husband often times has to intervene to get Polo a break from the excitement. He loves to lay around on the cool kitchen floor and take naps. We will be taking him out for his first visit to the park today and I'm really excited. I hope you got the pictures I sent, if not let me know and I will send them again.
Take care....Tessie.
Nicole was to the vet today and the vet was very pleased with her. She weighed 17 pounds. She is adjusting very well, but cries alot when she is not being pampered and adored, so I've been up since 2 this morning. But really, she is absolutely adorable and doing well. I will be in touch with you from time to time and when my husband gets home, I'm sure there will be some digital photos coming your way!
Thank you again for everything,
PattyHi!
We are enjoying Nicole very much! She is such a big, loveable puppy. On her 4 month birthday, she received some vaccinations and weighed in at 47.8 pounds. She has been healthy after a few bouts with some urinary problems but they seem to have been solved. Her and I walk a mile 6 days a week and she enjoys it very much, especially when it is cool out. She has been such a delight to our family and everyone who meets her tells us how pretty she is!
Hope you are all well!
Patty
Hello Gary,
Just wanted to check in and let you know how Zeus is doing (which you named him eddie). He goes into the vet
on Tuesday to get weighed AGAIN. I take him in every month. He is getting HUGE! I love him. He is my baby.
A very large one too. He is so gentle and amazing with my kids. I am going to take a bunch of updated pictures and will
email you next week with them. So you can show your upcoming families. I would love to get another Mastiff from you.
I see you are having another litter. But I have a lot going on unfortunately. Scott has left for Afghanistan. He
won't be back til earliest April. If by chance you get a Brindle male in will you let me know. I would love to come and
visit you at your farm. I did want to get your advise on neutering. I have spoken to the vet and they said its not really
an issue unless he is showing aggressive tendencies. I hope everything is going well with you and your family. Zeus is
such a loving and wonderful puppy. We love him so very much. I couldn't ask for a better dog. Thank you for breeding
such amzing animals and I look forward to getting more someday from you. Oh I do have of friends I will be sending your way
soon. They are excited you are having another litter and look forward to seeing what they will look like. As I am too.
I told them to contact you upon getting their next duty orders which will be anyday now. Their are about 5 English Mastiffs
in Beaufort now. We get them together every once and awhile. People see us coming from a mile away. Its so funny.
People are so amazed how large and gentle they are. My father is in love with Zeus. He wants one too. but have 2
dogs right now. hahaha. Hope all is well with you and your family. Hope to hear from you really soon.
Thank
You,
Grace - Beaufort SC