Good Morning Julie,

Hope you are well! I just wanted to give you an update on Bentley now that he is 18 weeks old ??

We are absolutely IN LOVE with him! He is the star in puppy class and loves going to the dog park! Playing in the water is his favorite ??

I have attached an obnoxious amount of photos/videos to this email of Bentley! We just wanted to show you how great he is doing and just how spoiled he is ?? He has 17 toys?!

Thank you again for the best puppy we could have ever dreamed of!!

October 4, 2016

Thanks for the reply, I just wanted you to see these pictures of Bogey I took today, August 15, 2016….feel free to use the pictures and my email as you like … he will be 10yrs old this fall. Just did a full vet check, xrays and bloodwork too…everything is perfect, hips, kidneys and liver, no arthritis…..couldn’t be happier!

I will go to your facebook page also…..Bogey is trained in personal protection, he does a great job…my vet always said he is a very well bred and balanced German shepherd…never had any problems ….I use the raw diet and only minimal core vaccinations.

I will definitely be getting another Mittelwest German Shepherd! Thanks again for breeding great dogs.

October 5, 2016

Julie,

I wanted to share with you an update on Arya. She is now 12 months and doing very well. Attached are some pictures. She is a wonderful dog. Her temperament is exactly what we were looking for in a GSD. She is very social but calm. She is doing very well with basic obedience, so much so we have her off leash when walking around the neighborhood.

She is starting to be more protective however with the right balance…. will bark once if someone is at the door but then sit calmly at the door. She likes to keep the kids in her sight and will want to be within 10 ft of them when they are out on their bikes etc. We have been extremely happy with Arya.

October 5, 2016

I wanted Julie Martinez to know that I still have my wonderful “Ultimo” Vom Mittelwest male German Shepherd (son of Nero Von De Zenteiche and Sissi Vom Mittelwest) who will be 13 years of age in two weeks! (August 14, 2012)

According to my local vet here in Sarasota, Florida, it is quite remarkable for a large German Shepherd dog to be starting his 14th year and he is convinced a lot of it has to do with the constant “interaction” and love and affection Ultimo is accustomed to receiving each day.

I’d love to hear what you think about that, Julie! Ultimo also retains his beautiful markings although he now has grey whiskers.

Would love to hear from you. Thanks!

October 5, 2016

Hi Julie,

I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with Ariel (VA Ham vd Urbecke/V Viva). She is a beautiful girl with good drive and an amazing personality. We are making good progress towards our Schutzhund titles, even with a novice handler. Ariel is everything that I could want in a GSD… loyal, intelligent and beautiful.

I also want to thank you for answering all my many questions regarding showing and training. The support and knowledge you have shared with me are invaluable and have made my first ventures into the GSD World a real pleasure.

Thank you!

October 5, 2016

Dear Julie,

It’s been a long time since I have written. I am attaching a picture of Yanna vom Mittelwest – call name Abby. This was taken at Abby’s first swimming lesson..she loved it.

I adore this dog. She is remarkably beautiful, intelligent, and loyal. She seems to connect with me on another level. I have had dogs and animals all my life and I have never loved one as I love Abby.

At some point I want to add a male to our family and will certainly be contacting you at that time. Abby has brought me so much joy, I don’t know how to thank you enough.

October 5, 2016