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Thanks so much for the visit! We loved your place and I am soooo excited about the puppy! I wrote down some of the reasons I decided to purchase a dog from you. I was very impressed by: -hip certification -you obviously care deeply about your dogs. Anyone that would stay up all night long with their dog while she takes forever to have her pups is very committed. (one of the places I visited just let the dogs have the puppies whenever out back in the kennels and checked on them in the morning, which is probably okay, but....). I was very impressed with the whelping room you built and the boom box!! -I liked the fact that you weren't as concerned about breeding for color but put your emphasis on temperament and quality. -you so far are the only place that had us disinfect our shoes -the photo album - you want to see what your puppies grow into! I really like the idea that I can stay in contact with you. I got the impression from a couple of other breeders that once they sell the pups, they weren't too concerned. - you made us feel welcome and took the time to show us around, answer questions, etc. Thanks!! Ruth

(Dabsi x Ufo 6 month old pup) We just wanted to give you a little update on "Stanley", I think we picked him up first week of April.   He's such a pretty dog and a very good boy. We are absolutely blessed that we found you guys.    He's so watchful of everyone in the house, he doesn't let you out of his sight.   We've never felt safer in our home.   He loves to play with the kids and is very calm well mannered pup.  I was amazed at how quickly he was house broken, I think we had only 2 accidents in the first week we got him!  He's love his belly and his legs scratched and just loves to be around people.   He's met everyone in the neighborhood and greets everyone with a wagging tail.   I could go on and on about him.  We love him very much.  Here are few pics of our big boy. Thanks Again

(Cado x Timbo 3 months old pup) Fritzi is doing great. All 27 pounds of her. She has learned to sit on command and to shake hands (paws). She is close to being house broken (she does know what is right & wrong). She loves to go in the car (truck) and rides great (we keep her in a travel kennel when riding). We are extreemly happy with her and very pleased that we came to you folks to get her.

(Meika x Samos pup 3 months old)
I wanted you to know that Ascher is doing great. We do plan on coming to some more classes, we just wanted him to get a little bit older. Ascher is currently enrolled in a puppy class at Petsmart and he is the star of the class. He learns most things really fast, but coming and droping are still issues, he is very dominant. He also likes to chase cars and still has major issues with the cats, do you have any suggestions for this? He hasn't had an accident in the house in over a month and he can now go through the night in his crate without any problems. In fact sometimes it's hard to get him to come out in the morning. He weighs 40 lbs now but his weight gain is slowing down a bit. His ears are up but lean in because they are so big, I expect them to drop again when he starts getting his adult teeth. Hope to see you soon and I'll send pics. soon as well. I also refered you to a neighbor. Ascher is our neighborhood center of attention, everyone wants to meet and pet him and all the other dogs want to come over and visit. Ascher is great with kids and he is really gentle with other dogs. He plays with another puppy in class that only weighs 5 lbs, but they are best buds, it is very funny to watch them play.

(Dabsi x Ufo 5 1/2 month old pup) Hi Guys me and my girlfriend (we were the first to pick from the litter but last to pick up) just wanted to let you know that Kona is the best dog that anyone could ask for. He is now 5 1/2 months old and a little over 50lbs! He has an awesome temperament. Even the vet said that she rarely see German Shepherd with such a great temperament. I've been with Kona everyday since we've gotten him although  I work 5 or 6 days a week he gets plenty of time to burn off his energy when I get home. I tried to crate him but there was really no need, he is such a great dog when I leave I just put him in my room and shut the door and he has never chewed something he wasn't supposed to or had any accidents in there. He acts like its his room :) I just wanted to thank you guys for such a wonderful dog and ill keep you guys updated. I will definitely refer Selten Ruhe Kennels to anyone who wants a great German Shepherd Thank you guys soo much!


(Cado x Timbo pup 7 months old)
Hi Natasha, just wanted to let you know how Gerry Lee is doing. She is so beautiful! She weighs about 60 lbs. and has very sharp teeth! She loves going for rides in the car, going for walks and of course chewing up my carpet! I absolutely love her and wanted to thank you very much! She's the best!

(Ida - Cado x Timbo female, Ruger - Meika x Samos male)
I am really sorry that it has taken so long to write. Ruger and Ida are doing great! They are growing rather quickly. Ida is 8 months and weighs 70 pounds. Ruger is 6 months and weighs 74 pounds. Ida just completed her dog obedience II class and Ruger just started his dog obedience I class. We just had Ida fixed last week and she is recovering just fine. We will wait until Ruger is at least a year before we neuter him. They get along great and have bonded to both Steve and I with no problems. We do not have them together yet but will once Ruger is fixed. They take walks together eveyday. They both have such different characters. Ida is hyper she tries to get in as many licks as she can and really covers alot of ground when she is in the pasture. Ruger is more laid back but lets us know whenever anyone or anything is in the yard. Will keep you up dated on the herding training. I just purchased a couple of VHS tapes on herding and we will start training in a couple of months. In the tape they suggested putting on a soft muzzle if the dog bites too hard. I was thinking of your dog and how he bites the pigs too hard. Anyway, Thanks again for our wonderful pets and I will do better at staying in touch.

(Dabsi x Timbo pup 6 months old)
Sorry it has been so long actually we didn’t want you to update Greco on your website until he was a big boy!!! Lol how have you Guys been Greco is awesome!! Here is a picture of him taken tonight while he was watching another dog walk down the street! He is 6 months and about 3 weeks old and he weighs 75 lbs! but I think he is right on track in aspect of weight and size, he is actually kind of ribby but the vet said it is better to keep him a little skinny right now,  because it puts less stress on his hips and elbows! But anyway he is doing great and we are to!

 Thanks for the best dog in the world!!!

(Cado x Timbo pup 2 years old) Hi there, I never have written you with an update or photo of our Max. We got him from you in the spring of 2008. He was the dark green from the Cado Timber litter N, born feb 13th, I believe you kept Max's litter sister. Max is definatley an alpha- male dog. Since he was raised with our 4 very young kids, his "job" is to protect them. He has also chosen my husband as his master, so I am chopped liver to him, he mearly "tolerates" me even though I am the one who walks and feeds him. The first summer we had him, my 1 yr old was running toward our very busy road. My husband & I started yelling STOP! and tried to catch him. Max saw the panic we had and ran towards our son and knocked him down before he ran into the road. I dont know if it was a considence, or if he did it to save him, but he proved himself on that day to be our guardian. Thank you so much for breeding such wonderful dogs.

(Dabsi x Timbo pup 4 months old)
Hi there!  Its been awhile since we sent some pictures, but here they are.  He is doing really great, his 4 month b-day was yesterday and he weighs about 45 lbs.  He has been a great dog and we couldnt be happier! Very smart and has learned a variety of commands (sit, down, stay, high five, shake).  Were still working diligently on heel, leave it/drop it, and come.  He still loves to chew as he is starting to get his adult teeth but we havent had anything ruined, yet.His favorite thing to get ahold of is the remote b/c he knows hell get chased around the house its very funny and naughty at the same time. He really loves his baby pool and running outside. Hope you enjoy the pictures!

(Spirit x Samos pup 8 months old) I’ve been meaning to drop a line, letting you know how happy we are with Copper!  He has really completed our family.  The kids’ only complaint is that he grew sooo fast.  Copper has really kept us busy.  When he was little, we took to calling him “Chomper” because he liked to bite, anything and everything.  Then, he swallowed one of the kid’s beanie babies whole!  It got stuck.  That was a $1200 lesson!  But he’s doing great, growing like crazy, always wants to play.  I enclosed a picture from approximately 4 months old.  I see Sammy in him. I see you have more puppies.  Feel free to use us for recommendations, though I doubt you need any.

(Cado x Ufo pup 3 montsh old) Hi guys, I wanted to give you an update on Freya (formerly Jesse).  She has had her first two vet appointments and all her shots and did very well.  She is all set to be spayed at the end of November. She is a very healthy girl!  She is growing so quickly!  She was 18 pounds on 9/6 and 31 pounds at 10/2 (if I had the same weight gain in one month I would weigh 359!)  Her growth is stable and appropriate according to her doctor.
 
She has acclimated to life here in Boston beautifully.  Her temperament is fantastic with people and other dogs.  She has puppy playmates and about 100 teenagers who just simply love her.  She and I have bonded beautifully.  She comes to the office with me everyday and doesn't need to spend more than an hour or two alone in her crate at any time.  What a trainable dog!  She has only had two accidents in the house since I brought her home and both of those were my fault for not listening.  She is sit/staying before she eats her food and is getting to understand her leash commands, but I am keeping that very low-key at this point.
 
Yesterday she had her first experience at the ocean - she had a blast!  She dug big holes and chased the waves as the tide came in.  I have attached a few pictures of her.  Feel free to use me as a reference, you were wonderful to do business with and Freya is an absolute rock star!

(Cado x Ufo pup 10 months old) I appreciate you reaching out.  Freya is, quite simply, deeply and unconditionally loved.  She goes to work with me every day, everyone is getting to know her and those that know her feel how gentle her soul is.  We romp through the woods a few times each day.  She loves chasing blowing leaves, thrown sticks and snowballs.  She is on the Nature's Variety raw diet; so she is well execised and fed.  Her temperment is one I wish for all dogs and their owners.  Thank you so much! 
 
She is curled up next to me while I write this and, I think she wants to know what her brothers and sisters are up to.
 
I attached a couple of pictures so you can see how beautifully she is maturing.  She went through her spaying like a rock-star and still has about 30 pounds more to grow (according to my vets best guess - she is about 70 today).

(Cado x Ufo pup 15 months) Sorry we haven't sent any updates on Jetta in a while. She is doing great and has turned out much better than we anticipated. Jetta is quite a character: playful, spunky, very, very energetic, and confident above all. Whenever we go out for a walk she turns heads and gets comments. She loves going on car rides and playing fetch, and always wants to be the center of attention. She is a very lovable dog with a strong personality and an excellent temperament.  Thank you for such a wonderful dog.