This page is dedicated to our customers who have taken the time to properly train their dogs.  These are just a few examples of what our dogs are capable of  when their owner applies the time and care necessary to develop their pet into something that we both can be proud of.  If any of our customers would like to show off their pet email us a letter and pictures to mabekennels@yahoo.com  Thank you :)

 

Dear Mike,   I just wanted to say on behalf of my Wife and I, that we couldn't be happier with our puppy.  We got her from Misty and Ruger and she is an unbelievable dog.  She has an incredibly kind, and gentle disposition, and is remarkably smart.  Every where we go she is complimented on her coat, eyes, and all around demeanor.  We are truly grateful for all of your help.  You have wonderful dogs and a great facility.  We visited with several other GSP breeders and none of their dogs compared to yours.  If you ever need a referral, or anything at all, please don't hesitate to ask.  Thank you again.   Pat Downes 847-980-1417 downes51@sbcglobal.net
Mike:       I thought I would take some time to send you some newer pictures of Peyton.  I hope you remember my wife and I.  We bought Peyton from you in Jan of 2006 and live in Wisconsin.  I visited your site and saw that he was still out there on the training page from 2006.  So you can make the changes on your website, the Title that he earned last fall was "NAVDA Natural Ability Prize III".  We are currently training him to take his "NAVDA Utility Dog I" hunting test.  During this test, he must actively perform a duck search from 20 minutes in and out of the water, stay steady to shot when shot over, retrieve a dead duck from the water after the shot, and lastly successfully point, stay steady to shot, and retrieve a minimum of 4 pheasants from the field in 30 minutes.  We will run him in this test sometime in late fall or early next spring.  He has been an excellent dog.  His temperament as a house pet has been fantastic.  He is extremely docile with all people and has been extremely easy to train.  His "prey drive" has been great as well and has become a lot of fun to hunt with in the field.  He gets excited as soon as I get the gun case out.  My wife has started taking him to agility training about 8 months ago and he loves it.  He is not afraid to jump on or over anything and he extremely loves to climb things.  This has been great in the field since he is not afraid of any terrain now.  We have received numerous compliments on his temperament, markings and general behavior.  He has grown to be about 25 inches at the shoulders and to about 59 pounds.  Not quite the big dog we all thought he would be, but he is extremely fit and muscular, so it has been a blessing.  All and all he is a great dog and I would recommend your kennel and this particular bloodline to anyone who is looking to pick up a new shorthair.  Please feel free to use my wife or me as a reference for anyone you may deal with who would like to talk to a former customer.  Please enjoy the pictures. Sincerely, Jim & Tracy Hartline Belgium, WI 262-483-7676

 

Hello, I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how pleased I am with my GSP I purchased from you.  His name is Brownie, but you all will know him as Male 1 - Litter 1, born in July of 2005.  He is now fully trained and is nothing short of amazing to hunt behind!  He is a relentless, close working hunter with a fantastic nose and a beautiful staunch point.  In the field he is all business, but in the house he is as sweet as the day is long.  He and his "brother" Boomer (my other GSP) are inseparable, and make a formidable team in the field.  I have attached a few pictures of a recent quail hunt we went on and a pic or two of him around the house.  Enjoy.    Jason L. Harmon Electrical Design Engineer

 

Hi Mike,   Just wanted to share with you a few new pictures of Cabo.  He is just a little over 4 months old now.  He is still melting our hearts!   We hope you and your family enjoy the Holiday Season.    Jason and Julie

Hi Mike!   Jason and I just wanted to say Thank You VERY much for bringing such a wonderful addition to our family!  Cabo puts a smile on our face every single minute of the day.  He is adjusting very well to his new home.  The first night being away from his brother's and sister's was a bit strange for him.  He cried every 45 minutes!  Needless to say, he wasn't the only one who didn't sleep that night!  However, going forward, he has slept through the night EVERY night since!  As well, by day 3, he was scratching at the front door to go outside to "do his business!"  We couldn't believe it!  He hasn't had an accident in the house in almost a week.  In just a couple of weeks, he has learned so much!  One of his favorite things to do is to run up and down the stairs!  It not only tires him out, but me too!  What a workout!  I've lost 6 pounds since we brought him home!  I am looking forward to the long walks!  We started Puppy Kindergarten class 2 weeks ago and he is doing such a great job!  Cabo knows how sit, stand, watch, come, stay, and how to socialize with other puppies.  He is also learning how to walk on a leash.  He tends to be the class clown, but it makes for an eventful evening!  I think he is fully aware of how cute and charming he is!  We hate having to put him to bed every night, but we look forward to waking up with him in the morning!  He normally wakes up around 5:30AM (YIKES!), but it's so easy to get out of bed knowing how excited he is to see us...and we are to see him.  It makes the mornings so worthwhile!  Just when you think life can't get any better, Cabo comes into our lives!  He has such a wonderful temperament, is well mannered, and playful.  When Jason or I have had a bad day at work, as soon as we walk in the door and see that tail wagging, the worries of the day simply go away.  Thank you again for bringing him into our lives.  He just melts our hearts!   Sincerely,   Julie and Jason Miles

 

One word Mr. Mabe excellent. I am completely satisfied with the dog that we bought  from you. 

 

 

Lisa and Paul bought Toffee in March of this year.  They also had Toffee trained with our basic obedience package. 

Mike,     Toffee is doing great!  she weighs exactly 40 pounds.   The perfect size.  She has chased our Vizsla out of our bed and sleeps with us ( under the covers).    I run her 1-2 time a day at a park 1/4 mile away from my house.     She never seems to  tire although she sleeps real well!  She does not bark at any other dogs except our Vizsla whom she want to play with but is too old to bother.  Hope you have a                                                           Merry Christmas                                                                Paul and Lisa

Darius has bought this pup and it is scheduled for a six week Basic obedience training program at Mabe Kennels.  See training page for details.

Hi Mike    thanks for a wonderful addition to my team of shorthairs, freedom is a close working  honors and has great speed in the bird field. freedom has two legs towards her senior hunting title and we will finish it up this fall. The pedigrees are of the last litter I had and I have three pick male dogs I saved to train, if your interested let me no. thanks chuck hanshaw-topeka kansas

 

Hi Mabe Kennels~   We have been having a blast with our puppy....his name is Ramadi.  We chose the name because my husband is deployed with the Army to Ar Ramadi, Iraq, so it was fitting!  He is a very smart dog and is learning new tricks and is doing very well with obedience training.  Ramadi is very birdie and loves to go exploring on our walks.  He is great with our kids, ages 4 and 2; he loves to be outside with them as they are blowing bubbles, he tries to catch the bubbles.  We are very happy with our dog from Mabe Kennels and have recommended Mabe Kennels to other people here on the Vineyard who are looking into getting a beautiful Pointer Pup.  Ramadi loves to climb into my daughter's doll stroller which is outside, you will find him sleeping in the stroller all the time, he loves to be pushed around in the stroller as well!!  Quite a dog!  He loves people and has an excellent temperament!  Thank you so much!   Julie Meader Martha's Vineyard, MA

 

Mr. Spitz was one of our puppies sired by Rodeo.  Mr. Spitz later became a service dog that worked with physically or learning disabled children and adults.   Below is a letter from his owner.

related to Mr. Spitz

The owners of  Mr. Spits came back to buy another dog four and a half months ago.  This is a letter from the owners of  Marshall Dillon.

 

Hi Mike,   How is your girl?  Thought I'd give you an update on Marshall Dillon.  He is growing into a wonderful boy.  At 4 1/2 months the basic obedience commands are not a problem.  HE PLAYS FETCH and brings it back. Dillon also plays hide and seek.  He is starting to understand what "find it" means and is discriminating between toys and getting the one we were using.  He is friendly and outgoing.  My vet is convinced he is the smartest dog I have brought him yet.    We are enjoying him so much.  I just started him in an obedience group class.  That is going well.  I am also taking him on a training weekend on the 18th of this month.  Its called Camp Dogwood.  We will be able to take a couple of agility classes along with Frisbee and some Touching.  Don't worry, we don't leave the ground until he is two.   He has been going to Therapy Group since January.  He won't be certified until later, but the socialization is great.  He shows potential for Therapy work.  He is not afraid of anything and loves to be with people.  Anything he has been afraid of has been easily overcome.  He had a problem with a BIG electric wheelchair.  It took 2 minutes of exposure and reassurance and he was walking along side the man in the chair.    I have told you how wonderful he is personally.  Dillon is also a very nice looking boy.  He is colored like Shasta, but still has Rodeos eyes.  He weighs about 40lbs.  Dillon has a nice build, low and long, with a slight angulation.  His ears are standing and under his control, although you can tell he still needs to grow into them. Dillons head is square and thick.  It's going to be a nice head. I was thinking about showing him for conformation in a small show in Dekalb in April and then having him neutered.  I will send you a picture.    Let me know about the girl you kept.  What is her name?    I miss Spitz every day.  Thank you, we really appreciate Marshall Dillon.  I believe Ann does too.   Carmella & Marshall Dillon

 

Mike and June Mabe; Thanks again for the puppy we obtained from your kennel.  We picked him up Febuary,05,2004 with snow covered landscape.  My wife Tee and I enjoyed visiting with Mike at your kennel.  It was difficult for my wife to pick from all the good looking puppies, but her pick was a male offspring of Sir Dudder von Mabe and Lil Dash of Pepper of Mabe .  I found training him was easy and rewarding.  He is now a family member.  Gumbo and our older male German Shorthaired Pointer get along well together.  Now 5 mths. old he knows all of the following commands: No, sit, stay, eat, outside,  (he stays inside at night) come, quiet, truck, heel (on leash), kennel ( inside we have a crate and outside I have a kennel).  I have started working him on fetch and he readily points the bird wing I got from you.  Gumbo likes the water and enjoys biting the water from a garden hose.  My wife and I look forward to getting another dog from you latter this year.  Enclosed is a photo of  Gumbo.                                                           Thanks Again,                                                              Mike Delatte