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Hi Shirley:

I tried calling you earlier today. I really loved meeting you and your beautiful dogs. I am in love with them! I am going to send a deposit for a puppy within the next few days. "It is amazing that your kennels do not smell considering the amount of dogs that you have."
Thanks again!
Aravind

Poca, our NAID from Night Eyes Farms, is the sweetest dog and full of so much joy. As a puppy she was a wild child who loved to play for hours on end. At 3.5 years old, she has settled into being a great companion dog and matches her mood to ours. If we're up, she's up. If we're quietly relaxing, so is she. She's very independent, which we like, and has been easy to train and catches on quickly. She's a bit cautious and notices everything in her environment (no hiding peanut butter from this one!). She gets along extremely well with other dogs, which is nice, and adores nothing more than a romp with her many human and dog friends at daycare.

Donna C.

Cherokee was wonderful on the ride home - she gave us a warning when she needed a potty stop - which we were very impressed with. So the ride was smooth and not messy at all :)
Dakota was a little over enthusiastic with her at first but now they just love each other. We will continue to keep an extremely close eye on them for a very long time but so far so good!!
Cherokee also LOVES her crate and is sleeping soundly in there now after a tiring play session with Dakota (Cherokee keeps jumping on Dakota and Dakota is being so gentle with her - we are so proud of her and we are giving her lots of extra attention and praise!).
I'm sure I won't be getting much sleep anytime soon...but I have two very happy puppies here so we are all smiling!
Thank you!
Nicole P.

She (Cherokee) had a great second day - playing like crazy with Dakota and all of us. She is a lot of fun - maybe more dominant than Dakota...but we will see! Dakota just loves her - Dakota wants to be with her always and I think is a little worn out from getting up with us throughout the night. She is being so gentle and careful with her - it is so cute!)
Cherokee is certainly a cutie pie.
This is the best breed of dog ever!

Nicole P

Hi Shirley,

Sorry it has been so long since I last emailed you, I feel terrible! Sam is doing great! We couldn't be happier with him! He and Jonah (from MV Kennels) are still having tons of fun together. I just them into be weighed this last week and Sam was 49 pounds and Jonah was right at 60.

Marshall and Annie T

Night Eyes,

My husband and I are going to get a dog sometime this coming summer. We are putting it off till then because we are moving to Nevada in may. I was curious if one of your puppies could handle the the Nevada heat? After about threes years we will be headed back to Colorado (my husband will be out of the air force), so the pup wouldn't live out its whole life there. One of our family friends has a dog from you and I absolutely adore her! She is so smart, beautiful, and sweet! .

Sarah R.

2/26/09

Hi Shirley,

I just wanted to let you know that my wife had no reactions to the hair sample you sent. So your success rate is still 99.999%! Thanks again for sending it.

Take care,

Marshall

1/27/09 - update on Kodi

I have learned more from watching the dog shows on t.v. on training her, and she is very, very smart. She still isn't all about coming when called but sits and stays pretty much on command. She is so much fun to hang out with. Still is crazy but is now becoming very interested in people, as long as there aren't tons of things going on at once. She's even let three or four people pet her. She loves my daugher's baby, gets along well with the cats, with the exception of putting their heads in her mouth, and generally is turning into a great pet.

Just want to say, again, the lady who didn't pick Ms. Kody missed out on a really fun puppy. She'll play with me for hours and hours, and is very cute about giving love. Not your standard puppy love but I do get a lot of kisses. And her ears are so magnificent -- everyone loves her ears!

Thanks so much, and I can't wait to see the new puppy pictures.

Jodi C.

1/26/09

Dear Shirley,

Thank you for the hair sample. We received it, and happy to report, my husband was completely allergy free. He literally wiped the hair all over his face, eyes, throat, etc. Usually what happens when he has an allergy to dander is his skin gets red/blotchy and burns like crazy. However, he experienced absolutely no allergy whatsoever. Yay!!!!!

Look forward to hearing from you,

Nicola

1/2/09
Hi Shirley, happy new year! Our little guy - who we've decided to name Comet, after the reindeer, since he's a Christmas puppy, and the "comet" on his head - is doing great. As of today, one ear is all the way up, and the other looks like it's thinking about it. I'm attaching an early picture of Comet and Cody in a passive-aggressive bed stand-off, but I'll upload more recent pictures soon. They're having a GREAT time playing, and he's adjusting to his crate at night reasonably well. He has his first vet appointment on the tenth for his last round of worming, and I'll work out a schedule for any future appointments at that time. He's doing a great job socializing with people and kids, and he already has virtually no problem with a leash. I can't tell you how glad I am you breed these awesome dogs and that we got one.

Thanks!

Anne

3/23/08
Hi Shirley

I just wanted to let you know that Dakota is adapting well to her new home (and she was perfect on the car ride home - not even one accident!). She is still sleepy and a little tentative but otherwise seems happy. She loves her crate and also loves to fall asleep on top of people. She is also doing extremely well using the potty spot in the yard.
Thank you so much for such an amazing puppy!

Nicole

3/20/08

Shirley,

Just thought you would want to see some recent pictures of Poca. She looks just like Remah! She really is the most beautiful dog -- people stop us all the time to say so and to ask about the breed.

Robb & Donna

12/8/07

Hello Shirley,

We just spoke and I really wanted to thank you again for always being available to answer our questions about Tala. We named her Tala because it means wolf in Native American. As my daughter and husband tease she is our big, black wolf. When we spoke we both were thinking she was going to be three but when I looked at the certificated she was born in February 2006. She is going to be two in February, they stay puppies for a long time!!! One more year and three should be even better.

We are enjoying her as a part of our family and my daughter seems to be her favorite. Tala is more gentle with her than she is with us. We just have to be careful because although she may still be somewhat of a puppy in some countries they might consider her a small horse. She is tall and long bodied. Her fur is changing some as she is getting older. There is a black layer over a reddish gray undercoat. And just today we noticed her once solid gold eyes now have spots of red in them. We are concerned but hope it is something natural progressing in them.

We know she is smart and stubborn. Tala took to the collar and walking on leash beautifully. We are so proud to walk her and train her when there are no distractions. But, when those distrations are present she turns into Miss. Social and wants to play!!!!

Here are a few pictures of Tala and our daughter Sydnie!!!

We will send more updates and stories soon!!!

Thanks again,

Ralph, Stephanie and Sydnie

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

I just wanted to let you know that Dakota is adapting well to her new home (and she was perfect on the car ride home - not even one
 accident!).  She is still sleepy and a little tentative but otherwise seems
 happy.  She loves her crate and also loves to fall asleep on top of people.
  She is also doing extremely well using the potty spot in the yard.
Thank you so much for such an amazing puppy! 

Nicole

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:
I hope this note finds you well. Attached is a copy of Spirit's graduation certificate from puppy training class. She is a happy and calm dog. We are enjoying her very much. One of her favorite activities is haning out by the lake and stalking the ducks that land on the grass. We will forward pictures to you soon. People stop us on the street and ask what kind of breed she is and remark how beautiful she is.

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 certain look.

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,

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!!!!!!

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
taken the day after we received about 3.5 feet of snow. Even though the snow was up to his neck he was able to forage through the snow just like a little plow! Hope you enjoy the picture

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

Hi Shirley,

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!
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Sincerely,

Theodore and Brenda
Winnipeg, Canada

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
North Fond du Lac, WI

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)?

Kali x Arrow pup