Carmen is sometimes referred to as an "older" dog. In fact, she has barely turned one year. Yet, she is perfectly trained. Her first night with us, she went into her crate and didn't howl, the way a new puppy would. As a new girl in our household, of course, I was concerned about mistakes - NONE. She is so quick, we have already taught her new tricks. And, she was socialized so well at Crinan, she took to visitors with no problem, and our family ways.

She LOVES to play, and we love to play with her. We roar at her antics, she is so innocently hilarious. She is extremely obedient and the excellent training she has had at Crinan means she listens, even to me, her new owner. She always watches me, looking for commands which she is quite willing to follow.

If you want a dog that is pre-trained, and can't put up with that "puppy-stuff", I would HIGHLY recommend the purchase of an "older" dog from Crinan. First off, Carmen is not old. She is one year. Secondly, Evelyn is not only an excellent trainer of dogs, she is a mentor, consultant, and the Champion of her dogs. She cares about what happens to them. And "older" dogs offer so much. They have so much love. They have attitude BIG TIME. They have their own personalities, waiting to be discovered. And they have so much LIFE in them.

We cannot thank Evelyn and also, Bonnie of Highledge who referred me to Crinan as a most excellent breeder, enough. We have received a very, very precious gift, which we will continue to hold in that high regard.

Most Faithfully, Susan Proctor

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