Sheppard's Chesapeakes - Testimonials

At Sheppard's Chesapeakes, we pride ourselves on our history of delivering attractive dogs that are bred to hunt and behave well. We have made numerous clients happy by selling them quality dogs and giving them outstanding customer service and attention. By bringing together the best match of owner and dog, we continue to add to our growing family of satisfied Sheppard Chesapeake Bay Retriever owners. Below are some comments that we have received from just a few of our customers.

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Hi there. I just got your letter in the mail. I was so excited to hear from you. I think it's wonderful that you keep checking up on your past litters. We are the owners of Sienna who was born June, 2000. I have to know, was that your first litter? I was looking on your website and saw a picture labeled "first litter" and had to find out if our Sienna was in that picture. By the time we got her she was 14 weeks old so we never got to see Sienna with a "puppy face". What happened to Hanna, her mother? Do you still have her? Sienna is absolutely the best dog we could ask for. We get compliments on her appearance and her excellent behavior (even without formal puppy training classes) all the time. The past 4 years have been so great and we can't imagine life without her. When she was a puppy, she had a fear of the car, to the point where she drooled so much we called her a "rabbied dog" and "Sienna Claus". People in other cars would point and laugh at her. 4 1/2 years and 80 lbs later, she will now tolerate the car, and even seems excited to go places. She has a wonderful, calm, and tolerant personality. She's a great dog, and we love her to death. We are sold on the breed as a whole, and would definately like another one of your dogs when it comes time to get another one. Hope you're still breeding then! Paige and Brian Zimmer
Bob: I hope all is well. Here are a few photos from Skipjack's hunting season this year. Let me know if they are too big to open. I see you sold your last litter, when is the next one? I have a very interested person who wants one male after seeing Skipjack and his ability to hunt. Jeremy Mercer Ducks Unlimited Regional Director
Hi Bob: Here is a photo from this fall hunting in Canada. Skipjack made 108 retreivers that week. Jeremy Mercer Ducks Unlimited Regional Director
Bob, Skipjack is doing great, he's leaving to go to Canada for a week on Nov 1st for diver duck hunting out of the boat. Nov 21st leaving for South Georgia for a week trip of Wood Duck hunting. I have two other trips with DU officers in December, one in Maryland and one in New York. This dog has come along way, complete on hand signals, dog platform, and upland pheasant hunting. I have worked everyday with him since I have picked him up from you. People cannot believe how laid back Skip is towards other dogs and people. He is a pleasure to work with and its amazing to see how fast he picks up skills. This summer Skip and I will be doing some hunt test to show that the Chesapeake is the ultimate hunting dog. Best of Wishes. Jeremy Mercer Ducks Unlimited Regional Director
Bob, Your puppy from your dog has been awesome. Skipjack has recieved up to now 387 ducks/geese this waterfowl season. He has been to Long Point, Canada to South Georgia for Woodducks to Maine Eider Hunt to his favorite Chesapeake Bay diver/puddle duck hunting. He is year and 9 months old and he has convince that this is the only hunting dog to own. Next month we will be getting the eyes checked, and at 2 years old his hips done. I have fortunate to hunt a lot this year and have come across many Kennel managers and guides who have been all out impressed with Skipjack's ability, drive, and personality. I have given your name numerous times up and down the coast because of their interest of getting a dog like Skipjack. Just a heads up. Thanks, will keep you posted with Skipjack as he travels from duck blind to duck blind. Also, Rob I am very interested down the road working with you to get one of Skipjack's puppies. Jeremy Mercer Ducks Unlimited Regional Director
Hey Bob! Casey is doing great. We were quite surprised at how well she was accepted by the other two. A few squabbles over chewy toys setting up the chain of command is about it. As puppies go, she is very mellow compared to the others and just shows your average chewing of molding and what ever is available. The three kids are exited also. Casey is a beautiful pup! Thanks! I'll get some more pictures as they happen! Tom
Bob, We wanted to thank you again for everything, she has made a wonderful addition to our family! As I told you on the phone, all of the other parents in her Puppy Obedience / Socialization School tell us that they wish their puppies acted more like ours. She is learning very fast and has even started to sleep through most of the night. Her coat is starting to come in nicely and everyone who sees her (and thinks they are approaching a Chocolate) is amazed that the color and curl of her hair. Thanks again, I can't tell you how much we love her, and thanks for checking in or her too, it means a lot. Thank you! Ken and Emily Proctor
Bob, Here are a few pictures of Reece and Ava Grace. I've told you that she's my babysitter, and here's proof! It's funny that Reece is actually a month or so younger than my daughter! More shots of Reece playing softball with my older daughter to follow! It's an awesome dog! We constantly get comments from people like, "I can't believe how calm she is for a puppy", and "Where do I get one?" Especially when we are playing fetch off our pier. We can't keep her out of the water! Thanks again for a remarkable dog! Ron, Shannon, Alexandra, Ava Grace, and "Reece" Pierro