breeder referral from a Labrador Retriever puppy owner

Dear potential Labrador Retriever puppy owner,

Having the friendship of dog as a child was an experience that we wanted our two sons, Alex and Trent, to remember when they look back on their childhood.

Fun-loving, friendly, athletic and easily trainable were just a few of the traits we sought in a dog, along with being gentle with children and easy to care for. The best choice for us was a Labrador Retriever.

From the moment Ripken (AKC name: Cal Ripken Jr.) chose us, we knew we grew as a family that day. Playing catch with the tennis ball with dad, waking up our oldest son Alex for school and pacing mom as she runs through the neighborhood, are a few of Ripken's favorite activities. Ripken's best friend is Trent as seen in the photo. Trent and Ripken have grown up together, tumble and race together, investigate hiding places and made friends with all the neighbors. Ripken absolutely adores Trent. (it could also be the extra treats Trent slips Ripken too.) We couldn't have asked for a better natured, good looking, friendly and intelligent dog.

Vickie, the owner to Ripken's dog family, was also very helpful and informative when called to find out more about her dogs. We spoke to quite a few breeders, and we knew after speaking with Vickie, that the qualities we wanted in our dog were the caring results of Damascus Way Kennels.

Sure, dogs will be dogs and chew on anything we leave unattended but the joyful greetings, and the warm licks in the face soon dissolve all traces of impatience (they thankfully grow out of this chewing stage and regular supply of raw hide also helps.)

My boys, Alex and Trent, are hard pressed to remember times before Ripken joined our family. I hope it stays that way.

the Herzogs
Tracy, Rob, Alex, Trent and Ripken
attrzog@bellsouth.net

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