Hi Suzan,

I can't believe my baby just turned 1yr. old Sept.2.  What a precious boy he has become.  He weighed in at 125.5 lbs. and is 25.5 inches at the withers.  I had a small birthday party for him and he recieved some nice toys and treats.  I am having him neutered next month.

He is still on large breed puppy food. 

 You'll be happy to know that Nigel starts his Therapy dog class on Oct.13th and then he can become a certified therapy dog and we will visit nursing homes and hospitals..  His brother, Henry is taking the CGC test and he will also take the Therapy dog class to become certified.  Henry has been in an off leash obedience class for 1.5 yrs and loves it.  He likes to show off to the other dogs at how well he listens to commands.

  These boys are the center and the loves of my life!!!  What great companions and freinds they are to me.  Whatever you do to get the puppies ready for there new homes is fantastic!!  I have never had a dog so loving and sweet as Nigel is.  I can groom him, clean his ears, do his nails, as he sits there and looks adoringly into my eyes.  What a great feeling it is to be loved that much!  Nigel is just so gentle with all he meets.  I love him more than words can say.  Thank you for taking such wonderful care of the puppies and giving me such an intelligent and good boy that I am so proud of.

  I hope all is well with you and your family including all your furry babies,

Love, Mimi

kim s : suzan is right about her bullies being the BEST! i have two of her little angels, and they're the best dogs that i've ever had! every single thing that she does for these babies, from the first minute they are born, will help the new/adoptive owners raise sweet, healthy, adaptable, well-mannered, smart, loyal puppies and dogs (big and tough, too!). she has helped us sooooo many times, often avoiding a trip to the vet; therefore saving me thousands of dollars (literally!). i couldn't say enough wonderful things about suzan and the doggies that she brings into this world. thank you suzan, jason, and the whole dext-orr bully family!

Suzan,

Without a doubt a think you have some of the most amazing dogs I have seen in a group. You know usually people who breed have 1 or maybe 2 nice looking dogs and the others are "breeding fillers" at least that's what I call them.

But from top to bottom you possess some wonderful animals. I wish all breeders took the kind of time and effort that you do with yours!!

Cevin

Dear Suzan,
As you know I've been an owner of Bullmastiffs for over 12 years now, I have even attempted to partner in operating a small kennel to show/breed Bullmastiffs. I have encountered many "pitfalls" in purchasing bullies abroad with much disappointment. I had lost faith in my passion with all of the negative encounters I have experienced.
I write you this letter in appreciation of your friendship and knowlege of the breed and actually the faith you have reinstated back into my passion, the Bullmastiff. I am very lucky, in my "bad luck" to have met and have had the opportunity to visit you on a few occasions. I admire you love of your dogs, all the hard work and dedication you put forth for this breed. I am so happy to have had a chance to see a spectacular 5 yr old male Bullmasitiff (from Fawncie Dancer X Opie the Red's litter 7-4-03) named Lex. I am lucky to have met this dog because it made adopting him very easy, what this dog had brought to me personally no words can explain, Lex is my best friend. He's a character that I have never experienced before in a Bullmastiff; he is not only a wonderful dog but also a great family member now. Suzan, for this I cannot thank you enough, and it mady buying a little girl from you easty to give Lex a buddy in the house.
So now we have 2 wonderful dogs of yours in our home, and life has not been the same for my family and me. I have never been so attached to my dogs as I am with these two!
I now end this letter by saying to you Suzan, how much I enjoy your dogs and my friendship with you. You have brought back a passion that I thought was diminished, and for this alone from the bottom  of my heart, I thank you.:)
Danny Delisle
Laval, Quebec
Candada

We take him to Gracen's school about once a week and everyone comments on how much he has grown each time. We are around him so much that we don't even notice it until we look at pictures or people make comments and we stop to really think about it. The vet did comment on how well behaved he was and of course Blake was showing off his "sit" an "down" skills. Which by the way Blake also watched your entire video and has tried it all (which I have only had time to watch parts) but he is so amazed at how fast Winston has mastered "leave it" when food or something is on the ground....I assume you know what I am talking about like I said I havent watched the entire thing so I havent gotten to that part. I asked him if he had tried it with a steak yet and he just laughed but showed me how to do the command and low and behold Winston could have cared less that a treat was laying on the floor right beside him...wow! A few days ago he would have knocked me over to get to loose food. We start classes Monday and I hope it goes as well...I just hope they follow the same patterns that Blake is already following from your video. Enough bragging...I just love the guy and everyday something new about him amazes me!

Hi Suzan!

Your Probably sleeping, but I thought that I would email and let you know that your baby is fine and sleeping and truly amazing, we are in love with him already! Not to difficult.  I want to just say that I am amazed with this first day and what he is all about already, he is so everything that you said he would be and more.  I wont go into a long email about how things went from the time that we left your home, but all has been great and he is settled and truly confident in who he is in his surroundings.  My little Stuart is watching over him like a hawk as he sleeps,  stuart the worry wart that cant let things be, I must be in control! (Doggie thought)  I will be in touch and let you know how things are going and IM sure I'll always come up with things to ask you along the way, probably 99% quirky but I'll ask anyway.  Thanks for bringing this beuatiful little bundle of joy into our home!  He is truly amazing!! Wags,

Marc

Hi Suzan, Here are a couple new pictures of Brodie...we graduate tomorrow night from our training class. Hopefully I can get some good pictures to send you of that! He's doing really well. Except he knows if he isn't getting the attention he thinks he should be getting he runs through his "tricks" he has learned so far!  We were sitting on the couch the other night and he started barking at us, so we ignored him, then he started rolling over and sitting...then he'd do it again...it was so funny! He's a ham! Hope you enjoy these. Tamara

Suzan,

Without a doubt a think you have some of the most amazing dogs I have seen in a group. You know usually people who breed have 1 or maybe 2 nice looking dogs and the others are "breeding fillers" at least that's what I call them.

But from top to bottom you possess some wonderful animals. I wish all breeders took the kind of time and effort that you do with yours!!

Cevin

Dear Suzan,

Hi Suzan , Thanks for those pics,also the extra stuff you gave Bella was very sweet. She is so very happy with Raven, Celene want's dibs on the belly rubs wow she stretched straight out for that( the puppy not my wife)Raven didn't peep at all the whole way home,as soon as we got out of the truck I placed her on some pine in the yard and she peed! very cool! I must also say holy moly Tearloch is IMPRESIVE to say the least.We will have to plan on a road trip again so Celene can see him.Moxie is excited she is behaving very well with Raven but I new she would she is so passive.Again great job on a gorgeous puppy she is awsome I'll be sending pics soon. Kevin

Hi Suzan,

I just wanted to let you know Emmie is currently resting in her playpen after a long day of attention!  She made it through the car ride home with absolutely no problems and is slowly but surely starting to get the idea of going to the bathroom in her pine shavings in her litter box.  Our cats aren't so thrilled, but everyone else is!

I'll send you some pictures and a video as soon as I can download them.

Hope all is well,

i am headed off to work now...but i think you are absolutely right.  billy is a mush...still sleeps on me and sits on ernie...like a puppy....he is the sweetest!!!!  and sammy...what a love bug...what a love but...i can't say anymore...  she is the sweetest....oh your pups must have been beautiful.  hope you are feeling very much better and you must take case of yourself...i tell you that all the time.....much love to you and bullies and jason of course....love J

Now...I don't even know where to begin to thank you for everything.  As you can see from the pictures she loves everything but the real winner in her eyes?  The new toy you made with her name on it and the fringe.  I have to tell you, no other toy exists right now.  She is using the stuffies for pillows and to suck on, but it is all about the orange toy!  She is carrying from room to room wanting me to play!  When your life settles down, I'd love for you to make me a back up. 

At first I saw the leather pillow and thought she has to be kidding...this for Bella?  It is so gorgeous!  and as for me?  Yea right, my father confiscated it immediately!  He kept looking at is saying she made this?  Wow, this is really comfortable.  LOL.  He likes it as much as Bella likes her orange toy.  As for me...I'm in LOVE with her new collar!!!  OMG!  It is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen!!!!!  Her purple collar will only be used for swimming at the beach.  Someone gave her a planet earth fleece lined hemp collar and I feel bad, I just want to use this one.  I will have to bring the new collar to the weekend and say...ooh eee....we love it ;-) 

Dear Suzan,

I'm amazed you find time to make the commitment to your NE Rescue. 

The true gift-for which there is no money equivalent-is your always responsive and generous expert help!

I've been 'monitoring' the rescue website (in November I rescued a
Bullmastiff that the owners were going to put to sleep).  I was only going
to keep him until a good person could be found but fell in love with him.
You are the only person who expressed why bullies are so special.  Other
dogs I've had (always rescued from shelters) have all depended on me and
loved me because I took care of them.  My Bullie (Babe) loves me just
because he loves me.  I don't think I can ever snuggle up to another breed
and not feel something would be missing.  Once I get a crate, I'll be able
to help out with rescue dogs.  I also have a big-hearted vet who I think
might/would be willing to help (he's my reference if anyone needs to
check).  Anyway, thank you for summing up the best part of belonging to a
Bullmastiff.

Hi Becky
     Thank you so much for your letter.  You responded so fast. I'm so glad
 you are happy with your Presley and Suzan. She has made such a positive
 impression on us, we are driving by other breeders in Canada to go to her.
 We Emailed a lot of breeders and for the most part they were either very
 short on the response or they didn't respond at all. Suzan on the other hand
 has been so kind and helpful to us, even though we're in another country and
 probably weren't going to get one of her pups, she never cut us off and
 always remained in very close contact for the past three weeks. Suzan has a
 litter coming in February and with any luck there will be a pup left for us.
 How I would love two, but I better let Sonya adjust to one first. Thanks
 again for your help, hopefully will be able to email some pic's of our new
 addition in the very near future. Presley is beautiful, I can see why your
 so proud of him.
 
Bill
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: BECKY
>   Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 10:06 PM
>   To:>   Subject: Re: Bullmastiff Pups

  
>
>
>   Hi how are you. No, you are not imposing at all!!!! Yes we have one of
> Suzan's pups...he is 2yrs old now and we LOVE him to pieces!!! He is our 2nd
> bullmastiff, we got our 1st one in 1986 and we waited about 7yrs after he
> passed away before we got another one!!!
>
>   These are hands down one of the best breeds out there!!! They are
> absolutley phenominal with kids, I have 3 children and both or our
> bullmastiffs were/are great with them!!
>
>   They think they are lap dogs, its so cute...our boy Presley is always
> climbing up with his front legs and laying across me like a big baby.....we
> LOVE him so much, just like one of our kids!!
>
>   Suzan is *THE* best breeder I have come across!! We have had our share of
> pure bred dogs over the yrs and she is by far the most caring and concerned
> for their well being. Presley came to us at 8wks old totally acclamated!! I
> mean, when he came into our house, you would swear he was born there, he was
> right at home immediatly!
>
>   Bullmastiffs are a mellow breed, they are not high strung like other dogs
> can be. They also get VERY attatched to their owners, and I mean VERY!! We
> left Presley in a kennel for 8 days when we went on vacation, and he lost
> 12lbs.....I was in TEARS!! He was so upset and thought we were'nt coming
> back, he was literally starving himself....oh, it was just heart breaking!!!
> We normally had family come to our house to care for him if we went on
> vacation, but this particular time, it was a family reunion out of state so
> we had noone to watch him......from here on in we will have family come to
> care for him or we wont go anywhere!!!
>
>    Presley is in great health, we have no problems with him at all. Being
> that I have had 2, I can honestly tell you that you will have nothing to
> worry about as far as them being aggressive, becasue they just
> are'nt.....unless of course they are protecting you! We did have Presley
> obedience trained...just because of his size, which you should be used to
> because Rotties are also big. I will give you one more example of how gentle
> they are and then I will stop, because I could literally sit here and type
> pages and pages of good things about this breed. Last yr I bought a Maltese
> for my daughter & myself, which is a toy breed....his name is Cooper. When
> we got Cooper he was only 2lbs(just to give you an idea of the size
> difference)....Presley treats him like a baby.....it is amazing. He is oh so
> gentle with him, he literally knows that he could hurt him and he is so
> cautious and careful around him. He plays tug of war with him and he gently
> turns his head so he does'nt pull Coopers teeth out with the toy....it is so
> amazing!!! I will forward a few pictures that I have of him.
>
>   As far as Suzan, like I said before, she IS the best! It's been over 2yrs
> and we still email each other, she send Christmas cards, she offers
> information and gives tips. She is ALWAYS available to answer questions and
> gets back to you promptly. She has even answered questions regarding my
> Maltese because that breeder like most other breeders dont want any contact
> after the pup is gone....anyway, she is so sincere and truly loves her
> dogs....you can rest assure you will have NO problems with her.....or her
> dogs. I'm trying to keep myself from getting another one, they are just
> great companions!!!
>
>   I apologize for rambling so much, but I had so many good things to say. I
> highly reccommend this breed to anyone.....I wish you the best!!!!!
>
>   Feel free to email with anything else I can help with!!

PS : Suzan, you seem to be a very active woman and you're really fighting for our favorite breed. You're opening your heart to any dog and I just admire people like you ! Go on like that, I wish I could do the same here.  

Chris, France

Puppy Purchase Satisfaction Report:


1.) Before you actually decided to purchase a puppy from Dext-Orr
Bullmastiffs, did you feel all of your questions were answered to your
satisfaction?__Yes 
 

2.) During the puppy purchasing process did you find Dext-Orr Bullmastiffs
to be helpful in educating you about the breed and its care and explained
the paperwork, AKC reg. forms, other forms, contracts, etc. to your
satisfaction?
More than Helpful

3.) Did you find Dext-Orr Bullmastiffs to be honest & trustworthy during
these transactions (handling your credit cards, airline arrangements, crate
purchases, etc?___
Completely Trustworthy and Honest Especially with any questions

   Thank you Cindy, we appreciate your time. Suzan has been great with us also and Emailing parents with children is really only a technicality at this point. We have made up our mind and because Suzan is the way she is, we are going to make the drive from Canada to hopefully get a pup from the litter that is due next month. 

    Thanks again for your letter and I'm sure, we'll love our pup as much as you love yours.

Bill 

Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2004 4:36 PM
Subject: Re: Bullmastiff Pups

Sonya,

We are VERY happy with our decision to get a bullmastiff puppy!  We just love her (Morgan)!  This is our first bullmastiff and we would definitely get another, from Suzan.  We have four children ranging in age, from 5 - 13.   Morgan is just wonderful with the kids.     We got Morgan at 16 weeks and she was very well socialized.  She has a great temperament.   She is very tolerant of all the attention she gets from them.     Suzan has also been wonderful!  You can tell she just loves these dogs.  She is always available to answer questions.  

The only behavior that we quickly stopped was that my oldest son (13) like to play rough with Morgan and she wanted to play that way with all the kids.  We have explained to all the kids that they can't do that.   It hasn't been a problem.

We would highly recommend getting a puppy from Suzan.    Please feel free to email us with any other questions that you might have.

Cindy

Puppy Purchase Satisfaction Report:

1.) Before you actually decided to purchase a puppy from Dext-Orr Bullmastiffs, did you feel all of your questions were answered to your satisfaction? Yes 

2.) During the puppy purchasing process did you find Dext-Orr Bullmastiffs to be helpful in educating you about the breed and its care and explained the paperwork, AKC reg. forms, other forms, contracts, etc. to your satisfaction?

Yes—outstanding

3.) Did you find Dext-Orr Bullmastiffs to be honest & trustworthy during these transactions (handling your credit cards, airline arrangements, crate purchases,etc.? Yes 

4.) When you picked up your puppy (either at the airport or at our kennel) were you satisfied with your new puppy? (The pup was in good health, and had been apparently well cared for, & met your expectations from the pics you had seen, etc.)? ______Beyond satisfied.

5.) In your opinion, did you feel that Dext-Orr Bullmastiffs really cares about their dogs, during your dealings with them?____Yes—refreshingly so

6.) After your new puppy came home, did you feel that you could still contact Dext-Orr Bullmastiffs with any questions or concerns that you had (& that they would get back to you)?_____Yes

  7.)    If you had purchased a puppy in the past from a different breeder, how did you think Dext-Orr Bullmastiffs compared to that experience?____

The best by far; we have purchased numerous dogs over the years—Dext-Orr was our best experience. 

Your name (you can use just first names or as little as you want to put down):_____Dan/Lorie Crocker_

Address (just state):_ME_ 

Comments:___Feel free to use us a reference.  Maggie is a joy—perfect in appearance, adjustment, temperament & trainability

Puppy Purchase Satisfaction Report:

1.) Before you actually decided to purchase a puppy from Dext-Orr Bullmastiffs, did you feel all of your questions were answered to your satisfaction?Yes

2.) During the puppy purchasing process did you find Dext-Orr Bullmastiffs to be helpful in educating you about the breed and its care and explained the paperwork, AKC reg. forms, other forms, contracts, etc. to your satisfaction?

Yes 

3.) Did you find Dext-Orr Bullmastiffs to be honest & trustworthy during these transactions (handling your credit cards, airline arrangements, crate purchases, etc?

Yes 

4.) When you picked up your puppy (either at the airport or at our kennel) were you satisfied with your new puppy? (The pup was in good health, and had been apparently well cared for, & met your expectations from the pics you had seen, etc.)? Yes

5.) In your opinion, did you feel that Dext-Orr Bullmastiffs really cares about their dogs, during your dealings with them?

Yes

6.) After your new puppy came home, did you feel that you could still contact Dext-Orr Bullmastiffs with any questions or concerns that you had (& that they would get back to you

Yes

7.)   If you had purchased a puppy in the past from a different breeder, how did you think Dext-Orr Bullmastiffs compared to that experience?_Much better

Your name (you can use just first names or as little as you want to put down):

Susan Ruggeri

Comments:___

_________I appreciate that I still get the helpful support and information that I need in order to keep Lucy happy and healthy.  Thanks!

How are the rest of the "family" doing?  Do you still have 3?  Several people have asked me about the breed and where Duncan came from, etc. So you may hear from some of them.

Would it be possible for Duncan to visit this weekend?  Actually stay overnight Sat. night and I would pick him up Sunday morning.  I think it's harder to find a place for Duncan to stay than it is to find a place for the kids!!  My women's group is spending Sat. night together--a "sleepover" !!  We will be right in Clinton.  I would take Duncan, but two dogs live there!! Let me know if he can visit with you.  Actually I have another reason--he so wants to play. He tries with the cats, but they will have nothing to do with him!!  And my sister's dogs just bark at him and my mother's dog hides under the couch!!  So poor Duncan can't find a playmate!!

Let me know if this might work.  Thanks.

Always,

Sharron

HI,  Duncan did well last night.  He slept on the bed with us!!  He seemed to be too warm once in a while--panting--but he slept fine. 

We checked out some large enclosures at Agway today.  We will get something for him as we won't put him on a tie-out of any kind.  And he'll need some room to move around!!  I also picked up a squeaky toy for him.  He does pay attention when I use it!!

He's so taken with the cats!!  He wants them to play and of course they will have none of that.  They just look at him as if he's nuts!!

He ate dried puppy chow with some canned puppy food this morning and has been "snacking" off and on all day.

The kids just love him and he's great with them.  He's just so sweet!!

Take care and I'll stay in touch.

Sharron

Hello Suzan,

I apologize for not keeping in better contact.  We have had some serious medical problems in my family, so I have not been able to get online for quite some time.  We are selling our house in Skowhegan and have moved back to Warren so I could be closer to my family.  It was quite a pain to move back, but it is for the best and we are almost doubling our money on the house up there.  So, it's not all for nothing...

Anyway, Haley is doing wonderfully!  She is such a great addition to our family!  I couldn't have asked for a better dog!  I don't know how weird this is, but, I took her for a 6 month check up at the Vet's office yesterday.  Everyone in the office just loved her.  She is very social and loves to meet new people.  The Vet said that she is very healthy and she now weighs 70 pounds.  She has an appointment to be spayed on Jan 20th.  Haley has a great personality.  She loves to give hugs and snuggle.  She got a funny trait passed down from her mother....she has a favorite pillow.....

She will put the pillow in her mouth and either walk around with it or she will wrap her paws around it, with it still in her mouth, and she will fall asleep.  It's really cute because her nose wrinkles up!  I thought you might get a chuckle out of that!  She was house trained very quickly and doesn't chew anything except her own toys.  She goes everywhere with us and if we can't take her, my mom "babysits" for me.  She is always with someone.  I've had people approach me at a store and even a gas station and ask if they could take a picture of her because she is so cute!  That makes us feel really good.  I have also been approached by other Bullie owners....they, like me, carry photos of their dog, just like photos of their kids.  It makes me feel very proud to have her!  She is absolutely spoiled rotten.  She still loves to have her belly rubbed and I have to do it at least twice a day or she will pout.  I never thought that it would be so much fun or bring so much comfort to have a dog!  Thank you so much for letting us get her!!!!

I am having a problem with my scanner, so I can't email you any photos of her today, but I will deffinately get them to you soon. 

Please don't worry about her.  She is doing great and hopefully in the spring I will be able to bring her to see you!

Again, I apologize that it took me so long to get in contact with you.  By the way, I love your new web site.  You did a great job with it!

Hope to hear from you soon!

Tina Stewart

Me again!

I'm happy to hear about the new litter and I know that my son would love to see some brand new puppies.  Do you have an idea of when they will be born?  After we got Haley, my son said that he would love to come help you if you ever had another litter.  I sometimes wish we still lived closer so he could come visit more often.  He is having a bit of a hard time dealing with the medical problems with my stepdad and my mom and Haley is a huge comfort to him.  She somehow always knows when we need a hug or a big sloppy kiss.  To answer your question, Haley is very well proportioned.  She is a little bit clumsey sometimes but overall her body fits her legs....

I was going to give you a call to ask about any foster dogs that you might have...

My stepdad is now legally blind and has been talking about getting a seeing eye dog.  He and my mom usually babysit for me and if they don't see Haley for a day or two, they call me and ask where she is.  Sometimes I think they only want me to come visit so they can see Haley....  Anyway, have you ever had a Bully trained to be a seeing eye dog?  I think that he would love to have a dog like Haley.  He spoils her more than I do, if you can believe that.  I would like to get him a dog that is already trained.  He is home all the time and it would be a wonderful companion for him and my mom as well as helping him to be able to do other activities, like going for walks, etc. 

I didn't realize that you kept Ruby from Haley's litter.  I hope she is doing well, as with all of your other babies!  Now I know why you have so many of them.  They are just like having alot of children around.  If I can't get my scanner fixed, I will send you photos through the mail.  Thanks again and take care~!

Tina

Thank you so much again I cant beleive how amazing he is.  He is sooo goood
and listens excellent i took him on a two mile walk and he just past out
after.  He really is a big love bug. I got a huge pillow for him that we
have been playing tug with I just fed and walked him this morning.  Well Ive
got to get back to Jack.  Thank you so much again
Sincerely,
Chris

I wanted to take a quick second to thank you again for taking the time to talk with me today.  I felt good about Ruby before talking with you, but I feel great now!  When I got off the phone with you my husband was just itching to ask me what happened, he was so excited to know that we were a good match for Ruby.  I also wanted to let you know that we have a webcam and if you have one also, we could always get on there and let you see her whenever you want.  Of course we will send you pictures and letters.  This whole experience with you has been nothing but positive and I wanted to thank you.  Here is our puppy application!

Thanks again,

Jamie

Suzan-

Sorry about my short-straight forward email last night!  I just wanted to tell you that my husband has been wanting an english bulldog and was partial to a bullmastiff until he saw your website...I know, this sounds like my first email...telling you how great your website is, but I can't compliment you enough!  He really wanted Ruby when he looked at the website but we didn't know if she was still available.  We found a new house but we are not going to be in it until next summer because of our lease in our apartment, and as bad as it stinks to have to wait (for both the house and puppy) it will make us that much more excited to have them both.  Will you have brindles with the next litter (next summer)?  Is it okay if we send you a deposit already, even though it is a year away?  I know that sounds crazy, but we want you to know how serious we are.  If there are no brindles (male or female) we would also love to have a dark red (which is my husbands favorite).  The color of the puppy is such a small detail compared to what you get in the puppy itself!  I hope that I am not bothering you as it seems like you are VERY busy.  I wanted to let you know that I am happy that you do not breed your females more than once a year...when I read your comment about the "I wouldn't want to be pregnant more than once a year" I laughed, how true.  It seems like everyone we have talked to so far does breed their females constantly, they tell me, "oh, we only breed her every other heat", my God, I don't know a lot about breeding (which is why we will never do it), but isn't that a lot??  I couldn't imagine that, poor mommies!  If you find time to email me pictures that would be great along with what colors you will "probably" have in the next litter.  Again, I know it is so far away, but I can't explain how excited I am.  I would love to talk with you on the phone sometime if that's okay.  The only time I have to talk is on the weekends, and I am sure that is kind of your down-time, just let me know.  Also, let me know how you feel about us sending you a deposit for our future family member!  I think that is all I have for now.  Thanks so much for all of your time you spend talking with me!

Jamie

Wow what a website!  Between my husband and I we have looked at what we thought was every website that had to do with bullmastiffs and although some are pretty good, yours was impressive!

My name is Jamie Smith and my husband and I are very interested in the mastiff breed.  We had an English mastiff a year ago and so we are pretty familiar with the mastiff breed.  Right now we have a son who is one so at this time we are not looking to buy right now.  We would like him to get a little older so he can learn/understand how to treat a dog.  Also, he is just learning how to walk and although this isn't an aggressive breed, he will most likely get knocked down a few times a day.  At this time we are also living in an apartment, as big as it is, it just isn't big enough for a dog at this time.  We want to wait until we have a house with a yard with a privacy fence before we buy.  We have done all the possible research there is to know about a bullmastiff. 

I loved your website so much I had to email you now even though it will at least a year before we purchase one of these awesome "family members".  That is the other thing, I just realized that I said I wanted a fence, but that is not because this puppy will be outside a lot.  I have never had an outside dog before and never intend to.  I believe that is the best way to get a very unsocialized pet.  Our English mastiff was never outside unless he was with us and we would never change that, period.

I want to tell you a little more about us so you know this crazy family who is already searching for reputable breeders years in advance!!

Right now I am in my first year of graduate school looking to get certified to teach elementary students.  I am also working for the college (Texas State University...yes, Texas another reason we cannot have a pet outside, it's too stinking hot!) by going to the area high school working as an athletic trainer for their sports teams.  Although, because of how much time it has taken away from me being with my family, next year I will only be going to school without the athletic training.  My husband is doing his student teaching right now with special education/physical education students and will be getting a job this December.  We are a young active family (I am 22 and my husband is 25).  We like to take our son to the river, the park, anywhere that gets him outside and active.  We would love to have a bullmastiff to share all of this with.  We just moved to Texas in July from Iowa so we are adjusting to everything that is new around us which is the final reason why we are not looking for a pet at this time.  We want to be fully prepared with a house (with ROOM) with a fenced in yard, teach our son a little about how to treat dogs, and accustomed to our surroundings (how can a new pet feel comfortable if we aren't?).  I know I have rambled on and on, but I want you to know how serious we are about purchasing a puppy.  So many times we have seen in the paper where people are selling their puppies for as low as $300 (hello, puppy mills!) or as expensive as $2500, claiming they have better bloodlines than anyone else. 

Now for the somewhat important stuff...we are looking for a female who is brindle.  We will be spaying her and taking her to obedience school most definitely.  Like I said, we are just looking solely for a pet for our family and have no intentions of breeding or showing her.  I know you said that temperament was basically a guarantee, which is a main concern for our family with a child so young and most likely, God permitting, more on the way some day.  I was also wondering if you could tell me what the shipping costs were.  I know that at times that could be traumatic for the puppies, and if we could afford the time and money for two so they could have a buddy, we would (actually ask me in a year and I may change my mind!).  Our closest airports are probably Austin, San Antonio, or Houston in that order.  If you could keep me posted on any breeding's so that we can stay current with you that would be great.  Also, any further information that you have not covered on your website with any pictures of the brindles you have had in the past would be great.  Lastly, pictures of the parents that you used to create these beautiful brindles would also help. Thanks so much for your time, I know this was long and I apologize!  I look forward to hearing from you soon, keep it up on the website, it is the best I have seen yet!

Jamie

Suzan-

This day is just inching by, it seems like it is dragging on and on!  Tim is getting very excited to pick Lola up.  We called the Austin airport and they told Tim to pick up Lola at the baggage claim area and someone would bring her there.  He has a "packet" that I made him with all of her information.  He should be more than prepared.  He went today and got her some puppy food, the purina one like you said and the others (I can't remember off the top of my head I am at work right now).  He also went and got her some new toys, a little stuffed cow (which I am sure will be ripped apart in a matter of hours), a kong, and a couple baby teethers.  The one teether has sterlized water in it so if she punctures it, she'll be okay.  We just have to teach Isaiah that those are her toys and not his!  He will have to learn how to share.  I can't wait to get home tonight and see her.  I am debating b/c I will get home at around 10:30-11pm and I will want so badly to see her but I don't want to mess with her if she is sleeping.  Who am I kidding?   I will get her out of her crate as soon as I get there!  I can't explain how excited I am.  Today I was flipping through channels while trying to get Isaiah down for a nap and came across Animal Planet and they had the show, "That's My Baby" if you have ever seen it, and it was about a lady and her bullmastiff (she looked just like Opie) and her four brindle babies she had.  It was so cute, I don't know if you have ever seen it or not, but it was about the 10th time that I have seen it.  It just got me so much more excited to get Lola here!  I came out of our bedroom after Isaiah fell asleep and told Tim and he wanted to watch it but I told him it was already over, he was mad!  But then he smiled and said, "pretty soon we'll have our own bully here and won't have to watch them on TV!". 

I don't know if I have ever taken the time to thank you or not for all of the time you put into talking with me.  We feel very privaledged to be able to invite one of your puppies into our home.  I have never met someone like you that is a breeder (I know you hate being called that, but I couldn't think of a more appropriate term!).  You are so caring with your animals and it takes a very dedicated and special person to be like that.  I see now why you don't come close to breaking even with money and your pups with all the work you put into it, but coming from me it is really appreciated!  I hope that in a few years we will definately be in a actual home with a yard so that we can get another puppy from you (a brindle).  Please keep doing this so that it can become possible.  I told Tim last night that I would never buy another dog from anywhere else and he agreed, so he told me to make sure that we are on a list for about three years from now, hold us to it!  Well, I will have even better things to say in a few days after we become aquainted with Lola.

Take care and Tim will be calling you in a few hours,

Jamie

Hi Suzan

Love the Pictures. Just as well all the pups were spoken for!  We had a lightining strike here which took out my fence charger and the new computer so I am using the old one again and hope it is doing its job. Kari-Fae is doing great. We had company for a week and they had a dog so Kari had a new best friend for a while. She was a very tired Bully when they left and slept for days. I have 2 new kitties Freddy and Isabelle [both needed help!] and she just loves them too. She loves Sophie the horses and everything else on the planet! Even my mother in law [not a dog person] has been pulled into Bullyland and likes her.

Hope the puppy parting is not too traumatic! As soon as the 'good' computer is repaired I will send pics. Hope this reaches you.

Alison

Hey there!  Yes, I already got this link, but I've looked at those wonderful
pictures about 100 times, another time doesn't hurt!!!

Yes, we were hoping for a female.  We were thinking a red/fawn, but red is
just perfect.  Opie is absolutely beautiful, and we'd be thrilled if our
little girl had his color.

I'm happy to hear that Fawncie is "back to normal" so quickly.  What a
happy, proud mommy she is!  What a sweetie!  I'm also glad to hear that all
the puppies are healthy & strong.  What a little miracle!  I've never been
happier!

Take care & get some sleep!  (I see that you sent this email at 2:15
am!!!!!!!!!!!)

Good morning Suzan,

Just a quick note to say thanks again for letting us
come to your home and meet everyone!  The puppies are
worderful!!!  I have had the photos developed and they
are so cute!  I have a great one of Fauncie with the
couch pillow in her mouth and a very playful look on
her face.  As far as names go we have been trying to
decide on one for our new baby that we all love, so we
will let you know asap.  I have to run for now, but we
wil keep in touch.
Catch some zzzzzzzzzzz's if you can, you were a great
the other day!

Have a great day, Kim :)

From one of my rescue  people:

I am so happy that everything seems to be working out so well for her.  She
is definatly in good hands.  Has she been outdoors with any of the other
dogs yet ?? If so how did she react ???  I'll bet if she gets a sniff of the
new puppies she will go crazy too.  Do the other dogs seem to know when
another has had puppies ??? She sounds alot like me when I was pregnant, I
think my stomach just about dragged the steps too.  Funny they seem to
manage so much better than we do.  No whining or complaining and look how we
act just delivering one, Imagine if we had 6 or 7 at a time !!!!The
population would certainly drop down considerably. You must have the
patience of a saint to deal with all that you do and keep going.  Do you
ever get to go away for a night or even a weekend ?? I guess it's not much
different than having 10 kids huh ?? Well take good care of yourself.  What
would happen if you ended up in the hospital, They would have to have a big
ward for you and all the dogs !!!! Give her my love and tell the mama I'm
thinking of her too.  Allison

Thank you so much for the pictures they made our day !!!!! She looks
wonderful and as sweet as ever.  We all miss her alot and can't imagine how
our life is going to be without her.  I am so glad she is with you and
getting thelove and attention and care that she deserves.  I would love for
her to be able to stay and be part of your family but know that you will
find someone who will treat her well also.  We have tried to think of a
hundred different ways that we could make it work with her in the house but
other than one that would sacrifice her role in the family or her happiness
by secluding her from us - just can't make it work.  It is so hard when you
love animals it is almost as bad as losing one of your children.  Two of our
6 children were given to us by friends who were "tired of the responsibility
of being a parent" and "just needed to be free"  I worried at first that in
time they would realize their mistake but unfortunatly neither one ever
looked back.  Their loss our gain  but it speaks volumes on the harshness of
some people.  Losing Ipo is one of the hardest things we will ever deal with
but thank god every night that she did not have to be put down needlessly. 
I know that in time she will adjust to life without us and that hers will be
a good one for the years she has left.  I would prefer they be with us but
if they can't know you will choose well for her.  Please tell her every day
that we love and miss her.  Give her lots of extra kisses and belly
scratches.  Let us know if there is any thing that she needs and please keep
us updated as often as possible so that we will know she is okay.  Love
Allison

Thank you so much for the pictures they made our day !!!!! She looks
wonderful and as sweet as ever.  We all miss her a lot and can't imagine how
our life is going to be without her.  I am so glad she is with you and
getting the love and attention and care that she deserves.  I would love for
her to be able to stay and be part of your family but know that you will
find someone who will treat her well also.  We have tried to think of a
hundred different ways that we could make it work with her in the house but
other than one that would sacrifice her role in the family or her happiness
by secluding her from us - just can't make it work.  It is so hard when you
love animals it is almost as bad as losing one of your children.  Two of our
6 children were given to us by friends who were "tired of the responsibility
of being a parent" and "just needed to be free"  I worried at first that in
time they would realize their mistake but unfortunately neither one ever
looked back.  Their loss our gain  but it speaks volumes on the harshness of
some people.  Losing Ipo is one of the hardest things we will ever deal with
but thank god every night that she did not have to be put down needlessly. 
I know that in time she will adjust to life without us and that hers will be
a good one for the years she has left.  I would prefer they be with us but
if they can't know you will choose well for her.  Please tell her every day
that we love and miss her.  Give her lots of extra kisses and belly
scratches.  Let us know if there is any thing that she needs and please keep
us updated as often as possible so that we will know she is okay.  Love
Allison

I guess the prayers are working.  How long until you think she is back to
normal ??? I figure with all the love and attention she is getting she will
probably gold brick it for a while.  She is such a big baby she just loves
attention and eats it right up.  Has she been introduced to any of the other
dogs yet ??? She will be so happy to have friends to play with.  Has she
been able to get outside yet ??? Hopefully today will see her feeling even
better.  Let us know, we wait all day and check the e-mail hourly hoping for
good news.  Allison

 Hi Susan Lola is doing fine she seems to have adjusted
pretty well so quickly she sure is smart!!  We made it
home around 10:30 last night and we all stayed up
until midnight playing and getting used to each other,
Alex really pooped her out by running around the house
while Lola chased her*(so cute).  And she went into
her crate with a blanket and a chew toy and Caleb
talked her to sleep we also put a ticking clock next
to her crate.  She slept all night without any whimpers
and sleep until seven this am!  She ate breakfast then
went potty outside!  She only wet inside once when we
first came home last night.  She sure is a sweetie and
Caleb loves her!  Gotta go for now, I tried to call
you and the phone would not work. Talk to ya soon Kim

 Suzan-

I filled out the Puppy Purchaser Satisfaction document, I stated on there that if there is ever anyone that is trying to decide whether or not to buy a puppy from you, send them our way!

We just got back from the city park.  We were laughing because Lola was scared of a wiener dog!  She just put on the brakes, sat back, and refused to move.  The owner's of the wiener dog asked what kind of dog Lola was and we told them.  They said that they had wanted a bullmastiff but thought they were mean.  Tim and I laughed and told them just to look at Lola, she didn't have a mean bone in her body.  They were amazed that she was only 3 1/2 months old.

We let Isaiah swing while Tim and Lola camped out in the shade (it is an awesome day, only 73 degrees).  Then we took her to a baseball diamond where we could close off the fences and Tim threw her ball around for her.  After about 3 trips after the ball, she was done!  She just flopped down next to Isaiah and didn't want to move.  I should have asked you before but I remember you saying you put Gatorade in ice cube trays to give to the dogs to replenish their electrolytes so we did the same for Lola.  We gave her one cube and a great big bowl of water.  Is that okay for Lola too?

Well, that's all for now, other than that we have been just lounging around, the two "babies" are both out for the count right now, we tuckered them out!

Thanks again for everything and hopefully I am not wearing you out with all these play-by-play emails.  I just want you to know that she is doing wonderfully.  I know that the first six months are the hardest, but if they are like today then it should be piece of cake.

Okay, now I am really done,

Jamie

HI SUZAN,
 AXE IS DOING GREAT. HE IS ABOUT 48 TO 50 POUNDS NOW. THE VET GAVE HIM HIS LAST SHOTS AND SAID HE IS IN GREAT CONDITION.I WILL SEND SOME NEW PIC. AS SOON AS I GET THEM. I THINK HE IS STARTING TO LOOSE HIS BABY TEETH, BECAUSE HE HAS BEEN CHEWING EVERYTHING AND ONE OF HIS TEETH HAS BEEN BLEEDING A LITTLE. HE IS A BIG CLOWN, ALWAYS TRYING TO BE FUNNY. HE KNOWS HOW TO SIT, STAY, HEEL, AND COME. HE IS SO GOOD THAT EVEN IN PUBLIC NOW HE IS LISTNING TO THE COMMANDS, WHICH IS GREAT BECAUSE HE IS GETTING SO BIG. THANKYOU FOR THE HOLLOWEEN BANDANNA IT LOOKS GREAT, I WILL TAKE A PIC AND SEND IT TO YOU. I PUT THE TAGS ON HIS COLLAR. SORRY ITS TAKEN ME SO LONG TO GET BACK TO YOU BUT I AM REDOING MY BASEMENT. BETWEEN THAT WORK AND THE YANKEE GAMES I HAVE NOT SAT DOWN AT THE PC. I WENT TO LAST NIGHTS GAME 2 OF THE WORLD SERIES, IT WAS GREAT BUT I ONLY GOT A COUPLE OF HOURS SLEEP. O.K. TALK TO YOU SOON
                                                   - LOU

Dear Suzan--

You can knock us over with a feather at how easy & pleasurable Maggie has been--you did a fantastic job--we've owned a lot of dogs and have never seen a more secure puppy..  She slept virtually all the way home, met her step-brother and sister--the pug's a little jealous and wary, but Maggie and Churchill the bulldog became instant friends--they seem crazy about each other.  She slept through the night in  an open crate by our son's bed without a whimper and--believe it or not--has not made one "mistake" in the house--goes outside to do her duty.  (We don't expect that record to stand intact).  She's eating like a little pig and has been deeply affectionate with everyone.  She loves running around the grounds and seems to have a thing for leaves and twigs.  I  hate to soil her record, but she did pick up her water dish--I don't know how since it's pretty big--and tried to carry it off--and then attacked the paper towels as I was wiping it up.   You should see how regal she looks , lying resting in the yard, her red coat against the green grass and her head held high.  Little as she is, you can see the grown-up beauty she's going to be at those moments.  We've all fully  and deeply bonded and Maggie seems very hooked-in too--I think having other dogs may have helped the transition, since there’s been no anxiety at all.  We just love her to pieces.  One day and if she was gone, there'd be a huge hole in the family.  Again, you did a great job.  Don't worry, your baby's in the best of hands.  We'll keep you posted and send pictures soon.

Hi Suzan,

First, I want to tell you the Sheiba is so beautiful.  She sat on my lap all the way home from the airport (about 1 hour)

without squirming at all.  Just a few kisses on the face when she looked up.

Suzan, I am so impressed with you and your breeding business.  When you have any more puppies coming, I would

be happy to contact the American Bullmastiff Assoc. here and let them know.  You probably already know how to

contact them and perhaps it is not advantageous for you to go that route, but if you can think of any way I can

help you, please let me know.

Sheiba is doing very well.  She's very curious and is checking the farm out.  She's a little afraid of Gus, the pug,

but I'm sure she will get used to him.  I will be there coaxing them to become very well accustomed. 

I love her already and thank you so much.

Take care,

Marsha 

Hi Suzan, 

The bandannas you made are so cute and they fit Shieba well.   There were so many nice things in her bag

that you sent.  Thanks so much.

I went through the little folder with her health records and have them ready to take with us tomorrow. 

She slept a lot today.  I guess she is still recovering from the ordeal yesterday.  She is getting very

comfortable here.  It's so cute, the neighbors are coming to see her and the kids are calling during the

day to see how she's doing.  She's the new baby.

How are you doing since the puppies are gone?  I guess you're accustomed  to it by now, but it still must be

hard after seeing them from birth through a couple of months old.  They are so easy to get attached to and

love.  I suppose that you know there will be more and you can't keep them all.

I'll keep you updated on Shieba Suzan.

Talk to you tomorrow,

Marsha

Hi Suzan,

Shieba had a very good night.  I brought the wire crate up to my bedroom and she seemed comfortable.  She cried

a little at first, but I spoke to her and she quieted down and went to sleep.  She's so great.  She's been checking

out the house all morning.  I have to keep taking things out of her mouth.  

I called my vet, Dr. Dickenson, and made an appointment for her tomorrow morning at 10:30. 

She's trying to jump up on the couch right now but can't quite make it.  I just love her Suzan.

Thank You,

Marsha

It's a very good idea to microchip all the rescued bull mastiffs.  After you put the time in to train the dog and

make him a happy and compatible pet, it would be great if he could be identified.  I think the idea regarding the

artwork on greeting cards would work too.  People love pictures of their pets on cards. 

You're such an amazing person to put so much of your time into helping these bulleys.  My friends and family

are so impressed with you as an I.  I showed them the shirt and bandana that you sent and they thought it

was so nice of you. 

Shieba's been such a good girl.  She didn't have any accidents in the house this past weekend.  The next training

session  starts November 1st.  I tried to get in touch with the trainer yesterday, but he wasn't there.  I'm sure

I won't have a problem signing her up for the classes.  I'm really looking forward to working with her with a

professional trainer. 

Has Ladybug become a little more comfortable with you or is she still nervous with people?  I'm sure with enough

love, she'll be just fine, as long as she wasn't abused as a puppy.  Sometimes it's hard for them to overcome

that fear if that was the case.  If anyone could help her though, it would be you Suzan.  Animals can tell a good

person.

My mom is visiting today so I better straighten up before she comes.  I had nine people here for dinner last

night and still have a little more to do.

Talk to you soon.

Marsha

Hi Suzan,

Thanks so much for the wonderful pictures.  It is amazing how the pups look
so much alike.  Shieba had an appointment with her vet yesterday and she
weighed in at 68 lbs.  He said she looks very good.  Tonight she will be
going to her first obedience class.  I'm looking forward to it.  I'm having
a time getting her to go in the car.  I've tried offering treats but she
won't jump in and she's getting to heavy for me to lift.  My sister had to
come with me yesterday to help.  That's something I would like Joe, the
trainer, to help me with.  I'll let you know how her first class goes.  I'm
sorry to hear that Ipo isn't doing very well.  I'm sure if anything can be
done, you could do it Suzan.  It must be hard for you.  I'm sending you a
couple of pictures of Shieba with Gabriel.  The kids have such fun with the
pups.  Thanks again for the pictures Suzan.  I just love seeing Shieba's
brothers and sisters. 

Talk to you soon,
Marsha

Hi Suzan,

I feel like I have gotten to know you in the last 7 weeks and  I would like to put a voice to the email.  Then once the puppies are born a face to the voice.  I can't believe they are going to be born in a few weeks!  From your last email you sounded out straight!  What a huge heart you have to take on Ipo.  She is a lucky girl to have you foster her.  I hope she is doing better.  I had a family member that had seizures, it can be hard.  It never ceases to amaze me the lack of care or ignorance people show their animals, it is heartbreaking that they have to live like that.