Nico
(Kali x Arrow) on a album cover with his owner.
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07/13/08
Hi Shirley, <>I got my dog Hopi from you back in 2001 (when you were in Oregon ). She was Jenna’s pup. I cannot thank you enough for bringing this dog into my life. She has become the “neighborhood” dog. Everyone loves her. She is smart and extremely obedient. She was trained well and we are now convinced that she completely understands English. My wife, who never liked dogs, has completely fallen in love with her. I attached some recent pictures.
I am reaching out to you because we recently had our first child on July 3. Everyone warned me that I should bring something home for Hopi to smell before I bring home the baby. I was not worried though, because our dog has the kindest and most gentle heart of any animal that I ever owned.
Well, she did not let me down. From the moment our daughter came home, Hopi has made it her mission to protect the little baby. She never leaves the side of whomever is holding the baby, she sleeps at the foot of the crib, and she “stands guard” by the baby seat.
I have purchased a harness and I have begun to train Hopi so she can pull the baby carriage while I walk the baby.
I promise you that when we move to a bigger place, we will be purchasing another pup from you.
I hope you are well and that you are enjoying your new place.
Ken J
03/13/08 Hi Shirley 12/31/07 Shirley, I want to tell you that this girl really blows me away. I have not had one allergic reaction to her and I am considered to be highly allergic to dog dander. She is smart, eager to please and does not know a stranger. She was easy to house train with the aid of her crate which she loves. I have taken off the door so she can come and go at will, she puts her self to bed... ha-ha. Thank you once a gain for allowing me to have her. love, Tiffany 12/7/07 I just wanted to send a quick note....Last night was the boys first full night's sleep! Also today was their first day in deep snow. Too much fun. They are doing great and are blissfully playing all day long together. All our love...Wendy Trevor & Collier + Jake & Bradley..... 6/30/2007 I'm interested in your male puppy. Looking forward to the hair sample so we can test for allergy. Temperament is most important to me; color & gender a distant 2nd. Any picture of this pup on your website? BTW, a friend of mine who evaluates incoming dogs & cats at the Marin Humane Society was impressed with your website and breeding philosophy. --Audrey 6/15/2007 Hi Shirley. It's been awhile since we've talked but everything is great here! Lakota (Kota/Kota Bear/Bear/Puppsie/Puppsie Ruppsie) is doing wonderfully. He is smart, strong and beautiful. He listens well in the house, but we still have our obedience issues if he is outside off leash. He gets along great with one of our three cats. He cleans him, plays with him and chases him. It's quite entertaining. Kota did get in a little trouble outside when he ate some of the wood siding around one of our windows. But he was bored and . . . oh well. He digs a little and loves to bury his bones -- inside and out! He burys them in the couch cushions. He sleeps very well and goes into his crate willingly at night, sleeping all night until sometimes 10 or 10:30 am! So, we love our Kota Bear. Lori B. 6/7/2007 We had Kona neutered at 8 months, and need to get the paperwork going for the rebate.He’s a great dog – what a character! I’m sure you can tell that from some of the photos. Bill 5/8/2007 Hi Shirley! Just thought you might like to see how much our baby girl has grown. Nayeli's about 38 pounds now! She eats EVERYTHING haha. We love her. :) You can use any of the pictures on your website if you want I dont mind. Take care, Sarah 4/5/2007 Hello Shirley: Best Wishes, Jane. 7-12-06 Hello Shirley, My name is Kristina. I live in Orange County and have been looking into getting a dog for our family (our first). I have a five year old daughter who has wanted a dog for as long as she has talked J and we have been waiting until it seemed like the right time. My daughter and I both have some allergies, so I have been searching the web for “hypoallergenic dogs.” How disappointed my husband and I were to see that they all looked like powder puffs – except the NAID! We fell in love with the looks of them right away, and upon reading more about them, they sound absolutely wonderful. Just what we are looking for! I cannot tell you how excited I am. I have longed for a dog for many years and feel such an affinity for what I am learning about this breed. My grandfather is Luiseno Indian from the San Diego area and I grew up knowing his many “wolf-like” dogs at his reservation home. My husband’s grandmother’s family is Lakota from the Pine Ridge reservation in So. Dakota. I guess that’s why our hearts leapt when we saw your dam and sire pictures. Please let me know when we
might come
meet you and your dogs. 7-12-06 "Poca is doing great and is a very sweet dog. We worked with a trainer so she would know her basic commands and we are going to her third puppy class tonight. She is house-trained as far as potty goes and gradually she is coming off leash at home, though she wants to jump on the couch still she likes to sleep most of the day so she can run with her dog friends the dogs in the park at night." Rob C 7-5-06 Hi Shirley, I want to thank you for letting us adopt our two pups from Remah and Canth. Seeka and Sitka are the smartest dogs that I have ever owned. My trainer is amazed at how well mannered and social that they are, and she says that you did a excellent job with socializing them. Because of their appearance, and what she has read on the web, she was afraid that they might be wolf dogs. She now believes that they are what you state, "A wolfy looking DOG, that is all". She is going to talk with some of her search and rescue buddies about your dogs, and hopes to send some referrals your way. Both Bob and I can't thank you enough for all your help, your honesty about the breed, your wonderful facilities, and the love and care that you give to your pups as well as permanent residents. Thanks again for a job well done!! Susan and Bob S. 7-1-06 "Kayo is the most amazing dog
I have
ever seen; so human and caring in his thoughts, actions, and feelings.
His intelligence has repeatedly blown me away. I taught him all his
commands
by voice, and by human sign language. He even knows some commands if I
give him a My last two dos were wolf dogs, and he is much like them, with his loyalty and pack mentality, but he is more intelligent and more easy and tighly intergrated into the pack of my family and friends. When I take him to the dog run (park) he plays with every other dog." Bret S. 5-28-06 Hi Shirley, Just wanted to let you
know that
both Dash and Moki started training last week. Joanne says that
Dash
is already a star with from all the training I have done with
him.
That made me feel pretty good! He is doing great. Has play
dates all the time withneighborhood dogs. She calls him the Mayor
of Mt.Prospect. I couldn't be happier that he made such an easy
transition.
Moki is also doing much better with Dash's help. Margaret 5-26-06 Hi Shirley - just wanted you to know we completed dog obedience class tonight!! yeah!! Sending copy of Kiya's certificate of achievement. She is a fantastic dog... Marty and I both love her very much. I am sending some great pictures of Kiya in the snow, which we go 4 feet of March 12th. She loves the snow. Thank you again for everything, we are all one happy family!! Love, Rosi - 4-19-06 Shirley, Just a quick line to let you know Poca is doing much better and is learning her potty training and not going in her crate anymore. Chewing is a issue, but then she is a puppy.She really is a sweet smart dog that we love. Robb and Donna 3-3-06 Hello, My name is Na'tahne and I am a Tsalagi woman whohas been interested in NAID's for many years (myGrandmother used to own similar dogs in Tahlequah,OK -she called them "wolf dogs" or "spirit dogs")and am now at a place in my life where I finallyhave the time and space to have one. I am hoping that my husband, daughter and I can come for a visit soon. We are interested in any gender or color. A puppy would be nice but we would also be happy with a semi-trained 1 - 2 year old.Should we fill out the on-line form and email itto you or just bring it with us (and the deposit) when we visit? When can we come? We are in SonomCounty and can drive down this weekend. If you are already booked, let me know when is good for you. Call (# below) or email what works for you. I am so excited to have found you and yourwonderful facility and look forward to meeting youand your beautiful dogs. ~Na'tahne 2-3-06 Shirley,Kaiya has the most perfect-personality, and is just as is (if not more so) beautiful, dog, we've ever met in our whole life. We've been on the road for all those hours, to the park, and to Safeway; she walks Great on a leash, she is friendly to strangers ( adults and toddlers alike) she has Personality Plua! We love her in every way. She is "close" to being house trained, Potty wise, But she is everything Else we were looking for . <>Anyway, we are 110% happy with kaiya, everyone wants to know what "kind" of dog she is - and it usually takes me about 10 to 15 minutes to explain her to them; but I am so proud. The new puppy is everything we expected, and my husband says thank you too; and so far, the cactus is doing fine... Love, Bless You and , Happy New Year and Every thing Else,.... Rosi 12-12-05 Hi, Shirley~ It's
about
10:15 p.m. Monday and we have been home with the pups for about 20
minutes.
They are so cute and SO sweet! They traveled great - no car sickness or
anything. Most of the time they both just slept in my lap. We had a
couple
of icy patches, but overall it was a great drive. We even got to see a
friend of ours from Kyrgyzstan who is going to school at the University
of Great Falls.
We
gave
the dogs another 1/2 pill each about 10 minutes ago. Do they need 1/2
pill
each, every day until they pills are gone?
Well,
we
are just thrilled. You've done a great job of raising them and we will
highly recommend you to anyone who is interested. In fact, one of the
ladies
who works at my school said her daughter may be interested. Sorry you
had
to go through so much getting them flown. The people at the airport in
Great Falls were wonderful with them.
Have
attached
a picture - if I attached the right one, it's of the two pups having a
tug-of-war with one of their new toys. Oh, and they are CRAZY about the
snow! They love it!
Thanks
so much for everything, Shirley. I didn't want to call you because I
know
you had a long drive back and I didn't know if you were sleeping.
Hopefully,
you'll get this tonight and know they are safe and sound.
Peace,
Amy
and
Colin and Baraka and Satya
6-21-2005
Hey
Shirley,
The
dogs are doing great. They are loved by the whole
neighborhood.
I gave your contact information to two families that are very interested in your Pups. Thanks again these are the best animals I have ever had the pleasure to live with. They
are everything you said they would be plus!!!!!!
Hope
you are well.
4-26-05
Dear Shirley
Wanted to let you know Percy is doing wonderfully. Everywhere she goes
she gets compliments on being the most beautiful dog people have ever
seen.
She's so friendly with people and dogs and got amazing compliments from
her puppy socialization class instructor for having perfect, non
aggressive
playful behavior. She is so intelligent, gentle and mischievous and
seems
to have us all figured out by now. Thanks for a beautiful companion.
Jennifer
and Percy
Just
a update on Jasper. The annoying puppy behaviors have all but
vanished.
He is the sweetest most beautiful and most intelligent animal in the
world!
We have had quite a bit
of snow
this winter. True to his heritage, he loves it. The attached
picture
was Kristine
Shirley
Buying a puppy from you was one of our best decisions. We love our little guy! He is really a great dog.I was wondering if you have on file his chip information. We recently moved and I have all of his other papers but I cannot find this one. Let me know if you still have the number.His name in Dante. He is a brown male in the Sept. 20th 2004 litter. Thanks for your help,Tracy Dear Shirley: I just wanted you to know that I have completly enjoyed spending the morning exploring your website. It is simply incredible. I have learned about the breed, my own indian herritage as well as behavior and training suggestions that I can both use and pass on to others. We are in Wilsonville Oregon, halfway between Portland and Salem. What town are you close to? I did not recognize the name of the town you mentioned on the website. <>Thanks again for this amazing gathering of information. Linda
C.
Koda
has his appointment to be neutered on the 19th of this month and he
will
get his rabies shot then as well. I hope you got the Christmas card of
the kids and Koda--isn't he a beauty? He's a wonderful addition to the
family. The kids love to make him "sit", "lie down", and "wait" for his
treats. All his puppy teeth are gone and his adult teeth are nice and
white
because he loves having his teeth brushed!! He'll go to his basket of
chew
toys and choose what he wants then go lie down on his dog bed to chew
away.
He does love pig ears though! Our neighbors love when he is out for a
walk
and stops by. A family who lives next door is seriously thinking of
getting
a dog (I gave them your phone number and e-mail) and in the meantime,
their
girls have "adopted" Koda. They even gave us dog bones as a Christmas
present
for him! Our neighbor's dog Freddy also has become Koda's best buddy
and
since their fence backs up to our yard, Koda and Freddy can visit every
day.
Joanne Vet
loved percy and she has a clean bill of health. I'll submit a
fecal
sample to test for worms. Westarted percy on revolution flea control,
taking
her vitamins daily. she is able to hold her urine andstool overnight
now.
she has already grown since she's arrived. everyone who meets her falls
in love with her. She is settling in very well, has a favorite
cushion
as her bed in the kitchen area and is even starting a tentative guard
bark
as well. :)
Jennifer
Hi
Shirley, Just thought I'd send you a
quick
update on how Tehya and Arrow are doing. She is about 9 months
now
and he is 12 weeks today! They are getting along famously!
They love each other a lot and have a blast playing! He has
learned
that Nathan and I are the leaders of the pack thanks to your great
advice!
He lets us play in his food when he eats and he has already learned to
come, sit and wait. He is so calm and wonderful! We had a
Christmas
party on Saturday and he was the star of the show. Everyone
played
pass the puppy because he was so darn sweet and cute! He's also
getting
along with our king of a cat better than Tehya did at his age. He
will start puppy class on January 6th, which I can see being a great
success,
and he will receive his 3rd set of shots not long after that. He
is definitely still a bit of a Joan Rivers at times if we leave him
alone
in a room. He's quite attached to us and a superior
snuggler!
His Grandma comes over every Monday to puppy sit and they get
completely
spoiled by her. Thanks again for helping
us
pick such a wonderful boy! Attached is their most recent photo!
Sincerely, Nathan
and Deanna
Kayo
is doing great. I can't believe how quickly he learns new tasks. I had
him completely paper trained in a day and a half. He knows his name and
responds very well with the recall training. He knows sit, down, up,
and
understands stay. He is a very unique dog. I, nor anyone who has met
him,
has ever seen a dog that resembles him - even my vet was intrigued. I
am
very much looking forward to his development into a full-grown
dog.
Thanks
for the update, and yes, I am enrolling him in a puppy class starting
Wednesday
next week. I will spend pictures soon.
Bret
Hi
Shirley!
How
are you?
Thought
you might want to have an update on Teyah....she's great! I've
attached
a picture taken today. She is doing so well. I think you
breed
your puppies to be like SuperPuppies! She is only 4 months old
and
she is already a long distance runner! She ran 8 miles with us
last
weekend! She wanted to go for more! We've worked her up to
8 miles over the past month but I was truly surprised that she had such
amazing stamina and her paws were fine! I was prepared to carry
her
as many miles as she wanted but she just squirmed everytime she was in
my arms....."put me down...I'm a big girl!" she said!
Puppy
class is also going very well and she is so smart that she does her
behavior
super quick and then runs around the room doing the behavior to all the
other puppy Mommies and Daddies so they will give her treats too.
She's too funny!
Everyone
who has met her loves her and she especially has her Grandma completely
wrapped around her paw!
Thanks
again
so much!
With
much appreciation,
Deanna
Hi
Shirley!!
So good to hear from you!!! Teyah has already had her shots and is for another round and another deworming on June 21st. I've attached her latest picture. She's a great little girl! She goes everywhere with us on the weekends and mostly rides around in her sling so she doesn't sniff up any parvo. My friends think I'm a little neurotic about that but I'm not going to let anything happen to her! She even did a 3 mile run / walk with me last weekend! Well....little running and lots of being carried... :) She's getting so big too! We will start puppy class on June 10th and I'm hoping she won't be bored because she already knows how to come...sit...lay down....roll over...take the treat gently....stay....fetch....leash training will be the biggest goal for that class. She falls asleep in anyone's arms when she is tired and loves being handled by people at anytime. People go crazy over her. They always ask what kind of dog she is and when I tell them Native American Shepherd they get this look on their face and say, "hhmmm I've never heard of that breed"....so I tell them how wonderful you are! She is already gentle with kids but isn't so sure about big dogs. She and her big cat brother are getting along better than ever. Thank you again! We are crazy in love with our little Teyah! Hope all is well with you. Thanks, Deanna Dear Sandy; (I
figured it was time we called you the name you prefer!)
How
do we send the pups back? Right! We have had the little
stinker,
monster, monkey pups for 2 weeks now, and they have successfully wormed
their way into our hearts. They're a handful 1 second, and lover
dogs the next. We checked out an obedience class that was
recommended
by several people that Chuck works with, and have decided to board them
at the same place while we are away. We just don't think the
parents
are up to the task, as they're definitely ready for some training, and
the parents would probably just let them run wild and feed them people
food. The trainers will work with them every day, and since they
only board 8 dogs at a time the pups will get enough attention.
Jacy's
left ear is all the way up now. I kinda liked it droopy, even
though
he doesn't need that to give him character! KoKo is a
beauty.
I took them to the vet for their bordatella and 6in1, and the clients
as
well as the office workers went nuts over them. Both pups have
received
personal instructions from Pokey, the male cat. Pokey gives them
a warning hiss, and if they don't back up he swats them. I saw
Pokey
laying down with both of them yesterday. Missy is coming around,
but she prefers them when they're in their cage.
OK,
more later. Hope you enjoyed your sojourn to California, and that
you are also enjoying this holiday weekend.
Later, Deb (& Chuck, too) Hi
Shirley-
I
just have to tell you this puppy is PERFECT. In just a few
days, I'mblown away by her intelligence, ability to learn quickly,
obedience,
lovingnature, and cuteness. I've never had a dog before and
I told my husbandlast night I'm spoiled for life by this breed
and
this pup. We installeda doggie door on Monday and once she
figured
it out, she's used it withouthesitation to complete her business
outside.
No urging, she justgoes...amazing. I thought for sure yesterday
and
today when I went to workfor a few hours there would be a mess when I
came
home. Nope. She did cryquite a bit when I returned and did
chew a wee bit of carpet yesterday.Then she wouldn't let me out of her
sight for a several hours, but nottoday. She was just sitting in
her crate when I arrived, happy to see me,waiting to be petted. No
mess.
I just love her! She's unbelieveable andtotally
irresistable.
Marsha
and
Heather
Hi,
I
just had two families show up with 5 kids all under the age of 9 in one
family and one family with 4 kids all under the age of
7.........Yikkes!!!!!!!!!
Not to mention aunts and uncles and mom and dads............my poor
dogs
they were as shocked as i was. They all thought Neotsu was
a Whitney pup and they loved her and of course she loved all of them
too.
lol!! The pups had the kids running..well part of them
anyway.........chasing
the kids and grabbing shirts, hair coats, tennis shoe
laces........hehehe.......It
was amusing anyway......Just wanted to tell you that they loved Neotsu.
Karen Hello,
My
name is Tomas and I was just writing to commend you on such an
informative,
website. I stumbled across your site looking for a future
companion
and when I saw your dogs I could not believe the beauty that I
saw.
Not only that, but I have never seen, let alone, heard of any breeder
that
was as much involved and as informed as you and your crew. I was
in complete awe of everything that was presented I could not help but
read
every piece of information that you had listed. In my opinion
these
are the most beautiful dog I have ever seen and you make it easy to see
that your breeding is sincerely about the dogs and there welfare.
I, unfortunately, am not able to purchase one of the dogs yet, but
please
ensure that when I am able to, I hope that you will be the breeders
that
I am able to come to.
Please keep me informed of things to come with your breeding, the dogs and the website. I hope to hear from you in the future. Sincerely Thomas S. We
are very pleased and enthused to furnish a strong letter of
recommendation
and praise for Shirley Raisch of Night Eyes Farms. We are the very
happy
‘parents’ to Marti, a wonderful and exuberant Native American Shepherd
Dog purchased through Shirley and Night Eyes Farms.
My wife and I did a considerable amount of reading about dogs before we contacted Shirley about purchasing a dog from her. We evaluated her as a breeder and found her to be very careful about her puppies’ prospective new homes. We found Shirley genuinely concerned about her puppies’ future well-being, training, health, and home environment, prior to discussing any details of purchase. We did a great deal of reading about puppy training in books that Shirley had recommended to us before we brought our puppy home. Once Marti was home, we realized by virtue of her behaviour and responses, that a great deal of effort and attention had gone into the socializing and training of our puppy and her litter-mates in the eight weeks prior to our seeing and meeting her. Shirley and her family had done an exceptional job and expended a great deal of energy in nurturing a puppy that has been a wonderful addition to our family. We cannot envision a house devoid of our puppy. Marti is a wonderful, though energetic companion and a real hit with people of all ages. She is very receptive to other puppies and to dogs in general. To us, this is all indicative that she has a wonderful temperament, and most importantly, that she has been socialized well with other people and dogs. She possesses a keen mind and is a really quick study: Sneaky comes to mind tooJ. We have a wonderful dialogue and relationship with Shirley and we are very pleased and grateful to be in continual communication with her when we have questions or concerns, or when we just want to share news about our doggie. Shirley is a wonderful resource whenever we have nutrition-, training- and behaviour-related questions. She also likes to know how her puppies are doing in their now homes. In addition to Shirley’s support, she has also put us in touch with other Native American Shepherd Dog owners, whose dogs were bred at Night Eyes Farms. They have been an invaluable resource when we had concerns or questions about this rare breed. This is critical: One can buy books on a variety of different breeds, but these dogs are not well known: Other Native American Shepherd Dog owners are an extremely important source of information and advice. he consistent advice provided from two independent sources, our puppy class trainer and Shirley early on, has resulted in a wonderful, intelligent, and gentle puppy that is an absolutely wonderful companion to our family. Where Marti and her behaviour are concerned, it is critical to identify one attribute that these dogs possess: They are highly intelligent. This does not imply that they are clairvoyant. They do require attention and training. They are highly energetic and physically robust for their size. Having said that, they are also very sensitive, loving and devoted. This is a wonderful blend of qualities in a puppy: intelligence, physical strength, and a kind sensitivity. Clearly, any efforts expended in training them and learning about (and with) them will be rewarded manifold. Again, none of our family can envision our home without Marti. So, those of you contemplating the ownership of a truly unique and interesting puppy should seriously consider a Native American Shepherd Dog from Night Eyes Farms. It is our sincere belief that you will enjoy a wonderful experience with your puppy and your puppy’s breeder! One final comment: We had the privilege of flying to Portland to pick up our puppy. We had the pleasure of meeting Shirley and her family. Our discussions with her then, just as our discussions prior to our meeting, had convinced us that Shirley breeds her dogs out of a genuine love for her dogs and with a genuine concern for their well-being - it is not about money. Night Eyes Farms: We checked it out and we are very happy. You should check it out too! http://webpages.charter.net/sitkawolf/index/home.html Sincerely, Theodore
and Brenda Dear
Shirley:
I am requesting the $50.00 neutering refund. Enclosed you will find a copy of the vet bill for the neutering. Also enclosed are some pictures for you of Sequoia. He is the best dog. Thank you for the opportunity to have him. Sincerely, Tami
and Ron P.S. He is bigger now, and his ears stand straight up. Dear
Shirley:
Oh,
I am so glad that this worked. I have been very busy with
trying
to get my life back on track. Anyway, this is my work email until I
figure
out a home account. I am sorry to hear about the situation that you had
with...I assume XXX-XXXXXX. That is really sad to find that
out.
Do you mind if I inquire about Nova's line. Is she part other
breeds?
I really will not be bothered by what you say. I love her no
matter
what. She is still the coolest dog ever!!!!!! She is doing very well.
She
is still having issues with tearing things apart she is not suppose to,
but it is a learning process.I never sent you the Vet information about
her being Spayed. I am not sure if it is too late. I have attached 2
photos
of her in the water at a friends summer home on a lake. She dove
right in. I will have to get a better photo of her. She is
Beautiful!!!!!!!
I get comments about her ALL the time. People think she is a fox. They
love her coloring and her sweet face. She also has a great wild look
that
keeps the unwanted people away from me. Yet, if they were to say hello,
she would just want to give the kisses. How is the "Hair" Indian puppy
doing?I hope well. I will definitely try to keep in touch more. I did
not
mean to loose communication with you. I love to hear how other puppies
are doing. Take care, Ellie Shirley-
Sorry for this well over due update on our puppy Takoda. What a
little
bundle of joy he is! He has just brightened our home and life so
much. It is hard to imagine life without him.
A
few things that we have noticed about him that we thought we would ask
you about. He is very timid. He is startled very easily. Is this just a
characteristic of the breed? Also, he loves to pull you while he
is on his leash when we take him for a walk (every day :)). Is this
also
typical of this breed?
Overall,
no complaints at all! We just love him so very much and his
personality
is very charming. Everyone that meets him thinks he is as great as we
do.
Todd's
parents live in Chicago and when we went to visit a month ago, we
discovered
that their neighbor has a Native American Indian Dog. He is about a
month
younger than Takoda. Hate to be bias but Takoda is much more handsome.
I think they adopted him from Le Fem. Small world I guess.
Attached
are some pictures for you to see how handsome and big he is.
Take
Care!
Emily
and Todd
PS-
We recently had Takoda fixed. What type of document do you need for
your
records (i.e. original bill, note from doctor)?
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