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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:32:29 -0800 (PST)
From: Send an Instant Message "John " 
Subject: 1 Year Follow-Up
To: "Chris J. Durning" <emanuelhomesteadgoldens@yahoo.com>

Hi Chris,
 
I thought we'd send you a brief follow-up on our dog, Lars. He was from Teddy and Shiloh's litter whelped on 2/5/06, so he has just reached 1 year old. He is a wonderful companion and loves to go out for his daily walks, and runs, in the woods/fields behind our house. He was easily housebroken and has never had any accidents. Here are a couple of pictures. The first one is the day we picked him out and there is one on his birthday. We still enjoy visiting your website and seeing the new puppies as well as photos from owners of some of the pups.
 
I hope all is well with you, your family and all the folks at Emanuel Homestead.
 
John
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:14:47 -0800 (PST)
From: Send an Instant Message "John " 
Subject: Re: 1 Year Follow-Up
To: "Chris J. Durning" <emanuelhomesteadgoldens@yahoo.com>
Hi Chris,
Yes, you can post the email and photos on your site. I,m sending a few more and you can select any of these or none of these if you would like. We try to get Lars outside to exercise, which he really loves, and also get him to the lake in Maine as well as the ocean at Kennebunk Beach. so, you'll see him in some of those photos. I've included photos of him at various ages up to his first birthday. Do you think he resemble his dad, Teddy? Well, Lars is well loved by his entire family, Gail and me, my mother-in-law who lives with us, and our three children  and their spouses and seven grandchildren.
 
The other day Gail and I were saying "Wouldn't it be nice if Lars had a younger sister?" He would certainly love to have a companion, but I don't think we can do that right now. Anyways, good to hear from you and please stay in touch. we still like to visit your website.
 
John
                                             Butter      Butter

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Britney
From: "McKay Family 8" 
To: "'Chris J. Durning'" <emanuelhomesteadgoldens@yahoo.com>
 "Black Collared" Male Puppy - Megan - Jedediah - DOB- Oct. 20, 2006 -
          named  - "JUSTICE"
Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2006 13:31:09 -0500

Hi Chris, 

OH MY!!  Our lives will never be the same again!!

What a wonderful dog we got from you!!  He was pure joy on the way home and yesterday at our house.  He sits when he wants attention, he loves the cat (who is still thinking about the relationship), he loves his crate (even let us put him to bed with the 3 2 liter soda bottles of hot water last night).  He slept from midnight to 6:25am this morning with no mess in the crate (he probably would have slept a bit longer except that the kids couldn’t stand to be out of our bedroom any longer!!)

I’ve included a couple of pictures for your viewing pleasure…

Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication.  We have never had a puppy this calm-tempered and able to adjust this quickly. 

Blessings!

--Peter McKay – for the whole McKay Clan and ‘Justice’ too…
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SUMMER LITTER 
LIL' JESS & TEDDY LITTER
BORN: JUNE 1, 2006
5 FEMALES & 1 MALE
THIS LITTER HAS BEEN SOLD FOR QUITE SOME TIME!!  BUT -
THOUGHT YOU WOULD ENJOY THE PICTURES ANYWAY!!
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[PICTURE TAKEN 8-3-06 - 9 WEEKS OLD!!]
"ORANGE" FEMALE
ISN'T WAITING FOR HER NEW FAMILY ANYMORE - SHE BELONGS TO THE ABRAHAM FAMILY -
THEY HAVE A FULL "BROTHER" FROM LIL' JESS & TEDDY'S LAST SUMMER LITTER - 2005 -
THEY NAMED HIM 'COOPER!' 
SO THIS IS A 'PERFECT' MATCH!! YIPEE!
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 8:30:55 -0400
From: dhabraham@cox.net  
To: emanuelhomesteadgoldens@yahoo.com
Subject: Lucy update!

I just wanted to write a short note to let you know how ABSOLUTELY 
THRILLED we are with Lucy.  Cooper is a different dog with a puppy in the 
house.  He has become much more paternal (sometimes I think MATERNAL) 
and watches out for his little sister.  They play very well together.  I 
never thought it would be such a smooth transition adding another dog 
to our family.  We are so happy she is here.  I hope you enjoy the 
pictures .  Debbie Abraham

           
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OUT OF MY SUMMER LITTER!!!

  
"HEY THERE!!  MY NAME IS 'RENZO'
I AM A HALF-NORDIC GOLDEN RETRIEVER - 
MY MOM IS TASHA & MY DAD IS TEDDY!"


"TODAY [7-14-06] IS AN EXCITING DAY - MY 'NEW' DAD IS COMING SOON TO PICK ME UP TO JOIN HIS FAMILY!!!" 


"I GET TO RIDE ON A BIG PLANE TOMORROW & SIT RIGHT NEXT TO MY NEW DAD AS WE HEAD FOR MY NEW HOME - 
'ROCKY MOUNTAIN - HIGH - COLORADO'
I CAN'T WAIT - IT WILL BE SO MUCH FUN - 
THEN I GET TO MEET THE REST OF MY NEW FAMILY!!!"  

 
"THIS IS MY NEW DAD - RICH - HE IS SO EXCITED TO SEE ME AGAIN - BUT TODAY I GET TO GO WITH HIM! I THINK HE IS SO NICE & HE THINKS I AM SO HANDSOME!!!!"
"I WILL MISS CHRIS & HOLLY & MY FOLKS IN WOODSTOCK - BUT NOW I GET TO HAVE A NEW FAMILY OF MY VERY OWN - FOREVER!!! YIPEEE!!!!"


[CLICK ON 'REPLAY' BELOW TO HEAR 
MY NEW "FAVORITE" SONG!! & SEE WHERE MY NEW HOME WILL BE!! & WHERE I GET TO LIVE!!]
Hi,

"I'M OFF TO - 
COLORADO - ROCKY MOUNTAIN - HIGH - COLORADO!!!
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Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:18:25 -0600
From: "Rich Cieciuch" <rcieciuch@independence.net>  
To: "Chris J. Durning" <emanuelhomesteadgoldens@yahoo.com>
Subject: renzo update

hey chris...hope you are well...renzo is 5months old tomorrow...doing 
great!...our bond is pretty amazing...such a sweet mello dude...but 
super playful....training is easy, (he 's smart)...we are 
heeling/sit/stay on the lead a couple times a day...little retrieving 
sessions...he is starting to bring to my hand....he responds to the 
slightest tug and voice...he gets birdy a bit now too....barks at the 
deer in the yard...starting to see more of teddy in him after a strong 
tasha resemblence early on...in town today...he drew lots of 
attention...check out pics (his first snowfall was last 
weekend)....jessica goldberg contacted me...she has one of your 
goldens...named him 'dudley'...lives in telluride...will give her 
renzo's dog carrier for her new pup pickup from you in october...thanks 
again for renzo...all the best...cheers...rich cieciuch

                   
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Date: 15 Jul 2006 18:28:49 GMT
From: "Rich Cieciuch"   
Subject: RE: New Renzo Pictures 7-14-06
To: "Chris J. Durning" <emanuelhomesteadgoldens@yahoo.com>

Hey chris.....just made it to denver..my boys arrive in just a few 
hours....they are very excited to meet the new pup....renzo is a very 
special dog...his playfulness and mellow attitude are incredible....we have 
bonded immediately....his ability to attract attention blew me 
away...he is like a little rock star...people came to him nonstop...he accepted 
the attention in such an even way...it never cranked his energy 
level..truly a very special dog.....decided to take scenic route back to nyc 
.....new  london to orient point by ferry, renzo was the hit on that 
boat ride, drove to northport to do an evening sail with my sister, 
husband and two young kids on their new boat....again renzo was the huge hit, 
made it to manhattan by 1am...renzo crashed at the apartment without 
any problem...this am was great..we got a first class seat on the plane, 
renzo wasn't happy about being stuffed in the carrier so he stretched 
out at my feet and snoozed most of the way...no one objected...people 
couldn't seem to get enough of him 
thanks again for the opportunity to have such an amazing pup....i sense 
that his breeding and your skill in starting dogs on the right path 
have really worked!!!....i gave your name and website address to a number 
of people....i will stay in touch and send some photos  
soon....cheers....rich 
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Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 17:37:17 -0600
From: "Rich Cieciuch" <Rich.projectworks@independence.net>  
To: "Chris J. Durning" <emanuelhomesteadgoldens@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: New Renzo Pictures 7-14-06
hey chris...thanks for posting those pics on the pup page...sure you 
can 
post my comments...the rest of the trip went really well...the drive 
from denver to our home in ridgway took about 6 hours...we stopped a 
number of times for pup pee breaks and got his feet wet in the colorado 
river / glenwood canyon area. ..the boys kept heaping the love the 
whole trip the boys and michelle are all doing backflips over renzo...michelle 
says that he is 'perfection'...andrew my older son loves how intelligent and 
playful renzo is...my younger son brett is especially attached 
already...he likes to curl up and 'spoon' with him...we are incredibly 
lucky to have this pup!!!...check attached pics....renzo's first day on 
the river (went in until his belly touched)...even violet, our aussie 
/border collie likes him  too......cheers....rich

   
                               
                          
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Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 17:18:55 -0600
From: "Rich Cieciuch" <rcieciuch@independence.net>  
To: "Chris J. Durning" <emanuelhomesteadgoldens@yahoo.com>
Subject: renzo
                 
hey chris...hard to believe renzo has been with us for  week....he has 
been a blast...we did our first hike today...ascending 1000 feet over 
the town of telluride...he was a champ...cooling off in a few streams 
along the way....of course attracting big attention with every person 
we saw on the trail...
he is sleeping well in the crate...house breaking is 
progressing...eating well...
any tips on getting pine sap off his belly??...he loves to lay down 
under this pine tree and chew a stick
cheers....rich
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:41:37 -0600
From: "Rich Cieciuch" <rcieciuch@independence.net>  
To: "Chris J. Durning" <emanuelhomesteadgoldens@yahoo.com>
Subject: renzo
hey chris...just checking in....renzo is doing really well...he is 
spending some time with trainer ted hoff while i travel...he says renzo 
is 'world class'...check out latest photo...hope you are 
well...cheers....rich
 
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PICK UP DAY - LIL' JESS/TEDDY LITTER
 DK. GREEN FEMALE -"Riley" -Left (WITH JAMIE PIERCE) 
PINK FEMALE - Right (WITH KELSEY KOZIKOWSKI) 

THE PIERCE FAMILY'S - "RILEY" 
 
 SNOOZING AFTER A BUSY DAY!!

     
"HEY - HOW ABOUT THIS WATER??? NICE & COOL!!"
  
"I'VE GOT TO SCRATCH MY ITCH SOMEHOW!!"
"THE FEEL OF THIS GRASS IS PERFECT!!"
"JAMIE GOT ME SOME REALLY NEAT TOYS TO PLAY WITH, TOO!!!!"
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The "Knotwell" Family's
'Sport' 
(Dk. Blue Half Nordic Male out of Lil' Jess & Teddy)
   
     
             Geoff & his "Sport" -       Geoff decorated "Sport's Crate!!
                                           Isn't it great??
Subject: Introducing Our Boy Sport!
Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2006 07:13:07 -0400
From: "Knotwell,Maryellen"   
To: "Chris J. Durning" <emanuelhomesteadgoldens@yahoo.com>

Chris,

We’ve settled in just fine over the last few days…As we told you, our older son, Geoffrey decorated “Sport’s” crate so that he would remember his name and where his house was….Sport has been busy exploring our back yard – we have about an acre surrounded by woods, so he really loves all the sights and sounds.  He’s already retrieving his tennis ball and bringing it to us, which astounds us.  We hold him like a big baby and I tell people he’s my “mush mush” because he just lays in our arms like a big fuzzy stuffed animal.   

He is getting used to our crate but you were right – he wants to be where the people are, and makes it very known when he’s not happy in it!!   He will stay in there for three to four hours at night, and when he cries we put him out and he does his “business” outside straight away;  of course we think he’s a genius!

I will keep you posted on his progress….and will send pictures.  We already have enough photos for Sport’s first full photo album!!!

Best regards – Geoff, Mary Ellen, Geoffrey and Trevor Knotwell JJ
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Subject: Hi There
Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2006 09:32:31 -0500
From: "Knotwell,Maryellen"   
To: "Chris J. Durning" <emanuelhomesteadgoldens@yahoo.com>

Hi Chris,

No pictures today – our home computer broke, so I am “grounded” from e:mailing pix at this point, but I did want to say hello.  Looks like you’ve been quite busy up there with the litters since the summer. 

The most important news to tell you is….as you predicted….Sports heart murmur is just about gone!!!!  We went in for a follow up visit to our vet just last week and received the news.  Dr. O’Neil said, “Well, your breeder certainly knows her dogs!! It’s just about gone, as she said it would be.”  He is a wonderful vet and we’re lucky to be in his care – Sport has been in several times to have his heart checked, and we have not been charged for any of those visits, only for his vaccinations.  Dr. O’Neil(who’s been a vet for over 35 years) is a golden retriever lover, who has told me on more than one occasion that if we ever don’t want Sport any more, he will take him home with him!!!

Training is coming along, we’ll get there.  What is it with Goldens and their appetite for socks.  I don’t get it.

Anyhow, Sport is now 5 months old and last week he was 40 pounds!!! I guess that sounded like a lot to me, but he is very lean and lanky.  He’s handsome as can be and has brought some new life back into the house that hasn’t been there since our beloved girls Bridey and Maggie were around. 

Geoffrey’s school has a “Pet Bulletin Board” where the kids can send a picture in of their pet and write on a card what makes their dog special.  We bring in donations of pet food and supplies for our Animal Shelter with it.  He picked the picture out that you had up on your website of him and Sport looking at each other for the bulletin board, and let me tell you, the teachers went crazy over the picture!!!

Thank you for our gift.  We love him to death.  I will send pictures soon. 
Mary Ellen Knotwell

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From: "~sagira~ s" <ahleena_sagira_@hotmail.com>  
To: emanuelhomesteadgoldens@yahoo.com
Subject: Bella
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 08:11:13 -0400
Hello Chris,
 
Just thought I would drop you a email to let you know how one of your pups is doing, Bella who was from the litter of Cooper and Josie , last Oct 16th is growing into quite the "lil lady" and still turning heads everywhere we go with her. I was taking some new pictures of her as she turned 10 months old a few days back and thought I would send them along to you. She loves everyone, knowing no strangers, since she immediately charms the hearts of everyone new she meets.
 
Words alone can not express the joy Bella has given all of us and will continue to do so for many years to come.
 
Sheila Scinto

                           
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From: "Judd Cooper" <juddcooper@charter.net>  
To: emanuelhomesteadgoldens@yahoo.com
Subject: Floyd's Vacation
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 09:46:29 -0400

Hi Chris,
We just got back from a week at the beach in Emerald Isle, NC.  Floyd (Out of Allie & Teddy's - Jan. 5, 2006 Litter) had the best time on his first beach vacation.  We stayed in a house with 15 family members and they all loved him.  Most wanted to take him home with them when it was time to leave.
As you can see by the picks, he loved the beach.  I must have a had a hundred people come up to me wanting to meet him.  He was great with every one of them, from kids to grandparents.
We can’t wait to get him a brother this spring.
 Take care,
Judd & Krista Cooper
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Hi Chris,
 Go ahead and post them on your site.  I think he had more fun at the beach
than the 15 people who were there combined.
 The only problem now since he has returned is he is very sad and depressed.
I guess he's just like a human when we come back vacation.
 Take care,
  

Judd Cooper

 

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NORDIC GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS
NORDIC UPS WILL LOOK JUST LIKE THIS LITTLE GAL!! 
{PREVIOUS LITTER OF ELLIE & COOPER!} SHE IS SUCH A SWEETHEART!!  A REAL 'CUTIE PIE"!!

WOULDN'T YOU WANT TO MAKE ONE (OR MORE) OF MY OUTSTANDING FULL NORDIC GOLDENS OR HALF NORDIC GOLDENS ONE
 OF YOUR VERY OWN???
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LISTEN TO WHAT ANOTHER ONE OF MY EMANUEL HOMESTEAD GOLDEN'S FAMILIES HAVE TO SAY ABOUT ONE OF FULL NORDIC PUPPIES !!
From: Doctorbecca  
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:07:02 EDT
Subject: update on dempsey
To: emanuelhomesteadgoldens@yahoo.com

Hi Chris,
Here is an updated pic of shiloh and teddy's lt blue male, dempsey.  He is a ball; very smart already sitting, lays down, retrieves, and stays.  He is a little timid of loud noises but all I have to do is promise him love and he comes running anyhow.  He is a velcro dog without doubt and we love it-- if he is not by my side, he's typically licking my daughter into fits of giggles.  Your advice on which puppy to get was invaluable and I can't wait until we're ready for another!  I have passed on all your info to at least three families so far.
Take care,
Rebecca

DEMPSEY
 (LIGHT BLUE MALE)

   
6 WEEKS    8 WEEKS W/ ISABEL

   
5 MONTHS OLD "DEMPSEY"  
WITH ISABEL
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ANOTHER HAPPY FAMILY!!!!!
Tasha-Teddy - (DOB) 4-28-06 Half-Nordic Litter
From: Neumuth Family   
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 19:41:16 EDT
Subject: Our Boy Rudy's Update
To: emanuelhomesteadgoldens@yahoo.com

Hi Chris,
 
We have been having such a wonderful time with Rudy...he is such a love!!!  He is already sleeping through the night and pretty much housetrained!!  He loves to run around the yard with Sydney and Grace....they SQUEAL with glee as he chases them and his tail wags a mile a minute whenever they come into the room.  His new favorite spot is next to Sydney's bed at book time....and he will stay right there most nights until she is fast asleep.  He is also quite a hit with the rest of the neighborhood! Everyone's first question is "Where did you get this beautiful boy??!?!"  We had a great Fourth of July at Harkness in Waterford...Rudy LOVED the beach, he found a spot in the shade and dug a hole to sleep in.  He sat and watched his girls as they played from his sandy bed:)
 
We just cant thank you enough for this precious little soul...I cant remember what it was like without him!!! 
 
I'll send New pictures soon...He is up to 16 lbs!!! 
 
Good night!
Tracey Neumuth

JULY 15, 2006
Chris, Thanks for sharing your new pictures!! "Renzo" is beautiful and we are so happy to see that Rudy's brother is doing well. Sydney ALWAYS talks about Rudy's brothers and Sister....and wants to know where they are, and what their names are. Do you know if Rich is planning on doing a page for him?? I would love to hear updates about him and others as well. I am anxious to set up a page as well, but I cant locate my camera connection!! We just got back from the Salmon River, where Rudy had a ball in a shallow pool with the girls. Its a great spot for them because its safe with only a very small current. He stayed right next to his girls (My 2 young daughters!) the whole time while they played and he slept the whole way home!! He has made a new friend down the street, a little spaniel pup Kingston. His parents couldn't stop commenting on how calm and friendly, as well as beautiful. They said they were happy their pup had met such a sweet little pup:) I hope you are all staying cool in this heat!! Talk to you soon, and thank you for staying in touch!! 

Tracey Neumuth, Rudy's Mommy

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From: Salesflyer@aol.com  
Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 08:44:01 EDT
Subject: One more letter on your Family dogs
To: emanuelhomesteadgoldens@yahoo.com

Chris,
 
Sue and I have one of your half Nordics from Tara and Teddy, 'Amber' is now 7 months old and the love of our life, as well as to everyone she meets. Your logo of the 'Ultimate Family Dog' is right on the money !
     
 I have had dogs for over 50 years, and none have come close to being such well mannered, laid back, and loveable as this dog. She lives to please. She is not a barker, not aggressive with other dogs, and is friendly with anyone she meets. This is truly a 'social dog'. At 3 months we took her to a local obedience class where she had to learn to sit quietly with a dozen other dogs for up to 2 hours, and she did so easily, being the star of the class and frequently used by the instructor as an example of a well behaved dog. Now when she meets people and their dogs on walks, they are amazed at how calm Amber is while their dogs are jumping around like kangaroos.
 
Since we live in a residential neighborhood we have our backyard fenced in for Amber, but she is not a wanderer, and during walks in the woods Amber will stay by our side. She is a natural water dog, loves to swim, and is fast and confident in the water.
I will close by saying that you have achieved your goal of the Ultimate Family Dog, and any of your potential clients are welcome to contact us for our first hand feedback.
 
Sincerely,
 
Sue and Bill
Westfield, MA
860-604-1787

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MY FRIEND, NANCY BUGAJ, (PROUD OWNER OF 2 EMANUEL HOMESTEAD GOLDENS - TY (back) & BAILEY (front) - NANCY WAS HELPING AT AN OPEN HOUSE - PUPPIES, PUPPIES, PUPPIES!!!
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PROUD OWNER OF BAILEY & TY!!!!
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From: "Nancy Bugaj" <nancb@snet.net>  
To: "Chris J. Durning" <emanuelhom