Bentley and I are doing great. He is the spitting image of his father (Storm and BoBo pup 10-22-04). Bentley will pick up his last leg of his Junior Hunt Test this spring and maybe go straight to Senior Hunt Test. His marking is incredible and his work ethic is amazing yet tiresome.

From: Ethan Bohn (SportEthan@aol.com)

We bought a red lab from you and named him Charlie (Nick and Sandi pup (09/22/05). He has been a great dog. We are amazed at how calm he is. He gets along with my mom's daycare kids. He is also great with the other dogs. I think he is going to be a great hunting dog, he already retrieves. He also has an excellent nose when smelling our things. We just want to say how thankful we are for this amazing dog.

From: Andy and Jolene, Becker, MN

Just wanted to send you a couple of pictures of Gunner (our British lab we bought from you in 2000). He is a wonderful dog, has a great personality, loves to hunt, and has no medical problems. We can't thank you enough for such a wonderful companion. When we are ready for another, we will differently be calling. Thank you again.      

   Gunnar

This is Grace with her birthday present Goldy. Happy Birthday Grace!!!

Two for the road. Paul has two new companions. Now when he travels across country he will have lots of company.  

                      Bubba and Reily                   Reilly is a Sandi and Tan pup.

 Reily having fun in the Colorado snow.

 Reily and Buba.

Hello and how are you ,
            Here are a few of the latest pictures of my boys. The larger pup
is the one I brought by your place in early June and is 7 months old now.
The boys get along very well and spend a good deal of their time playing and
running each other down. I was concerned that Reilly , the pup that I got
from you would be at a disadvantage because of their difference in size ,
but he has proven that attitude can prevail . Reilly is an affectionate pup
with a huge heart and desire to have fun whatever we are doing. They have
traveled all over the U.S. and Canada and charm people wherever we go. While
we were in Wyoming in July , Reilly jumped and caught a killdeer that was a
little slow to take flight and made his first kill. I was very surprised ,
but Reilly has proven to have a intense desire to hunt and track anything
with a scent. I am working on their basic training every day and they are
coming along very well. I hope to get them into the field next month for
some workouts with a friend that has some trained dogs so they can get a
feel for pheasant hunting .
Take Care ,
Paul Briggs  

 This is Brodie at home with his new best friend Jack. Jack is a Sue and Tan pup.

From Wen Gartman (wgartman@agent.shelterinsurance.com)

I've been working with Tate (BoBo and Spud litter whelped 4/23/06) everyday and he is doing very well but he floored me last night. I've been working him on live pigeons, his commands both voice and whistle, and swimming in a small hallow creek(doing very well with his training I might add). I took him to the neighborhood pond, allowed Tate to enter at his own leisure as the pond is deep and does not trasition well. He would go in and swim a few feet and turn around and get out. My daughter and I were sitting next to the pond and a hen mallard landed in the middle of the pond and was quaking, this grabbed my dog's eye. He came up to me and sat in between my legs and would not take his eyes off the duck so I took his lead off and held his chest and asked him if he wanted to get her. He got more intense and his heart was pounding so I called his name and released him. He went right into the water and swam 30-40 yds to the duck, she actually let him get within a foot or two of her ( probably had babies in the area and was attempting to distract him from them) and she flew off fast and low. He continued swimming after her until I gave him a recall whistle. He turned on a dime and swam in a straight line back to me. He must have swum 60-80 yds. total. He has never swum in big water before and I did not know that he was as capable as he was. It was awesome. He's a great dog and I would highly recommend Diamond J.  to anyone. Love the dog!!! He is birdie, athletic, and full of vinegar. Additionally, he is eager to please and learn.

Rick ( Rick McConico, Pro Trainer) and you could not have picked a better dog to fit my wants and needs.

Thanks, Wen Gartman 

Coco is a pup from Tan and Sandi breeding she is now living in a loving home with Ray and Karen Liss.

CoCo                                           Coco and Hank

Belle and Gus female pups.  This is Zoe one of the Belle and Gus females. 

She is now with Tim and Sue Sheldon, she is one happy girl she has a lot of children to play with, Sue is a day care mom.

Penny and Steven Marquis got a pup out of our Sandi and Tan litter, they named him Baron.

Baron has become such a wonderful member of the family that he even watches the baby.
                           Penny wrote this:

We were watching a friends little girl (Grace) & as you can tell our Baron as making sure all was well.

When Grace cried Baron wanted to check on her & he curled up by her & wouldn't leave.

I knew he was a special pup...  

 

Penny

 

 

 

This is Ryan and his new friend Bentley. Bentley is a pup from Amber and Guss of Eastdale.

 

 This is Avery she is a Sue and Storm pup whelped 8/23/05. She belongs to Rocco and Marcy, from Huron, SD.

This what they have to say about Avery.

Just wanted to give you a picture of our second weekend pheasant hunting with Avery.  She performed amazingly, retrieving several birds, and running down a couple of cripples.  She has limitless energy but is disciplined enough not to break.  She has also retrieved many ducks this fall.  Feel free to put her picture on your web site.  Marcy and I could not be happier with her.

 

                                       Avery has been a busy girl.  

 I just wanted to send you some pictures of Avery's 2nd South Dakota pheasant opener.  She had a blast.  And did wonderful.  She kicked up and retrieved so many birds.  We've had her out duck hunting quite a few times already this year too.  Now that she's two she has a little more patience when sitting and waiting for the ducks to fly over.  Rocco and I couldn't be happier with her and we are so glad that she's a part of our family.  

 

 Rocco and Marcy Murano

Wildlife Habitat Biologist

Private Lands

895 3rd St. SW PO Box 915

Huron, SD 57350

Rocco.Murano@state.sd.us

 

 

 

This is Shane shortly after he went to his new family and this is Shane now.  Shane is now a member of the Watt's family. He is the offspring of Belle and Gus. 

 This is Taylor and Hunter Watts taking home their second puppy, Ranger, now Shane will have a playmate. Ranger is a Amber and Tan pup.

 

2007 New Owners:

 

The Wiskow's and their new Amber and Tan male pup.  Maverick at 2 months.  Maverick and his buddy Snoop.  Maverick at 4 months.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 This is Amber with her new owner, this is the second pup that Richard has taken into his home.

 

 The Guetter's with their new family member "Mocha" a Emma and Tan pup.

 

Duane and Morgan a Emma and Tan pup.  

Morgan at home.

 

 

 

 

 Bob and his new little girl, Loki, a Amber and Tan pup.

 

 

 

The Bonewell family taking their  new family member home.

 

 He is settled right in with his new friend.

 

 

 

 Trent is one special little boy, now he has a new buddy to share his dreams with. This Amber and Tan male is Rex and he is Trent's new pal. A wish come true for Trent and Rex!!!

 

Trent, his mom and Rex came to visit!

 

A special little boy has been taken home to God's house. His mom and his buddy Rex are grieving the loss of a beloved son and friend. We too grieve the loss of this special boy. Trent was an unbelievable boy who touched our life the first time we met him. We miss him.

 

 

 

Cooper goes home with his new family, Kathy and Al of Willmar.

 

 The Easter Bunny was very good to these three children they took home a Amber and Tan female. Congradulations to the Dekaker Family.

 Bo joins his new family, the Lavigne's. Bo is an Amber and Tan pup. The fox red pup next to him is his 1/2 brother who lives down the street from him.

 

 Joe and Molly take home Rinna a Sandi and Tan pup.    Joe and Molly and their pup at 4 months.

 

The Buhler's take home a Sandi and Tan male pup.

 

 This is Chabby a Belle and Gus pup she is going to be Craig's new hunting partner.

 

Eric and Becky , take home their new male pup from the Amber and Gus litter born 6/16/07.                

 The Crumlett family have a new family member to love,  this Amber and Gus pup will get loads of love and attention.

The Nasby family have a new member. This little girl will have a great time running and playing with the boys.

 

 

Here is the Newman family taking home their new little female pup from the Amber and Gus litter. The two little girls are looking forward to having some great fun together. Dad is looking forward to a hunting partner.

 The Emma and Tan puppy is go home with the Ree's, he is one lucky pup to have a wonderful family to be with.

 The Hodorff  boys are looking forward to when this little guy can start hunting with them. This Emma and Tan pup will be one busy boy.

This Emma and Tan pup is going home with the Atteberry's. He has great times to look forward to with his new family.

 This is the Frostad family with their new family member a Emma and Tan pup. Look at the smiles on this happy family they are looking forward to all the fun they are going to have with their new pup.

This is Shannon with his new Emma and Tan pup, they are looking forward to some great hunting, what a team they will make.

 Kirt and his new up and coming hunting partner, Ranger. Ranger is a Belle and Archie pup.

This is Amy with her new buddy, Marley. Amy and Marley have big plans for their future together. They will be traveling companions and hunting partners.

Lisa and her family have been waiting for the day they could take their new pup home. Ruby, a Belle and Archie pup will be going to a home full of love and fun. Enjoy your new family!!!

The Kronbeck's took into their home a Belle and Gus pup last December 2006.

Leah has proven to be quite the little hunter already!  This is 9 year old Spencer and Leah.                                                                   

Spencer had a chance to hunt for the first time on youth waterfowl day, what a special day it was for both Spencer and Leah! Spencer's first ducks, were a one shoot and 2 wood ducks, plus it was Leah's first real hunt and she had a double retrieve!!!

Leah is a Belle and Gus pup from the 12/06 litter.

Luther's first swim.

 Bill and Vicky with their pup

Luther

Luther is an Amber and Gus pup 6/07.

 Zipper and his best friend Gus, came to visit this summer all the way from Colorado. Zipper is a Gus and Dixie pup.

 Alex and Remi stopped in after hunting in western Minnesota. They had a great weekend of duck hunting and Remi proved to be an excellent retriever. Remi is a Belle and Nick pup.