2014 Christmas eCard

Merry Christmas from Luther, Bonnie & Jimmy! This year has been a remarkable year and I must take this opportunity to acknowledge two excellent professional trainers, Jim Elam who has trained Luther since he was 15 months old and has been there for us with his wisdom and talent, and Brad Slaybaugh who took us under his wing to train with him daily through the summer and into the fall. Brad had his work cutout with me and was so good at explaining to me what I was doing wrong handling (like flailing my arms). It is because of Jim and Brad that Luther earned his AKC Master Hunter title this fall! Luther and I bonded through all of this in a most unique way--so special.

Luther is going to be a DADDY for the first time in early January. Luther was bred with Maizie and these pups are going to be very special. David said Maizie is so "heavy with pups" she looks like a pot-bellied pig!!! Jimmy and I hopefully will select a female from the litter. David's dad, Don, wants a male. Both of these dogs are exceptional--their personalities, talents and pedigrees. I can't wait. Maize is smaller, about 55 pounds where Luther is 75 pounds and all bone and muscle! Both are chocolate but Maizie is a little darker like Hershey's syrup. I'll post some photos as soon as I have some.

Today is Christmas! I hope Santa was good to you. The new year is right around the corner. We wish you the best of everything for the new year! Let all pray that 2014 has excellent health and prosperity for all of us.

Bonnie, Jimmy and of course, Luther!