On This Page:
*Testimonials/Update Pictures & Letters
*Previous Puppies
Here are a few of the wonderful letters and pictures we've gotten from people that have purchased puppies from us in the past. We have gotten numerous happy updates via phone calls as well.
At the bottom of this page, are pictures of the Cock-A-Chon puppies we've had in the past, so you can see the wide variety of colors & patterns we've gotten. And can also compare many of their baby puppy pictures to the updated pictures that their new families have sent.
We always love to hear how the puppies are doing & to get pictures & updates!
Please be patient, there are some rather large pictures/files on this page.
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Testimonials/Update Pictures & Letters:
Sherman (Cock-A-Chon):
9-7-2009
Hi Liz,
I just wanted to let you know that Sherman is doing great. He weighed 7.5
lbs at his 12 week check-up and the vet said he appears to be a happy,
healthy and well-adjusted puppy. He is doing pretty good with house
breaking though he still has the occasional accident. We are very
impressed with how fast he learns and responds to training. So far, we
have been able to teach him the sit, stand, and lay down commands plus
shake, rollover and sit-up. We took him on his first camping trip 2 weeks
ago and I attached a few photos from that trip. We are so pleased to have
added Sherman into our family. Thanks for providing us with such a great
dog.
Ady and Otis
Sugar (Cock-A-Chon):
9-17-2008
Hi Liz, I thought that I would send a few photos of Sugar & provide you with an update. Sugar weighs in around 11 pounds at 6 months and we think she will stay about that size. She is very active and playfull so we try to exercise the dogs as much as possible to calm them down a bit. If the weather is bad we have trained them to run on the tread mill. Sugar loves it and we have a hard time keeping her out of the way if we want to use it ourselves.....Sugar likes to sit on my wife Jackie's lap when we watch TV at night & she has become a part of our family. She likes every one & we have to keep an eye on her if people walk past our house, because she will attempt to run out to greet them.
Toby (Cock-A-Chon):
Christmas 2008
June 2008
Toby is doing quite well at our summer home - loves the outdoors, chasing chipmunks, robins, trying to eat anything on the ground such as moths, ants, worms etc. He is growing fast - about 11 pounds, outgrowing his cage, to which he has adapted quite well. Seems to be fully house broken, as long as we get him outside often enough. Not long on discipline yet, but still very much a puppy. We are working on reducing use of his teeth on us and our clothing.
Took him swimming for the first time yesterday.
Barb and Wayne
Update: Toby 9-11-2008:
Cooper (Cock-A-Chon):
8-7-2008
Hello Liz -
Just thought you'd like to see Cooper, who we purchased from you this spring. He's a wonderfull little dog, a very good boy, and has learned many commands - we're still working on COME. Sometimes he goes to hide in the closet or under the bed, or often just sits down! He's healthy, about 12.5 pounds now at 5.5 months, and we don't expect him to get too much larger.
He loves everyone - children & adults, and loves other dogs. He's a great pet!
Laurie
Toby (Cock-A-Chon):
(different dog than the above "Toby")
April 2008
Hi Liz,
I have been meaning to e-mail you for quite some time to update you on Toby, but never seem to get the time. He is growing so fast…he is going in tomorrow for his “summer” haircut!! We found a great lady to
groom him, she works out of her home and is very reasonable with her prices…she also does free nail clippings between haircuts. She is quite taken with his cuteness. He is such a great puppy, we are all so in love with him. I can’t imagine our home without him. Everywhere we take him, he gets mobbed by people. I never get tired of hearing “He’s so cute,
he’s so adorable!” Needless to say, he is a hit wherever we go!! He is so easy going and so good with all people, I am very proud to take him anywhere we can. I am glad that school is out now, so we can spend more time with him. Although, he is not quite used to us being home all the time, so he has to catch quick naps whenever he can…the kids have a hard time leaving him sleep. “He’s so sweet, we have to pick him up!!” Before school was out for the summer, I would walk him to school to meet the kids and walk home with them. All the kids would come out of school and see Toby and have to stop and pet him. He was always so sweet and gentle around all of them, even when there were tons of hands all reaching in to pet him!! There were many adults who were very impressed with his calm demeanor and disposition, especially with so much excitement going on around him!! He is very well traveled, too! We have been to the cabin, and both sets of grandparents and this weekend, we are going to my sister’s house for father’s day, so he will go along for that, too!! He gets to play with his doggy “cousins”. My sister has 2 labs, one chocolate and one yellow. They are both very good with little dogs and Toby isn’t afraid of much.
Thank you, again, for such a wonderful addition to our family!!
Kathy, Deon, Devon, Kailyn and Toby
Update: Toby 8-30-2008:
Hi Liz,
It has been a couple of months since I last updated you on Toby. He is now 15 pounds and had his neutering surgery almost 2 weeks ago and did just fine. It is hard to follow the Dr.’s orders of no
running and jumping when you have such an active puppy!!
My husband and I took the kids to Disney World and we just got back yesterday!! Great time, lots of fun and memories, but we couldn’t wait to get back home and see our Toby!! We are so lucky that we have wonderful neighbors/friends who agreed to keep him while we were gone. We have been talking about Disney for quite a while before we ever got Toby and they offered way back then to take care of whatever puppy we happened to have when we went on our trip. Very nice to have
such wonderful friends!! Well, we got back about 10:30 last night and I had called my neighbor to have her get Toby ready for our arrival and she was crying when she had to see him go. She had gotten very attached to him in one weeks time and said he was a very good dog and she would watch
him again any time!! That’s how we all feel…he is such a great dog and so much fun!! My daughter was crying when he came running out to us, she missed him so much, she was afraid he would forget us!! He didn’t and
has quickly taken over the house and our hearts once again!! I promised pictures last time I updated and never got around to it, so here are a couple of cute ones. He loves to dig in the sandbox with Devon and was having a ball doing so on this day. The other one is from last night after we got home and settled in a little bit, he was ready to go to bed…yes, he
sleeps with us, but he is very good and even lets us sleep in some times!! We are planning on letting his hair grow longer for the winter, we all agree that we like his fluffy, wavy hair when it is longer. That should be good for the cold winter months in Minnesota
Take care,
Kathy
Update Picture: Toby Christmas 2008
UPDATE: Toby & now his sister Ruby! (Cock-A-Chons)
December 2009
Hi Liz,
Happy holidays to you and your family! I can’t believe how fast time has passed us by and I thought you were due for another update and pictures of our puppies…the most photographed dogs in town, I am sure!Well, Ruby is 6 ½ months old and had her spaying surgery last month. She was 12 pounds on surgery day and everything went well and that didn’t slow her down at all! ...They are such fun dogs and our family has had so many laughs from them, we just can’t imagine our home without them!
...They really do love being with each other, they are so darn cute, too!
Thank you again for such wonderful dogs, our family now feels complete!Merry Christmas
Kathy
Jack (Cock-A-Chon):
*Note: Jack belongs to the same family who had Missy. Her story & pictures are posted on the "In Loving Memory" page. Jack is their 'happy ending'.
August, 2008 (1 year old)
Dear Liz,
Jack is a great dog and we just love him! He's full of spunk and a bit on the mischevious side! As of this month he is 12.6 lbs. His coloring is quite different from when he was small. Most of the darker brown is gone except for some on his ears. Even his black muzzle which looked like a
musthache is fading. His coat is very soft-Missy had some coarse, wiry hair, but Jack does not.
Take care,
Mark, Terrie & Anna
Rascal (Cock-A-Chon):
2007
Just a note to let you know our puppy is doing fine and we love him dearly. He is exactly what you thought - a rascal - therefore the name. Rascal has gotten big, he has the longest legs..... Before we had him trimmed he looked like a miniature sheep dog. He does not shed and that is good because he thinks he is king of the
castle. We are in a continuous process of trying to train him. He was easy to train for outside and he is also crate and tote trained - minding now that is another story, but we keep at it. He is smart and we assume he will eventually decide we know best!! Doesn't that sound familiar. He certainly has a mind of his own, but is
a very loving dog and loves people. He is very good with children and loves to play. When he lays down he seems like he is five feet long with those long legs. Just wanted you to know he is doing fine and we are glad we have him. Life is somewhat more complicated again, but that's okay.
Snoopy (Cock-A-Chon):
2007
Hi Liz!
Snoopy is doing good.....Snoopy is the best puppy! ...He's so soft and snuggly, we just love him so much!
Snickers (Cock-A-Chon)
December 2009
Snickers is doing wonderful and he is the best dog we could have hoped for. We love him and he is now 2 years old and full of energy. I glad we bought Snickers from you. He is wonderful and he LOVES to eat snow!
Love,
The ***** Family
2006
Hi Liz,
Thought you might like an update on Maggie. She is
doing great. She had her last vet check for a year
and weighs 7.8 pounds now.
She plays wild with Lyla the Cocker and gives Tabby
the cat kisses every morning when she wakes up. She
likes to sleep next to Winnie the St. Bernard. Winnie
probably keeps her warm.
Just wanted to let you know that she had adjusted just
fine and has brought "puppy life" back into Lyla. She
is a joy to have.
Thank you for Maggie!
She loves people and always wants to go outside.
Jackie (Bichon):
9/2/05
Dear Liz,
I wanted to thank both of you again for coming all the way to Rapids to bring this precious little puppy!
I did end up naming him Jackie- it just fits him - he's comical, loves everybody, not afraid of anything, and
he's so smart! I've only had him a week and he has the routine down pat. This is so amazing for a puppy not
even two months old - he already knows to go to the door and "fuss" to go potty - all I did was give him the
encouragement-he did the rest! What a dog!
And he's not a cry-baby. When I have to leave for work he grabs a toy, drags it to his bed & settles down.
I took Jackie to my vet last Tuesday - clean bill of health. No earmites, no intestinal parasites, not even a flea!
You two should be proud of yourselves for raising such perfect puppies! My vet, who's been in the business for
almost 40 years was just enthralled with this little puppy that he took pictures (a professional hobby of his)
and gave me dozens of them - which I am enclosing to share with you. Isn't he gorgeous!
Well you know Jackie is going to have it made - I love him - and he loves me - ain't that great!
Thanks Again - Sue
Jackie Update: March 2007
Well - I'm in doggy heaven - Thought you might like updated pictures of Jack - He's
truly beautiful & just as sweet!
(Jackie 1 1/2 years)
Bear (Bichon):
December 2005
Bear Update: March 2006:
Dear Liz,
Just had to send a note to tell you how delighted we are to have Bear a part of our family. He is truly the light in our home....
....I must not forget to tell you, of course, that he is very smart!! Can speak, sit and down on command. Will
fetch until we have to tell him to rest. He retreives a particular toy on command usually on the first try....
...Sincerely, Nancy
Bear update: November 2007:
Dear Liz,
...Bear continues to be the "joy of my life". We walk 4-5 X per day a mile each time.
We know all our neighbors and their dogs. He is very friendly with one Lapso Apso.
I kid they are getting married!...
...Thought you'd like to hear from me.
Sincerely, Nancy.
Bear 2 Years
Henry (Bichon):
December 2, 2005
Hi Liz, Just wanted to give you an update on Henry. He is an awesome puppy. He truly is a curly lap dog.
He loves his mom! We have our routine and he doesn't like to deviate from it. He has learned to roll-over,
shake, and is sitting, staying, coming and laying down. We're now working on sitting pretty. He is truly a joy
and I can't thank you enough!! I gave your name to a friend that I work with. Her mom is retired and interested
in getting one of your puppies.
I hope she does!
Hope all is well with you & your family!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
God Bless.
Paula
Mindy (Bichon):
December 2007
Celebrate Mindy's first birthday - she is our little spoiled pup. We are enjoying her - the things she does is so funny.
We love her.
Ginny
Buddy (Bichon):
December 11, 2005
Elizabeth:
I don't have any current pictures...We are in Florida for the winter and will return up north in the spring.
My wife and I just wanted to let you know how our "Buddy" is doing and how happy we are with him.
We have had many dogs over the years, but he is the sweetest one we have ever had. His temperment
is perfect....no matter if he is with strangers, kids or other animals. He has grown to be pretty good
sized...not fat, but tall. I think he weighs about 14 lbs. He got neutered at 9 months, but his behavior
was already very good at that point. Occasionally he gets into trouble, but all dogs do.
He likes to take stuff out of the wastebaskets and chew kleenex to shreds.
Have a good Holiday,
Bob
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Previous Puppies:
We couldn't be more pleased with our first litters of Cock-A-Chons. We've gotten feedback from some of the families that bought puppies out of
They were absolutely gorgeous!
They had Bichon-type hair and really pretty colors.
And several of the merles have blue or partial blue eyes!
the first litters of Cock-A-Chons. They love them! They said they stayed between 12-20 lbs. They said they had longer legs than a typical Bichon, and the big floppy Cocker ears. They kept the Bichon-type non-shed coat. They also said they house-broke very easily and are very intelligent, outgoing and easy to train.
Our Past Cock-A-Chon Puppies:
(All Sold)
Sable Parti male, 6 weeks Tri-Colored Tan Merle Parti female, 6 wks
(Has partial blue eyes)
Rascal: Brown Merle Parti, 6 weeks Missy: Black Merle, 6 weeks
(Adult Pictures of Rascal are in the Testimonials part on this page) (See pictures & Missy's story on the "In Loving Memory" page)
Jack: Sable Merle male, 2 weeks. Snoopy: Black Merle Parti male, "Toby"-Black & White Parti-6 wks "Rocky"-Black & White Parti 5 wks Zeus: Black & Tan Merle Male-4 weeks Toby: White & Tan Parti Male-4 weeks Ruby: Black & Tan Female
Charlie: Black Merle Parti, 8 weeks "Cooper" Black & White Parti Male 6 1/2 weeks
Charlies family was so pleased with him, that they (Update Picture & Letter about Cooper is in the
recommended some of their friends to us. Testimonials on this page)
Those friends ended up purchasing the
Black Merle male pictured further down on this page.
Black Merle male, 3 weeks Snickers: Black & Tan male, 3 weeks
Gretta: Chocolate &
Sable Merle female 2 wks Milo: Black & White Parti male, 2 wks
We've received several phone calls from "Gretta's" family,
and they just love her. She's very intelligent, outgoing, lively and playful.
Is super with everybody she meets, and her family takes her everywhere
with them. She knows a bunch of tricks, and housebreaking was a breeze.
She has a very soft coat, and has stayed non-shed.
She's ended up being about 16 lbs. at her mature size.
8 weeks(Has partial blue eye)
(There are updated letters & pictures of both Jack & Snoopy, posted in the
Testimonials above.)
(Update pictures & letters about Toby,
are in the testimonials above)
"Lily"- Tri-Color Merle Parti - 6 1/2 "Bailey" Black & White Parti
(has one blue eye & one partial blue eye) female 6 1/2 weeks
Lily's family is so happy with her that they've recommended Bailey's new family has updated us & us to their family & their family may be getting a puppy from us in the future. said she is wonderful!
Sugar-Black Merle Parti female-6.5 wks Black Merle Male-6.5 wks
(Has a partial blue eye)
(Sugar's family has updated us; see the above Testimonials.)
"Toby" Black & Tan Male 6 1/2 weeks "Chaz" Sable Male 5 1/2 wks
(See lots of updates & pictures of Toby in the (Chaz's new "mom" said he's doing
Testimonials above.) great & is her little buddy.)
Sadie: Black Merle Female - 4 wks Rylee: Black & Tan Female 5 wks
Sherman: Chocolate Merle Parti Male Gomez: Sable Merle Parti Male. 
Tan & White Merle Parti Female, 6 wks 
Zoe: Chocolate Merle Parti Female Cooper: Sable Merle Male 
Black & White Parti male, 6 wks.
How exciting! This little girl will be joining her brother, Toby, with Kathy's lovely family. You can see Toby at the top of this page. He is the black & tan puppy posted there. They're a matched pair :)
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