Dear Monette:

Pascha is a delight!  She is exactly what we were looking for in temperament, drive and intelligence in a German Shepherd dog.  She is a loving family       companion as well as a faithful friend to Boris, our 7 year old German Shepherd.  Pascha is confident and naturally protective, however, she possesses a gentle       disposition with both adults and children.  We recently completed obedience training with Dick, and Pascha performed extremely well.  She makes excellent eye       contact and is eager to learn.  Her temperament testing was right on target!

Once Pascha had all of her puppy vaccinations, we started taking her everywhere and exposing her to as many new situations as possible.  I believe this type of socialization is essential for a German Shepherd puppy.  since the nearest towns to our home are Black Hawk and Central City, we took her there to experience people, traffic, construction, and the ever-present casino sounds wafting out onto the sidewalk.  We got strange looks from the gamblers as we walked up and down the streets, but the socialization training paid off more than any jackpot could!  (Coincidentally, we met a couple outside the Central City Opera who own a German Shepherd trained by Dick.)

Pascha is in excellent health.  She weighs approximately 58 pounds and is stout and strong, but not overweight.  She hasn't been X-rayed yet, but she has shown no outward signs of any problems.

John and I couldn't be more pleased with our decision to acquire Pascha from your kennel.  We had visited numerous other breeders before coming to Waterton Canyon German Shepherds, and your operation by far was the most impressive.  Your knowledge of the breed, attention to the puppies' health and early development, and endeavors to place each puppy into a home best suited for it are outstanding.  john and I would welcome any inquiries from prospective owners of your German Shepherds.

Sincerely,

Joan