Testimonies of American Tundra Shepherd Dog Owners..

Dear ATSDA,
I wanted to let you know that we enjoyed coming to the Rendezvous this fall (Oct 04). I was so impressed that all the dogs got along. I enjoyed seeing some of Dakota's half Siblings. I am very proud to be a Tundra owner. I will always have on in my life. Dakota is wonderful, and I would not trade him for the world. My two (2) year old girl loves him, and he is very good with her. I would love to see the tundras get more recognition, and familarity. Thanks again for putting the rendezvous's together, and can't wait for the next one.
Sincerly Kelly C.

Shadow is our solid black male ATS. We took him to the rendezvous saturday. I was very proud of him as he was the picture of calm, cool and collected the entire day. He met every person and canine there and regardless of age, gender or species, he never once showed any signs of nervousness or any aggression whatsoever. Even when the adorable Millenium pup pounced on his back while he was lying in the grass on my lap.
Late in the afternoon as we were packing up to leave, a family who had a 12 year old boy showed up. They'd just found the info on the rendezvous on the net and had hoped to show up before all the dogs left. There were just a few of us still there. The young boy had only cats and was just a little fearful of these large dogs. The first time he approached me, shadow and I were sitting in the grass taking a break. I told the young fella he could pet shadow, but he declined the offer. Later his father came over with him and the boy decided it was okay to touch this big dog. We were standing at the edge of the road loading coolers in the back of our truck and this boy was standing there. Shadow walked over to him and nuzzled his hand wanting some attention. I said "see! he likes you." It was very rewarding to see this boys face light up at the attention Shadow was giving him. I looked at my husband Bill and said " here, take Shadow so I can help Tammy" and the boy pipes up and said "I'll take him". I handed him Shadows lead and told him it was quite alright to take the dog a walk. This young boy who was fearful of dogs ended up leading Shadow all over the hillside.
This big ol' dog seemed to sense this boys fear and did all HE could to help him relax and converted yet another person into a Tundra lover. Am i bragging?? darn right I am!!!
Lori T (Marshall, MO)