Throughout the years, I
have had my fair share of success in the dog show ring. However, a
large part of a breeder's success is truly measured by the happiness that is
brought to the people owning the pets. These pages are dedicated
to these successes and is my way of saying, "Thank you for
opening your home and your heart to one of my dogs." Several owners of the puppies/dogs I have placed over the years, have submitted little anecdotes of
their life with them. Others just have photos to share. I have enjoyed
both stories and photos
very much and believe you will too.
Sincerely,
Joyce B.
Winkels
Itoba In The Queue
(Ch.
Manaca's Run Rings Around All x Ch. Itoba
Little Miss Marker)
"Kew"
"Just an update on Kew. She has had a stupendous
year, went camping, played
in the snow, learned to swim, but most of all just enjoyed being a
member of our family. Riley just loves her; they play constantly. She
couldn't be more loved and of course she returns it 100 fold. Have a
Healthy & Peaceful 2012."
Love,
Vern & Kathy
"Alfie"
"This is my son, Thomas,
at his high school graduation in June of 2011, with Alfie. I
cannot believe how much Alfie has changed my life. I have gone
from being afraid of dogs to a dog lover. I walk him everyday from
30 minutes to 2 hours or more. Thanks, Joyce." Owner, Mary
Faith Cook.
Ch. Itoba Grace
Note
(Ch. Itoba Purplehart One For
the Money ex Ch. Royale's Slap Shot)
"Andrea"
"Attached please find "Andi's" graduation picture from basic obedience
class and a note from her instructor."
'It was a pleasure having you both in class. Andi is such a smart little
dog and I can tell you worked hard with her. Kudos!' Carol Westrum,
Petco Dog Training Instructor. Submitted by owners, Paul and
Suzanne Steffenson.
Itoba Who Do You Love?, CGC
(Am./Can. Ch. Itoba
Saraband ex BISS Ch. Itoba Purplehart Imagine
That)
"Layla"
"Layla" tries her out bird sense at her first day of
Spring 2011, field work. She shares the house with
"Cu" - Itoba The Magic Flute, WD JH and
is a litter sister to "Derek" - Ch. Itoba Who Done
It?. Layla
earned her CGC in September of 2011. She is one to watch for!
"Henry"
(Am./Can. Ch. Itoba
Saraband ex BISS Ch. Itoba Purplehart Imagine
That)
Owned by Cindy and Rick Huston
"Roosevelt"
"A real milestone! He can
jump up on the bed now."
Owner - Julia Walker
 Royale's Grand Slam,
CGC
(Ch. Manaca's Run Rings
Around All ex Ch. Royale's Touchdown)
"Lilly"
"Lilly is a wonderfully, sweet,
little girl. As we began obedience lessons, late in her
puppyhood, she totally amazed the instructor and I at her first
lesson. She responded to hand commands and we were stunned! Her heel position was
already admirable. Did I mention that along with her other
attributes, she is intelligent, too?!
Lilly will be trained as a Therapy dog just like her English Cocker
companion, Megan Belle, whom we adore. We think Megan is the most
perfect girl and now, wonder what we ever did to deserve two
perfect girls. We love them dearly and are very proud of our
little misses. Thank you for entrusting Lilly and Megan with us,
Joyce."
Owner: Gerry Pajkos
Purplehart Itoba Bull Dozer
(Ch. Daisymead's Braveheart ex
Ch. Daisymead's Gotta Have
Faith, CGC)
"Dozer"
"Dozer is doing pretty good for a 10 year old pup. He still walks
at least 2 miles a day and "works" a couple times a month. Life is good.
Dozer is a reader-dog for children." Owner: Tammy
"Nelson"
"In celebration of Nelson's
recent third birthday, I am sending along a photo so you can see what a
handsome boy he has become! He is a little fluffy right now, but he
really looks cute that way! He was sitting in the chair tonight as we
were looking out the window waiting for President Obama's helicopter to
go by. Obama is in Chicago, this weekend. Air Force One lands at
O'Hare, and they they helicopter him down Lake Shore Drive just over the
lake. There were a total of five helicopters. Pretty exciting!
What a good little democrat Nelson has become!!" Owner:
Joanie
Itoba London
Calling
(Ch. Manaca's Run Rings
Around All ex
Ch. Itoba Little Miss Marker)
"Bertie"
"I thought you might like an update on
Bertie. First, he wishes you a happy 4th of July! Friday,
 he went to
the groomer for the first time. They added the scarf so I got a picture
of him for my Facebook page. He did fine at the groomer's and we think
we have found a new place.
He was neutered and has recovered perfectly from the surgery. The
hardest part was keeping him quiet for a few days. He has a tremendous
amount of "outdoor" energy! We have been taking him over the the State
Fair grounds' parking lot, near where we live, in the evening and
letting him run off some of his energy by fetching a ball. That has
helped a lot. He is not at all difficult around the house but, we
continue to keep him in a crate at night and during the day. We still
stop home and let him out during the workday.
When we got him, I checked out
obedience classe and found that none were scheduled for several weeks.
We decided to have someone come to the house a few times, so we weren't
doing the wrong things. We've been working on getting him on the
Gentle Leader, staying calm when he sees other dogs. She has also
taught us how to teach him to make eye contact with us consistently. He
also sits and waits now before going through the door or the fence
gate. He is progressing well. Always open to your thoughts or advice
from a breed perspective on his continued socialization. The trainer is
very good but, I don't think she knows a lot about ECSs.
I have to tell you about an experience I
had last week. I was meeting a friend after work in NE Minneapolis. I
was looking for a parking spot when I saw this guy walking THREE English
Cockers! I was so excited I pulled over and rolled down my window and
started shouting at him. He had two males and a female. We talked for
about five minutes. I think he was excited as I was to talk with
someone about them! "
Owners: Kris and Don Olsen
Itoba Winter Light
(Ch.Manaca's Run Rings
Around All ex
Ch. Itoba's Affair to Remember
"Lincoln"
"Just a photo of "Lincoln" taken
today. We love him and so does everyone else! Thanks for him."
Owners: Pat and Lavonne
Lincoln is a litter brother to "Chase" (below).
Itoba Summer Interlude
(Ch. Manaca's Run Rings
Around All ex Ch. Itoba's Affair to Remember
"Chase"
"Thought we would send you some quick pics
of Chase. He is doing great and sporting his summer haircut. He is
having a fun time with the kids home for the summer and spending every
weekend at the lake despite all this crazy weather. He is a very strong
swimmer and spends every minute he can fetching sticks out of the lake.
He has a girlfriend at the lakehouse. She is 2 days younger than him
and is a miniature golden doodle. They spend hours chasing and
swimming. If her family is already at the lakehouse and she sees us
arrive she will run over and sit on the front step waiting for Chase to
come out. Sooo cute.!! "
Chase and the Keller Family
Doug, Abbie, Allison and Nick
Chase is a litter brother to Canadian Ch. Itoba
Saraband and to Itoba The Magic Flute, WD JH CGC
Ch. Itoba Purplehart One For The
Money
(Ch.
Glen Oaks Dr. Itoba ex Ch. Purplehart Itoba
Double Take)
"Otis"
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2009 from "Otis" and
Brenda.
Itoba American Dream
(Ch.
Itoba Purplehart Eros ex Ch. Itoba Heart of
America)
"Igor"
Itoba Cliff Note
(Ch.Itoba One For The Money ex
Ch. Royale's Slap Shot)
 "Bo"
"Bo" is doing very well and now
weighs just under 12 pounds. He slept most of the morning, and then
woke up after I got home from lunch, feeling very frisky, indeed. (See
above photo of him playing in leaves -burrowing, rolling and ...
laughing. ) He understands 'come,' 'sit,' and waits patiently to be fed
a treat and ... dinner. Growing like crazy. Very social. Wrestled
for almost an hour last night with an
8 wk. old, cream-colored Labradoodle until he was exhausted. The other dog
was 50% bigger but, the scene was definitely cute as can be."
Submitted by owner, Dan.
Ch. Purplehart
Itoba Double Take
(BIS/BSS Ch. Daisymead's Playboy, ECM ex
Ch. Itoba Purplehart Abracadabra)
"Emily"
I
HAVE attached a photo of "Emily" with Father (Monsignor) George.
She’s fond of BOTH priests—and they both adore her. She is “officially”
Father George’s dog—but she does spend a great deal of time with Father
Dennis. Father Dennis is going through a very tough time right now—and
he takes great pleasure in just sitting with her and petting her (I
don’t think that she minds this TOO much!!). Or, if he needs
to go and lie down for a while, he’ll invite her to go along (again—the
poor little girl is willing to make that sacrifice!!)
"Emily" survived Holy Week in grand fashion!! She went with Father
George (and Father Dennis) to visit his sister in Kenosha, for Easter.
Even Father’s toddler niece (who’s generally not allowed to play with
doggies) was allowed to play with "Emily"!! Last week, "Emily"
assisted with grief counseling (a family funeral—who loved—but
didn’t currently have—a dog, came in to plan their mother’s funeral..
"Emily" sat in to 'help'). All in all—"Emily" is a wonderful dog!!
Father Dennis just stopped at my office asking about "Emily"—she’s at
the groomer (he’s anxious for them to call so that we can go and pick
her up!!). Submitted by: Maggie
"Raleigh"
(Ch. Edgewood Vendetta, ECM ex
Ch. Itoba Heart of America, ECM)
"Happy
New Year from "Raleigh". He finished his first level of Obedience
in mid Dec. of 2009, and we start the next level in January 2010. From about 5
months to 8 months he seemed 'possessed' by hyper-energy demons.
However, just in the last week, both Mike and I have noticed a decided
look of maturity with a calm behavior. We love him very much.
I thought you might enjoy some pictures. They are a few months
old." Owned by Alice and Mike Wachter
He is a littermate to Ch. Itoba Little Miss Marker
and Ch. Itoba Little Miss Can't Be Wrong.
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