Hi Leslie,

Thought I'd send you a few pictures and an update on Sadie now that she's almost six months old.

She's a great dog and a fast learner.  She loves to chase after butterflies, our cat and her tennis ball.  She was good at retrieving her tennis ball from very early and brings it right back to us for another go round.  She especially loves going after it in the tall grass in the field behind out place - she pounces like a tiger and makes me laugh every time.  She's about 45 lbs. right now and doesn't look like she's going to get a whole lot bigger.  

You were correct when you said you thought she would not need harsh discipline - she usually listens very well and no yelling is necessary.  She isn't really submissive though either, just a really good balance.  Overall, just a very nice girl and a pleasure to live with.   

We are starting obedience classes next week at Rude Dog, so we'll see how that goes.  The most important thing I hope to teach her is to come when called - always, even if it looks like something fun to chase is on the other side of the yard. 

Hope all is well with you and your dogs.  Thanks again for matching her up with us.

Jamie

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Hi Leslie,

Enclosed are several pictures of Steve and "Sheza Hemi".  Hemi is very much a family dog.

Hemi is also a tremendous pheasant hunter.  I swear she can pick a scent a hundred yards out!  We do our hunting at Woods and Meadow Hunting Preserve located between Warrens and Milston.  We have hunted her eight times and she has flushed 48 birds.  That is 15 more than we booked for.  We have yet to lose a bird that we shot and she is getting pretty good with her retrieves.  You should see her run down the wing shot bird!  When we get near the hunting area she starts to cry and shake.  She is so birdy.  Afterwards she sleeps all the way home. 

Thanks for allowing us to own such a special dog!!!

Pat