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Hi there!
Atlas is getting big! He's about 70 lbs now. He loves to play and cuddle with mom and dad. I'm attaching a picture of him with me, my mom and her bull mastiff, my brother and his lab mix. He had a blast with his doggie relatives. He and the bull mastiff are great friends. Atlas has also found that he loves kids (almost more than us), he is always looking for the girls that live next door. Even at petsmart he sits for kids to come pet him, oblivious that other dogs are around. It's very cute! We're happy that he likes kids so much- we are having one, due April 7! We love our pup and are so happy to have him!

Sincerely,
Kristen

Good Day to you….been a while for me to communicate. Argus is doing well and thought you might like to see some updated photos. He sends his love to Mom and Dad. He is growing like a wild weed. He was at 82lbs a little over a week ago. Must be at least 85 or more today. He also was the head of his class at PetsMart puppy class.

Take Care…Terry

Hi Jan,

Sorry it has taken me so long to get back with you regarding Zander. I have been enormously busy lately and the time I do get I like to sit and relax with my buddy watching some movies or finish up the day with a little run. Thus far I couldn't have asked for a better companion. Zander has become not only my best-friend and very dear to me but has also caught the attention of the whole town. Every time I take him somewhere everyone stops and has to pet him, tell him how cute he is and of course, ask where his saddle is. Last time I took him to the vet he weighed in right under 135 lbs. He just had his second birthday and man is he big. I get home from work and he loves to jump up to welcome me, laying his paws across my shoulders and licking my face. I bet he is every bit of my height (5'7") if not more. My family loves him also and he and the kids get along great. He is a great listener and stays in the yard without direction. He also handles himself very well in the truck since he loves to go for a ride so much. If I tell him he can go with me his ears perk up and he gets all excited and waits at the door until I'm ready to leave. I couldn't have asked for a more loyal companion than him and a more beautiful dog. Again, I thank-you for allowing me the opportunity to experience life with a Great Dane. I am so satisfied with him I'll be sure to look you guys up again when I'm ready for another which should hopefully be shortly. Thanks again! I have also attached a couple of pictures. There will be more to come soon. I just have to break him from being camera shy lol.

Joe Wolford

Van Wert, Ohio

Jan,

I just wanted to send you a note to say thank you. I am so happy that I share my home with Elias! I couldn’t be happier. I have to say he is by all accounts the best puppy I have ever seen. He is so calm and loving, everyone he has met falls in love with him! He was potty trained by the first week and has learned sit, down and release very quickly. He is also making many friends at the Puppy Park by our home. It is so cute to see Elias play and keep up with his Golden Retriever friends. There are Great Danes that come there, but we have not been able to meet up with them!

He comes with me to work with me and if I get up to get a file, he climbs in my chair and presses the keys on my computer!

You should see the size of his feet, my vet thinks that he will be a very, very big boy!

I have attached a few pictures so you can see how he has grown.

Thanks to you and to your parents for plowing through all of that bad Chicago weather to bring him to his new home.

Regards,

Taylor and Elias

To: rvr@familydanes.com

Subject: Fiona

Hi Jan, I just want you to know that Fiona is Great. She was spayed and micro chipped and is fully recovered and doing fabulous. We are feeding her Bill Jac dog food Large breed. She loves it! She's 120 Pounds now and about 5ft 7 inches standing up. She just got a brand new pink sparkly collar and leash and she is an expert car rider. She has to go even to the corner store with me every time. Everyone loves her. When we go to the pet store to get her food I can never get out of there because every one wants to pet her. She was jumping up but we have completely eliminated that with help from her trainer and much persistence. She can be a handful as she gets separation anxiety even though she is left alone for no more than 5 hours ever! She still sleeps in a king size Sterns and Foster lol and just for a laugh I thought I would tell you I had a friend stay over for the weekend and she slept in my room. Fiona peed on her while she was sleeping. Could you Die! It was so funny. She didn't think so but I think Fiona was letting her know that her bed is off limits! Luckily for me I have a waterproof Mattress cover due to my 2 year old. She is not nipping anymore she grew out of that so her and Timmy are getting along great now. He's learned as she has that he is the boss of her! He can walk her on a leash no problem. She never pulls on a leash thanks to her trainer Shelly from Cairn Dale Kennels. She's my little princess. Her vet loves her! Or maybe his new Mercedes due to her huge vet bills lol. She's my best friend and I just want to thank you and I cant wait to see your new litter. I do still want a little brindle boy and I will wait as long as it takes. I will send you a pic of her and her new collar and leash as soon as my husband gets off the desk top all my pics are on that computer and Fiona and I are laying in bed with the lap top like the lazy princesses that we are lol.

Have a good day!

Heather

Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 4:00 PM

To: River Valley Ranch

Subject: RE: Emailing: MVC-005F-- I LOVE HER!!

Wish I had a full size body pic for you, but i'm sure u can get the visual. lol RAY is wonderful, my kids do not let her go w/ out love that is for sure, she is very very smart. We have taught her to ring a bell that hangs from our door knob when

she needs to go outside. Which did not take long. She only barks when she thinks she needs to. Which is not often. she is awesome, cant say enough good about her. she has a nail appt tonight. lol

all is good, and thank you for asking. have a wonderful day.

To: River Valley Ranch
Subject: Re: Cody

Hi Jan. I'm just fine and Coty is too. I just love him. He is about 32 inches tall and is around 107 pounds. He is now in his next level of training. We go once a week and he just loves it. I take him everywhere. We go over to the vet next to us and he visits with everyone and the doctor, and then gets weighed in. I also bring him in the work once in a while to see everyone. At Xmas we went to the pet store and had his picture taken with Santa. I still call him my little man even if he is a big moose. I
always check your website to see if there's anything new. Still thinking that I might want another one if you breed Artic. He the next month or two Coty will be going over to lose his manhood. Thought I would let him keep it for a little while. Well talk to you soon. Marge

Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 1:42 AM

To: rvr@familydanes.com

Subject: Harley Update

Hi Jan,

Just wanted to let you know Harley weighed in at 37lbs at his last vet visit on Monday! Got a clean bill of health. He sure is growing fast. Certainly keeps me on my toes. Its so neat to watch him grow into his own personality more and more every day. He gets along fantastic with my sheltie. Is constantly looking for him if hes not there. He snores SO LOUD! I can only imagine what he will sound like when hes full grown. He loves being around anyone that comes over. But, he hates it if anyone sits next to mom. That's his spot and he doesnt really like to share it. Its pretty darn cute. Oh also, hes got a lot of blue spots on his now big white toes. Some blue spots are coming through on the white spot on his chest as well. He's getting more and more handsome every day. Thanks so much for producing such a wonderful dog! I sure do love him. Also, was wondering if Blue had her litter of pups yet?

Hope everything is going well with you. Have a wonderful holiday!!

Robyn

To: rvr@up.net

Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 9:15 PM

Subject: Hi From Sirius

Hi Jan, Well, I tried to send pictures of Sirius but I don't think they went through. Anyway Sirius is growing so fast and we're loving him up. He's so smart and funny and rowdy. He got to visit some fellow danes. A friend of mine has two danes- one adult, one teenager . Sirius had a ball with them and slept like a rock when he got home. He gets car sick. We're trying to take him on short rides to help him outgrow it. I'm again interested in getting a female. Got any litters on the way? I'll try sending a picture again after this email. At least this I'm sure will go through. Thanks for our beautiful baby. We really love him. Loon

(Lynette)

HI Jan, Shanti is doing great. She didn't seem to be stressed at all. Her cage was clean!! She has moved in like she owns the place. It is really cute. My daughter and her are becoming great pals. They get along really well. Later this week I am hoping to get a few cute pictures to send back to you. She is such a ham. I love her to death. I want to thank you very much. She is very well behaved!!!!!! Thank you very much. Channa