My first dog, a German Shepherd female puppy named Starr was also bred with a Champion Shepherd, ard owned by a MA State Trooper. She had 2 litters, each producing 8 pups that I raised until 8 weeks old. I fell in love with one of her first pups and kept him as a friend for Starr. Starr and Sam were professionally trained by the State Trooper and stayed with me for their lifetime. I then adopted mini poodles for their lifetime. I now have Max, our family member of 5 years and he's a Standard Poodle. Oh! Don't forget Gracie, my Calico cat, now 17 years old. So, being a longtime pet owner, I love them like family... I will treat yours like my own.