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Subject: FW:
I have been involved with the sport of breeding and showing dogs since 1963. That was the year I bred my first german shepherd. Since that time I have bred over fifty AKC champions of 3 different breeds and multiple best in show dogs. I have made 2 of my import champions romx dogs and at the least have a very high standard of what I consider acceptable in a dog. The female german shepherd I purchased from you is perfect. She has the old style dedication to duty that I desire and the body to back it up. She is healthy, beautiful, brilliant, humorous and arrived here in that condition. I did not have to spend six months making a kennel dog into a house dog. She responds to all normal commands and did not have to be housebroken. She came that way...she loves me, amuses me, protects me and is the only german shepherd I have ever owned that lived up to the promise and guarantee I paid for.
My sincere thanks to a shepherd breeder with a quest.
Nancy Kretschmer
Subject: Great iphotos
Dear Phil:
In loving memory of the BEST DOG IN THE WORLD. Words cannot describe the love, happiness,
humor, and joy this boy has brought into our lives. He was truly the greatest blessing ever.
Attentive, intelligent, fearless, protective, a constant companion - loved kids - people were drawn
to him and the outpouring of letters, emails , flowers and phone calls since his passing have been
enormous - he was and is SO loved. We got Nick from you in 1998 - he was the offspring of Fasko Vom Emstor and Erle Vom Tannenberg. We could write a book on all the great things he's done - like
the time he saved us from a fire - when a candle burned out of control and caught on fire - Nick came and
got me - they let you know when something is wrong - I got out just in time to see flames 2 feet high -
he saved our lives. Many more stories, but we thank you for the gift of this perfect , perfect friend.
There are many good dogs,yet, a German Shepherd - there is something that I don't think can be
put into words - a special bond between a dog and its family....
Don and Renee Ripley
Mukilteo, WA
Subject: Thanks for a great dog !; 2/8/2010
"Only Bikers understand why dogs love to stick their heads out car windows."
Dear Phil,
It's been two weeks now since I had to had to take the best dog we've ever had to the vet to be euthanized. It broke my heart, but a responsible pet owner has to do what's right for the dog, not what feels good to the owner. So, for all the references I read about how glad new owners are of their new puppy, let me share a bit about our alpha female.
My eleven year old Meta (rhymes with beta) was named after my 1st generation German grandmother. Smart, fearless, loving, protective and always loyal, Meta also had a snarky streak that passed as humor. There was never a doubt with Meta around, just who was in charge of security at our home. Whether is was a sound we couldn't hear or something out of place, she would seize on it, alert us and be ready to confront whatever perceived danger presented itself. Having one of these dogs is like having a sixth sense, and you get used to it. I depend on it!
I've been a 911 dispatcher for twenty-five years. I do shift work, so many nights my family went to sleep with dad gone. We live outside the city on a nice wooded acre. I look at these dogs as an indispensable asset for our well being, as well as members of the family unit. My Meta may be gone now but "Uncle Phil," as my wife calls him, has provided us with two other fine dogs. Elsa is going on seven years of age and Reagan just turned thirteen months old. The youngster is a lovable beast! Just like our Meta ...
Thanx,
John & Jeanne Dickmann
Bremerton, WA
Subject: Gus; 2/17/2010
Phil and Kim
I wanted to update you on “Gus” and thank you for providing us with such a magnificent dog. First off, Gus (Dax vom Osterberger Tal) is amazing! He is confident, loving, inquisitive, and smart. He is a great family dog and enjoys playing and spending time with our two children (11 & 7 years old), me and my wife. He wants to be with us all of the time and observes everything we do. My wife, Linda, takes him everywhere (in the car, running errands, and visiting her mom). He is incredibly smart, has an amazing nose, and is always up for a game of tug-of-war or fetch. Along with all of these things, he has a strong desire to learn/work and wants to please. In addition to his temperament, he has gorgeous red/tan and black coloring: when the sun reflects on this coat, his colors are striking!
Phil and Kim, I cannot say enough wonderful things about Von Waldberg Kennels. In the process of researching breeders, I have been truly impressed with your knowledge about German Shepherds, direct/up-front & honest approach, and your patience in answering my endless list of questions. It is obvious that you strive towards excellence, your facility is spotless, and it is apparent that your dogs are well cared for and cared about. Thank you for helping us find “Gus,” he is a remarkable addition to our family.
Subject: Angi Update; 01/29/2010
Phil,
Angi went to her 1st puppy manners class last night. There was about 10 puppies all under 6 mos., including a couple of Golden Retrievers who were 5 mos.and a Burmese Mountain Dog also 5 mos. When Angi went in she was a little excited and started barking, then she settled right down and listened and minded. This dog thinks and listens, SO UNLIKE ALL THE OTHER DOGS who were wild the whole class! She acted like she'd been going to class for years and it was only her 1st!
She's a wonderful dog and I'm so pleased with her!
Karen
Subject: RE: News from Von Waldberg German Shepherds; 01/29/2010
To perspective Shepherd owners,
Von Waldberg provided us with a wonderful, first time experience with owning and purchasing a German Shepherd.
Phil knew my "reservations" that I had with German Shepherds and children and quickly and easily reset my misrepresentation. He new what we were looking for and what would be right for us and our family of three young children, their young friends and the fact that I had never been a dog owner when he called us one day and said "I have the perfect dog for you!" We arrived at Von Waldberg that very afternoon, just hours before leaving on a weeks vacation when out of the barn bounded 12 week old Fanny aka Roxie all paws and ears! She plopped herself down inches from my feet, rolled to her side, all four paws in the air with tongue hanging out screaming "love me!" We were hooked. Phil kept our future dog for the week, recommended some fabulous books to read and that we did while vacationing. We were like new parents in the waiting! It was one long week! When we returned, we eagerly brought out her new leash and collar and loaded her up in the family SUV and headed home!
Roxie has become one of the family; sometime one of the kids, sometimes a warning "herding" parent, but to me, she has become my shadow...always there, waiting to please, to go on a walk, have the ball thrown, to warn me of people approaching the house or scare me to death trying to break through the glass window in attempts to get that annoying little squirrel!
Phil got it right! He did have the perfect dog for our family! She is healthy (we've had her hips x-rayed for possible future breeding and all is great!), even tempered, smart (of course!) and beautiful!
Thank you Phil, Kimberly who keeps Roxie trimmed and cleaned!
Laurie
Subject: Della; 12/28/2009
Phil,
I absolutely *love* this dog (my kids named her Shasta) - she is very
smart, maybe too clever in some cases and she's a beauty as you can see
by the picture I've attached. Shasta is only 8 months, but already
knows several basic commands and gets a lot of compliments out on walks
in the park. She loves the snow and I think she would be outside all
winter long if I let her.
I've also attached a picture of her as a new pup that you had originally
posted on your website.
Happy holidays to you and your beautiful family and all your dogs.
Best Wishes,
Jon
Subject: Our male purchased from you; 12/21/2009
Dear Phil & Kim
Re: Yakob von der Edelquelle born June 13, 2008
This male, we call Max, was purchased from you at approximately four months of age. He has developed into a very bright, handsome dog of approximately 125 pounds. His disposition is very loving and he is extremely obedient. On his own, he uusually stays within 10 feet of my wife as she moves throughout the house. He is probably the best overall dog that I have experienced in fifty years. He has the show stopping looks plus he has excellent health with no odors.
We have a female that we purchased eight years ago from a breeder in Canada. She is extremely bright, however she has experienced many health issues. She is pictured on the 2009 German Sheppard calendar sold throughout the world. She is the dog laying down on the dock with Lake Washington in the background.
Regards
Roger
Subject: "Hanna"; 9/27/2009
Phil and KIm,
We wanted to drop you a note to tell you how Hanna was doing.
Going from 15 years of huskies and samoyeds to one of your GSD's has
been a real experience. We would never give up the time we had with
our dogs, but Hanna really fits with our family and lifestyle. All we
want to do is spend time with our two twins, and it works out great
that Hanna lives for that same thing. When we're playing in our acre
backyard, she's never more than 10 feet away from us (unless she's
chasing the frisbee, the volleyball, the football, the basketball, a
stick, etc.) and loves to be involved in whatever we're doing. She's
happy and loving without being pushy and unbelievably tolerant of our
boys' occasional poking and prodding and trying to take her toys, but
it's all fair since she regularly wants to wander off with their toys
too.
Her training is coming along great. There's still some puppy in
there, but after a good walk or fetch session she learns what we're
teaching her very, very fast. Just yesterday we taught her to wait
even when we threw her favorite frisbee, and then go get it when
released.
She also LOVES our 12 year old husky Dakota and they wrestle and hot
lap on a regular basis. It's fun to watch their athleticism, him a
veteran of countless scrums of 4 wrestling fuzzballs and her a
somewhat uncoordinated teenager. He's happy to have someone to play
with again because as our others aged there was less and less playtime
for him. Now if we could get her to just be a little less fascinated
with our cat.......... She is gentle with him but wants to find out
what he is all about by pushing him with her nose endlessly.
All in all, she is an amazing dog and only stands to get better as she
moves out of the puppy stage. She's sleeping at my feet as I write
this, breathing hard from playing a little frisbee and I like to think
all is right in her world.
Thank you for such a great shepherd.
Heather and Steve
Subject: "Mirka" 09/07/2009
Thank you Phil and Kim for the best puppy in the world, Mirka is a ball of fire. She is very sweet but can definitely hold her own. She had only one day of accidents in the house but is well on her way to potty training. We are working with her on her basic training already, she is very smart. She plays a lot but still sleeps more! She is doing great with crate training. She already has showed her bark during play she is feisty for sure! Thanks again.
Michelle
Subject: "Air mattress pictures" 8/20/2009
Hi Phil!
Here are the air mattress pictures of Trigger. She just loves to float
on the water. As you can see, she even stands and balances on the
thing. What a character:)
Amber
  
Subject: "A dog to be proud of" 8/09/2009
Hi Phil –
I thought you might enjoy reading a testimonial relating to the quality of your dogs. Although my beautiful twelve-year-old Nia (von Waldberg) is perfection and owns a huge piece of my heart, this is about Beau. Yes, this is the same Beau who was so obnoxious during training classes!
To set the scene: my dogs have about an acre of fenced yard backing on to the Redmond Watershed. Needless to say, we have a lot of wildlife. For example, about two weeks ago, Beau chased a bear cub out of the yard. (While my heart went pitty-pat thinking about Mama bear nearby.)
This morning, however, Beau showed what German Shepherds are meant to be. I let him out at about 6. Normally, Beau takes off at a run. This morning, he took about three steps, stopped on full alert, and came back to my side. We stayed out for a few minutes, watching, and Beau never moved from my side. When we came back in, he went to the window and barked. When I told him “quiet,” he then sat at the window and did his quiet bark, which sounds like “whuff,” all the time focusing on one particular spot, where a crow was yelling its head off at something. Altogether, Beau stayed at attention for about 20 minutes without pause.
So what was this animal? I think a cougar because it was absolutely soundless and bears tend to make a lot of noise pushing through the brush. Was Beau a hero? I think so. At a little over one year old, he made himself my protector—no fear, no fuss, just quietly staying at my side and watching out the window until he knew the threat was gone.
As you’ve seen, Beau has grown into a very handsome dog. Now, I can say that his mind and heart match his good looks. You have my thanks always for providing us with such wonderful dogs. They are a joy to own and be owned by!
Sincerely,
JoAnne
 
Subject: "Sassa Schaden-2 years" 6/13/2009
Phil,I haven’t touched base in a while. I see Porsche is expecting again, so I thought I’d send an update on Sassa Schaden v Waldberg (6-22-07).
The dog is everything one could hope for in a GSD. She is 23 ¾”, 57#, alert, full of drive and exceptionally intelligent.
We have a CD and a leg on CDX so far. She has a temperament certification and a herding title.
She is a well rounded, beautiful creature with exceptional temperament. If I can persuade the family to add another dog to the mix, I will stop by your place first. The dog has proven to be everything you advertised.
I have attached a couple of pictures of her alerting on the neighborhood chickens.
Take care,
Bill
Subject: "Hi Again!" 10/30/2008
Hi Phil! How is everything? I thought you might like to know that our puppy is BRILLIANT! He picked up sit, high five and speak after me luring him with a treat ONCE. Now we're working on walking on a heal and I didn't even have to teach him to sit when I stop walking. I think he just sensed that that's what I wanted. I took him to a parade 3 weeks ago, complete with pirate ship canons, hundreds of people, loud tractors, unfamiliar dogs (this was his FIRST time out in a pubic gathering) and he never ONCE showed any fear. If he got to the end of his leash to check out a dog or potential snack, all I had to do was whisper 'watch me' and he would joyfully sit right in front of me, COMPLETELY focused on me. No questions asked. Now I know what dog trainers mean by 'focus'. Thanks for such a great dog!!
Blessings,
Heather
Subject: "Lynda D." 09/12/2008
Hi Kim,
We received Xety's pedigree and it is very impressive. She is getting to be a big girl and has so much character. She brings us so much joy and happiness and there is never a dull moment. I know she was absolutely meant to be our companion. We are blessed to have her!
Best,
Lynda
Subject: "6 Pictures for You" 09/09/2008
Hi Phil,
I wanted to send you some pictures of Belle and Beau. They are both
doing great and they really have eased the ache of losing Andi.
Both are learning quickly. I am talking with a search and rescue group
about evaluating Belle as a potential SAR dog. She likes to sniff out
the moles in the back yard!
Anyway, I just thought you'd like to see them. Belle is entering her
awkward gangly phase and has already had a trip to the emergency vet
when she got her dewclaw snagged on something...Being the independent
little girl that she is, she proceeded to chew on the "no chew" wrap
they put on it.
Thanks so much for bringing my (not so little anymore) girl over from
Germany for me!
Sincerely,
Kate
 
Subject: "Your New Puppy" 09/10/2008
Hi Phil,
Thank you for that information. I would just like to compliment you on how exceptional of a puppy she (Jersey) is. She is exactly what you assured me of and more. She has a wonderful temperament. She has showed extraordinary characteristics towards my 11 month old and 7 yr old as well as other animals and people. We have only had her 2 days but she catches on quickly and I feel she is going to be a breeze to train. She is very, very intelligent. We have already had so many compliments on how beautiful she is. We would just like to thank you again for our wonderful little girl. We are beyond happy and pleased.
Amanda
Subject: "Testamonial - Rosko, 7mos." 8/13/2008
Hi Phil and Family,
I purchased a male pup from you back in Febuary of this year from Lea and Yasko's litter. I couldn't have spent my money any better. Rosko is stunning and has been a great addition to our family. He is very well put together and has excellent drive. Everywhere we go he is always complemented on his beauty. We have socialized him very well and hope to get involved in Schutzhund soon. The transaction with you and your family was top notch. AAA+ I recommend you to anyone that is looking for a fine quality Schutz pup/dog that has the "Total Package"!
Again thanks for the flawless transaction and beautiful puppy you sent us. You well exceeded our expectations! Here is a couple pictures of Rosko at 7½ mos.
Jason Campbell
Subject: "Panzer" 7/18/2008
Greetings Phil and Skoog Family!! Can't resist a quick note and some
pics to update you on "Panzer".
Our boy is just over a year old now. Weighs in at 95 pounds
already, and is the perfect dog. Incredible temperament,
intimidating presence, impressive structure all around, a BEAUTIFUL
head! Check out the pics below...is it just me, or is this dog
something truly special???
He travels with us everywhere. Have worked basic obedience, and am
interested in beginning Schutzhund training
Best wishes to you all from the Booth family!!
  
Subject: "Butch" 12/07/2007
Dear Phil,
Just wanted to Thank-You very much for delivering on EXACTLY what we wanted.
We asked for a high end beautiful German Shepherd with good blood lines. We were a little nervous about the cost of the puppy but went ahead and purchased him on June 01,2007 (Butchie)
We absolutely love Butchie, he is so perfect and worth every penny we spent on him, he is so beautiful and very smart. I will be getting a new camera for Christmas and will send you a photo of him. If you ever need a personal reference for anyone else looking for a dog, please have them call us.
Thank-You again
Patrick and Rochelle Mandin
Subject: "Panzer" update! 8/22/2007
Dear Phil, Kim, & Skoog Family.....
We are absolutely THRILLED with our new puppy!!! Panzer has adjusted to life in our home so quickly, it's amazing! He loves his crate and his backyard space, and has travelled with us to the beach several times already. The kids are so delighted with him, and he is wonderful with them. So smart, too! Already knows how to sit on command, does his "doodles" outside on command, etc.
He's met all the neighbors, and is so friendly and mellow. People who meet him comment not only on his beautiful markings and structure, but also his remarkable, almost disarming, sense of confidence, nobility, and calm.
So, we want you to know how much we appreciate your kennel, your hard work, and your mission to provide people like us with the best Shepherds available. We tell everyone who meets Panzer about you and your kennel.
Keep us posted about new puppy classes when they become available.
Kim mentioned something to us about this fall. We would love to participate as a family.
Also, please give Lea a big hug for us, and pass on our thanks for her hard work in raising such a wonderful little boy! :)
Sincerely,
Jeff, Flo, Matt, and Mikaela Booth
 
Subject: Greetings from Hektor von Waldberg, 1/27/2007
Hey Phil,
Just a short note to say thank you again, and here's
a photo of the boy taken last summer. What a face!
Looks suspiciously like Baru....
He's EVERYTHING we wanted and expected x 100.
Bruce and Patty
Subject: An update on Elmo, 12/13/2006
Hello Phil,
It's been a while since I brought my new pup home. He's grown very large, intelligent, and loving. I have a 8 month old nephew who grabs Elmo's face all the time and Elmo doesn't mind at all. He just licks him and the baby laughs and smiles. He plays with my mother's pug gentley which shows how harmless he is when he wants to be. Although as people drive up my neighbor's driveway or if there's a deer or wild turkey he lets you know with his deep, bellowing barks. I don't think I could have made a much better choice and I just want you to know how wonderful of a dog he is, which clearly is the result of the magnificent dogs you breed. I'm going to send you a couple pictures to show you how handsome he is, my dad calls him "royal" in his looks.
Nicole
Subject: The model, 11/11/2006
My little model, aka Garth, arrived safely and is doing very well. Garth is experiencing some teething issues, but hope that the pain will be alleviated with his new chew toys. Garth is doing VERY well with the potty training. When we leave the sliding glass door open, he will actually go outside to potty and poop...alone. He's brilliant!
Garth sleeps in his little travel crate right next to my bed, and no more crying...YEAH! He fell asleep in his crate last night with the door wide open. He is very well behaved.
We go to the vet next Wednesday for his check-up. When did you say was a good age to have the microchip placed in him? I think I will check in to
that form of identification.
Anyway, I just love this puppy, and my skeptical husband does too!
Thank you so much for everything!
Blessings,
Cheryl
Subject: Thank you again, 8/2/2006
Hi Phil, just a note to say thank you again for the terrific dog. Amazing animal, incredibly easy to train, extremely smart and fun. The difference between this dog and others I have known is night and day. Could go on and on, but I’ll keep it short just to say that all the testimonials on your website are very well justified.
Thank you again.
Donald Summers
 
Date of Letter: 07/29/2006Dear Phil,
Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us in selecting another German Shepherd. Henry is a welcome addition to our family, especially after the loss of Aiko, whom we also got from you and who passed away after 13 years, 7 months, and 2 weeks. He was a very special dog and is greatly missed.
Henry is of the same quality, wonderful temperament and health as was Aiko. We look forward to many, many, years of giving to and receiving love from Henry.
Phil, you and your lovely daughter have a kennel full of wonderful G.S. dog specimens and we couldn't recommend you, your daughter and your fabulous dogs highly enough. Thank you for providing such an excellent breeding source. As I write this to you, Henry is curled up next to me just like Aiko used to do! We are so fortunate!
Sincerely,
Jack & Colleen
Seattle, WA
Subject: Celly, 7/13/2006
Hi:
I thought it was long over due to give you an update on Celly. She is awesome! I must admit at first I had my doubts; but she has become my house dog for several reasons, first she is an escape artist and refuses to be kenneled and secondly I have no reservations about having her loose in the house even with small children around. She stays within 10 feet of me at all times when in the house and I can depend on her to act in an acceptable and professional manner no matter what the situation is. She will allow my 6 year old daughter to pull her around even by her ears, which she hates to have cleaned or even touched. Celly has the best temperament and obedience I have ever seen. She loves children and seems to instinctively know they mean her no harm, but she becomes a totally different dog if she perceives a threat to any of her pack members. Early on I put her into avoidance if I acted as the helper and put alot of pressure on her, but I have never seen another person do it, not on civil or protection work. She has learned to work with my VERY serious personal protection dog as a team. I live in a very small town with literally no crime to speak of but a couple months ago I was sleeping when a stranger attempted to enter my home. I woke up to find Celly barking aggressively, hackles up, in the door way of my bedroom and Brix at the door to my house in a bark and hold position. The door had been opened and both dogs positioned themselves to prevent the intruder from reaching me. Both dogs sleep in my bedroom Celly is not crated and sleeps in the doorway and brix is in his crate with the door open.
I would never allow my daughter to play in the front yard unless Celly was on a 30' line out with her. Ali knows if any problem arises all she has to do is walk to Celly, it's a huge feeling of security to know not only will Celly protect her but will alert me to any potential threat.
Thanks again for a GREAT dog!
Chris Carey
Subject: Danko; 5/11/2006
Dear Phil – Carey and I would like to update you on Danko. He is doing well and adapting to his new family. We love him and are very thankful to have him. He is a great blessing to our family. He checked out perfect with the vet in Puyallup. Bloodwork and UA were both good. Exam was flawless. We are constantly complemented on what a beautiful dog he is whenever we take him out. Last evening we even discovered a park with a small lake in it’s center here in Puyallup encircled by a paved trail called Bradley Lake Park. Apparently it’s pretty popular. We walked him there and he really seemed to enjoy himself. We have bought some items off Rae Allen.com – harness, long leash, obedience leash, prong collar (haven’t used that yet), and a tug. That brings me to my questions: May we join your adult training class this Saturday? If so, at what time and with what equipment? Also, we are interested in a second dog – a lit tle sister? Brother? We would like to talk pups with you or Kim when possible. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you this weekend hopefully.
Best Regards,
Sean and Carey Gephart
Subject: Puppies; 11/2005
Good Afternoon Phil:
Well... you did it... just what the Doctor ordered... or just what Lindsay wanted. TJ (Zadkiel) is everything we could ever wish for... He is by far the SWEETEST dog we've ever owned... he loves Lindsay and my husband. He doesn't bark when someone comes to the door... just wags his tail and cries. He's a talker with ALOT to say. Loves to go Bye bye... loves the motorhome. We remodled our home and the builder literally made the windows his height so he could see out... The vet is in love with him and tells him.."If people got to know you they'd change their opinion of German Shepherds. He's beautiful... People come up to us all the time to tell us he is a BEAUTIFUL dog he is. When he gets on the bed we tell him... "What would Phil say if he saw you?" OH... Angel is doing well with Koe, she is a sweetie too... but much more protective, also smaller body... TJ is a moose... a bit thin as he likes to walk with me in the AM and run with Lindsay in the evening.. (she is a runner for cross country and we don't want her to run alone. ) Vet said he's good.
Take Care,
Lisa Szybura
 Subject: New Photos; 12/2/2005
I have forwarded you a few photo's that my daughter took this morning of her dog. We had a bit of snow last night and he loves to run and play in it. As I mentioned in our conversation ... he never stops amazing me. This morning
I put him and our lab in the "play pen" ( a 140 ft x 85 ft fence area), and then I went to get our husky, Tobi. ... well, TJ, the shepherd decided when I got to the gate I needed help...He took his nose, hit the gate clasp then took his big bear paws and grabbed the bottom edge of the gate and opened it for me... They really are amazingly intelligent.
Take Care,
Best wishes to you and your family for a happy healthy holiday season.
Lisa Szybura
PS... she has one more she wanted to share with you, however I have to send it in a seperate e-mail. Thanks again or listening to me... We really do love our dog.
Best Regards...LAS
12/2/2005Good Morning Pastor Phil:
It would be our pleasure to be used as a reference. We believe in you, your mission and your business, not to mention you produce the best quality dogs I've ever had the opportunity to be exposed to. our pup is WONDERFUL... He is very healthy, and good looking, good natured and very well socialized.
Lisa Szybura
Subject: Re: This is interesting; 12/7/2005
Pastor...
I don't mind one bit.... never over doing... I will tell you I can only sell things I'm passionate about.... You, your family, your mission, your dogs... well, I know I am passonate about these. Your clients can hear it in my voice.
There are certain moments in our house when we say... "OH, what would Pastor say?. We brought in our christmas tree last night. (all 22ft of it) He was so excited that we brought a tree in... then he got on the couch ("shhh don't tell pastor") and just stared with the wonderment of a child. I hang wind chimes on my door knobs so when we have small children over I know when the doors open and close, (we have a pond)... Now when he wants to go out he takes his nose and rings the wind chime...Loves to get in bed with my husband and I for morning snuggle (shhh, don't tell Pastor) my husband laughs... do you know how wonderful it is to wake up each day with
a 47 year old man laughing like a child and saying "ok, Ok... I didn't want you, Lindsay wanted you. Why do you do this every morning? Why do you love me so much.", all the time laughing... Life does not get much richer..
So I guess what I'm saying is ANYTIME...
Take Care
Lisa Szybura
Subject: Max; 7/2005
He is almost seven months old and he is awesome. Can be very vocal at times and the (squirting) lemon juice in his mouth doesn't work with him. Instructor from the puppy obedience class suggested that... Very loyal and can get crazy chasing his tail, seems to only start doing that when he comes in the house. Great addition to our family, thank you again for breeding such an incredible dog.
Bonnie and Frank Hambly
Cottonwood, Ca
Excerpt from Journal American 5/94
(This is a Von Waldberg bred Shepherd)
Kirkland Police unleash new dog.
By Christopher Jarvis
Come summer there'll be a new dog in town. His name is "Jake," and the bad guy who think he can simply run from the scene of a misdeed might be sorely mistaken.
For the first time in history, the Kirkland Police Department will have a tracking dog of it's own and will no longer have to rely on it's neighbors in King County, Redmond or Bellevue to lend them the use of a well trained nose.
Jake the German Shepherd, is going through the ropes with his handler Officer Ron Coleman, as the two train for what they hope will be many years of teamwork.
Lt. Joe Simon, who is overseeing the Kirkland canine program, said Jake and Coleman have been training together as a team since early March as it's clear already that not only is Jake up to the task physically and, when necessary, aggressive.
Excerpt from Journal American 8/96
Don't mess with Jake Two years after joining the force, it's 115 "bad guys" and counting for Jake, the City of Kirkland's first and only canine police officer.
Excerpt from Journal American 8/2000
By Louis T. Corsaletti
"Kirkland a changing of the guard dog"
Jake the German Shepherd who has been Kirkland's canine crook-catcher for a half a decade. Since he started as a spunky 2-year-old recruit in 1994, he has 235 captures!
At age seven Jake is at mandatory retirement. He'll live a dog's life at officer Coleman's home, playing with Zeke, a 16 month-old rookie Coleman is training to fill Jake's paws. Those are some big paws to fill.
Subject: The best dog in the world
Dear Phil,
It's been a while since we have been in touch. Over 2 years ago, we bought a male puppy from your kennel. We got him as a wedding present for my husband.
Today, he is 2 1/2 years old and he is the joy in my life. Not only is he smart and obedient, he is so well-tempered and loving. When my husband leaves for army related things he takes care of me and makes sure that I am safe. He loves to play fetch, and he loves to run. He loves playing with other dogs big and small and he loves to cuddle up in bed with us.
He weighs 87 lbs, and he is the most handsome shepherd ( I am of course a little biased ). He is spoiled rotten and his name is Jack. I wanted to let you know how Jack was doing because I believe he was a gift from God and you gave him to us.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Karyne & Dan McCray
Via Letter October, 1999 Dear Phil,
I thought you be interested in a update on our puppy "Von Waldberg's Fritz Kai Zwei". He is continues to amaze me with his intelligence and frustrate me with his occasional stubbornness' he has learned what I think is a large and comprehensive vocabulary but often obeys the commands of "come", "sit", and "platz"(all of which he knows very well) when it suits his purposes. My German wife is not amused when I say that he is "eine typeische Deutscher"
He has never met a person or another dog, or a cat that he has not liked. Very affectionate, friendly, and is very happy to go anywhere, at any time for a drive. We are about to finish his 8 week course in primary agility training in which he is the youngest trainee. It has been great fun for both of us. In two weeks we will take the obedience class as well.
His markings and coloring are commented upon by practically everyone as being particularly striking. I know that his are the "usual" from his breeding so I just accept the compliments on his behalf and am appropriately modest.
To make a long note short ---he's a GREAT companion, I could not have made a better choice that day.
Thank you,
Nick Yotz
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