Six puppies went to their new homes at 8 weeks old and the other four attended a 3-week puppy foundations board-and-train to solidify positive behaviors prior to transitioning to their new homes.  From Maine to Texas, the H litter can be found across the East Coast and Midwest: Maine, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky and Texas…these beauties are having positive impacts on their owners' lives already.  Three have helped owners' heal their broken hearts after the passing of their own, beloved dogs.  One is not only the first GSD for his owner, but his first dog ever!  One was a surprise anniversary present from a loving husband to a wife who had always had GSDs, and another was a first pet for a couple who had just bought a home together.  From being the loyal companion they had hoped for to the buddy that motivates the owner to exercise for improved health, the H litter is proving to be the best litter Starry Night GSDs has ever produced.  

The consistency of structure, health and temperament has been delightful. The resounding feedback we've received is how they have either never had a potty accident in the house (or vehicle in the case of our professional truck driver who takes his girl with him everywhere), or that an accident or two occurred because the owner wasn't watching.  We're hearing stories of how brilliant they are (learning so many commands at such a young age, and even locking an owner out of his vehicle and then taking a nap on the floor board) and how funny and joyful they are.  

We like to say that it takes 3 full days for the puppy or dog to settle at their new home, 3 weeks to learn the routine and feel comfortable in the home and 3 months to truly become part of the new family.  

In other news, one of our adults found a new home while the H-Litter “brother” was in training. Elmo “Theo” certainly hit the lottery finding a home with a gentleman whose two sisters live in his neighborhood (and parents nearby).  Theo (pronounced “Tay-o” like Vincent van Gogh's beloved brother) spend's evenings and weekends with his owner and days with his new owner's sister and many nieces and nephews.  Long walks in the neighborhood, ball in their yards and many car rides, errands and activities makes him a very happy and fortunate boy.