Susi Ramstead
Columbia, CA
(209) 588-9855
Latest News!

Lizzie/Traveler - b. May 17, 2008 - 3 girls, 1 boy [learn more]
Learn more about Dr Dodds Vaccine Protocal [more info]

Awards of Distinction
Breeder of the 2004 TSSR Puppy of the Year
Breeder of the 2007 ISSDC National Select #3
Co-Breeder of the 2007 ISSDC National Select #7
Breeder of the 2007 TSSR National Select #1
Co-Breeder of the 2007 TSSR Puppy of the Year
Our Accomplishments!

Congratulations to Shelby, Jet & Tru on their recent show wins!

Koda, owned by Alana Roberts, passed his CGC at 7 mos and just passed his TDI at the age of one year! Koda is Jake/Indy
Congratulations to Zoey, for getting her Certificate of Achievement for Beginner Education [12/19/07]
Congratulations to Zoey (Ryan/Lizzie 2006), she is a proud recipient of a Certificate of Achievement in a Intermediate education class.
Congratulations to Sierra's Reason to Smile aka Bear for taking 4 BOBp and a Group 2 at his first IABCA show. [click on pic to enlarge]
Congratulations to Lakeways Its Yours Truly Sierra aka Tru and her wins at the Rarities show in Ohio. There were 5 shows - 3 on Saturday, 2 on Sunday Saturday she took BOS/BOW in two of them, BOS in one of them. On Sunday, she took RWB in one, and then capped off the afternoon with a BOB/Group1/ and Reserve Best in Show!
Congratulations to Hau Koda of Sierra, CGC, TDI on his 1st Place win in the Novice A Rally Obedience trial! [click on pic to enlarge]
Congratulations Rocky for completing his a basic training course by Farbenholt Dog Training, Dewey, AZ on Thursday, April 17, 2008 and receiving his K-9 Certification diploma! The trainer, Jeri Holton complimented him by saying that for his age, he was ahead of most dogs in intelligence and training ability. He was the biggest and youngest dog in the class. [click on pic to enlarge]
"Dear Grammie Susi, I earned an APDT Rally Obedience Title and got 4 beautiful ribbons, one for my title, one for 4th place, and 2 for qualifying scores, and I got an awesome squeaky toy too! My mom meant business today and she told me no acting crazy in the ring like I did yesterday and I did a very good job. My mom and I hope that Lizzie is doing well, we are thinking of her and wishing her a safe delivery. We are very excited and we can't wait for my little sister!! Excuse my mom's picture in the photo, it was a long weekend and we worked hard for my title! Love you! Koda" [5/14/08] [click on pic to enlarge]
Congratulations to Tru, the Best in Show winner and Shelby & Jet Best Progeny winners at the 2008 ISSDC National Specialty in Brookville, PA. [click on pic to enlarge]
Letters From Our Families!
"Things are going very well. She's been very good about letting us know she has to go potty. She's just started barking at her toys...it's so cute. I just tried the crate training and she's not very fond of that idea. Hopefully she'll get better at it. But she's sleeping in it now. Other dogs like her, but she'd rather be with me for now. I'll be spending time out back with her and the others this week. Have an appt for her first shots this Saturday. Everyone just adores her. When I took her to see my horse Tucker, they smelled each other, then she licked his nose...too cute!" [Cali, Ryan/Lizzie 2007]
"The puppies are doing great! They traveled very well and slept almost the entire time. We stopped every few hours so they could get out of the crate and do their business and stretch and play. We did put them in the bed of the truck only so they wouldn't pickup anything along the way. They are eating and drinking well and playing hard. I called Jennifer and Alex to let them know their little Pink Girl had arrived in AZ. They are planning on picking her up next Sunday morning. I kind of know how you feel because I'm already attached to her too, it will be hard to see her go, she is very sweet and loving. Mr Green boy is a little scrapper and stands his own ground...I may end up calling him Rocky! He is as cute as they come, sweet, loveable and my husband fell in love with him immediately too. He is very interested in new things and noises, little Pink Girl tends to run from them at first but my puppy goes to them right away to check it out." [Rocky & Pink Girl, Ryan/Lizzie 2007]
"I just have to share. 15 minutes ago I opened the curtain at my kitchen door. And there was Rex talking to a deer, nose to nose. I just stood there and watched them. No one was nervous. It look like they where wishing each other a nice Christmas, I'd like to think so. Then the deer went up the mountain and Rex came inside. It was the nicest Christmas present to have that moment. No camera around but few minute i will never forget." [Rex, Taz/Taiya 2000]
"We hope you had a great holiday and wanted to let you know we couldn't be happier with Libby. She's such a great dog and gets along great with the chihuahuas! She and Wiley even like to share the kennel." [Libby, Ryan/Lizzie 2006]
"Susi, "Rocky" is absolutely everything I dreamed of. He is so sweet, beautiful, funny, very smart and really keeps me busy. I couldn't be happier with him. I've been working with him off the leash outside and calling him back to me (prepairing him to go hiking) and he's responding very well. He weighs about 35 pounds now and loves to take flying leaps in the air, run across the backyard and he's also smart enough to stay away from the horses, which I've set boundaries for him to do. I took him over to my friends new property Saturday for most of the day. They have 10 acres with a good size area fenced in too. We hiked all over and down in the wash and up the other side. He went along real good and even saw some cows over the fence. My husband, John adores him too. At Rocky's quiet moments, he lays by John on the couch and loves his belly scratched, then falls asleep. At this point, he's house broke, has be en for a while as long as I pay attention. He would much rather go outside. I tell him, "outside, good boy". He's plenty tall enough to look out the window when he's sitting up in my truck now and he travels excellent too and really enjoys going places and continues to meet and greet people perfectly. He truly is my special angel." [Rocky, Ryan/Lizzie 2007]
"Just to let you know that these guys (Tucker & Mandy) make me thankful everyday! I'm so glad they're in my life. So on this day of thanks, I wanted to express my appreciation to you." [Mandy, Indy/Jake 2006 & Tucker, Chisum/Chloe 2004]
"Hi Susi, Wanted to let you know that it is becoming difficult to walk Sparta due to the number of people that stop us and ask about him. I usually get at least one person asking about him a day. I get someone that seems serious about getting a Shiloh about once a week, and they get referred to your website, along with Shilohs.org. If this keeps up, I will have to walk him more in the hills, and not in the neighborhood. I can only imagine what will happen when he achieves full size! Sparta remains a very good natured goy, we are very happy here!" [Rocky, Ryan/Lizzie 2007]
"I am so pleased and proud to tell that my "Rocky" completed a basic training course by Farbenholt Dog Training, Dewey, AZ on Thursday, April 17, 2008 and received his K-9 Certification diploma! The trainer, Jeri Holton complimented him so by telling me that for his age, he was ahead of most dogs in intelligence and trainig ability. I plan on continuing his training with her when he's a little older. She also offers group sessions with all breeds and ages from time to time. We did attend one of them a week ago and again, Rocky made me proud as he stayed at the sit and down command for a long period of time with all the distractions around him! He was the biggest and youngest dog in the class." [Rocky, Ryan/Lizzie 2007]
 
 
 

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