I purchased one of your puppies some time ago now "La exotica Prado". She is doing very well and is very much a part of her family.

If you would like to see one of her puppies that is doing very well in the show ring and has been winning BOB since minor puppy i have put in the link for her profile on dogzonline.

It would be great to here from you shortly.   Warmest Regards  -  Ashleigh (NSW)

Hi Sylvia,

 

Thought I'd send a quick email to let you know Dante isdoing great! He is SO funny! A very entertaining little man. It's amazing howmuch he's grown already, he'll be off to get his 12 week shots next week. I'vebeen having a little trouble toilet training him but my chihuahua was the samein the beginning, took about 6 months for him to be fully house broken some I'mnot too worried. He's good most of the time but gets a little excited at timesand thinks he'll just go wherever he is! We'll get there though! He alreadyknows how to "sit" and "drop", learnt both commands veryquickly too.

 

So, all in all everything is going great guns thus far. Thanks,

 

Bianca - Carnegie VIC

 

Hi Sylvia,

This is just a quick e-mail to say thank you for being so good to deal with.  My puppy Nettie is a pappy, healthy little dog, clearly of exquisite breeding, who is obviously well socialized outside when she needs the toilet, and she comes when she is called.  You must have put some training in already, so thank you very much! already.  She asks to go

anyway, thanks again.  It has been a pleasure to deal with you.  I I ever need to get another puppy again, or I know of someone looking for a puppy, I will certainly recommend LAEXOTICA.  You are extremely professional.

from Miranda (Melbourne)

 

I Thought you might like to see how beautiful Merlot has grown up to be.

She has a wonderful nature, very playful and loves evening cuddles on the couch.

  Thanks again for breding such wonderful dogs.  Cheers

Renate

Please find photo's attached.

 

We are very happy. He is a dream to train but already to quick for me.  Plus he always barks at me when I say 'no' !

 

thanks again  - Grant

 Hi Sylvia,

well their first night went pretty well.  they settled in to sleep early,and didn't wake until the sun started to rise.  they have been in quite a bit, but still are learning that toiletries are best done outside.  i am extremely happy with them both.  though i am still worried i might stand on one!  they are very small underfoot at this age :).  they have taken to their food and are wolfing down what i give them.  so far its gone as well as it could go.

So a big thankyou again.  just wanted to let you know how well they have settled, and how happy both myself and my wife are.

Gavin   

Hi Sylvia,
Well our baby is coming up for four years old. How the time has flown. I have to tell you she is the apple of both her Mum and Dad's eye...has us twisted around her little paw!



She loves to terrorize the cat (and vice verse I might add) however the two little adversaries are really the best of friends and play chaseyaround the back yard. Rhapsody gets lots of exercise and has a healthy appetite. She loves CARROT grated on her food and will chomp on a carrot at any time.

We go on lots of night walks and she knows how to insist on a walk if we are a bit lazy.

The botanical gardens are her favorite day trip. On an extended lead she darts about busily enjoying the smells and sights. She is very obedient. Sits when told. Stops at lights and waits for us to move.
Loves her comfort...and she has three beds dotted around the house. Has a treat or two at bed time and after toilet obediently goes to bed. She loves both her Mum and Dad but has a distinct leaning towards Nola. Jumps into her arms for a cuddle on numerous occasions. If we are sitting watching TV she will sleep at our feet for hours on end.
We have referred numerous people to the la exotica website. Rhapsody is always getting compliments.
Last weight check she was 6.5 kilo's.
Well, I've included a shot for you to see how she is today. We love our baby girl and cannot imagine life without her.
Best wishes to you,

Larry and Nola  (Richmond VIC)




(Rhapsody 7 years later!)

Dear Sylvia,

 

Just a short note to update you on our beloved Rhapsody. She is still the love of our lives. We keep fit by taking her on jaunts to the local park, the Botanical Gardens or sometimes even further afield.

She's a healthy little miss and so very able to make her needs felt. Of a morning she loves to sprint up the passage of our terrace home to the front bedroom to rouse whoever is left in bed. Nola works shift work so she loves to accompany 'DAD'  (me) to the railway station to meet 'MUMMY' (Nola) as she gets off her train. The excitement at seeing her MUM is incredible. You'd think there had been a long separation!

Rhapsody is a very good looking little miss and often gets compliments from total strangers she meets on our walks.

She hates other dogs but has a love/hate relationship with our marmalade cat.

The day consists of breakfast (a small bowl of dry dog food) and an evening meal of approx 150 grams of premium wet food topped with grated carrot. We vary the type to give her variety.  She loves the carrot. Before bed she insists on a few liver 'treats' and know s about 'toilet' before getting tucked in for the night.

Rhapsody is coming up to her seventh birthday! She's going grey (can't be worry!) as witnessed by the studio portrait in the three attachments. Seems only yesterday she was a puppy. Is her mother still alive?

Well, I hope you can remember us and that you like the way she looks at seven
. She's a stocky little dog but with very powerful in the hind quarters.

Let us know if you remember us.

Larry and Nola (and Rhapsody)   -  Richmond, Victoria

Mini and Versace proudly owned by Roger & Sarah (Melbourne)

  

Mini & Versi in outfits!

Hi Sylvia
 
Sorry i haven't gotten back to you, i finally have a picture for you, with the kids, myself and the truck. I was shooting for a calender today and brought them along.
Thanks for giving me my most precious gifts!
 
With love, Ally, Daniel, Nara and Cruz

HiSylvia, hope all is well, i have some great news and some photos for you.

 

Firstly,Nara is 50 days pregnant, we are extremely excited and are expecting 7 puppieswhich i am sure will have the same temperament and outstanding presence and bothCruz and Nara.

 

Wecouldn't have asked for a better pair of dogs!

 

Wemoved from Sydney to Brisbane recently onto acreage and they both just love it!They go for a swim in the dam every day and Cruz the little character is alwaysready to help feed the horses or mow the lawn. We have a temporary pool erectedhere and he jumps into it on super hot days and has a paddle around, its verycute to watch! We bought Daniel a boxer puppy and just as he helped raise Nara,he was the real Dad figure to the boxer as well. Very protective and watchfulmaking sure she doesn't get into trouble.

 

Iwill send you progressive photos as her litter progresses.

 

Thankyou again!

Ally, Daniel, Cruz, Nara, Supra and the 7 pups

 

Hi Sylvia,

here are some photos of little Rocky for you. I am happy if you want to add any to the website.
He is a very adorable little boy.Full of energy and cuddles! We are starting obedience classes tomorrow night which should be fun. As soon as he grows out of his biting/mouthing/chewing everything phase, then I would have to say he is the best little dog in the world!!
Anyway, hope is all well there at La Exotica,
thanks again , jade & little Rocky

Jade 

Hi Sylvia and Juan,

Dudley is 6 months old now, so Katie and I thought we would send you some photos of how he’s going. He is a very happy dog and a pleasure to keep.

There is a nearly pic from the first week we had him and the other ones are recent out the front with a ball and some camera tricks! Hope you like them…

Thanks a lot

 

Glenn and Katie - Adelaide

Hi Sylvia,  Just a note and some photos to let you know that our two girls are getting on fine and love each other and us and enjoy their daily walks along the Canning River and a free run when they go to our country property Tia loves to run.  Tia is going to be sterilized next week she is now 7 months old.  She is just a bit bigger than Gypsy taller and a lot more muscle and length.

HelloSylvia and Juan,
 
    Just a quick e-mail to wish you both a happy,healthy and safe New Year. Prada has settled in beautifully with our twoother italians and she is quite robust. She was so happy to see that we hadanother two IGs, they all got along together immediately. The vet commented onhow beautiful and calm her temperament is. The vet said that they were all inbeautiful condition. We took them to Lorne, along the coast for aweeks break over New Years and I cannot tell you the number of people thatstopped us to ask us about our gorgeous italian girls. We told them that theycame from La Exotica Kennels, so a few more orders may come your way. The girlsreally enjoyed their walks and the attention. Thank you for breeding suchlovely pups, they bring us much joy every day.

Steve & Susan  --  Melbourne

 

Corrado isdoing wonderfully. He’s grown into a very outgoing boy. He’s 7.2kg and veryexcited to greet all people and dogs. So his name is really apt for him.Corrado means brave and he sure is a little brave heart.

 

He hasstolen mine and my husband’s heart and has bought so much joy into our lives.Attached is a proud pic for you I took with my mobile.

proudly owned by Filomena

 Hi Sylvia, Hope you are having a good start to the week. 

Just a quick email, Thongfar is going good, a littlebungle of energy, :)A couple of pictures, read the email first, and look at the pictures, you will get a laugh.

 Cheers  Trevor  -  Sydney (NSW)

Hi All, The poor pup is just surviving, treat them mean, and keep them keen, his first wash, we negoiated the night before, it was tense negotiation, if he woke up at 5.30am the temperture of the water was cold, with a little ice, 6.30am just cold, 7.30 it warms up, 8.30 like a luxury spa, well,he woke up at 7.30 and we crashed on the lounge till 8.30, so the beneift of the doubt, I set the temperature closed the door and gee he could hold his breath ,a little tired after, sparkling clean, you should try it. T :)

Sky one year later!

 

Dear Sylvia,  

                Just an email to let you know Iggy (after the punk rocker & because Italian greyhound is often IG for short) has settled in really well. He is very smart & has learnt to sit, shake and travels well in the car. He loves his new family and at first had trouble being alone but is quickly learning and doing really well.  Iggy is very social & loves all my friends & extended family.  I'll keep you updated. Regards, 

Bethany  -  Wollongong,  NSW  

 

Alfi - Proudly owned by Wendy - Melbourne

 

Hi Sylvia and Juan 

We thought it was time for an update. Attached are two photos of our boy Dante.  As you can see he has grown into a verystriking dog.  Every time we take him outwe get comments on how handsome he is. He is still a very lively puppy (8 months now) but likes nothing betterthan a cuddle, he is a great smoocher. He has gown quite tall and measures 17 1/2 inches. Dante and our girl Iggy, Poco, have great fun playing andcharging back and forth through the doggy door or tug of war over a toy.  He is a glutton with his food and it is gonein seconds so we have bought him a special dish called a "ScoffStopper" and that slows him down. Dante is still a bit timid with other dogs (especiallybig ones) but he is getting much better. Yesterday we took him to Dogs Victoria's Big Day Out For Dogs and he wasquite good with all the other dogs that were there. He has now graduated from puppy school and is in level 3in beginners obedience class.

 Best wish for ChristmasFromMarilyn, Jim, Poco and Dante

 

 

Hey guys, Christey and I have had igloo (iggy) for a few months nowand he is great. Here's a pic of him on his holiday road trip. Have a great new year and thanks for a cool little guy.

Marcus, Christey and iggy.

 

 

To La Exotica Kennels - Sylvia,

On the 5th of November I picked up the most amazing puppy from Sydney Airport - Riley David Hunter.  He melted my heart from the moment I saw him, he was tiny, blue and shaking like a leaf... I took the little cage and popped him in the car and off we went home to bond.  Riley David fast became the head of the house, the boss at the park, the leader of the pack and bit of an icon I have since found out of Sydney.  Riley David had the most amazing attitude to life, he was confident and nothing stood in his way... except a staffy from time to time.  I know everyone thinks their dog is amazing... but this little guy really was, people say they have the same personality as their owners... I can assure you that Riley David sure did... even the A.D.D.  Afterall he was a Virgo just let me!

However and with great sadness, on the 22nd of January Riley David slipped his little crazy head from his collar and ran across a main road.  His training came in handy as he sat on the corner before he ventured out.  Riley David never made it to the other side.  At 11.30am on Saturday he was killed instantly by a car.  The crazy thing is that I know he would've gone out with a massive smile!  He always bounced around with a smile.

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart and everyone that met Riley David for giving me such an amazing gift.  I know he will be in doggy heaven right now with an endless supply of toilet roles to destroy, socks, undies and bras to steal as well as roast chicken to eat.  I know I can never replace Riley David but I will honour him by getting another Iggy to love as he showed me just how cool an Iggy was.... the crazy times will continue.

Here are a few pictures I would like to share - He may have only been here for a short time, but I can assure you it was a great time.

Riley David Hunter (4-9-10 - 22-1-11) : Loved by Phillip, Kate, Rose and everyone he met.

See attached for pictures and video.

Thank you again,

Phillip

 

 please click her to watch Phillip beloved Riley David Hunter's video 

Hi Sylvia,

Just letting you know how Guiseppe is going. He is a clever, healthy, beautiful outgoing little boy. He comes to school with me and all of the kids love him. He is getting well socialised with kids and dogs and has even been to the beach. He does all his toileting outside and is learning basic commands. Everyone that sees him always comments on how cute he is and ask if they can have him. Thank you for giving us this precious gift. Here are a couple of photos of him in both his states of sookiness or hyperactivity.

Russell and Serena 

Hi Sylvia,

Pups just had their second vaccination and are growing nicely. Guiseppe is a daddys boy and Sienna is in love with mum. Just the opposite of what we thought! I will keep you posted on how they are going and send through some pictures when they start to stretch out and get big. Thanks for everything.

Russell and Serena  -  Nairne - SA

Hello Sylvia

Just a quick note to let you know pups are going great, made themselves right at home and are ruling the household already!

We have named the dog Sterling and the bitch Pippa. They are both adorable and full of character. Toilet training is going well, getting better each day. They keep each other company at night so neither of them cried one bit not even the first night which was good.

They haven’t ventured outside much yet as it has been really cold but that seems okay by them, much nicer inside with the kids on the couch!

Many thanks

Julie  -  Vic

Hi Sylvia and Juan

This is Alex and Graham from Gepps Cross who bought "Pippa” the little white Iggy with black patches on her head.  Sorry it has taken so long to update you on her progress...we’ve been a little distracted hehe!
Pippa is coming along great, she hasn’t grown a lot since we got her but her nose and legs are definitely longer and she’s developed lots of very cute black spots on her white fur.
We take Pippa everywhere!  She is now a lot happier going in the car but is still not too pleased with her harness and lead but we are getting there.  She loves playing with her toys, sunbathing and sleeping on OUR electric blanket (must confess have now bought her, her own heat pad for her bed!). She also has several little jumpers now...will probably need her own wardrobe soon!
She is very confident with other dogs, new dogs are usually more scared of her because she’s just so baouncy!  She has just started coming to work with me and loves playing with the other vet and nurse's dogs in the garden.  She is also very clever as she can sit, come when called, fetch and stay, we are now learning to lie down which shouldn’t take too long because she loves her treats!
Thank you very much for our little girl, we are so happy, couldn’t have picked a better dog for us, will send you more pictures of her as she grows.

Regards
Alex and Graham - SA

Hi Sylvia,

Thought I would send through a quick pic of Saffie.  She's growing up very fast. Such a lovely puppy.

Cheers,

Jay - Melbourne

Hi Sylvia,
Thought you might like an update on how Donna Bella is going.
She is settling in well – very loving, full of mischief. She settles down well at night and her toilet training is progressing well. She loves having visitors.
Attached are a couple of photos I took about 10 days ago.
Notice the shape on her chest? I found the phenomenon interesting.
Will send a further progress report soon.
Kindest regards,

Pam - SA





This is our wonderful little girl Kasey,
Thankyou so very much Sylvia and Juan.
Kasey has settled in very quickly and already sits on command. She
loves my two teenagers and they love her too. Hubby was not keen on
our new love but it only took Kasey a couple of hours to win him over,
I find her constantly in his arms or lap. Kasey is such a
warm,friendly and loving dog. Thank you heaps from all my family

Jayne  -  SA

Hi Sylvia, We hope you are well and life has been kind!!!
Just thought Id drop you a line to let you know that Emily "Hummingbird" is doing very well and loving life. We are extremely happy and over joyed, to have Emily, I have had many a tender moment with her. We are in love. Emily is very much a "Mummies girl"
 
I have made a face book page for Emily, I'm hoping it might be a good way of meeting other people with Italian Greyhounds in our area...also acting as a buffer. I tried to send you an invitation to join, Thought it would be easier for you to see what the little miss has been up to, when ever you like. I have taken some video's that are yet to be put on the computer.......looking for my leads.
I'm hoping my girlfriends decided to go with an Italian Greyhound, so I will be passing on your contact details. It would be nice if they were to have a little brother or sister too Emily. 
 
I'm positive Belinda is enjoying her little boy, he was just as lovely as Miss Emily.....I could have taken them both home.
If you are in contact with Belinda Please pass on Emily's contact details to join face book and my regards. I hope everything is going well for them.  I would love to have a picture and name of the little guy to add to Emily's Page. It would be good to stay in contact...in this way.
 
emilyhummingbird@hotmail.com
emily hummingbirdpuppy Face book
 
We took her to the vet last Monday for all her up to date meds and to be microchiped. Everything seems to be fine, she has settled in very well
and is a very happy little girl....and very, very, very smart!!! Next job, I am looking at puppy schools for her to join....when the time is right.
Okay that's about it for now. I shall keep in touch.
Take care Sylvia!!!

Kind and best regards, Leisa  -  VIC

Mica & Sumi Proudly owned by John & Lindy - Port Macquarie, NSW

Enzo - Proudly owned by the Gregory family - Perth, WA

 Autumn Pink - Proudly owned by Fiona - Thursday Island, Qld



Hi Sylvia, Just a note to say how beautifully my little Italian Greyhound girl is settling in. She has a beautiful, friendly personality which is a credit to your breeding and upbringing, not to mention her good looks. Thank you so much for letting us meet Juan at Melton as it saved us hours of driving in heavy traffic. I have called her Tia and she is winning hearts with everyone she meets. Thank you again, will be in touch soon.

Tia  -  Proudly owned by Robyn -  Melton, Vic





Emily Hummingbird - Proudly owned by Leisa -  Camberwell, VIC

Hi Sylvia,

I haven't sent you any news or pictures since Ive had Bobby so I thought you were overdue for a pic on Bobby's birthday. I absolutely love him. I now have another girl IG who was given to me, 2 months younger than Bobby. But he is my best boy!
He is so protective and loyal, but he likes to try to intimidate other big dogs at the park, so maybe some training needed....
Any way thanks you for giving me such a beautiful puppy, I just adore him and he is thoroughly spoilt and happy.

Regards

Hannah -  Perth, WA





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Stella proudly owned by Joe, Belmont - WA

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