Excellent Breeder Experience - Page 1

I just wanted to share with everyone my exerience with Pia Blackwell.  I contacted Pia via this website in regards to one of her litters.  She responded to me with a phone call not just an email response.  She was very upfront about the entire litter and specifically the pup that I was interested in.  She was always in constant contact while we were discussing this pup.  I was of course a little leery because I was considering purchasing a puppy site unseen.  I know this is a huge no no because so many breeders are not always honest with you.  Pia was more than willing to take some current photos and a short video...about 4 minutes of the pup so I could get an idea of how he moves and his personality.  Naturally, this took a couple of days and Pia was in constant contact the entire time.  Always making me feel very comfortable about the decision I was going to make.

She represented this dog for exactly what he is.  She was 100% accurate on her description of his character, and personality.  She said he had excellent drive and a super grip for being such a young dog.  I have never been to convinced when people have said this about other pups, but I believed Pia.  When I picked this dog up from the airport he came right out of his kennel and greeted my wife and I.  This was in the parking lot of the cargo area of our airport.  There were large trucks and forklifts everywhere.  My new pup (Iron) noticed a guy loading his truck.  His head and ears immediately perked up and he stuck his little chest out and watched this guy.  Never barking or growling, just watching.  Once the guy finished loading the truck Iron relaxed and came back to my wife and I.  Once we got home I took him outsided to do his business. He was on the plane for over 10 hours with no mess.  His little bladder must have been ready to pop because the first thing he did was take  a long time to relieve himself. Once he was done we came inside and played with him.  He loves the ball.  I have had an OB ball on a string for about 4 years, and none of my other dogs were ever interested in it.  Iron went and dug it out of the toy box it was in and started playing with it.  He is a friggin mad man for his ball.

I just wanted to let everyone know that this is the first pup I have ever purchased in the US without seeing first.  I can honestly say I will be getting another dog from Pia at some point down the line.  I would and  do recommend her to anyone looking for a pup.  She is very knowledgeale and honest.  Something that is very rare to find.  If anyone is considering her please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Thanks

Shawn

Wonderful to hear a positive experience on this board. Good luck with your handsome new puppy.

SS

yes,I agree.Congradulations.What's the  kennel name?

The kennel name is Vom Rheinland...he is an Asko son too!

Congrats!  I have also heard wonderful things about Pia and her kennel.  And she always responded to my emails quickly and in depth.  I also has very interested in the same litter...but was hoping for a female and they were already sold =(   Good luck with your puppy!  That is an outstanding litter!! 

Congrats on your purchase,  of course you know you have a lot to live up to now that you have an Asko son, LOL, just kidding.  I have had an opportunity to train with Pia and she is a very good trainer.  Not many breeders have the knowledge in training that Pia has attained.  Thanks for the post.

Kyle

Thanks for posting a positive experience.  We need more of that on this board!

I t have heard nothing but goo bout Pia andher dogs. Glad you had  positive experinc nd what a handsome boy you got.  Love his name--Iron.......

Shawn,

What a wonderful post I'm sure Pia will appreciate it!   She is a friend of mine and I know your puppy well!  What a great boy you have.  Matter of fact after you called her to tell her how he was doing she called me to let me know that he got there a-okay.    You can't ask for more honesty in a breeder than Pia.   She is the worst critic of all her dogs!  We have 9 vomRheinlands in our schutzhund club!  Love them all!  They're what a working dog should be.

Here's her website   www.vomrheinland.com

Good luck with your boy, he's a VERY nice pup!

Donna

So are you keeping that other dog you where selling??