November 07's Feature Family

                           ~ Ziggy ~

     Ziggy (Jack) is doing great!  He's eating, slept in my bed last night (I couldn't let him cry too much), woke me up with kisses and is just a bundle of love.  Right now he's sleeping  under my desk at work!  So again, thank you for everything.  All the gifts and all the love you put into this mission of yours.  You are a wonderful girl and I wish you all good things.....Love, Lydia           What?????Ziggy is your nick name?????  Is that karma or what?  By the way, Ziggy loves to fetch stuff and bring it back to me.  I read in some book on shih tzu that they don't like to do that.  He's totally into it.  He's my complete pal.  Comes with me to the office everyday and loves it here.  And of course he's a hit with everyone.  I'm so happy all the time....it's great.   Have a wonderful Memorial Day week end and I'll write soon....Love, Lydia

     He's amazing!  He loves the outside so much and runs circles around everyone and everything. He's an expert at fetching.   He did great in puppy class even though he was a little shy with the other dogs at first.  By the end of the four weeks he was barking at all the dogs, big and small, and wanting to play and socialize. We will take more classes as soon as they get some smaller dogs for Ziggy to play with.   He walks next to me when on the leash and is very well behaved.  What can I say?  He's the best.  I wish I could add another one to my home, but right now that's not possible.  Know that you have one very happy SHIH TZU in New City, NY!!!!!     Hi , I've been looking at all the new babies and they are gorgeous!  I'm not ready to take on a second one yet but I want to tell you about all the raves little Ziggy is getting.  No matter where I go with him people stop to say how fantastic he is...and to ask where did I got him.  Even the Vet cannot get over the perfection of Ziggy.  I always tell them about you and give out your web site.  He's almost  seven months old and so smart that I can't believe it. I look at his grandma, Starlight, and his expression and face is exactly like hers   He's with me in the office every day and makes himself at home wherever I take him.  Thank you for bringing him into my life...  Hope all is well with you and your family, Love Lydia Zaris

   ~ Jingles ~

HI Laura we would be honored to be feature family of the month of October.  He was born on April 29,2000 and comes from a litter of 5 being the only male in the bunch. We adopted him on July 11,2000. He was just the cutest little fur ball ever!! I feel it was really meant to be for him to become a part of our family. He has brought nothing but joy & happiness to us.  We were very proud when Jingles was featured in the 2004 Dog Fancy Calendar. He is quite the little ham.  When ever he sees Mom with the camera he is ready to pose. In April 2005 Jingles had a huge birthday party with one of his siblings Martha Rose it was so much fun.  In the summer of 2005 we tried to plan a family reunion with the 5 pups and were only able to get together with 3. It was Jingles, and two of his four sisters Martha Rose & Samantha.  Bernadette & Misty were unable to attend. Well now Jingy (as we call him) is 7 years old and still is as playful and full of energy as  the first day we brought him home. We just can't imagine our lives without him.  Anyone out there who is considering adopting a Shih Tzu GO FOR IT!! You will never regret your decision.  Brenda Rome, N.Y.----- Original Message -----

"It's all about him" What a Charmer,

Click button below to Read more about Jingles and his family Reunion, including the story of meeting Sister Martha Rose.

                          

*Jingles will receive new toy and sweater. We welcome everyone to send us pictures and letter. I enjoy getting them so much. They are my babies. Feature of the month will be picked from received mail and /or e-mail. Dog will receive  free gifts for your time, my way of saying,  "Thank-you".

                                 ~ Elizabeth ~

I also wanted to say thank you!  Libby is turning out to be the perfect puppy for me!  She's so well behaved and sweet and adorable!  People are constantly stopping me on the street to comment on how beautiful she is.  And she has not had a single accident in my apartment!  She goes to the bathroom outside about half the time, and then she's great about using her wee wee pad.  We're going to the vet on Friday and the groomer on Sunday.  I will keep you posted... Jaime (N.Y.C.)

      

I'm so glad you love her as much as we do!

  ~ Nicky & Darla ~

       Just thought I'd drop you a little note and let you know that they are both doing great.  Darla (Silver) is super friendly and now Nicky (Marble) more outgoing. 

     They are always together, its the sweetest thing.  The kids love them, and they love to cuddle with the kids. 

         We all love them so much! Nicky and Darla are both doing great.  We all love them to pieces.  Darla is a total sweetheart.  Nicky is too, for the most part.  lol But he has no problem letting you know when he wants to be left alone!  lol  Darla was groomed today, just a clean up and trim.  Nicky was groomed last week.  He got a much shorter cut though.  Enjoy, Sabrina Runyan & Family

             ~ Sebastian ~

      I just wanted to send a note to let you know how wonderful Marley is doing ( Pesto).  Everyone in our family is just so in love with Marley.  He is such an intelligent little guy and he has learned to sit, lay down, shake hands, drop it and stay with very little training.  He loves playing fetch as well.

    From the get-go he was paper trained and over the winter he had very few ‘accidents’.  Once he was all caught up on his shots, we gradually transitioned him to taking walks and doing his business outside and he caught on like a champ and loves prancing around the neighborhood.  He loves everyone and my husband takes him everywhere he can.  Marley loves riding in the car and visiting friends with Dad and when my husband went the hardware store last week without Marley everyone asked for him.  The kids are convinced that he’s the cutest dog in the whole world and I tend to agree with them. 

For the past few months, Marley’s been sleeping in bed with us at night and he’s such a cuddle bug!  He especially likes his morning belly rub.  Everyone who meets him comments on what a wonderful little guy he is and we just wanted to thank you for such a wonderful gift.  Thank you! Kris Moses   

PS  I got a real kick out of finding that one of his ‘brothers’ is named Barley.

                       ~ Sophie ~
         Thanks so much for Sophie! She is the light of our lives. We love her so much! She loves everyone! She is very intelligent and knows a variety of tricks. She loves her toys and especially her "Loofa". She is so unique and special in her own ways. She gets sad, if I leave her to go to a friends house, she gets happy when I come home from school. Sometimes she gets the "zooms" and runs like a wild beast around the house. But we all love her. Sophie is spoiled rotten. She has two beds and about fifty toys.  I am glad that Sophie lives with us, and that we will have her for years to come.              Thanks for breeding Super Shih-Tzus!  
Sincerely,
    Kate, Brett, and Laura           (Oneida, N.Y.)

     "Gizmo is doing well, and melts everyone's hearts".

       Looking back a year ago, David and I were driving up to Syracuse to pick up a little puppy Shih Tzu. Little did we know he would bring such joy and love to our family, friends, and our own lives. We saw little Gizmo grow from 1.2 to 13 pounds, switch from paper-train to potty-train outside, graduate from puppy kindergarten, learn to walk up and down the stairs, and melt everyone's hearts. He's famous and the favorite dog around our neighborhood, he knows how to get one's attention. He's also quite the smart, naughty little dog (figured out how to push the dining room chair out, jump into the chair,  then on the table to steal food!), but one look at him, and you can't help but laugh.  Thanks! Our Best,   Amy Chen and David Lau

        "I wanted you to know that your dogs are the top of the line, first class all the way".

1-6-07     Our holiday picture for 2006.  CoCo has a crown on as she is our Princess and continues to bring us unconditional joy and love.  We never imagined we would become total "dog" people with an array of leashes, coats, sweaters, collars, carriers, etc., etc.  Ever our daughters Lynnel from Houston and Laurel from Ft. Lauderdale brought her Christmas presents.    Your puppies are the best! 

  He's adorable.  We're really enjoying him. Thanks again, Linda  (2005)

Hi,

         I promised I would send pictures of our Raisin. He is a very happy puppy. Doctor said he is very healthy. I hope you like these pictures. The are from a few days ago, which means he is 10 weeks old now. May-be you'll put them on your website. Let me know what you think. Thanks!           Jennifer (2005)                

Updated pictures of Raisin full grown now. We took him on a trip to Arizona. He flew and went on a house boat. I can not thank you enough for him. He is my soul.   Jennifer (2006)

           ~  Hershey ~

          Hershey is doing fine.  He is making himself right at home.  Yes, I do feel like a new mom.  He is already on his way to being spoiled.  He is eating and drinking well and he seems to prefer to have his paper near the back door. 

               We feel so blessed to have found him.         Sincerely,   Mary

    Hi ,  I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how Hershey is doing.  He has adjusted to his new family just fine.  He gets along with our other dogs, esp. my Mother's Shih Tzu Tootsie!  He is a joy to have around.  He has not taken the place of our beloved Sadie, but he has certainly helped ease the pain of loosing her.  Our Vet. has never seen a chocolate colored Shih Tzu.  She thinks that he is beautiful.  Thanks again. Sincerely,   Mary

   Bennie gets a sister  ~Tiki ~

Tiki is doing absolutley 

wonderful!  

She and Bennie love each 

other soo much.  They

 play so cute together!

               ~ Sadie ~

Hi!  Sadie is doing so great!  I sent some pictures!  

She seems to love her new home! 

She loves to hide under the couch, stick her head 
out, and watch what is going on.  She also loves to sleep under pillows 
(she really likes hiding her head).  She is running and jumping and 
playing with her toys and our other dog (although our other dog is not 
quite used to the new addition yet).  She is such a cuddlier and she 
absolutely loves to give kisses!  She wags her tail a lot!  I think she 
really likes it here!      Thanks! Talk to you soon! -Dana

                   ~ Aladin ~

  He is wonderful!  He is a great puppy!  He is getting along great with our Bischon.  Our Bischon, Cinderella, is still depressed about losing her sister but she is treating Aladin very well.

He is just sooooo cute, and seems to be fitting in nicely.  

    Cinderella and he seem to have reached kind of a peaceful co-existence, 

even though they are not really friends yet.  He is a very pleasant puppy 

with a wonderful personality; not too crazy, but just playful enough 

for the perfect pup!!!  We will keep you posted.  We have been off of 

work since last Thursday, so it's good to make sure he is fine before we 

go back to work/school.  Thanks again, Denise & family (UTICA)