Recommendations
Barbara,
I thought you might be interested in hearing that Dingo, from your 5/25/05 litter out of Dakota by Cyndabrook’s Reilly Jammin’, passed his first two Started Tests this past weekend. Though it was not required of him, Dingo was the only dog delivering to hand. I am hoping to run him in another UKC test May 20th and some AKC Hunt tests in June, and will keep you posted on his progress. We did have a bad running at a derby in Ohio, but that was my fault and not the dog’s. I hadn’t done the requisite prep work with him.
I had no intention of getting involved in the tests when I got him from you. I was looking for a good working retriever and a good family dog. Though I have not had him on a real hunt as of yet, Dingo is exceeding my expectations on both counts. He is a very smart, biddable dog. He learns anything required of him quite quickly, and his intelligence is matched, or perhaps surpassed, by his demeanor. Several people that are far more familiar with Labs than I am (Dingo being my first) have praised his intelligence and his gentle nature off the field.
This weekend was a perfect case in point. After passing both tests easily this weekend, Dingo spent last night running around our backyard with my sons Zach and John who are 6 and 5 respectively. As I see it, Dingo tailors his energy to the person he’s playing with. He’ll roughhouse with me or my wife, but he is very gentle with both boys. I was particularly pleased to see the way he acted with my son John last night, relinquishing the ball they were playing with anytime John said “Give”. Thank you for the wonderful addition to our family.
Best Regards,
Bill Ehling
Barb,
I just wanted to give you another update on Dingo out of Dakota 5/25/05. We've been busy. Dingo just got his JH title at the Presque Isle Hunt Test today. I had him off lead, walking at heel to the line. For all his Junior Tests, he has been steady without any restraint at the line.
We'll probably take a few weeks off as I try to prepare him for Senior Tests. Thanks for a great dog.
All the best,
Bill Ehling
Dear Ms. McGarvey,
I have been meaning to send you an email for sometime regarding the Yellow Lab puppy I purchased from you in August of 1998. On a whim I Googled your kennel and read that Brig had passed away and this motivated me to do so. My sincere condolences on her passing. I must tell you that if I live to be a hundred I will never own a better dog than the one I received from you. My son named him Billybones from the book “Treasure Island” but we just call him Bones. The dog is truly a joy and a blessing. He is noble, loving, friendly, even-tempered, extremely well-behaved, wonderful with kids, and faithful to a fault. He is everything we wanted in a dog and more and I can’t thank you enough for trusting us with one of Brig’s pups. Good deeds should be recognized and you certainly did one for us by providing such a wonderful companion. We all love him dearly.
Again, thanks for a great dog,
Ron Pegg and Family
First of all, Congratulations on such a first class operation! From my first phone call to you right up until I picked up Trapper at Windemere Farm I realized I was in the right place. After loosing a true champion of my own with literally thousands of duck and goose retrieves under his collar it was time to pick my head up and begin the lengthy but critical breeder interview process. had to answer the typical questions “why the long hard search for a breeder? Can’t you just go to the pet store, pound, local paper etc. and get a good dog? Of course you can. It just depends on what you are looking for. I’m not going to stray from my field which is water fowling and providing a loving safe environment for my hunting buddies but in a nut shell when you deal with a reputable breeder such as Barbara McGarvey/Windemere Kennels you are assured that you are buying one of the best breeds that money can buy and the rest is up to you. Will you pay top dollar for your dog? Not really. What you are really paying for are field pedigree retriever puppies. Dogs selectively bred out of AKC, UKC and NAHRA titled sires and dams with OFA and CERF certifications. The result is pups which have an extreme desire to please, love of water, trainability and excellent conformation. These dogs over time will end up costing you much less because as they age you will have far less problems with hips, joints, and eyes - hence fewer trips to the Vet. I began my search with over 20 kennels on the list and went from there. I found Barbara through the AKC website but she didn’t have a website and that was actually an attraction to me. In this day in age anyone can have a “pretty” website and know nothing about breeding dogs! Be careful there. Barbara doesn’t know this yet but is should come as a complement! After discovering Windemere Kennel I started my investigative search and went right to the top. I contacted the legendary Mary Howley from Candlewood’s Kennels and told her that I had discovered Barbara McGarvey and Candlewood’s Hawkeye Joe on a Farm in PA. I asked her what she though about Barbara and her operation and she had nothing but the best to say! I almost felt it was too good to be true! I was getting a great recommendation from on of the best breeders in the country and my search was immediately over. I had done my homework and found in my mind truly one of the best breeders in the country and that was Barbara McGarvey and Windemere kennels. If you have any questions about my selection process or would like to see my new retriever “Trapper” please feel free to contact me an anytime! May your game bag always be full!
Dana C. Nelson - Ocean City, MD
Hello Barb, please understand that it took me literally months to find the kind of pup that's chewing my legs as I type this e mail. Finding this caliber of a pup, one that shows exuberant personality, very keen on thrown objects and all that fly's in the air ( what a marker she will be !! ), and again, not afraid of anything; noises ( I never seen an 8 week old pup attack and play with a running vacuum cleaner ), strangers ( she acts like she knows everyone who approaches her ) AND a "good looking" dog ( you know, the kind that is described as the breed standard-otter tail..square head, rugged built body type )- finding this pup is a compliment to my efforts, for I knew she was out there ! It would be my pleasure for you to use any of this text ( feel free to edit and correct the punctuation ). This pup exemplifies all that is expected of a true Labrador Retriever, and I again thank you and congratulate you on your efforts in keeping this noble breed within the standards that should be demanded.
Ed Hall Jr. - Sportsman Companion
To who it may concern Eleven years a go I purchased a yellow lab from Barb McGarvey it probably was one of the best investment I ever made. I named him Cream a beautiful lab and a great companion. In July of 2001 I purchased a black lab named Giovanni. The personality of both labs are so similar. There great with kids and adults and they both love the water I can tell you that I feel very lucky that I found Barb and her kennel. Both Cream and Giovanni have been wonderful friends. I recommend Barb and her dogs very highly.
Thanks Barb.
John Altadonna - Director of operations, Wolfs Den Restaurant
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to inform you how satisfied in my choice of a Labrador Retriever purchased from Windemere Farms. My lab is not only one of the largest but one of the nicest looking and best behaved dogs around. He went to puppy school and finished first in the class. His temperament is so laid back people are very impressed. I have people in my home all of the time with my children and he has never jumped up on anyone or bothered anyone. If I were to get another dog Windemere Farms is the first place I would contact to get one. I never regret Thor's purchase in fact I would be lost without him.
Jean Stroup - Insurance Sales Specialist
Would recommend you get the pup. I love the pup I got from here, it had been well socialized, was in excellent physical shape. I am very careful being a breeder and very seldom if ever recommend people to buy pups from based on experience I have had with pups being shipped into me, that were not in good physical shape, were shy, etc. Barb is the only breeder I would recommend. She does what I do when I have pups she takes the extra time and effort of raising her pups in her home giving them lots of love and one on one TLC. Now to Zinger. She is a great dog. Her mother was wonderful. She had the best temperament. On her was a Hunting Retriever Champion and a Master Hunter. Pups out of her were truly wonderful. I also owed the great and great great grandmother of Zinger, all wonderful dogs. I plan next year to get a Zinger pup myself.
I don't know Barbs sire of the litter but he is the same as my pup; Ms. T and if this is what he produces go ahead without worry and buy the pup.
Kim Moses - Hunter Marsh Retrievers.
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