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Hi Becky,

Mark and I just wanted to let you know how very pleased we are with our beautiful Gunner.
He is almost 10 months now. He is all 85bls of pure muscle and the vet says he still is
growing, they say he will be at least 95bls. They say his hips and elbows are perfect and
that he is the best looking german shepherd they have seen. His temperament is beyond
anything we could have imagined. our seven and four year old grandchildren can lay on him,
play and even take his fav red ball out of his mouth and he remains so gentle. His energy
level is out of this world. He loves to play. He also likes to meet us at our gate when we
come home.He will get in front of our vehicle and looking both ways all the way up our
driveway, and with that all so protective bark will turn back to look at us as if to say
(look guys I'm guiding you home) He is so intelligent and so very loyal. We highly
recommend these dogs to everyone.. Thank you Becky for taking the time to breed
such beautiful and outstanding pups.

Mark and Nancy Perkins


Hi Becky, 
Just an update on how "Acer" is doing.
First, I'll tell you what everyone starts out with.  He's a great dog.  He's very driven with prey, food, and play.  His defense hasn't shown yet and we don't look for it.  I'm sure it will at some point, but we just want to have fun right now.  He's got good structure, good markings, and seems to be very healthy.  We've been training for French ringsport since he was 10 weeks.  Mostly motivational obedience, positioning for small jumps, and confidence building fun stuff like climbing and going through tubes etc.  He never hesitated and still never refuses a jump.  He presently does good heel, good heal with muzzle, good retrieve, great broad jump at 3 meters, and good hurdle at 1 meter.  He's also done the vertical wall.  His change of positions is good also.  We do lots of bite tecnique and placement and he is on the bite suit.  From what my decoy tells me, he has a very hard bite.  His outs are very good and we're working  on the search and escort.  He's also doing well with the defense of handler.  We work on the backward heel alot. 
Most importantly, he is so happy.  He gets along with other dogs, and all people.  He's also very forgiving with corrections.  He's very fair.  He's definately a one person dog. 
Thank you for such a nice dog.

Sincerely,
Leslie Maples
Northwest Suitmen Ring Club

October 13, 2007

Dear Becky

I am writing this to update you on Zeus, affectionately called Zeusman,
son of Briya and Ernie. I have had German Shepherd Dogs as pets all
of my life. This would be the first male I have ever had.  I have never had
a gsd like him.  His demeanor is Regal. He is now 70 lbs and almost 8
months old. He is so gorgeous. Everyone including my veterinarian
always compliments on his temperament and looks. When I speak to
him, he hangs on my every word, listening so intently to me he turns his
head from side to side. He does all I ask of him and more. He is my buddy
and go everywhere guy. The way he watches over his people and property is
pretty amazing considering he is only a puppy. He fears nothing. He goes
into new situations slowly and confidently. I could go on and on telling
you the things that just amaze me about him,  but I won't. I will just say
thank you for the wonderful companion and best friend Becky.
He was an excellent addition to our family. I want to get another
one from you, as soon as I talk my husband into it :) !
Becky's dogs are like potato chips. You can't have just one!

Christine Righetti


November 11, 2007
Well I finally got Kaiser a  (Dragon & Talon son) to the trial field for brevet in French Ring and he came in first place out of 6 dogs with a score of 98 out of a possible 100.I received a lot of complements on his looks. Dragon produced some very good looking dogs. I will be competeing Kaiser for his french ring level one in the spring of 2008 .
Grant and Donna Rossiter  from Washington State

UPDATE May 2008

We wanted to let you know that Kaiser competed in his first ring one trial of french ring and he scored 179.1 out of 200 points.He finished in 2nd place missing first place by two points .He was awarded his ring one title he needed to score 160 or better out of 200 to pass.He only lost 3 1/2 points out of a possible 120 points of the protection portion of the trial,.I  am looking forward to competeing him at the end of june for his second leg of his ring one title i am expecting him to score in the 190 plus out 200 point this time i know he can do it I will keep you posted......Take care, Grant Rossiter

UPDATE AUGUST 2008

Kaiser got his second leg of his French ring 1 title in the the end of June 2008 with a score of 182.4 out of 200!!

MAXX Vom Holtzberg at 4 months old
Ernie Vom Grafental and
"Sadie" Kottorp's Jora
April 18, 2008

Hi Becky,

Just wanted to let you know how thrilled we are with Rook! As you can see she is growing into a beautiful girl.  I still can not get over how confident and at home she was from the minute she got off of the plane.  Everyone loves her to death she is so cool! We will be starting training with a new WDA club just as soon as they get everything organized and I hope to have some titles on her by next year.
Looking forward to having another baby from you in the future.

Thanks again for sending me such an awesome girl!

Heather Fuller



Rook Vom Holtzberg
OFA Excellent
Ernie Vom Grafental and
"Jena" Gryppy Pisecna boure
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May 25, 2009

Hi Becky,

Brea is doing awesome!!!! She did her very first water cadaver yesterday, just amazing!!!!! (8 1/2 months old)
It was only her second time ever in the kayak!!! She is a handful but she always pulls it together and just shines!!!
I remember you telling me once that her mother was very effectionate and snuggle type, I'm STILL WAITING FOR
THAT!!
She is kind of like the tootsie roll pop commercial, how many licks does it take to get to the center?
With Brea it is 2! Lick, Lick nibble! Very softly though, but as far as snuggling,she CAN NOT SIT STILL
THAT LONG!!!!
Don't get me wrong, she is very affectionate, in a tomboy kind of way. She loves all people and dogs!!!
Brea is also excelling in airscenting, SHE LIVES FOR IT!!!! I Thank you MOST everday for Her. There
are a few days when she just won't quit, I would like to ship her back to sender!! Brea still goes to doggy
daycare once a week, she has a blast!!! There is another shepherd she loves to play with (Bella), as soon
as Brea gets there, Bella grabs her by the neck and the way they go, They have to be kenneled once in
awhile because they wont rest. We plan on starting agility with her this fall, we have been working on the
little things, like footing and commands. Brea is very bold, she will try anything.



Take Care,
Denice and Gang

Brea Vom Holtzberg
Ernie Vom Grafental and
"Sadie" Kottorp's Jora
Drachen Vom Holtzberg
Ernie Vom Grafental and
Briya Vom Haus Cimmerian
Marek Vom Holtzberg
Ernie Vom Grafental and
Jaz Vom Holtzberg
June 6, 2009

Hi Becky,

I Just wanted to give you an update on Miss Ava. WE absolutely love her. She is a wonderful girl, full of engery and anxious to please. We lovingly call her "crack" dog in the group as she goes off like a bullet when she is released to search. She has taken to her airscent training and obedience like she was born to do it. She loves to work, and more so for the joy then for a reward. Though getting the reward does help her focus a bit longer. She has adapted to a home with a bloodhound very well and has made herself promptly the boss of everything but Brodie's food. He won't have her anywhere near his bowl. She is quick to learn though not to bother him when he is eating. She loves kids, most people and other dogs. I couldn't have asked for a better temperment then what I have with Ava.  She has picked up on her own to bark at the door when a knock is heard or the bell rings. Good thing as the hound has never done that.  She also is one of the few shepherds in our group that doesn't bark when people or dogs walk by her in her truck or her x-pen. I think that is due to the fact that she has gone to work with me daily since I have had her and has learned that she can not be cage aggressive or bark for any reason except for protection of me or the kids. I just can't say enough about her. WE LOVE HER. Thank you for letting us pick her out. I will keep you posted on her future explorations and adventures.

Becky Irving





May 5, 2009

Hi Becky,

Thought you'd like to see what  beautiful dogs you are breeding.  Here are pictures of Palin, 8 mos old now, taken yesterday.
She is incredible, not only in looks, but her mind is so good.  We love her.
You mentioned, quite awhile ago, that you'd be breeding dogs late this summer that would produce blacks.  We'll be looking for a black male. I  don't believe we'd ever find a finer dog than Palin, so we would be interested in getting another one from you.
Hope all is going good for you.  I see you have another litter Jaz/Ernie.  NICE dogs!!

Mickie
Alaska

Palin Vom Holtzberg
Ernie Vom Grafental and Jaz Vom Holtzberg
June 10, 2009

  Dear Becky,
  Lexi is growing fast.  She is a happy girl with a lot of energy.  She has
nice drive and is very social.  Buying a dog from an out of state breeder,
let alone across the country, was a little intimidating.  You made it very
easy with your experience, strong communication, & the quality of the puppy
you bred.  She is a pretty, smart , and most importantly  a healthy girl.
Already she is a good companion dog and I am looking forward to continuing
our schutzhund sport training.
Thanks Again for everything,

Gail Roscioli & Lexi
GROSCIOLI@nycap.rr.com
Upstate NY



Hi Becky;

We did it!  Mica is now one of a hand full of Urban Trailing Dogs in the state! (Oregon)  She passed her certification in May.  Sent a picture so you can see how she has grown.  


Thanks for the GREAT dog!!

Thomas Harper
and Mica Vom Holtzberg



Mica Vom Holtzberg - SAR
Urban Trailing K9

Hi Becky,

Saxon is doing very well.   I read the new testimonials on your website and I'm afraid our accomplishments aren't as grand, but she is wonderful.   We finished the 4th set of vaccines and she weighed in at 31 pounds.  She's long and lanky with her ears "bigger than her head", but she gets compliments wherever we take her.   She is very curious and not at all intimidated.  I'm a proud mom...I'm planning to begin a puppy training class hopefully in June and am just waiting for the schedule to be posted with the trainer.  We're doing some puppy socialization classes and she's very good there. Anywyay, I've attached a few pictures of SAxon at 10-13 weeks (the ears were up by 10.5 weeks---exceptional breeding, you know!).

Take Care, Margaret



Lola Vom Holtzberg
Ernie Vom Grafental and
"Sadie" Kottorp's Jora

Hi Becky,

I just wanted to give you an update on Drake.  Today he is exactly 8 mnths. old and still growing.  We have both been busy with training sessions, hiking, camping, and last, but not least, constant tennis ball sessions.  I have to start out with thanking you, for the most awesome dog, that has ever set paws on this earth.  From the very first day, my husband and I picked him up from your kennel, he instantly bonded with us, and our other older dog.  He is highly intelligent and is quick and eager to learn.  He easily began his obedience training at just barely 3 mths. old and has passed all of his classes with flying colors.  He is now transitioning to his advanced courses and has not even reached his first year of age yet.  Our trainer stated "he is one of the best German Sheperds" she has ever seen, in all her years of training and asked me for your information, which I enthusiastically passed on.  Drake was potty trained at 4 mnths, and before that, he was already sitting by the front door, signaling us, to let him out to go.  He has plenty of energy and stays very active with our family.  Although, when it is time to train, he is very focused and eager to please us.  He is able to adapt to every situation he encouners with confidence and when he is unsure of the situation, he barks to let us know he is on duty, if need be.  He loves his dog buddies; even some cats have befriended him.  He is gentle and affectionate with family and neighbor children also.  On top of all this, he is one amazing looking Sheperd, and gets compliments wherever we go.  I could go on and on about our pup, Drake, but most of all I can't thank you enough, Becky, for giving us this wonderful opportunity!  Know that Drake is well taken care of and loved fully.  He is downright spoiled, although you wouldn't know it by the way he carries himself  

Take care Becky and thank you again for all you do!

Heidi & Bryan
Vancouver, WA
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Brea Vom Holtzberg
Ernie Vom Grafental and
"Sadie" Kottorp's Jora
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November 6, 2009

Hi Becky,

I just wanted to drop a note to let you know how Marek's doing (Ernie / Jaz - April 2009 litter); here are a few recent pictures of our handsome boy.

Marek continues to amaze us with his intelligence and eager to please.  He loves playing fetch in the park, playing with the other dogs in the backyard, taking walks and haging out with the family.  He's mastered his dog training - sit stay, down stay, wait and walking off leash.  Everywhere we take him people comment on what a good looking dog he is and they're impressed on how well he behaves when he's out in public.

Thanks again for such a great dog!

-Laurie Stoeckel


April 10, 2008

Hi Becky,

I love Odin soooo much, he is so wonderful.
Protective / Loyal, yet gentle with kids and
other animals.
Thank you again so much for the wonderful dog.
Emily Rose
Bend Oregon

Odin Vom Holtzberg@ 2 years old &
105 pounds!!

Ernie Vom Grafental and
Gryppy Pisecna boure "Jena"

February 27, 2008

Hi Becky,

Where do I start? Maxx is just great.  He is very sweet and is smart.  He knows sit, stay, down, retrieve, and is learning direction (back, right and left) on command. He knows voice, hand and clicker commands. He loves my jeep and goes everywhere with me. He is fully potty trained and loves the snow.  Most nights he sleeps at the side of my bed but has no problem with his kennel. I can tell him "to kennel" and he goes right in. He is a good boy and is loved. He is getting big.  Both ears are straight up now. His colors are so cool.  He is also a social kind of guy! Great dog Becky!!!!!!! 

Thanks, Rick

June 8, 2009

Hi Becky-

Lola is doing so well, we love her so much.  She is the bravest, most confident little thing.  She learned to swim a few days ago, and now she'll go in repeatedly after sticks like a pro.  Fear and self doubt are unknown to her.  You should see her splashing with those big orange feet as she struggles to hold the stick and stay above water.  She learns from our other dogs, we barely have to teach her- so far.  She learned sit and (lay) down in seconds.  She's housebroken already- when she needs to go out in the night she'll go to the back door and whine till we let her out.
We've taken her to mountains and the ocean and she enjoys it all but you really get the feeling she doesn't care where we are, just that we're all together.  I'm including a pic of her learning to drink from a camelback bladder- very important on those hot days.  Next year she'll be able to carry her own water on long hikes and camping, but for now we'll squirt water in her mouth.  We're going camping in the Blue Mountains in eastern Oregon later this summer; she's going to really enjoy that.  Her last Parvo shot is today and her health is great so far.  She is outgoing with people and dogs, and is a very good judge of character.  I'll keep you updated, thanks for keeping in touch! 

Jonathan Nuss

Kaiser Vom Holtzberg
Ava Vom Holtzberg



"He is your friend, your partner,
Your defender, your dog.
You are his life, his love, his leader.
He will be yours, faithful and true,
To the last beat of his heart.
You owe it to him to be worthy
Of such devotion."
**** Author Unknown ****

June 1, 2009
Becky,
"Noah is simply the best"
Susan
Washington State

Noah Vom Holtzberg OFA Good
Ernie Vom Grafental and
Briya Vom Haus Cimmerian
May 7, 2009

Hi Becky,

Just wanted to give you a short update on Drachen's progress.
He just turned  5.5 months of age yesterday and weighed in
today at the Vet's at 51.8 pounds He's developing as expected
both in size and temperament. I plan on starting his obedience
training in two weeks and he has already shown great aptitude
in his protection training. Drachen has enough prey drive for
two dogs and I expect him to progress quickly. His crate training
had him house  broken at 4 months and he has truly become a
member of our family. I've attached two current photos of
Drachen so you can see how handsome he is becoming.
He's turned a lot of heads in our local Shepherd community
and I have passed on your information to three friends who
I believe will be contacting you for future litters. Please feel
free to use any photos you might feel will add to your web site.
I would be happy to inform anyone who would contact me of the
professional service you provide and the quality of your
breeding program.

Thanks Again...Bill