Diana LT Guinard (MercedesTheBeauceron@gmail.com )

"After having decided on a Beauceron, I contacted Angie of Joie De Vie through the ABC website. From my initial contact with Angie in the summer of 2016, she has been nothing but helpful and informative. I wanted a pup who had potential in both showing conformation as well as sports and Angie took the time to get to know me and share her knowledge.

Because this was going to be my first "show" dog, I asked Angie to choose a pup she felt would best suit me. Well, in February 2017, I was given the opportunity to adopt my first Beauceron, a female, rust and tan, who I named Mercedes. 

Mercedes is amazing! At 8 weeks of age, she came "pre-socialized" due to Angie's dedication to socializing her pups---and "out-shined" all the other pups in all her puppy classes--she was so confident! She wanted to visit and explore everyone and everything! I continued her socializing at 9 weeks of age with 3 puppy socials weekly and daily trips with me followed by puppy obedience training classes, which I continue to do now.

My "potential" show dog, ended up being very successful in conformation showing as well and has earned many points towards her championship! I have yet to choose a "sport" --though continue to work on her obedience and socialization. The trainers I have worked with to-date, state that she is so well-balanced that she would excel in just about any dog sport! Now to choose....:-)

Lastly, even though I adopted Mercedes 9 months ago, Angie has been there every step of the way! And she is still there today for Mercedes and me, cheering us along!"