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TESTIMONIAL
Having owned two Weimaraners before (growing up as a child and again as an adult), I'm very picky when it comes to finding the right dog.
Being a Chicago TV news reporter and knowing the pitfalls of not finding a reputable breeder, I did my homework, researching local breeders and talking to folks to get the "real story. The last thing you want are the health problems associated with "puppy mill" breeders looking to make a quick buck.
After researching on line and visiting various breeders near the Chicago area, we found the place we were looking for - Midwest Dreams.
When you meet Rhonda at Midwest Dreams, it's immediately apparent that this is a woman who loves her beautiful dogs. And she has the ethics and passion that it takes to breed as fine a Weimaraner as you'll find anywhere.
It took us just over three hours drive-time to reach Mechanicsville, Iowa, home of Midwest Dreams. But the effort was well worth it.
I'm not a hunter and living in a densely populated suburban Chicago community, our goal was NOT to find a gundog but to bring home a healthy, happy, well-mannered Weimeraner pup to fit into our family's busy lifestyle.
Bottom line - we wanted a family dog for my kids to enjoy (ages 11 and 13). The decision to own a Weimaraner comes with an important time committment - we explained this to our kids. Everybody has to be ready to pitch in.
And the experience has been more than we could have hoped for. With the whole family helping out with frequent trips outside to "potty" and exercise, the crate-trianing has worked remarkably well.
Rhonda even provides you with a complimentary Midwest Dreams "Guide" to help you understand how to successfully care and train your dog in the early stages when you bring him home. And she offered us numerous tips that have served us well.
I knew that with the right training and vigorous exercise that they require (with lots of love) that this magnificent breed makes the loyalist of companions.
But it starts with a happy and healthy dog and the right breeder. And I'm happy to say that Midwest Dreams fits the bill.
In so many ways, our male Weimaraner puppy from Midwest Dreams has exceeded expectations to quickly become a member of our "pack." And we have Rhonda and Midwest Dreams to thank.
Julian Crews
TV News, Travel and Food personality
Chicago, Illinois
Julian@oldhavanafoods.com
Whitmarsh Family
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 11:00 PM Subject: Summit Update
Rhonda!
Hope everything is going wonderfully for all of you! I just wanted to send and update and some favorite pictures of Summit. I can't believe he is already 1!
Summit sure is a charmer. He loves the sun and has to always be in the sun when he's laying on the floor (which usually means he has to consistantly crawl across the floor as the sun moves). We have taken him to a couple puppy/obedience classes over the past year and he is always the star of the show, seriously this boy is smart and puts all the other dogs to shame. He has his favorite tricks: play dead, roll over, pray, bow, if you say "nice to meet you" he'll politely stick out a paw... he's a hoot. Water is a huge source of fun for him, we went to the lake and besides for all the birds there, he loves loves loves swimming (especially when he can swim after ducks.... however they are always too fast for him) He is a little heater when he sleeps with me at night and HAS to be under the covers. Words cannot express all the joy he brings to our lives, you can't help but smile when you come home to the 'body-wag.'
Thank you for the joy you have brought to our life!
Taylor
PS: We might be contacting you in the next year to get a second pup!
Our experience with Midwestdreams Breeders was flawless! From the time we got the call that Arabelle was pregnant, we received updates. Once she had her litter, we were immediately informed. I personally liked the fact that Rhonda took the time to ask us several questions about our family and home prior to letting us put a deposit down. There are so many places you can get puppies from, but to find a breeder who truly cares where their puppies are placed, is rare.
Picking up Luke was a very exciting day for us. Rhonda and her husband not only gave us a couple weeks supply of food, but also gave us a folder that contained all of his vet history, pedigree information, chip information and training information. Anytime I take Luke to the vet now, I just grab the folder and the updated information goes right into it. She made it very easy for me to keep his records organized. They answered all of our questions while we were there and have been available to answer anything we needed once we had him home.
Our dog Luke, without a doubt, come from very good stock. Wherever we go, we get stopped. People are always commenting on his appearance. Although we do not plan on using him to hunt or as a show dog, just from watching him outdoors, his insticts are good and he retrieves remarkably. He carries himself proudly. His personality is awesome as well. We have a child who is in a wheelchair, and Luke is his best friend. Luke is very gentle and protective. We also have 3 daughters and he loves to play in the back yard with them.
Training Luke has been a breeze. He is EXTREMELY intelligent, and learns very quickly. For only being 3-4 months old, he already knows how to sit, wait, fetch, drop and shake. His manners are great too. He knows not to jump up on people and if he barks, if you ask him not to, he'll stop. He also knows that if I am in the kitchen baking/cooking, if he waits patiently and does not beg, he will get a special treat. He will just go and sit on the rug and wait.
Vizsla's are known for wanting to be with you or on you, all the time. This holds true to Luke. He is a cuddler and likes to be held and loved on. He is a great companion.
Luke has been a great addition to our family and we look forward to having him be part of our lives for many, many years.
Peete
Just wanted to touch base and give you an update on Pete. He has adapted very well and recovered nicely from the neutering. He is just a loveable baby and sweet boy. We completed Obedience I and until Obedience II is offered, I am signing him up for Beginning Agility. We introduced him to it at the end of our obedience class and he initially did not want to go through the tunnel but once he caught on, he was fine. My youngest son has even attended dog classes and has trained him as well. He has gotten down our routine of crating during the day while I am at work and then out and about with us all night. He goes EVERYWHERE with us that we can take him and became the official mascot of my youngest son’s baseball team. Everyone loves him and vice versa. I have new pictures that I will send once I get them down loaded. We walk a minimum of 4 miles on a daily basis and I run him off leash at least 4 to 5 times a week for extra exercise. He loves to play fetch. He has learned the basic commands of sit, down, stay and heel. My youngest son has also taught him to shake and to give him a “high five”. If possible, please forward the registration papers for him now that he is neutered as I would love to send in for a complete list of his bloodline with all of the designations.
Thanks again for such a wonderful pet. He has such a beautiful disposition and personality. I could not have found a better match for our family. He has truly become a dear companion for me. I really enjoy the time I spend with him on a one on one basis as well as at dog class.
Jill,
Your email makes me want to cry..........I had three homes pass him up because his tail was docked too short.........he was meant to be with your family.
First of all great I always love pictures and I have his papers here on my desk to send to you.
Also can I use your comments without any of your names in it on my testimonial page? May I also give your email as a contact for people inquiring about us as a breeder?
Keep up enjoying him he is a special boy,
It is funny that you say that because I was set on rescuing one and had been looking for well over a month when Julie G. mentioned your name. I was concerned about the cost and really gave it a lot of thought. God obviously meant for him to be with us because I still have not heard anything from Heartland Weim Rescue. So I know that He was saving him for us. And we love his little tail. He is constantly wagging it. Since my divorce over a year ago I have needed and wanted something that I could call my “passion” and I found it. It was a dream of mine for quite some time. I am so glad that I followed my heart because it led us to Pete. I don’t know how many times I hear my youngest son say “ I love you Pete”. I find that he is most happy when we come home at the end of the day because he is with his family. And each work day he knows the drill. He goes out to do his business then comes inside for breakfast. I try to lay down and get a little nap in with him for about 15 minutes before it is time to “kennel up” for the day. At lunch time I run home to let him out quick and he knows to go back in his kennel. I don’t hear any whining or barking. He is a strong learner. And I forgot to mention that I have taken him to Camp Bow Wow where he can socialize with other dogs of his size and temperament. I try to take him there for a full day at least once a month. I can watch him on the camper cam and he loves to run with the other dogs. I think we’ll take him to the K9 Splash that they have in town at the end of the summer. Responsible owners can take their dogs for the day to Bever Park Pool which is a zero level entry pool and the dogs can swim before they close the pool for the season. I like to socialize him with other dogs so that he doesn’t think he is human!
You can certainly use my comments on your page and provide my email as a contact. I could not be more pleased with our baby boy and I would recommend you in a heartbeat to anyone who is looking for an excellent dog. My 22 year old niece was over last weekend and she grew up with a weimaraner also. We were driving over to my parents (with Pete of course!) and she said out of the blue that she thinks he was a good investment. I told her that I definitely agree with her.
I’ll keep you posted and forward pictures so you can see how he has grown. I think he has grown a lot since we adopted him. His legs and arms seem to keep growing! I may also stop by the vet’s office from time to time with him.
Thanks again
Bock
Hello Rhonda - sorry it has taken me so long to get you some photos - lord knows we have a thousand!! Bock is doing really well - he is such a good boy - great temperament, smart, inquisitive, and he is training easily. We are so happy he has joined our family...and Trinka is too!! here are some photos for you...
Things about Dakota: Loves to: Swimming at the pool at the dog park, taking baths, eating soap, belly rubs, car rides, going to dog park, walking, and chewing on his beloved bones. Dakota has several bones at home and when it is time to go bed he will bring all of his bones and favorite toys to bed. I usually wake up due to sleeping on a bone or a toy. Dakota, usually sleeps with me and loves to lay his head on the same pillow I am laying on. It is not uncommon for me to wake up with a paw in my face. Everyone loves Dakota. His laid-back personality and affection for people attracts fans...when people see me, they always ask where is Dakota (because we usually travel everywhere together). Dakota is very intelligent and has several puzzle type toys at home that I put treats in and he figures out how to get them out. His favorite puzzles...a purple football and red Kong. Of course these toys end up in the bed at night. Overall, Dakota is very lovable and just love to be up under me all the time. He knows how to do tricks as well. Loves to perform especially if it gets attention or a treat. He can "roll-over", show his "belly", give you his "paw", and of course the basic sit, stay, lay-down. He knows how to go "over" items when commanded. The next trick I am going to teach him is "under". Cheryl King Owner of Dakota-One who loves a lot
My experience with the Grimms and Midwest Dream Breeders has been great. I purchased Dakota from them in July 2007 from the 2007 litter. From the time I picked up Dakota, he was already use to being handled, use to noises in house, people, other dogs, and had a very sweet temperament. IBefore picking Dakota up, I told them what his call name was going to be and they started calling by his given call name, so it did not take long for Dakota to learn his name once I got him. He was pretty much potty trained....I mean he had only two accidents in the house during first few months 
. Dakota is very intelligent and it did not take long to kennel train him or obedience train, but you want to start early, because Vizsla can be stubborn. Make sure you give them plenty of exercise. Dakota is pretty much a couch potato when he is properly exercised....a tired Vizsla is a happy Vizsla. The Grimms provide you with everything you need, I had his shot records, he was already micro-chipped, and they provided me with a couple months of puppy food. They even gave me some hints on how to stop Dakota from mouthing when I picked him up. I used the techniques and do not have any problems. Even after you purchase a pup from Midwest Dream, they like to know how the pup is doing. I try to stay in touch to let Rhonda know how Dakota is doing. I have not had any behavior problems with Dakota....he acts like a typical Vizsla. Also, I have not had any health problems. I am so happy with my purchase, I have signed up to get another puppy from the Grimms this fall so Dakota can have a play mate. Dakota is neutered and is not used to hunt, show, or breed. Dakota just loves to lay on you and be with you at all times (i.e. follows you every where, likes for his body to be some where on you all the time). So get ready for the pour of affection. Dakota goes with me pretty much every where I go and has fans. He is a very lovable dog. I have never had a dog this easy going and affectionate before.....he is my baby.....o'yea and he is spoiled.
Hi
We had a fantastic experience with Rhonda and Ron! Our puppy (who's a little over 2) was the perfect fit for us. We live in Virginia and so did not get a chance to see the pups or their demeanor prior to picking Ollie up. Rhonda really helped with picking the right pup for us--we were looking for a family dog that would be a great companion on long runs and hikes. Ollie is fantastic and has been since our first day with him. He's not skittish at all and was potty trained when we got him at 9.5 weeks. We drove from Iowa back to the DC area over the span of about 4 days and didn't have one accident along the way. He's the perfect family dog (very lovable and cuddly--see attached picture of Ollie and my husband-- this is a "normal occurrence"-- and what you can expect with a vizsla). We recently had a baby and he's been fantastic with her too! He licks her toes and lays down next to her when she's playing on the floor-- our only issue has been that he likes to try to "borrow" her toys---He doesn't chew them, just takes them and lays with them (which is very cute!!).
I can't recommend Midwest Dreams enough. They kept us in the loop during Stormy's pregnancy (sent pictures and updates) and Ollie's first weeks. Ollie is very well adjusted (not skittish at loud noises or nervous around people or dogs at all). He was easy to train and loves dog parks. We were even able to get a chip for him (through Rhonda) prior to him leaving Midwest Dreams (in case he was ever lost)--Fortunately for us he's a home body and doesn't like to be away from us so we've haven't used the chip. He's VERY social with other dogs and does excellent on the days where we've needed to put him in doggy daycare.
We had a fantastic experience and I highly recommend Midwest Dreams. Please let me know if you have any other specific questions:)
Good luck!
Tracy
Rhonda,
You may remember myself and my wife, Patrick and Jill Lyttle who
adopted one of you puppies from the Sept 27th 2006 litter. Well
her first year is past and I cant tell you how happy we are with
the puppy that is now named Asia (Lyttle Asia Blues). I began
working the puppy in the early spring with gun and bird training
and continued throughout the summer. I put most of the work in
myself, as I am an experienced trained of Police K9s, along with
the guidance of a professional bird dog trainer, Brian Rousher
of West Country Kennels in Glencoe MN. I have been working her
on game preserve birds including, Pheasants, Chukars, Hungarian
Partridge and of course started with Pigeons. I cant tell you
how happy I am with the results as it has really brought out the
natural talents of this dog and showcases the excellent breeding
that has produced a really fine bird dog! I must congratulate
you on producing such a finely bred dog. This dog is rapidly becoming
the best dog I have ever owned. And that is saying quite a bit
as I have been involved with several dogs at the national level!
Please keep up the excellent work and I will refer any one interested
in a finely bred Weimaraner to you and Mid West Dream Kennels.
Thank you,
Pat Lyttle
Hi Rhonda,
Yesterday, while home sick and getting better, I watched Oprah's show on
puppy mills. They went through and exposed the horrific conditions and
treatment that dogs receive at these places. The puppy mills operate on
acres of land, yet the dogs and puppies have never set foot on grass and
live in small wire cages in a state of constant filth. It makes me so happy
that there are EXCEPTIONAL breeders out there like Midwest Dream Breeders
with you and Ron. Our Parker would NOT be the same without all the love and
detailed care she got from day one as a puppy with you. Your dedication to
producing solid Weimaraner puppies is highly respected, and I am glad you
continue to do what you do, so that serious owners (like Steve and I)
looking for an exceptional, solid Weimaraner puppy can bring a top of the
line dog home to love and create a lifelong bond with. Keep up the great
work!
Stephanie
Just wanted to take a moment and send you a couple of pictures of Reggie. He has been a very active well behaved pup. He has an excellent point and has been trained to respond to hand signals. He is a complete lover and follows my wife all over the house. This last years Pheasant season he had around 30 points none dry. He works coveys well and seems to have a great nose. I cant be happier. He has added alot to our life and our older dog ( a 9 year old weimer, seems to be playful with him most of the time) Well I know I promised you pictures, sorry it has been this long. Rick
Hi Rhonda,
Just wanted to check to see if there will be a vizsla litter anytime soon. I've attached some pictures of Ally. She has been the greatest dog!
Thanks,
Donna
Hi Rhonda,
Julie and I were just talking about you the other day. Yes, I would
love to be a reference for you. You are free to give my email address.
The address to give would be wiglezac@hotmail.com. Ruger is doing
great. He loves birds and we are both getting excited for the upcoming
season. I will try to send some photos for you.
If you need anything else let me know, Zach
Hi Rhonda ! I'd like to say hello and I'm going to send picture of Jude to you, I think we should be proud of him, isn't he hendsome ? Darek, Basia & Jude 
If you would like more
information about Ron & Rhonda Grimm's Midwest Dream, just
email Rhonda at rhonda@midwestdream.com.
