Customer References

Below are a few references from our past customers. If you contact one of our references, please put Jarbeth's kennel or the name of their dog in the subject line, or it may be deleted as junk mail.

[ Bolognese ] [ Bolo-Noodle ] [ Silky Terrier ]

[ Bullmastiff ] [ Great Pyrenees ] [ Retired Adults ]

Click here to see photos of the dogs that have been adopted from Jarbeth's Kennel over the years. Photos supplied by the dog's new parents.

BOLOGNESE:

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel
FROM: Kelly and Paul E.

We are writing this letter to share with you how absolutely thrilled we are with Conner (our Bolognese). We cannot imagine a greater pet! He is so wonderfully loving and responsive. He has been such a joy in our lives. He is an amazingly smart and attentive dog and we can't take him anywhere without someone stopping us and asking us what breed he is and where we got him. We do not have children but anytime a friend visits with children or we are out and he sees them, he goes crazy. He loves kids and seems to understand that he must be more gentle and calm with them. He has the most amazing coat of beautiful white hair and we are thrilled that he does not shed. He is definitely what you told us he would be and much more. We are so thankful for our little Conner and can't imagine life without him! We look forward to purchasing our next Bolognese from you!

Thank you so much!!

(Note: As of 7-05-05, this couple made good on their pledge and purchased their second puppy.)

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel
FROM: Suzanne K. [sky27753@aol.com]

Troy and Bethany

Teddy is doing very well. Here's a photo that I took last week of him with his new collar.

I really love Teddy alot. He's my best friend and I come home from work every day for lunch to take him out and feed him lunch. I have to wean myself off of spending too much time at home with him and toughen up because my social life is non-existent now! :)

Take care and looking forward to hearing from you.

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel

FROM: Rick S. [spudman12@comcast.net]

Bethany,

Things are working out great and Piper and Gabby get closer every day. Gabby is at my feet at the moment and I'm hoping she behaves herself. Gabby isn't housebroken but more and more she signals that she wants to go outside. She did that several times today.

As much as we love Gabby, I'm beginning to question her intelligence. She knows her colors and shapes now but is having a hard time learning the alphabet. I sometimes wonder if I'm just rushing things. Some parents are that way.

Hope all is well with you. Gabby has certainly been a blessing for us. This photo is of Gabby's first snow.

Best,

Rick

On 9-20-2010, we received this startling e-mail from Rick. There is a reason we recommend keeping your puppy current on all vaccinations and wormings...

Bethany,

I think I caught something from Gabby as you can see in the picture. Is this covered in your one year health guarantee?

Still loving that little girl.

Rick

On 9-21-2010, we received this follow up e-mail.

Bethany,

Whatever I caught from Gabby doesn't seem so bad today.

Rick

Rick (one of our more colorful customers) has since made a full recovery. When you stop laughing, feel free to contact him at the e-mail address he gave above. He would LOVE to brag about Gabby!

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel

FROM: Michelle P. [michelle.potts@verizon.net]

Troy and Bethany,

Hello, I wanted to share a picture of Sugar so you can see how well loved he is. I love him so much as he loves me. He follows me all around the house. I received a call from a buyer asking questions about a Bolognese that he purchased last night. I assured him that if he purchased from you he has done business with professionalism and honesty. I also explained that I also was very skeptical doing business on the internet and not seeing what I paid for. After talking with him for quite some time on the telephone, he felt very positive and happy about his purchase. I told him he made a great purchase from great people and said that Jarbeth's kennel was the best! I want to thank you for trusting me as I trusted you. I will send you an update photo of Sugar soon. He is great!!! Any time at all you want to use me for a reference, please feel free.

Have a wonderful day!

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel
FROM: Kaisha O.

Dear Jarbeth's Kennel,

I just want to give you a quick update on Rex - boy are we in love with our little man. He has become a joy to my family. He is so loving, smart, energetic, and actually quite funny. I would recommend you to anyone looking for a healthy well adapted puppy. Rex loves all animals and gets along so well with kids and strangers. Rex is the best dog for my family, he doesn't shed, bark, or require a lot of space. We love him so much and could not imagine our lives without him.

Thanks so much...

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel
FROM: Carol M. [carol33931@embarqmail.com]

Dear Bethany,

Just wanted to drop you a note to tell you how things are going with our girl Mia. We have always been large dog lovers. Small dogs are usually hyper, yappy, and not that good with a lot of people. Then we got Mia. She never barks other than to talk and tell you she wants her breakfast or she wants our big dog to do something that she does not want to do. She is the epitome of a "go anywhere dog". When I go to tennis, she goes with me in her airline style carry case and it sits in the shade on the picnic table and she watches us play tennis for the next few hours. Well that is not always the case because if there are people around, they ask if Mia can come out and play with them so they often babysit Mia. I had a wicker basket installed on my bicycle so I put a harness on Mia which I attach to the basket, and Mia rides for hours with me in the basket. She also likes the boat, and swims in our pool. She is quite the swimmer. When we first got her she was too small to fit in the smallest lifejacket so she learned to swim without one. Now she fits in the jacket and she looks like a windup toy that was dropped in the pool as she quietly moves around. She has never shown any fear of the water even when she fell in a few times while playing on the edge and did a nose dive under the water. The one problem with a small white dog is that she gets into dirty things and oft times needs some cleaning. Well I just drop her in the kitchen sink and turn the water onto warm and clean and shampoo her with the sink spray. She stands and waits and then she shakes and we wrap her in a towel which she loves. Sometimes we use the blow dryer on low heat and she thinks that is neat.

Last weekend we had a wedding and a party at our house so for four days we had a barrage of people. Mia loves her crates but whenever I looked someone had taken her out of the crate so they could play with Mia. No one believes that she is just a four month old puppy because she will quietly lie on anyone's lap and just put her head on their arm. Now when it is time to play, she will entertain herself and run around in all directions. All our guests this past weekend commented on the fact that she was not like their image of a small dog. They were so astounded at how quiet and laid back she was.

I almost forgot to tell you that she goes in all stores that allow dogs and when I am trying on clothes she just sits on the bench in the dressing room on top of the clothes I took off. She is a companion dog. Also, I thought you could use the info we received today that Mia had achieved her UKC championship for your bragging rights.

Carol

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel
FROM: Stacy D.

Hi Troy & Beth,

I just had to write to thank you for my little Gia. I can't begin to tell you the amount of comments I get from people when I take her out for her daily walk. She was already well socialized the day I picked her up from the airport.

I will highly recommend your kennel pups to anyone who asks. I am enclosing a picture that you can put on your website so prospective buyers can see what a Bolognese looks like when they get older. She is almost 5 months here and according to my vet is probably full grown.

Thanks again!!

Stacy D.

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel
FROM: Donna E.

Hi Bethany and Troy and kids,

One year ago my dad and I visited you in Salem to see a puppy. In February you met my parents and handed over "Toby". One year later Toby is healthy, happy and a wonderful companion. Both of my parents love him.

Mom is doing great. This little guy gives her a lift every day. She laughs and walks a lot more than she did a year ago. He has been a real blessing to them and to me.

Thank you. Toby is everything I hoped he would be. He's an intelligent, fun little guy.

Donna

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel
FROM: Janice L. [janice.luke@gmail.com]

Dear Jarbeth,

Thank you so much for Oscar (named after Oscar Mayer Bologna since he is a Bolognese!) He was easily adjusted to his new home the day he arrived and even knew where to potty. He has been such an angel and everyone adores him no matter where he is. I can't seem to not bring him anywhere I go and he follows me everywhere. He is a perfectly loyal companion.

I would also like to mention that you were very helpful and patient with all my questions before I received Oscar. All the information provided in the e-mails and in the website were useful. Thank you again.

Best Regards,

Janice

Well, Janice told a friend...

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel

FROM: Bryant B.

Hi Bethany!

Thank you so much for Mayer! He is so adorable! He brings happiness to my life that I've been missing for a while. I was so surprised that he wasn't even scared of me when I took him out of his crate! He began licking my toes and face right away =)

I'm not sure if you remember Janice, but she bought a Bolognese puppy from you 2 years ago. She named him Oscar. I am close friends with her, that is why I named my puppy Mayer (Oscar Mayer Bolognese). Oscar and Mayer are both doing great! In fact, my Vet was actually very impressed on how Mayer was in perfect health and how well you organized all his medical records. Thank you so much for everything!

Thank you,

Bryant

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel
FROM: Ben D. [donatoben924@yahoo.com]

Beth,

I wanted to thank you for contacting me about this precious puppy I now own. He is adorable and is a very good companion. Everyone here where I live that has made contact with him just adores him. I named him Muzby and he has the best temperament I have experience with any pet I owned. I took him to the Vet on Monday and the veterinarian gave him a clean bill of health. The vet also mentioned that he knows the veterinarian at the Rolla Animal Hospital and said he is a very good vet. I had Muzby groomed today and he is adorable. I will send you a picture as soon as I take one of him. It was a struggle getting to know his potty habits outside, but he has adjusted quite well. I was a little worried about the crate training, but I have left him in there before leaving for work and he also has adjusted well to it. I couldn't ask for a better pet. My apartment manager has really taken a liking to him as well as other renters he has met. Thank you for giving me the dream of pet ownership again.

Here is an e-mail from one of our puppies. Our puppies e-mail their new mommies and daddies once we get a deposit, so our customer Andy decided to let his new puppy Barney e-mail us from his new home in New York...

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel
FROM: Barney (Andy's new puppy) [andyinbuffalo@yahoo.com]

Dear Grandma,

I just wanted to thank you for sending me to this nice family in Buffalo. I think it snowed last night, this city is a dump. But, the new family I am with is just so nice. I have my own little crate that I get to sleep in and I have many new brothers and sisters. There is my brother, a doggie, his name is Freddy. He is scared of me (hee hee...), little ol' me. Oh yeah, my new name is Barney... kind of cool, Freddy and Barney. MY sisters are weird, they meow, I really do not understand what they are saying. I will teach them who is boss soon. They have a bunch of kids too like you, they are very nice.

Last night I was a bad boy, I cried and barked a bit, I was just lonely. This morning my new mommy gave me a nice bath after daddy took me outside to pee. What a fool he is, I don't want to pee out there, the grass tickles my thingy!! I guess I will learn, just to be nice to them.

Today I hear we may go for a small walk. I hope that is nice. Does it ever get warmer than 50 here? Oh well, I have hair, I will be fine.

Ok, that's all for now, my paws are tired. Oh yeah, they got me two rattles for my cage, like you said and a collar and a tag. I think I am on my way to being very spoiled!!

Miss you grandma, I will write soon, maybe some pictures along the way. Say hello to everyone for me.

Love,

Barney

Here's another e-mail from one of our Bolognese puppies...

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel

FROM: Max (Donna H's Bolognese)

Dear Grandma,

Here are some pictures my new mommy and daddy took of me in my forever home. I like it here. I have a big brother named Hugo. Hugo has lots of beds and lots of toys. He lets me sleep in his beds and play with his toys. He is a good brother and we kiss each other a lot. I think he will protect me if anyone tries to give me a hard time. Hugo doesn't know that I am a Bolognese puppy. He thinks I am a little Labradoodle cause he is a big Labradoodle. I like him a lot. I make him chase me all around the house and mommy calls me a trouble maker cause I mess up the carpets. I like the name that my new mommy and daddy gave me. It is Claudius Maximus. Usually they just call me Max.

Say hello to all of family and friends at the kennel. I miss you all.

Love,

Max

Here is a switch. Here is an e-mail from one of our customers to a potential customer who was afraid to purchase a puppy over the internet.

TO: Phyllis (the potential customer)
FROM: Vicki S. (a previous customer)

Hi Phyllis,

If you want to ask any questions about my experience with Bethany, feel free. I'm in NJ. I was leery about an internet transaction like this too, and I would probably even question a stranger's email, but I CAN say without hesitation that my experience with Bethany was flawless! I did not have one single problem. No matter what, I had some anxiety throughout, but I went with my instincts after thoroughly researching the internet and talking to Bethany at length. I even requested the brother later, and they flew together. I'm sure that you are feeling the same way right now. You feel good about Bethany, but can't help be nervous, because of the way the world can sometimes be. Don't worry! Your baby will arrive and your life will be transformed!

Bethany has always answered her phone, called me back or emailed me back every single time, and she still does. She is very knowledgeable about the breed and always spoke to me for as long as I needed. She answered every single question I had (and I had a lot) with facts and opinions, and it always enlightened me.

I cannot say enough about our boys, who are the brothers of the puppy in which you are interested. The breed is wonderful. They have changed our lives 100%! We love them so much that we could just 'squeeze them to death'!! Take a deep breath and exhale, you will experience this too!

Good luck! Vicki S.

PS I went ahead and copied this to Bethany.

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel

FROM: Steve and Daria D.

We wanted to give you an update on Hunk. He is doing GREAT! We love him soooooooooo much! He’s a real character, extremely affectionate and just an absolutely wonderful addition to our family. Thank You so much.

We’re actually thinking that we may want to get a brother or sister for Hunk and were hoping that there was another litter on the way soon. Please let us know when the next littler of Bolognese is due.

Thanks so much for such a precious addition to our family.

Warm Regards,

Daria and Steve D.

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel

FROM: Ruth L.

Bethany,

It's been some time since I was in touch...Baci is the living doll that you always said she was. (She is my baby and my best friend.)

She is so friendly with everyone on east 79th street that they all know her by name. She has regular play dates (just like when my daughter was young).

Also, Baci just stopped using her crate and began sleeping with me at the foot of the bed about 2 weeks ago. One night she just froze her body when I went to put her in the crate (and almost forced me to put her in my bed by bucking upward while taut...it happened the next night too. I knew that Baci weaned herself from the crate and now wanted to be an adult.

Amazing. Don't know how I would live without her!

Sincerely,

Ruth L.

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel

FROM: Nessie R. [nessie.ruiz@gmail.com]

Bethany,

Dessa is doing great. This puppy is absolutely perfect. I actually renamed her Hassy Dessa Ruiz. She has such a charming personality and is so well behaved and attentive. She plays hard and sleeps well. She's eating well too and seems well adapted as if she has been with me all her life. She's even paper training quickly. She went to the vet today and checked out great at 3.5 pounds.

I plan on getting her a sister but I will have to wait like 2 years or so when I buy a home. But I can't wait to get another puppy from you.

Thanks so much!!!

Nessie

Later, we received this e-mail from Dessa, the puppy above...

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel

FROM: Dessa (Nessie R's Bolognese)

Hi Gramma Miller,

I am so worn out, I am emailing you from my mom's blackberry (and I thought a regular keyboard was hard, phones are harder!) Well I arrived OK. I was dying to get out of that crate but mommy let me lick her face as soon as I got out. I licked her face all the way home! I am so happy that my tail is sore from wagging so much. I had some water and food right away when I got home. Thanks for telling mom about the Gerber chicken... I really liked that and I ate a lot, then I pooped. Mommy made a big happy dance when I pooped and said I did a good potty on the peepee pad... No clue what a peepee pad is but I liked the funny dancing.

I have so many toys and a nice comfy bed that I am planning on making lots of holes in when mom isn't looking. All of my things are in a playpen so its like I have my very own big girl room. Oh, and I met my auntie and her kids and they were really nice too and said I was super cute. My aunty said she wants to keep me, but mom told her she already has a dog.

Oh, and mom gave me a bath but I didn't really like it, but she said I behaved pretty good. Other than the bath, I had so much fun today and it's only day 1 p.m.! I am so tired that I cannot stay awake and am actually typing this as I am passed out on mom's bed. I peed on it a little... Don't tell mom, maybe she won't notice.

Lots of love always,

Dessa

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel

FROM: Jeremy and Martha L.

Bethany,

This was taken on Christmas Eve just before we left for Christmas Eve Service. Their smiles haven't faded and they keep telling me how much they love him.

Let us begin by saying "Thank you" a million times over. We set off to find the "perfect dog" for our family. We weren't set on a particular breed or color or age or gender. We wanted to find a great companion for our family...a dog that would have an awesome temperament with our three children - ages one, three and six. A dog that would be content lying around while our daughters read books to him. A dog that we could take on long walks around our neighborhood. A dog that was smart, fun, playful and loyal. We weren't in a big hurry to find the perfect dog, as we thought our search might take a long time. As usual, God had a plan for us and led us to you!

From the very moment we spoke with you and explained what we were looking for, you were so kind and helpful. The Bolognese you had available seemed to be the perfect match for us. Through the numerous conversations we had with you about him we could tell this was the dog for us. You were kind enough to send several emails, photos and videos which made us feel as though he were already part of our family long before we got him. Based on what you told us about him, our expectations were high....but he more than exceeded even our highest expectations! He is not only the perfect dog for our family....he's the perfect dog! He has no bad manners and is extremely smart and well behaved. He is very laid back - yet loves to run and play. He loves our children and is calm and gentle with them. He fits right into our family and is a true joy to have around. He goes everywhere we go and is happy to just be with us. We keep looking at each other and saying "He's such a great dog!" We've also said a million times "Why doesn't everyone have a Bolognese?"

Thank you, Bethany, for being such a great person. You have blessed us with a perfect dog! We appreciate all the time you took to make us feel comfortable with our decision - by listening to what we wanted in a dog and making sure we got the perfect addition to our family. You have always been here to answer our questions and made us feel like we weren't alone in this new adventure. You are extremely knowledgeable and everything you said was right on - every time. We couldn't be happier!

Sincerely,

Jeremy and Martha

To: Jarbeth's Kennel

From: Donna O. [ajk90@att.com]

Dear Bethany

I just wanted to thank you for my WONDERFUL Bolognese puppy, Milo. He is just a joy to have. Everyone just loves him. Took him to the vet on Monday and the vet said he is a perfect pup. You are a very nice person and I will tell everyone about you. You answered all my questions no matter how dumb they may have been. I can't tell you the joy you gave my kids that day you brought the puppies to Bloomington. O.K. I can't lie, I was just as happy. When you let us have the puppy sooner than we thought, that was a very nice surprise. Not too many people these days would go out of their way to sell a puppy or even try to work around our schedule to deliver them like you did. My kids and I will miss your e-mails that you sent to let us know how the puppy was doing and the nice pictures also. You went out of your way not only for us, but for the puppies--to make sure that you placed the right puppy with the right people. I really believe that all puppies that come from your family are very loved. I will keep you informed on how he is doing.

Thanks again,

Donna

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel

FROM: Barb M. [masek33@yahoo.com]

Bethany,

Just thought you like to know Mocha is doing great. She is a pleasure to have and everyone who meets her thinks she is to cute to be real. People are always asking what kind of dog is she, and where did I get her. She is a very active dog, very athletic and agile. She is 7 lbs. now, 12" long and 10" high from shoulder down. Her coat is beautiful and she is a healthy puppy.

She learned very quickly all the basic commands of sit, lie down, stand, stay, come, fetch, how to walk on a leash, etc. I taught her how to walk on a treadmill before she had all of her shots (she loves going out for walks in the neighborhood also) which will come in handy now that the weather is turning cold. She loves to run through the house, and thru exercise tunnels, and up and down play ramps and hoops, and playing hide and seek carrying her toys or blanket with her. . . She also loves riding in a bike basket and traveling in either car or airplane. She littered box trained quickly inside her exercise pen, which is now 8 x 12.

She just graduated from her puppy class which really was more for continued socialization (she was so sweet when I got her) since she knew all the commands before she started. She still gets highly excited when she meets new people or dogs, but she loves everyone and greets with kisses. She doesn't bark except when playing fetch and she gets excited. Noises do not bother her at all. I'm trying to get her to sit when greeting people or other animals since in her excitement she is jumping up all the time; which we will continue to focus on in her next intermediate training class.

Happy Holidays!

Barb

Bolo-Noodle:

A Hybrid cross between a registered Bolognese and a registered Toy Poodle.

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel

FROM: Wendy H. [wendyhanselman2007@yahoo.com]

Hi,

I just wanted to send you a few pictures of Bella. She has just been a wonderful addition to our family, and a blessing to our lives. My daughter says that she is her Bella, and will not go to sleep at night unless she is in the bed with her.

Yesterday, Bella, went for her first full grooming, and was on her best behavior. All the techs at Petsmart thought she was the cutest thing they had ever seen. I tell people about your website when they ask where I got her. I will keep sending you pictures as she gets older. Thank you so much for sending this precious jewel to us.

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel
FROM: Jan B.

Hi Bethany,

I just want to thank you again for all your help and kindness through all of this. I was so afraid to trust on line purchases after getting scammed but you certainly changed my thoughts about that.

Thank you Bethany.

Jan

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel

FROM: K. Larkin

Bethany,

Thank you so much for all of your help, Bailey is such a great addition to our family. Everyday she continues to grow and with everyday our love for her grows. She has adjusted very well with us and our other pets. She has especially become my little tail, wherever i go she goes to and no matter where we go she has no problem making more friends. I cant express how grateful our family is for finding such a great breeder to help us expand our family, We wish you the best of luck in all that you do and we will keep you updated on our little girl.

The Larkin Family

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel

FROM: Megan and Steven G.

Hi Bethany,

It's officially been 1 month since we welcomed the cute little "Nike" into our home! I just wanted to give you a quick update on his progress. :) He now goes by the name Grehlin (pronounced Grey-lin). He has adjusted quite well and we think he's the best puppy in the whole world! :). He sleeps through the night and is doing pretty well in the potty training department. He can sit and give us his paw! He is also a great walker! He loves it! He loves everyone and also almost all dogs (for some reason he's not a big fan of small dogs!) He LOVES big dogs though! I think he thinks he's just their size. :)

Thanks again for everything and for the opportunity to have this little cutie be a part of our family. Every day he makes us laugh with something else he has learned or a new game he likes to play!

I've attached a couple of pictures for you!

We will keep in touch!

Megan, Steven & Grehlin

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel

FROM: Kathy G.

Hi Bethany -

I just wanted to share some wonderful pictures of Lulu and her happy home. She is beyond a doubt the cutest puppy on earth and your family has done a superb job of bringing her into the world. Thank you once again for sharing her with us.

Kathy

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel

FROM: Anita L. [anita.lawrence@cypresscare.com]

Hello Troy and Beth,

I have attached a few pictures of KINGSTON. I am beyond grateful that I purchased him from you. He is more than just the pet for the family he truly is my little man. He's smart, funny and extremely playful and protective. Kingston is the best thing that could have happened to my children and me....I never thought I could love an animal so intensely.

Kingston is phenomenal, he's the greatest dog EVER! His personality is so loving and playful...I am hooked on BOLONOODLE'S!!!

We love and adore him and really cannot imagine life without him. Thank you a million times over.....I always think it was divine intervention that Troy made the mistake and I almost got a Shi-Poo because I put a deposit down for a dog that he didn't know was already taken...lol, you offered me the BOLONOODLE and me and my children have found a friend for life.

I will ALWAYS refer you and will purchase another dog from you when I am able.

Thank you again and again.

Anita

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel

FROM: Tara B. [tee13bee@gmail.com]

Hi Bethany -

Just sending a quick picture of Dutch with our middle daughter. He was tired after playing! He's funny because he switches between his crate & his bed whenever he likes. HE is the sweetest thing ever, & he seems to have gotten great used to us already. The vet said he is in great health & obviously lived at a very nice place before us because he was very comfortable & calm with the vet. We adore him! He's eating well & sleeps well all night, too. Thanks again, I really appreciate everything.

Speak with you soon! Tara :)

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel

FROM: Diane K.

Hi Bethany,

Just wanted to let you know the puppies are doing great!!! They love the snow. When we take them out to go potty as soon as they are finished they run around and burrow in the snow and have a ball. We are crate training like you advised and things are going smoothly. We also bought a play pen to put them in when we are at work. They still need the pee pad once or twice, but when we are home they do go outside. We love them so much, best purchase we ever made. Thank you so much for such wonderful pets.

Will send a picture as soon as we can get them to sit still for a minute. Talk to you soon.

Diane, Cindi, Dooney and Bourke.

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel

FROM: Meredith C.

Hi Bethany,

We want to thank you! Tucker is doing fabulously! He has been doing all of his "business" outside! Yeah! He sits right next to you or will run with you in the yard! We will be posting pics very soon! I need to get an extra external hard drive because of all the pictures I currently have saved.

Thank you again! He is amazing and our family LOVES him to pieces! He definitely loves to be cuddled, played with and kissed! Your family did wonderful job getting him prepared for us!

Meredith, Jimmy, Caroline, Patrick, and Tucker, too!

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel
FROM: Forest O. [forestoneillgreenberg@gmail.com]

Hi Bethany,

Thanks so much for all your help. I wanted to write another email updating you on Oliver and providing a reference for any potential customers thinking about purchasing a BoloNoodle. My advice to them, don't wait, do it!

Oliver (Ollie) was vet-checked yesterday and passed with flying colors. The vet said he was in excellent health and seemed incredibly observant and intelligent for a 9 week old puppy. We can attest to that, he is smart and quick to catch on (I know I already told you once, but we think he speaks English!). We have had him for a week and already he knows his name, comes when we call, follows us everywhere, and knows that the potty is outside and seems to love his crate (we are crate-training him). When you look at him you can literally almost see the little wheels turning in his mind as he thinks about what it is that we want him to do (and he does figure it out). He's that tuned in to us and what is going on around him.

He has a wonderfully sweet and charismatic demeanor and makes adoring fans wherever he goes. It's impressive. Wherever he goes he lights the place up.

So, thank you! We love him. And please provide my contact information to any potential customers interested in speaking to someone who has already purchased a puppy from you.

Attached are some pictures of Ollie as well, so you can see how he is doing!

Best,

Forest

TO: Jarbeth's Kennel
FROM: Geri R. [greilly@athenahealth.com]

Bethany,

I have had Bella Lulu for all of 48 hours now and life with her is better than I ever imagined it would be. She is an absolute love of an animal. She loves to run and play, and she is so incredibly affectionate. We are stuck to each other like Velcro. I can’t thank you enough for sending me such a wonderful dog and companion. You have been absolutely fantastic, from the beginning of the process through the end (although there will be no end). My vet said that she is in perfect health, and that I was very lucky to have a breeder like you.

We will send you photos later today so that you can see just how happy we all are together. We will continue to send you photos as she grows so that you can see what a beautiful dog she becomes. How could she be anything but beautiful given the great beginning that she had with you and your family. I can’t walk more than 50 yards without people stopping to ask me all about her and telling me how adorable she is. As I type this note to you Bella is sleeping beside me in her new cushy bed. We are never more than 10 feet from each other. I have worse separation anxiety than she does.

I have already referred several people to you.

With deep appreciation,

Geri R.

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FROM: Nancy M.

Bethany,

It's been way too long. We're so in love with these little girls it's crazy. I understand a couple from Massachusetts bought a puppy, and I wouldn't be surprised if you find a few more people inquiring from NJ and Mass... Everywhere we go people want to know all about them... and they're the best puppies ever. They are so smart, comical and friendly to people and to other dogs. And you were so right about them getting along. They really are best friends. We laugh all day long at their antics. So, I thought I would send you a picture of Bailey and Nan at four and a half months old.

Take care,

Nancy M

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FROM: Daniela S.

Dear Bethany,

Our black and silver bolo-noodle Reskie loves his new home here. The whole family loves him and so does everybody who sees him!

Thanks!

Daniela

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FROM: Bonnie W. [Bonnie.Ward@stream.com]

Hi Beth –

Rocco is doing VERY well … he is the toast of the neighborhood and the Star of Puppy Class. Rocco’s social skills come in handy here – he gets everyone out during puppy play – and is often the Teacher’s “example” as he learns everything VERY quickly.

He loves going for walks with my girls and we live near an ‘active older community’ where they take him for exercise – the elderly folks gush over him – which of course he responds to and then they gush more – a “vicious” cycle ;-). He is just a great conversation starter and enjoys the attention he gets from the folks who want come up and say hello (AND from their dogs!!).

Both of my daughters are enjoying caring for him and much to my surprise we have very little disagreement when someone needs to walk him or feed him or pick up his toys …. Both girls enjoy taking care of him and of course he is such a loving little guy that he actually tried to help them clean up (he will pick up his ‘lovey’ and put her in his doggy bed, then pat her as if he is tucking her in!!) We did not teach him this – he just did it, on his own, during his 2nd week with us, and it is the cutest thing to see!!

Our very good friends, Paul & Carolyn, came to visit my Mom and spent the morning playing with Rocco and falling head over heels for him. They told us that very next week that they had already contacted you and were adopting a puppy from the new litter – a “cousin” of Rocco. We are very excited, for them and for Rocco!! We vacation together, along with good friends who have a Bichon, and so now we will be staying at puppy-friendly places.

I know they will be very happy with their new Bolo-Noodle, just as we are thrilled with Rocco. Everyone – including our Vet and her staff and our groomer and her staff – are besotted with Rocco. He is smart, friendly, and as the Puppy Class trainer says: Mr. Personality.

I think our dentist is going to contact you and another of our friends the E-B family will also.

THANK YOU to you and your family for doing such a great job socializing Rocco!!

Bonnie

NOTE: Two weeks after we received this e-mail, the E-B family mentioned above purchased the puppy to the right =>

Sometimes an entire group of friends purchase a puppy because of how impressed the first one of them was with our puppies, customer service and/or professionalism, so they told their friends. Bonnie has been telling her friends!

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FROM: Bonnie W.

Bethany -- here is a photo of Rocco. He is doing great. He is the rock star of doggie daycare (he goes 2 days per week) and he loves his pals there.

Samantha D. adores her puppy (I believe she was Snow and is now called Darla).

Also Paul and Carolyn N's family tells us their pup, Louie, is doing great and their kids adore him.

Andrea E-B sent me a new photo of their Bolognese, Roberto. We can't get over how Robbie and Rocco look like twins!!!

Everyone is so happy with their pups!!

Rocco brightens our days!!

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FROM: Margaret F. [mfisher@realtyusa.com]

Hi Bethany,

The kids and my family loved the two BoloNoodles!I sent pictures as a text message. This one is too cute! Thanks for everything and for your continued support!

Margaret

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FROM: Judy

Hi Bethany!

Thought you might enjoy seeing four and a half month old Hinkee Zanipolo (Bolonoodle) just a few days before his first Christmas. He’s a happy, loving, enthusiastic family member and incredibly intelligent. The early socialization you folks do really pays off. He loves everybody and never met a stranger. He’s quite the gay cavalier and an absolute riot!

Wishing you and your family Happy Holidays!

Sincerely, Judy

SILKY TERRIER:

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FROM: Dennis and Hope P.

Troy and Bethany,

We both want to thank you for choosing the perfect Silky for us. Tessa has been a bright spot in our lives for the last year.

Thanks again. She is the best dog either of us has ever had.

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FROM: James and Monica, California [moni1221@yahoo.com]

Just wanted to let you know that Sammi is doing great. First of all she is going to be as pretty as her mama, (her silver is growing in light just what we wanted!) She graduates from puppy preschool next week.

She knows all the "good" dog stuff- sit, stay, walk on a leash... She went to the groomer for the first time today- she doesn't like her nails trimmed :) Her favorite activity is running through the sprinklers and carrying every toy she owns outside. (lots of fun for us cuz we have to cart them all back in the house before the sprinklers come on at night and soak them) Thanks again for such a perfect puppy. Please feel free to give our names to anyone needing a reference.

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FROM: George and Sarah [slcarter007@hotmail.com]

Good morning Bethany and Troy,

Roscoe came to live with us last February. We have enjoyed every minute! How are you doing with your business? We were curious to know if Roscoe's parents had any more kids. We're toying with the idea of getting him a sister or brother to hang out with. The cats around here just don't play the same!

Here is a picture of Roscoe in his new jacket. It's been pretty cold in central Illinois!

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FROM: Christine P. [cpuchtler@yahoo.com]

We have had Billy for about a year now. He has grown into a beautiful dog. He makes our lives complete. I had forgotten how much joy a puppy can bring to your life. When we get home he always greets us with a toy and if you go shopping he snoops through the bags till he finds a new toy. Nine times out of 10 there is a new toy but if not he just gets an old one and starts playing with that. He loves to pull all the stuffing out of them or bring them outside. His favorite game is peek a boo through his doggie door. I just wanted to give you an update on how Billy was doing and thank you for bring so much joy into my life. I thank God for him every day and tell everyone he is the best thing I have ever purchased in my life - including my house, car, and other toys. My other dogs were not purchased so they don't count. I don't believe I have ever had anything love me as much as Billy does, he is the light of my life.

Thank you so much and if you ever need a reference feel free to give out my information for that purpose because I would buy another puppy from your kennel in a heartbeat!

Thank you - Christine

Here is a follow-up e-mail from this customer...

I have had Billy for almost 2 years now and he is still the light of my life. He loves to play with his toys and bring them outside, as soon as the snow melts I'm sure we will find lots of missing treasures. His best friend is the cat. I want to thank you for making my life a little bit brighter with this perfect dog.

Christine

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FROM: Brad and Christina B. [xanderbrew@cox.net]

Hi!

We bought Chloe from ya'll 4 months ago. I wanted to write you again, and thank you! And send you an update picture of her. She's got quite a personality on her. I was going to take a picture of her laying down, when she saw the camera and decided to show off.

Thank you again... we love her SO much!

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FROM: KaTinka S.

We have a Super Star!

We have been taking Pebbles in to the PetsMart groomers for approx 6 months now and after this last time, we were approached about having her photo taken and put on one of their flyer's...Isn't that cool? Pebbles is going to be a model for PetsMart. She's also a favorite at her vet's office (which is also inside PetsMart). Everyone loves her.

Pebbles favorite thing to do is go to the beach and chase seagulls (she doesn't realize that the birds are bigger then she is). She doesn't like the sandpipers though because she ran after one once and she got hit by a wave. A little wave, but since she is so tiny, it got her soaked (lol).

When we say "Bang Bang" she plays dead, she rolls over, she sits up pretty, dances and howls like a wolf. She tilts her head back and everything...it's so cute.

My cat grooms her like Pebbles was her kitten and our kitten and she are like brother and sister. They wrestle and are great friends. Pebbles is a true joy in our lives and we think of you guys every time we look at her. We truly believe, and the vet agreed with us, that her disposition comes from a good home and great breeders.

Thanks again.

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FROM: Craig S.

Hi Bethany,

Just wanted to let you know that our cute little girl, we named her Casey, is doing very well. She is a joy.

I was worried if she looked too 'quiet' in the pictures. Not a problem. She is absolutely full of it at times. She is either going 100 mph or sleeping. Definitely a lap dog.

All is good. Thanks.

Craig

BULLMASTIFF:

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FROM: Jami

Thank you for the cute email. Mac is doing great. He is such a good puppy; you and your family did a wonderful job. He has adjusted to our home and us like it was meant to be. He sleeps with Derek, our 16 year old son. The first night there was no crying and he goes to the door, fully potty trained. Mac has brought so much LOVE to us just when we needed it after losing our dog and also not sure I told you lost my Dad in Jan. to cancer so Mac has really helped me. We will keep in touch...

Have a wonderful weekend, Jami

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FROM: Amy E. [theedgemons@gmail.com]

Hi Bethany,

Sorry it has taken so long to get to you but boy did we forget how busy it is to keep up with a puppy. Maizy is a very sweet girl and we are so happy she is a part of our family. She is making herself right at home and adjusting very well.

Thank you again for everything!!!!!

~Amy

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FROM: Mandy H. [mandyh_24@yahoo.com]

Hi there,

Sorry it took so long but I finally got around to writing a reference for you. Well our new little man is doing great his new name is Jaxon, and he is so spoiled. The vet said he is beautiful and so far so good!! I cant thank you enough!! Here are some photos at 4 months of age.

Thanks again for everything!!

Mandy Hartman

GREAT PYRENEES:

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FROM: Isabelle (Laura C.'s new puppy)

Hey, it's me Maggie!! Well, my new mommy has decided to call me Isabelle or Izzy for short - 'cause I'm so sweet!

Well, guess what? I am doing so good you would not even believe it. Would you know I haven't had even ONE accident in the house. Laura is so proud of me. She says you guys must have worked really hard with me cause I sit when asked to--if she tells me not to touch something in the house, I stop and go find my own toys, etc. She says that we are a perfect match!!! She adores me, I can tell.

I have also played on her parent's plantation and - oh my goodness - I had so much fun!! WE will be going out there a lot!

My new mommy loves to hold and rock me. She thinks I'm the best thing in the whole world. We take naps together, go to the park, play in the back yard together and, of course, my favorite, we play at her parents house. My mommy can't believe how I seem to have a protective nature already!

Anyways, everybody adores me and I just wanted you to know that I am doing well. I miss you guys, but I will be sending you pictures in the mail, OK? Tell everyone that I love them and will talk to them later.

Love always,

Your Maggie (a.k.a. Isabelle)

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FROM: Chris and Betty

Just wanted to say thank you and to say that we love her to death. She is doing so well, Hope you like the pictures. She's growing like a weed.

Take care, Betty and Chris

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FROM: Pete and Karen

Bethany, Troy and family,

Pete and I made it home about 6 am this morning, and had a safe trip. We stopped at rest areas about every 3 hours and each girl did her business and was very well mannered. We turned the crate around soon after leaving so we could interact with them, and they just loved the attention.

Once we got home, we went to each field to check on the herd. The girls followed us like they had been with us all their lives--it was really something to watch. We found a couple of our bucks with diarrhea and had to get to work soon after arriving home. They stayed right with us no matter what, and when one of our younger bucks got me on the ground while I was trying to contain him, the girls came to my rescue and started licking my face. We couldn't be more pleased with our purchase. We look forward to watching them grow into fine guardians.

Thanks so much for your kindness and hospitality. You are truly blessed and we feel as much to have met you. We'll send some pics soon, although I can assure you the nice bath your girls gave them is long gone!

Karen and Pete

Three year follow up...

Bethany and Troy,

I just finished looking over your web site and was tickled that you used my letter under your reference section. Our Pyrenees will be 3 this June and I just wanted to share with you how happy we still are with our purchase, and that you trusted us to "rescue" one of your beloved Pyrenees from the family in WV. All three dogs are working in harmony, and we have never lost a goat to predators because of there constant vigilance. Everyone who stops by our farm remarks on the beauty and watchfulness of the dogs. They are surprised that the big, barking mass of white can be so gentle once properly introduced to the visitor. Anyway, just wanted to send a few pics that show the remarkable patience of this breed. They are pretty dirty in the pic where the kids are playing king of the mountain--it rained a lot that week.

Thanks again for raising such wonderful guardians. Hope all is well in Missouri with you and yours.

Sincerely,

Karen and Pete M.

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FROM: Mariel I.

Troy and Bethany,

I am with Prairie right now (though we've re-named her Lucy), and I couldn't be a happier woman on earth. She is already the love of my life. She is happy, playful, silly, obedient, and gorgeous.

Thank you for answering all of my many questions throughout this process, and for socializing this little girl to be the happiest puppy on earth. You have been very kind, fair, humane and wonderful breeders and I am so happy I found your website!

Thank you again and I will be in touch soon.

Regards,

Mariel

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FROM: Jeanne F.

The puppies arrived and my kids were ready to greet them! Thank you!

RETIRED ADULTS:

Bagel is a "retired" Pomeranian. He was too big for us to use, but was a terrific dog, so we found him a home:

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FROM: Marsha and Bagel

I would love to give you some photos of Bagel to use on your website. I think promoting older dogs is great....

It sure has been a success story. Friends of mine were worried about my cat too...but she has actually been a much happier cat with Bagel around. They both sleep on the bed with me. He bonded with me almost immediately and it has been a love story from the beginning.

Cheers and Licks!

Ps. Please tell Canadians that it is very easy to drive across the border, pick their puppy at the nearest international airport and drive home as most Canadian cities are near the border anyway.