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Name : Karen & Keith Cordell & family
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Country : Australia
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Comments : Our family highly recommends Kazkiri Kennels to future puppy buyers. Kazkiri Kennels breeds from quality breed surveyed bitches and much thought is put into selecting quality breeding partners to complement their girls. Noreen and Alan’s dogs are all part of the family, are healthy, well cared for and have outstanding temperaments. I witnessed Jannire Black Betty in the Veterinary waiting room with a large number of different dogs and she was very calm while waiting her turn.
Not long ago our family welcomed Kazkiri Xiva into our home and we feel very lucky to have such a quality pup. The advice and ongoing support from Kazkiri has been outstanding. Xiva not only has the good looks but is also very smart and highly trainable. She has wonderful food drive and is mad about playing with toys too. At 10 weeks Xiva was already doing fast straight sits and drops, recalling into the front sit position, showing good focus with distractions as well as learning to gait on lead. Xiva was easy to toilet train with minimal accidents and she goes to sleep while travelling in the car. Xiva presents herself as very confident when exploring new environments. If you are looking for a German Shepherd with both beauty and brains, you can’t go past Kazkiri Kennels.
Karen, Keith, Michelle, Damien,Nathan and Star
Date : 22-Jan-10
Name : Gaye and David Moore
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Country : Australia
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Comments : It was a great day when we discovered the Kazkiri website and then phoned Noreen to enquire about a puppy, not just any puppy, but the new member of our family. Kayla is now a beautiful 10 week old puppy who won our hearts immediately.
A special thank you to Noreen for such a gift. Her special dedication and love for her german shepherds is wonderful and a great legacy as the puppies 'go forth' to other families and become part of their lives.
Noreen made an exceptional effort to ensure the new prospective families and puppies were well prepared for the future.
We feel part of the Kazkiri family and look forward to what the future will bring with our new puppy.
Thank you Noreen
Gaye and David
Date : 20-Jan-10
Name : Richard Gibbons
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Country : Australia
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Comments : Just to let you know just how pleased I am with our new member of the family. Shere Khan (Prince) has settled in & thrived since the first day. Prince's temperament is excellent. He is very steady under various situations: the whipper-snipper is something to investigate whilst it is going; he was asleep on the family room steps when I did the mowing & didn't budge; the broom is a challenge to him & he doesn't back off.
Stella took him to Genevieve's Kindergarten after being with us for 2 weeks. Imagine a 10 week old pup in a situation where it is the centre of attention of 30 small children. The kids were sitting in a circle & Prince was introduced to them one by one, & he took it in his stride, whereas a lesser dog would have been "freaked" out. His learning ability is astonishing for his age (12 weeks). Just a few examples are that Prince comes on his name; I whistled him when he was out of sight & he came racing up to me; he is now going & sitting by the door when he wants to go out & eliminate.
Knowing that you are a part of the Breed Improvement Schemes, then as a Breeder you are doing your utmost to ensure the Breed's longevity into the future. I am thoroughly delighted with Prince & his many qualities.
Noreen, you are to be congratulated with your approach & dedication to achieve a German Shepherd that anyone can be proud to own. In closing let me say I would have no hesitation in recommending you to any future purchaser of any of your puppies.
With kind regards,
Richard
Member & Instructor at Warringal Dog Obedience Club, Victoria
Date : 18-Jan-10
Name : Peter & Michelle Bolitho
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Country : Australia
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Comments : Just a short note to let you know how pleased we are with our pup that we purchased from your kennel.
We apologise for not writing sooner as Rocky has just turned 12 months old, &, as the saying goes, "How time flies when you are having fun"! That is certainly what we are doing with him, & has been that way since day one. Rocky has great temperament & he definitely has his own personality.
We take this opportunity to let you know that we would recommend your kennel to any prospective buyer, & please don't hesitate to use ourselves as a reference for yourself, as we could not be any happier with the way Rocky is maturing.
Kindest regards,
Peter & Michelle
Hopper's Crossing, Victoria
Date : 18-Jan-10
Name : Graham & Elizabeth Buckley
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Country : Australia
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Comments : When we decided to mate our bitch we obtained a list of potential sires, as first time breeders we had a set of criteria that was important to us.
The sire:
We wanted a sire with a sound temperament
The sire had to be structurally correct to overcome some of the weaknesses in our bitch
Preferably the sire had to be medium to large in frame
The sire’s owner - we needed support in several ways:
With the mating process
Managing the pregnant bitch
The whelping
Rearing the new puppies
Selling the puppies
The first step in the process was to inspect the sires & interview the dog owner/s. From this process we decided to use Kazkiri Kennels - the sire we selected was Shaquille. As it turned out Noreen was ideal & so was Shaquille, we needed more help than we had at first envisaged, & Noreen never let us down from the start of the process to the end.
Our bitch had 2 puppies that were superb & the only problem with selling them was that they were so good, so good in fact that not only did the breeder of our bitch use Shaquille on the sister we went back with our bitch for another go, this time we had 9 puppies.
Again they were excellent & a very consistent line, it was difficult to pick the best of the litter, we did on this occasion keep the pick bitch & she is turning out to be excellent.
We could not recommend Kazkiri kennels & Noreen highly enough, both for the quality & temperament of German Shepherds within the Kennel, but also Noreen for the ongoing support.
Graham & Elizabeth
Vonleah Kennels
Date : 18-Jan-10
Name : Rita & Jack Smith
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Country : Australia
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Comments : We are delighted with the German Shepherd puppy we received from your kennel. She is a very healthy, well reared-up, due, no doubt, to the love & attention given to her while in your care. We were impressed with your breeding program & the environment the dogs enjoy; also our access to the puppies from about 2 weeks of age, & the ongoing valuable advice on their care, training & feeding. Regards,
Two Happy Puppy Owners,
Rita & Jack , Eltham, Victoria
Date : 18-Jan-10
Name : Sandra & Geoff Sorrell
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Comments : With a wag of a tail...& a lick on the face we felt secure knowing the friendly & sound nature of the sire Shaq & the dam Fire. We cannot thank Kazkiri & Jannire Kennels highly enough for the network of advice & support that has been given to us both prior & after purchasing our puppy Jai. We have been treated as part of the family. Jai has a fantastic nature & temperament & attracts children & adults of all ages. We couldn't be happier. We would highly recommend Kazkiri Kennels to anyone that wants a sound German Shepherd Dog. Thanks again Noreen.
Sandra & Geoff, Niddrie, Victoria
Date : 18-Jan-10
Name : Jenny & Frank Santalucia
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Country : Australia
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Comments : A bond was formed...between Kazkiri Kennels & ourselves...from the first telephone enquiry to 15 months later...we somehow feel almost related in some way. Whether it be because Kazkiri was the birthplace of our little girl "Chamook", or the friendly, motherly advice received from the beginning... Kazkiri Kennels offered us the reassurance we were after - after all we were buying a puppy which would become a new member of the family & we wanted to make sure she came from the best home & got off to the best start possible. Upon picking up our new bundle of joy, we received a complete booklet with all the information we needed to get us through, along with a promise that if we ever needed anything, Kazkiri were only a phone call away. Even now, we still keep in touch regularly & it is great to know you have someone to rely on if you ever need to. Our puppy has the best nature & temperament & we feel very lucky to have had the wonderful experience we had when we bought our puppy. We would highly recommend Kazkiri Kennels to anybody who is thinking about having a little German Shepherd pup join their family.
Proud first-time parents of "Chamook", 15 months old.
Jenny & Frank
Date : 18-Jan-10
Name : Leon & Marie Kitch
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Comments : It is a pleasure to know Noreen from Kazkiri Kennels. The dedication & professionalism that Noreen has shown towards her clients is amazing. Upon visiting the kennels we were impressed with the condition of the kennels & the way in which the dogs were treated. From the day of initial contact, Noreen has offered & continued to offer advice, support, guidance & friendship. There is no doubt that Noreen has a love of breeding quality German Shepherds. We would gladly recommend Kazkiri Kennels to our friends & family & we wish Noreen all the best for the future.
Leon & Marie , Doncaster East, Victoria
Date : 18-Jan-10
Name : Wally & Mariana Loncaric
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Country : Australia
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Comments : We approached you at a very sad time for us, when our old German Shepherd dog had to be put down. We were looking for a puppy with good pedigree to replace our old dog. Thankyou for all the comfort we received from you. We were referred to another kennel (Vonleah) to look for puppy there, since you did not have any of your own available for sale then. Vonleah Kennels told us that all of their puppies were reserved. Then, someone cancelled, so we were fortunate to get one of Vonleah's puppies. They were whelped with the help of your lovely stud dog Shaquille. There, we found out that you helped them by organizing detailed instructions about puppy handling & care. Thankyou for these, they were a great help, especially during our doubting what to feed our new puppy. From time to time, we double-checked on your website for diet advice, so our puppy got fed properly. Then you sent us information about the German Shepherd Club of Victoria, so we were able to join. For that too, we thank you. For all the help we are very grateful & would recommend your Kazkiri Kennels to anyone genuinely interested in the German Shepherd Dog breed.
Wally & Mariana
Date : 18-Jan-10
Name : Iva Baloun
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Country : Australia
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Comments : From the proud owner of "Max" - Kazkiri Midnite Special...
At Kazkiri Kennels you will be welcomed with a broad smile by the 2-legged members of the family & with lots & lots of licks by the 4-legged members of the family. Always very courteous & helpful. Puppies come with all the trimmings:
a very informative booklet on what to do with them (eg, food, rest, play, health, training etc),
a range of toys to choose from,
a supply of food to go home with,
& ongoing support whenever you need help.
What we believe is the most important aspect of Kazkiri Kennels is that the owners actually really care about their animals & will do anything to help the owners as well. They are always there if you need them.
If you are wondering whether they are worth the drive? Well, if you weigh the money spent on the trip, it is absolutely nothing in comparison to the vet bills you will be paying at a later date for an unsound & unhealthy puppy, as at Kazkiri Kennels you only get nice, strong & healthy puppies!
The very happy owners of 14 months old "Max".
Iva
Date : 18-Jan-10
Name : Grace Leonie
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Country : Australia
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Comments : The experience of obtaining a puppy from Kazkiri Kennels was made an enjoyable & informative one because of the dedication & professionalism shown by Noreen.
Noreen's understanding of the breed, her willingness to answer questions at any time, the dogs' temperament & appearance, & the kennels' overall environment made the process of choosing our puppy simple & pleasurable.
Thanks Kazkiri Kennels for our beautiful little Kisha (Kazkiri Natalie).
Grace Leonie, Nick & Kisha, Victoria
Date : 18-Jan-10
Name : Megan & Luke McManus
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Country : Australia
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Comments : When we first decided on getting a GSD puppy, we had already decided that we wanted a bitch with an excellent temperament. We had spoken to other breeders & even viewed a couple of kennels before we came to Kazkiri Kennels.
To begin with we were extremely impressed with the welcome Noreen gave us & how she immediately invited us in for tea & to meet Shaq, who is the most amazing dog. After spending over an hour & a half talking about what we were looking for in a puppy, & our own situation, we knew that Noreen was a committed & conscientious breeder who cared deeply for her dogs. Her aim isn't to sell puppies, it's to make sure that all her dogs are placed in happy homes with people who love them & are responsible dog owners.
After chatting around the kitchen table with Shaq on the lounge, we had spoken about Shaq's personal strengths & how his mates are selected & why the sire & dam suit each other to optimise the characteristics of the pups. We looked around the kennels at 7-week old pups & Noreen suggested several upcoming litters where Shaq was the sire, because we'd already decided that we wanted one of his puppies. She recommended Vonleah Kennels to us, run by Graham & Liz Buckley, whose dog Quella "Opal" had a very similar temperament to Shaq - loving, patient & extremely family oriented - & after meeting "Opal" we fell in love with her too.
We ended up getting Vonleah Onyx "Schafer" who has proved to be just like her parents & is absolutely amazing. I can't imagine a better or more loving dog. She's grown into a beautiful bitch, & we're now thinking of breeding from her depending how her breeding survey goes - she's only 14 months old - & Noreen has offered us all the assistance we could possibly want. She has been so helpful & informative & has been a constant source of referral & has genuinely been interested in us & Schafer's progress. We can't say enough about how helpful she has been.
Megan & Luke, Sale, Victoria
Date : 18-Jan-10
Name : Alison Robinson
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Country : Australia
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Comments : After coming to the realisation that our foundation bitch, Vanharley Jewel O Fire - Breed Survey Class I "A" "Z" Multi Excellent, was not going to produce offspring that we thought were better than herself, we decided to look for a well-bred bitch who’s lines could take us into the 21st Century.
After researching & looking at other litters, we realised that Kazkiri Kennels had bred the pup we were looking for.
Jannire Kennels has had a personal as well as professional relationship with Kazkiri Kennels for approximately 7½ years. In that time we have found Noreen to be very particular about where her breeding plans would take Kazkiri. Noreen follows all the German Shepherd Dog Club of Australia breed improvement schemes.
We have much pleasure in introducing Kazkiri Dana Scully, who possesses the qualities of her dam, Hilltop Vroni – Breed Survey Class I "A" "Z" Excellent & her sire Aimsway Abacus - Breed Survey Class I "A" "Z" Multi Excellent. Both of these GSD’s have contributed their qualities to her perfectly.
Dana is very much loved & a valued family member at Jannire Kennels.
We are looking forward to many years of Showing & Trialling with Dana.
Thank you Noreen.
Alison,
Breeder & Exhibitor, Jannire Kennels, Victoria
Date : 18-Jan-10
Name : Peter & Lisa
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Country : Australia
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Comments : We purchased two puppies from Noreen Symes, not only the best breeder in town but a lovely natured person also. We were communicating with Noreen months before the puppies were even conceived!, & straight away we warmed to her & her great personality & knowledge of German Shepherds.
Once the bitch was pregnant, we spoke to Noreen on a weekly basis, eager to know how everything was going, she was always happy to talk no matter what. When our babies were finally born, we were over the moon, & we were blessed with two beautiful looking & gorgeous temperament puppies that have become our instant family.
Without Noreen's constant support & encouragement we don't know where we'd be, she spent hours just giving us invaluable information. She is extremely professional in every way, presenting us with all the documents & guidelines required to help new owners.
Thank you Noreen for giving us the best puppies in the world, that have completed our lives, they are our world.
Thank you for also being so great, I would recommend you 1000 times over.
Kind regards,
Lisa & Peter
Date : 18-Jan-10
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