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Since my husband and I got married in September, I have been trying desperately to convince him that we needed a dog. I have
never had a pet (other than a fish) but he has had one his whole life. He insisted that a dog was more work than I was prepared
to handle. However, I finally won the argument and he agreed to welcome a dog into our home. The next challenge was to decide
what breed of dog and which breeder. Because my in-laws have Westies, we decided a Cairn terrier would make a good addition
to the family. They highly recommend PPF Farms, which is where they purchased Winchester and Remington. We emailed Bobbi
Jo and Tim and they sent us pictures of the puppies that were available. After we selected one, which we named Ruger, they sent
us weekly updates and pictures so we could watch our "baby" grow. I anxiously awaited each of these emails and assumed that
was standard practice for a breeder. However, I have talked to other pet owners who received no correspondence from their
breeder between the time they selected their pet and the time they received it. Another reason PPF Farms Kennel ranks among
the best is the temperament of the dogs they breed. A neighbor who also owns a Cairn terrier recently said to me "when they
bred the color out of the Cairn, they also bred out some of the affection." That is absolutely not true with our little Ruger. From the
day we picked him up, he has been a loving dog. He gets along well with the neighborhood dogs and is "best friends" with my in-
laws' westies. He cuddles with us and gives lots of kisses, and has no problem with the many children who come to our home.
He is very energetic and has many of those puppy tendencies, but he also listens well and training has not been difficult. He's
only been with us a few months but we could not imagine our home without him. He has brought so much joy to our life and to
the lives of our friends and family. Tim and Bobbi Jo made the whole process relatively effortless by keeping us informed,
meeting us halfway so we didn't have to make the 4 hour drive to Punxatawney, and providing us with a starter kit including a bag
of food, his immunization records, and other information. We would recommend PPF Farms Kennel to anyone interested in
making an addition to their family.
Ruger's Family
Hello Tim and Bobbi,
I wanted to thank you once again for allowing us to purchase our Westie from you. We did alot of research on Breeders before
deciding to purchase our puppy. You guys were GREAT from the time of his birth till the time we picked him up. You sent us
pictures every week to keep us updated on how our puppy was doing, you even allowed us to come visit him while still in your
home. We named our Westie, "Sir Weston Charles" because he is truly our PRINCE. It's hard to believe that this Sept. he will be
1 year old. He is truly spoiled, he gets a new toy every week. He loves to play soccer in the park. He has grown into a very
handsome prince. I have attached some pictures to show you what he looks like now. If all goes well I am hopefully going to
contact you again next year to get another Westie, You guys are AWESOME!!!!!!
Thank You Again,
THE HARDY'S
We have only ever owned big dogs, mostly Labs. When our new Cairn terrier arrived we were very excited and a little hesitant
owning a small dog for the first time. Our experience with Bobbi Jo was remarkable. Always answering any questions we had
along the way. Willing to share information from her experience and any other questions we had including letting us call her
veterinarian. After speaking with the vet who checks all her pups and assuring us they are a very healthy group, we were ready to
go. We made a deposit and waited and waited what seemed like forever. Finally our little guy was born and the first picture
came, oh were we ever so in love with our bundle of joy. Each time a new picture would come we would all look and could not
wait for the actual day of arrival. Finally we met Bobbi Jo and were handed the sweetest puppy on earth. As with all little ones he
was very sweet and quite. He only wimpered on the first night with us. Each day growing and learning. Cooper has been with us
now for almost three months. We cannot imagine life without him. He loves his people family and his two sisters, Emma a Lab
and Lilly a calico cat. He is full of energy and very inquisitive but also very calm for his age. I have nothing but good things to say
about the Powell's. This is where everyone would want to have a new pup start out. Thanks for helping us with our very healthy,
very happy new edition. The Deckers
There are no words to describe the joy that our westie "Bonny" has brought us. As the mom, I was skeptical about getting a dog
so I did over a year's worth of research, making phone calls, asking questions and reading. When we finally decided to get a
westie, it was easy to choose PPF Farm Kennels because of their obvious love for their dogs. What impressed us most is that
they will take any of their dogs back at any time. That indicates true affection for their animals. Our Bonny has brought more joy
into our home then I ever imagined. She is always happy and loving and sweet and friendly and best of all, funny! She is obedient
with minimal training and doesn't shed!!! You can tell, she really loves us! In fact, we have been so blessed with Bonny that we
are getting another westie from PPF Farm Kennels. We can hardly wait!
Sincerely,
Melissa Scirica and family
I never thought I'd be a small dog person, until I dog-sat my friend's westie named Elsie. In one weekend she made herself part
of our family and I was so impressed that I decided I wanted a westie of my own. Based on my friend's high recommendation
and my time with Elsie I chose to get my westie from their breeder, Tim and Bobbi Jo Powell.
A month later when Tim and Bobbi Jo handed me my westie for the first time I immediately knew I made the right decision. My
puppy, Kelcie, immediately began licking my face before I even got to sign my receipt. Tim and Bobbi Jo were extremely friendly
and helpful, and I have complete confidence in highly recommending them to anyone who wants a westie.
I've had Kelcie for a year now, and every day her upbeat demeanor and playfulness bring a smile to anyone she meets. I can
take her to hang out at a friend's house, visiting residents in a nursing home, or boating on a lake and she has a good time and
immediately adapts to the situation. It's clear that she was well taken care of and interacted with a lot as a baby.
In closing, I highly recommend getting your future puppy from the Powell's. I have personally recommended them to friend's of
mine, and plan to see them again one day when Kelcie is ready for a sister.
John Boyd
Wyomissing, PA
When I decided to bring a 2nd dog into my life last year, I knew I wanted to get another cairn terrier. I already had a 13 year old
cairn and he has brought me many laughs and affection over the years. I searched for cairn terrier breeders over the Internet and
came across several breeder's websites including Tim and Bobbi Jo Powell's site. I contacted Tim and Bobbi Jo about available
puppies, but they didn't have any available at that time, but were expecting a liter in a few weeks. I continued to contact other
breeders, but I kept coming back to Tim and Bobbi Jo. They seemed very sincere and truly concerned about what kinds of
homes their puppies went to and seemed to have the puppy's best interests at heart. I decided to just wait the few months and
get my puppy from Tim and Bobbi Jo. As luck would have it, a week later they contacted me and 2 male puppies from the current
liter had just become available. They emailed me their pictures and I made the difficult choice between them! I chose my guy
whom I named 'Jackson'. He wasn't old enough to come home with me for another week and I spent that week excitedly getting
ready for a new puppy. I could hardly wait to bring him home! Bobbi Jo and I spoke over the phone and she gave me updates on
Jackson and what to expect when I picked him up. She even gave me suggestions on introducing him to my older cairn. Finally,
the day came to bring Jackson home! Tim and Bobbi Jo were even willing to meet me half way with Jackson. It was love at first
sight! I remember Tim holding Jackson and handing him to me and I just fell in love with Jackson right then and there. He was
about 5 lbs and a cuddly little fellow. He did great on his car ride home and within 3 nights he was sleeping through the night. It
was very apparent that he was used to being handled and had been socialized with other dogs.
Jackson is 11 months old now and doing great! He is a happy, healthy, energetic, very sweet puppy and seems to have captured
not only my heart, but also those of many of our neighbors! When we are out for walks many neighbors stop what they are doing
and come over and pet Jackson and make a big fuss over him and of course, he LOVES that!!!!
I highly recommend Tim and Bobbi Jo Powell, they truly care about their dogs and puppies. They remain available for questions
and advice and truly love updates on your dog/puppy.
Sue
Tim and Bobbi Jo,
We can't believe a full year has passed since we got our puppy, Casey. He has been so much fun, doing something to make us
laugh every day. He loves people - especially our 2 new grand daughters!! He wants to sit next to them and lick their toes!!
He was so easy to train and of course we think he is the smartest dog ever! He rings a bell when he wants to go outside and is a
real gentleman, waiting at the bottom (or top) of the stairs until we go on ahead of him. He will proceed only after you give the
okay. He also loves other animals - cats included. He will chase the birds out of the yard though, and every evening traumatizes
a robin nesting under our deck. We always know when he has done something wrong (usually getting kleenex from the
garbage), because he walks up to us with his ears back.
We had someone come to our home recently and comment that he too had a Westie. He said they probably wouldn't be related
though, because he got his from Pennsylvania. We said, "So did we". He asked the name of the breeder, and we found out that
he got his Westie from you in December!
Casey has been a real joy and we can't imagine life without him. He is a very healthy, happy boy.
Steve and Linda Hoyt
I decided in August of 2006 to purchase another westie. I was going to go through a pet store as my parents had done with our
first westie, but the cost and the wait were high and long. I did some online research and came across many westie breeders. I
decided on the Powell's after viewing pictures of their westies along with their openness of communication and thorough health
documentation.
Our westie Roanoke has brought so much joy and happiness to our family. His personality is very playful and affectionate and he
provides the perfect foil and playmate for our 7 yr old westie Otis, who is more subdued. He is always ready to take a trip outside
the house and is willing to help.
We call him our daredevil because he loves to go up to the highest point in the room and jump down. He is very adventurous and
loves to tackle things that are many times his size and he is a natural swimmer who likes to sit in the middle of the pool with
everyone.
The Powell's made the transaction very easy. Their weekly updates showing us pictures of our pup kept us informed and anxious
for his arrival. I could not have had a more pleasant experience and will definitely purchase my future westies from the Powell's.
Thank you for brightening our lives even more,
Roanoke and the Eley's
After searching for two years for a reputable breeder to replace our Carin that we had for 13 years, we finally found Tim and Bobbi
Jo at PPF Farms Kennel. If anyone has any doubts about them as a breeder, they should be DISMISSED immediately.
We sent an email to them about their litters. Bobbi Jo sent information on the kennel and purchase requirements to acquire one
of their puppies. We replied and asked her to inform us when the next letter of Cairns would be available. Bobbi Jo not only
contacted us by email, but also included pictures of the available puppies. We chose a little girl, who we named Cinnamon
Chiclet.
We received pictures on a weekly basis to see how she was growing. In addition, we were updated with an email after every vet
visit. Tim and Bobbi Jo are the greatest breeder that we have ever dealt with. They are a very reputable breeder. We appreciate
the fact that they are not a "puppy mill". They care about who gets their babies and the quality of their dogs.
They were very accommodating when it was time to pick up our new addition. They met us half way. We could hardly wait to get
her as our new addition to our family.
She is a very well socialized, has a great personality and gets along great with other animals, which include her "big" brother
"Raider" and sister "Misty" and her playmate "Miss Kitty" the cat. She loves going outside to run and play with the other two dogs
and boy, can she run. She may be little, but she runs the show. She is a typical Cairn in all ways. When it is time to come in the
house, she sometimes has selective hearing. She sits at the top of the steps and looks at you. If she could talk, she would most
likely say, "I am not done playing yet, when I am ready, I'll let you know".
She is loved by everyone who meets her.
When the time is right, we will definitely contact Tim and Bobbi Jo for another Cairn.
We want to thank them again for a wonderful Cairn. We would definitely refer them to anyone searching to find a "Cairn" or
"Westie".
Thanks again,
Pat & Penny
Tim & Bobbi Jo,
Harrison, our Cairn Terrier, joined the Tellers family in January 2007.
Finding the perfect dog can be a very daunting task, and selecting a breeder you trust can be equally difficult. We did plenty of
research leading into buying a Cairn, and when we found Tim and Bobbi Jo Powell, we felt we had finally found a breeder we
could trust. The Powell's were very helpful in answering all of our questions as we were trying to find a dog to join our family.
Their quick response to our questions (and there were many!!) with informative and honest answers made us feel very
comfortable in selecting them to purchase our Cairn from. They also provided us with updated pictures weekly of our dog and
allowed us the opportunity to visit their farm, see their facility, and spend time with our dog. At no time leading up to the day we
finally got to bring Harrison home did we experience any uneasy feelings with our selection. Even in the days and weeks
following after we brought our dog home, the Powell's kept in touch with us, asked how things were going and made themselves
available to answer any questions we had.
It was love at first sight with Harrison. Our experience with our Cairn has taught us many things, but most importantly being
Harrison's loyalty to us and our loyalty to him. While being highly independent, Harrison also loves company and interacting with
people. He is a very mild mannered dog with huge amounts of energy that keep us busy all day long. He is a quiet dog who
rarely barks, but make no mistake, for a smaller sized dog he is full of bravado. His courage, curiosity and affinity for exploring
provide hours of entertainment for us the owners. Harrison is full of affection and loves not only to get affection but also give to
give it. He's learned "Daddy" comes home from work at 5PM and everyday I walk in the front door, Harrison is waiting patiently for
me. He's a snuggler and spends much of his nights curled tightly against my wife's side. He was easy to train and was
housebroken within weeks, he's highly intelligent and the perfect addition to our family. Harrison truly falls under the title of "Man's
Best Friend." We love our dog and can't imagine life without him.
Brian & Anne Tellers
Testimonial from Cole and Raymond:
As my husband and I searched for cairn puppies and found PPF Farms, we realized that the kennel was hours away and that we
would not be able to visit or see the dogs first-hand. Bobbi Jo provided us with references who confirmed how clean and happy
the dogs were, so we sent in our deposit with high hopes. Bobbi Jo emailed us weekly with pictures of our little "Digger." When
we finally met the Powells, we realized even more how pleasant and professional these people are. Even after we got Digger
home, Bobbi Jo continued to answer my emails promptly, helping me with all my puppy questions. Digger is almost 9 months
old now. She is great companion with a very balanced temperament, and she has been a joy to train. She meets all the cairn
standards in size and coloring, and she was brave and friendly even from the beginning.
I would like to tell you a little about my search for a Cairn puppy. I was looking online ,as well as in other states for a cairn terrier
to add to my family. I spoke to many breeders online. Many could fly my cairn to me in 3-5 hours. I live in Maine,so flying a puppy
was not an option. I don't like that idea,because I feel that traumatizes the puppy. I finally contacted Bobbi Jo. It may seem odd to
buy a puppy without seeing the kennel or meeting the breeders. I was so pleased to pick up my Cairn in March. My daughter
picked her up and we met in CT. What a wonderful surprise, My Coco, is wonderful addition to my family. She is now, almost 6
months old. She is very happy and is definitely spoiled. She is already trained and just like another child. What a wonderful
testament to the Powell's breeding practices.
Any questions I had were answered and they accommodated any delivery options I required. I certainly, would purchase another
puppy from them. Remember, I have never met them or seen their kennel. My cairn is very playful and happy. With so many
stories about puppy farms and bad breeding practices, it's nice to know people still care and are honest. I would like to thank
them so much for a wonderful addition to my family as well as their honesty.
Julie Rugan
Canaan,Maine
Hi Tim and Bobbi Jo!
Sorry it took me so long to get back in touch with you, but Baxter keeps me VERY busy! He has been such a wonderful addition to
my "animal family" and fits right in! He and my German Shepherd, Nikki, get along like gangbusters. They are always playing and
chasing each other around. Baxter usually ends up climbing on top of her to get an advantage! ( Nikki lets him win every time! )
Baxter is such a well adjusted puppy. He frequents a local restaurant here in Lancaster that allows dogs in the courtyard. He has
become the "unofficial, official mascot" of Marion Court Restaurant! He is always welcome at friends' homes because of his
winning personality and has even visited my work place, the LGH ER as a very welcome guest to the nurses, doctors and
patients! Baxter is my constant companion and a great source of amusement (sock stealing is his specialty!)
Your attention while I was awaiting my little guy was wonderful. Pictures to look forward to every week as he grew and lots of
helpful information to be prepared for Baxter's arrival. I especially thank you for meeting me halfway like you did to make the trip a
little easier for Baxter.
I am enjoying all my time with him and perhaps one day will be able to take on another "family" member. For now, Baxter keeps
me on my toes! Thanks again and I will try to send you updates every now and then!
Laurie Books
Lancaster, PA
Hi Bobbi Jo,
Here are some pictures of Bailey when he turned 1. He is a wonderful Westie and we have really enjoyed him tremendously. He
is smart, funny and everyone loves him. People always comment on how great he looks and what a wonderful personality he
has. He has not had any problems with allergies or skin conditions at all. We will probably be around for some more soon!
Thank you again. He really has been a great addition to our family.
Take care.
Celina Mankey
We just can't tell you all how delighted we are with the Cairn Terrier we purchased from Bobbi Jo and Tim! We were very specific,
(picky, really), about what we were looking for and they worked very patiently with us to get us just that...A brindle male that is a
beautiful blend of wheaten and black.
They e-mailed us weekly with update pictures which actually made the 9 week wait until he was weened almost unbearable.
They sent us pics of his parents and told us their names when we asked for them and even drove half way to Indianapolis to
meet us for a VERY modest additional fee. I don't know of any other breeder of any other type of dog anywhere that would be
willing to drive four hours one-way to meet their clients!
He was my 44th birthday present from my lovely Wife Joyce and he's simply the best birthday present I've ever received. He's
completely loving, stable and calm; yet full of never ending spunk, pluck and curiosity. He's literally into everything to our constant
delight and amazement. And SO SMART!
We named him Haggis! (including the exclamation point), after the traditional Scottish dish of a sheep's heart, liver and lungs
boiled in the animal's stomach, (not because we like the dish, but because we thought it the perfect name for such a spirited
male Scottish dog). He's full to the brim with personality and has been blessed with the gift of instantly bringing a broad, genuine
smile to the face of everyone he meets in life, (and a hearty belly laugh to those who actually "get" his name!). Physically he's the
very picture of canine health while his spirit is best illustrated, (with all due respect), by the Scout Law:
A Haggis! is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent!
(laughing)
We're truly thankful to have him as the newest member of our family and we would be Honored to serve as a reference for Bobbi
Jo and Tim anytime anyone would like to correspond with a joyously satisfied client.
Keep up the fine work Bobbi Jo and Tim, we love you!
Trent, Joyce, (and Haggis!), Champ, Indianapolis, Indiana
After much research of the different breeds, we decided a cairn terrier was the puppy we wanted. We wanted a small dog, but not
a “lap dog”. We found a few different breeders on the internet and visited their websites. After reading the information and the
testimonials on PPF Farms website, we decided that, even though they were 5 hours away, we wanted to buy our puppy from
them. We sent them an email and heard from them within a few hours. There was a new litter of 3 males only 3 days old. We
picked male #3, and decided to name him Jimi.. We received a picture every week and could see him growing and changing in
each picture. Bobbi Jo and Tim met us half way and we picked him up 8/20/2006. We fell in love with him the minute we saw him.
Jimi was a year old 6/9/2007. He is intelligent, full of energy, healthy , and mischievous. He loves people, is gentle with our 1 and
3 year old granddaughters, and loves to play with other dogs. He gets into things he shouldn't, but he’s so cute we can’t get mad
at him. He is very affectionate and loving it is hard to imagine life without him.
Tim and Bobbi Jo, thank you for our happy, healthy Jimi.
Sincerely,
Bert and Roseanne Perrone
After researching several different dog breeds, I decided that a Cairn Terrier would fit into my family's lifestyle. Finding a
reputable breeder in our area was not so easy. I looked around the Internet and came across the Powell's website. I was
hesitant about purchasing a dog without seeing the kennel facilities or meeting the parents. I was very impressed with their
presentation and layout. I also gained a lot of valuable information about the breed. I contacted Bobbi Jo and received an
immediate response. Luckily, there was a male dog available and we were able to reserve him. I contacted Bobbi Jo numerous
times by phone and via e-mail. She was always prompt with her responses and always had answers to my questions. I was
provided with photos and updates on the dog's health. Since we live about 5 hours from Bobbi Jo and Tim, we met them at a
halfway point. I can't describe how happy we were when we finally met our dog, Utley. He has been nothing but pure happiness.
Utley has a wonderful temperament. He loves adults, children, and other dogs. Utley has easily become a star in our
neighborhood. Everyone is so impressed by how happy and friendly he is. We take him any place that allows dogs. He is also
extremely smart. I enrolled him in obedience training and he's proven to be a quick learner. I took Utley to the vet and he's as
healthy as can be. He's growing fast! At four and a half months he weighed 9 pounds. If you're looking for a good, friendly, family
dog, I would highly recommend purchasing a Cairn Terrier from the Powells.
Bonnie Fanz
856 768-3414
Trixie, our four-month old Cairn female from PPF Farms, is an absolute joy! She is incredibly smart and very sociable! She is
confident, affectionate and loves to play! Our vet is so impressed with how beautiful and healthy she is -- he stated that it was
obvious we got her from an excellent breeder. We are so blessed to have our sweet little Trixie!
The Sturm Family
Orchard Park, NY
In September, 2006 we decided to replace our previous Cairn. He had passed on about a year prior. I did a lot of research on
Cairn breeders since our previous breeder in Oklahoma could not be located. Talked to them about a puppy explaining I did not
want a show dog nor a breeding dog. We wanted a pet. They told us they had a male (born on July 30th) that a party had placed
a deposit on and then changed their mind and it was now available. I asked when we could see the pup. Making a long story
short. We drove the next day (September 20th) from Warren, Ohio area (about 250-300 miles each way) to their farm in
Punxsutawney.
They greeted us, explained their operation and showed us the male and his sister. My wife picked up the male puppy and held it
in her arms. The decision/bonding was immediate. It was love at first sight. I immediately wrote them a check. One of our better
decisions.
The kennel was exceptionally clean and it was obvious all the dogs were well taken care of. All the dogs we observed were
active. It was obvious to us that this was not a “puppy mill”.
When we got home he immediately took over our home and lives. He acted like an emperor and our home was his domain.
This is where he got his name, Maximillian. Since then his everyday name has been shortened to Max. When we arrived home
we immediately took him to our Vet for a checkup. The Vet assured us (not that we needed any) that Max was in excellent health.
As described in the breed makeup Max is a very active, strong willed, at tentative, observant and loving puppy. He has taken over
and earned the entire neighborhood’s attention and affection. The neighborhood children love him and like to come play with
him. Passersby stop to admire Max. He becomes offended if everyone passing by does not stop and pay attention to him. The
couple living across the street comes to visit him at a minimum each evening. The husband loves training him to fetch and
snuck out to buy a box of Milkbones for rewarding Max.
Max was relatively easy to house break. On occasional accident occurs but normally he sits in the foyer and stares at us when he
needs to go outside. He instinctively knew what the breed was to accomplish. We walk out of the house and he immediately
knows where the squirrels and chipmunks are located. It took him less than one day to know where the squirrels went (up the
tree). It took our first Cairn several weeks to learn to look up the tree.
Max is highly intelligent and is able to communicate with us in his own way. At quarter to seven after supper he wants a nap. He’
ll grab the bottom of my wife’s jeans and shake it. As soon as you can catch him since he also wants to play we put him in his
traveling case (which doubles as his bed) and immediately goes to sleep for most of the evening. We had an additional carrying
case upstairs that he slept overnight in. He let us know if he had to go out overnight. Those times were few and far between. He
has graduated to sleeping on the bed with us now. When it’s time he lets us know and goes up the stairs by himself.
He normally lays at my feet or sleeps there while we eat our meals and is very patient and well behaved the entire time. We
could probably go on for hours describing Max but it would detract from the message we want to send.
We are very pleased to be able to offer our endorsement/recommendation of the PPF Farms Kennel and would be more than
willing to answer any questions about the kennel or dog/breed.
Al Hamamey
exatc9@gmail.com or exatc9@yahoo.com
Tim and Bobbi Jo, we would like to thank you for our lovable puppy, Murray. We were very pleased with the whole experience of
getting our puppy. Tim and Bobbi Jo sent us weekly pictures of our puppy and answered any questions we had. We were able to
pick up Murray at our convenience and Tim met us at a halfway point. Murray is a wonderful addition to our family, he is a playful
and loveable puppy so full of energy. We can't thank you enough.
~THE PIZZOFERRATO FAMILY
mpizzoferrato@wowway.com
Columbus, Ohio
Tim and Bobbi Jo:
We cannot thank you enough for Gweenie (Guenevere Na Lia Fail) . As our other pups are all quite aged, we wanted a puppy who
would learn their routines and have their memory to carry into the future. Gweenie settled right into their little community and our
entire family without any glitch. The ease with which she adapted to her new home can only be attributed to the love, security and
socialisation that Tim and Bobbi Jo provide to their little charges.
Gweenie is a quick learner, full of spirit, gets along well with everyone and is very loving. She is also a very good traveler. And she
is very healthy, which bespeaks to good breeding.
Having had Westies before, I think they are the best pups in the world for temperment, personality, intelligence and that cute as a
button look. They are great with children as I have never had one who is aggressive and with other pets- all mine have been great
friends with our cats.
I would highly recommend Tim and Boobi Jo's PPF Farms Kennel for the personal care and loving environment in which they
raise these puppies. Bobbi Jo was wonderful about keeping us up to date during Gweenie's early puppyhood days with emails
and pictures. When I called to check on Gweenie Bobbi Jo always had time to talk.
I know when the time comes for a little sister for Gweenie, we will be going back to Tim and Bobbi Jo's.
Thank you so much for Gweenie; she livens up all our lives and is always a joy!
Syndi Holmes and family
Good Morning,
Jasmine is doing wonderful. She has a lovely personality and we are always asked where we got her from. It's really amazing
how well she behaves! I would get another little one in a heartbeat! Thank you again for giving us our beautiful little girl.
Smiles,
Angela Yates
Dear Bobbi Jo,
We got our little Westie girl - formally Peggotty - informally Peggy Pie, Ms. Peg, Peggers, Pegger-Wegger, etc, from you on
Groundhog Day this year. What a beautiful dog!! She is so darn cute that whenever we're out, people driving by stop their cars
and shout out "SO CUTE!" We've had all kinds of dogs but never one we've enjoyed like this one. She is healthy, fun loving,
confident (!!), and very clever. From now on we will only have Westies and hopefully we can always get our puppies from you. It
was a wonderful puppy-getting experience. Thank you!
Gerry and Katherine Malsbary, Media PA
Dear Powell's,
I just wanted to update you on Maurice's progress. He is eating well and is very, very playful and loves new people. He got a clean
bill of health from the vet. He is a very happy little guy!!
My husband and I wanted to express our gratitude for this happy and healthy puppy!!
Regards,
The Cournoyer Family - RI
Dear Bobbi Jo and Tim,
Last October we decided to get our youngest son Tommy a puppy for Christmas. We looked on the internet for different breeds of
dogs when we realized PPF Farms was in our hometown of Punxsy. We emailed Bobbi Jo and she promptly emailed back
saying she had one female Westie that would be ready for Christmas. She sent us a picture of Moxie when she was only two
days old and we fell in love. Bobbi Jo let us come out to her place to see other Westie puppies since Moxie wasn’t old enough
and we had questions about the breed. She answered our questions and a deposit was put down on Moxie. The weekly pictures
came which we sent on to family and friends all over the country. Christmas morning was a great surprise for Tommy (age 11)
with the new puppy. She became a part of our family immediately. Our Lab Shadow (age 7) is her best friend. They go on walks
with us on a trail that borders a creek. Shadow goes in the creek to retrieve sticks while Moxie runs up and down the shore line
waiting for her. We laugh at her antics.
Bobbi Jo was so helpful to us that my niece’s fiancé from Erie, Pa contacted her and now they have a Cairn named Harrison. He
is the perfect fit for them. As we write this another niece Mary Beth is getting weekly pictures of another Westie ( Mary Beth named
her Sydney) who will be ready to go home August 23rd. We know that Sydney’s transition to her new home will be very easy since
Bobbi Jo and Tim only have happy, healthy well cared for dogs. We can’t thank you enough for Moxie and how she has brighten
our lives and the lives of our extended family with Harrison and Sydney.
Mary and Mike Renwick
Hi Bobbi Jo and Terri.
Here is Milo at 4 months old. He is going to the vet this afternoon for his last series of shots and a regular check up.
He is a bundle of energy and is so smart. We have accomplished coming down the steps. So he has a new found “freedom” in
running up and down steps to keep him busy. J
He is really good around other people and other animals. Everyone sees him and falls in love with him. J
My friend Mary and her husband Fred bought Milo a shirt from Old Navy while we were camping several weeks ago. I finally got a
chance to put it on him. Here a few shots of Milo modeling his new “fall wear”.
Have a great day!
-Stef-
never had a pet (other than a fish) but he has had one his whole life. He insisted that a dog was more work than I was prepared
to handle. However, I finally won the argument and he agreed to welcome a dog into our home. The next challenge was to decide
what breed of dog and which breeder. Because my in-laws have Westies, we decided a Cairn terrier would make a good addition
to the family. They highly recommend PPF Farms, which is where they purchased Winchester and Remington. We emailed Bobbi
Jo and Tim and they sent us pictures of the puppies that were available. After we selected one, which we named Ruger, they sent
us weekly updates and pictures so we could watch our "baby" grow. I anxiously awaited each of these emails and assumed that
was standard practice for a breeder. However, I have talked to other pet owners who received no correspondence from their
breeder between the time they selected their pet and the time they received it. Another reason PPF Farms Kennel ranks among
the best is the temperament of the dogs they breed. A neighbor who also owns a Cairn terrier recently said to me "when they
bred the color out of the Cairn, they also bred out some of the affection." That is absolutely not true with our little Ruger. From the
day we picked him up, he has been a loving dog. He gets along well with the neighborhood dogs and is "best friends" with my in-
laws' westies. He cuddles with us and gives lots of kisses, and has no problem with the many children who come to our home.
He is very energetic and has many of those puppy tendencies, but he also listens well and training has not been difficult. He's
only been with us a few months but we could not imagine our home without him. He has brought so much joy to our life and to
the lives of our friends and family. Tim and Bobbi Jo made the whole process relatively effortless by keeping us informed,
meeting us halfway so we didn't have to make the 4 hour drive to Punxatawney, and providing us with a starter kit including a bag
of food, his immunization records, and other information. We would recommend PPF Farms Kennel to anyone interested in
making an addition to their family.
Ruger's Family
Hello Tim and Bobbi,
I wanted to thank you once again for allowing us to purchase our Westie from you. We did alot of research on Breeders before
deciding to purchase our puppy. You guys were GREAT from the time of his birth till the time we picked him up. You sent us
pictures every week to keep us updated on how our puppy was doing, you even allowed us to come visit him while still in your
home. We named our Westie, "Sir Weston Charles" because he is truly our PRINCE. It's hard to believe that this Sept. he will be
1 year old. He is truly spoiled, he gets a new toy every week. He loves to play soccer in the park. He has grown into a very
handsome prince. I have attached some pictures to show you what he looks like now. If all goes well I am hopefully going to
contact you again next year to get another Westie, You guys are AWESOME!!!!!!
Thank You Again,
THE HARDY'S
We have only ever owned big dogs, mostly Labs. When our new Cairn terrier arrived we were very excited and a little hesitant
owning a small dog for the first time. Our experience with Bobbi Jo was remarkable. Always answering any questions we had
along the way. Willing to share information from her experience and any other questions we had including letting us call her
veterinarian. After speaking with the vet who checks all her pups and assuring us they are a very healthy group, we were ready to
go. We made a deposit and waited and waited what seemed like forever. Finally our little guy was born and the first picture
came, oh were we ever so in love with our bundle of joy. Each time a new picture would come we would all look and could not
wait for the actual day of arrival. Finally we met Bobbi Jo and were handed the sweetest puppy on earth. As with all little ones he
was very sweet and quite. He only wimpered on the first night with us. Each day growing and learning. Cooper has been with us
now for almost three months. We cannot imagine life without him. He loves his people family and his two sisters, Emma a Lab
and Lilly a calico cat. He is full of energy and very inquisitive but also very calm for his age. I have nothing but good things to say
about the Powell's. This is where everyone would want to have a new pup start out. Thanks for helping us with our very healthy,
very happy new edition. The Deckers
There are no words to describe the joy that our westie "Bonny" has brought us. As the mom, I was skeptical about getting a dog
so I did over a year's worth of research, making phone calls, asking questions and reading. When we finally decided to get a
westie, it was easy to choose PPF Farm Kennels because of their obvious love for their dogs. What impressed us most is that
they will take any of their dogs back at any time. That indicates true affection for their animals. Our Bonny has brought more joy
into our home then I ever imagined. She is always happy and loving and sweet and friendly and best of all, funny! She is obedient
with minimal training and doesn't shed!!! You can tell, she really loves us! In fact, we have been so blessed with Bonny that we
are getting another westie from PPF Farm Kennels. We can hardly wait!
Sincerely,
Melissa Scirica and family
I never thought I'd be a small dog person, until I dog-sat my friend's westie named Elsie. In one weekend she made herself part
of our family and I was so impressed that I decided I wanted a westie of my own. Based on my friend's high recommendation
and my time with Elsie I chose to get my westie from their breeder, Tim and Bobbi Jo Powell.
A month later when Tim and Bobbi Jo handed me my westie for the first time I immediately knew I made the right decision. My
puppy, Kelcie, immediately began licking my face before I even got to sign my receipt. Tim and Bobbi Jo were extremely friendly
and helpful, and I have complete confidence in highly recommending them to anyone who wants a westie.
I've had Kelcie for a year now, and every day her upbeat demeanor and playfulness bring a smile to anyone she meets. I can
take her to hang out at a friend's house, visiting residents in a nursing home, or boating on a lake and she has a good time and
immediately adapts to the situation. It's clear that she was well taken care of and interacted with a lot as a baby.
In closing, I highly recommend getting your future puppy from the Powell's. I have personally recommended them to friend's of
mine, and plan to see them again one day when Kelcie is ready for a sister.
John Boyd
Wyomissing, PA
When I decided to bring a 2nd dog into my life last year, I knew I wanted to get another cairn terrier. I already had a 13 year old
cairn and he has brought me many laughs and affection over the years. I searched for cairn terrier breeders over the Internet and
came across several breeder's websites including Tim and Bobbi Jo Powell's site. I contacted Tim and Bobbi Jo about available
puppies, but they didn't have any available at that time, but were expecting a liter in a few weeks. I continued to contact other
breeders, but I kept coming back to Tim and Bobbi Jo. They seemed very sincere and truly concerned about what kinds of
homes their puppies went to and seemed to have the puppy's best interests at heart. I decided to just wait the few months and
get my puppy from Tim and Bobbi Jo. As luck would have it, a week later they contacted me and 2 male puppies from the current
liter had just become available. They emailed me their pictures and I made the difficult choice between them! I chose my guy
whom I named 'Jackson'. He wasn't old enough to come home with me for another week and I spent that week excitedly getting
ready for a new puppy. I could hardly wait to bring him home! Bobbi Jo and I spoke over the phone and she gave me updates on
Jackson and what to expect when I picked him up. She even gave me suggestions on introducing him to my older cairn. Finally,
the day came to bring Jackson home! Tim and Bobbi Jo were even willing to meet me half way with Jackson. It was love at first
sight! I remember Tim holding Jackson and handing him to me and I just fell in love with Jackson right then and there. He was
about 5 lbs and a cuddly little fellow. He did great on his car ride home and within 3 nights he was sleeping through the night. It
was very apparent that he was used to being handled and had been socialized with other dogs.
Jackson is 11 months old now and doing great! He is a happy, healthy, energetic, very sweet puppy and seems to have captured
not only my heart, but also those of many of our neighbors! When we are out for walks many neighbors stop what they are doing
and come over and pet Jackson and make a big fuss over him and of course, he LOVES that!!!!
I highly recommend Tim and Bobbi Jo Powell, they truly care about their dogs and puppies. They remain available for questions
and advice and truly love updates on your dog/puppy.
Sue
Tim and Bobbi Jo,
We can't believe a full year has passed since we got our puppy, Casey. He has been so much fun, doing something to make us
laugh every day. He loves people - especially our 2 new grand daughters!! He wants to sit next to them and lick their toes!!
He was so easy to train and of course we think he is the smartest dog ever! He rings a bell when he wants to go outside and is a
real gentleman, waiting at the bottom (or top) of the stairs until we go on ahead of him. He will proceed only after you give the
okay. He also loves other animals - cats included. He will chase the birds out of the yard though, and every evening traumatizes
a robin nesting under our deck. We always know when he has done something wrong (usually getting kleenex from the
garbage), because he walks up to us with his ears back.
We had someone come to our home recently and comment that he too had a Westie. He said they probably wouldn't be related
though, because he got his from Pennsylvania. We said, "So did we". He asked the name of the breeder, and we found out that
he got his Westie from you in December!
Casey has been a real joy and we can't imagine life without him. He is a very healthy, happy boy.
Steve and Linda Hoyt
I decided in August of 2006 to purchase another westie. I was going to go through a pet store as my parents had done with our
first westie, but the cost and the wait were high and long. I did some online research and came across many westie breeders. I
decided on the Powell's after viewing pictures of their westies along with their openness of communication and thorough health
documentation.
Our westie Roanoke has brought so much joy and happiness to our family. His personality is very playful and affectionate and he
provides the perfect foil and playmate for our 7 yr old westie Otis, who is more subdued. He is always ready to take a trip outside
the house and is willing to help.
We call him our daredevil because he loves to go up to the highest point in the room and jump down. He is very adventurous and
loves to tackle things that are many times his size and he is a natural swimmer who likes to sit in the middle of the pool with
everyone.
The Powell's made the transaction very easy. Their weekly updates showing us pictures of our pup kept us informed and anxious
for his arrival. I could not have had a more pleasant experience and will definitely purchase my future westies from the Powell's.
Thank you for brightening our lives even more,
Roanoke and the Eley's
After searching for two years for a reputable breeder to replace our Carin that we had for 13 years, we finally found Tim and Bobbi
Jo at PPF Farms Kennel. If anyone has any doubts about them as a breeder, they should be DISMISSED immediately.
We sent an email to them about their litters. Bobbi Jo sent information on the kennel and purchase requirements to acquire one
of their puppies. We replied and asked her to inform us when the next letter of Cairns would be available. Bobbi Jo not only
contacted us by email, but also included pictures of the available puppies. We chose a little girl, who we named Cinnamon
Chiclet.
We received pictures on a weekly basis to see how she was growing. In addition, we were updated with an email after every vet
visit. Tim and Bobbi Jo are the greatest breeder that we have ever dealt with. They are a very reputable breeder. We appreciate
the fact that they are not a "puppy mill". They care about who gets their babies and the quality of their dogs.
They were very accommodating when it was time to pick up our new addition. They met us half way. We could hardly wait to get
her as our new addition to our family.
She is a very well socialized, has a great personality and gets along great with other animals, which include her "big" brother
"Raider" and sister "Misty" and her playmate "Miss Kitty" the cat. She loves going outside to run and play with the other two dogs
and boy, can she run. She may be little, but she runs the show. She is a typical Cairn in all ways. When it is time to come in the
house, she sometimes has selective hearing. She sits at the top of the steps and looks at you. If she could talk, she would most
likely say, "I am not done playing yet, when I am ready, I'll let you know".
She is loved by everyone who meets her.
When the time is right, we will definitely contact Tim and Bobbi Jo for another Cairn.
We want to thank them again for a wonderful Cairn. We would definitely refer them to anyone searching to find a "Cairn" or
"Westie".
Thanks again,
Pat & Penny
Tim & Bobbi Jo,
Harrison, our Cairn Terrier, joined the Tellers family in January 2007.
Finding the perfect dog can be a very daunting task, and selecting a breeder you trust can be equally difficult. We did plenty of
research leading into buying a Cairn, and when we found Tim and Bobbi Jo Powell, we felt we had finally found a breeder we
could trust. The Powell's were very helpful in answering all of our questions as we were trying to find a dog to join our family.
Their quick response to our questions (and there were many!!) with informative and honest answers made us feel very
comfortable in selecting them to purchase our Cairn from. They also provided us with updated pictures weekly of our dog and
allowed us the opportunity to visit their farm, see their facility, and spend time with our dog. At no time leading up to the day we
finally got to bring Harrison home did we experience any uneasy feelings with our selection. Even in the days and weeks
following after we brought our dog home, the Powell's kept in touch with us, asked how things were going and made themselves
available to answer any questions we had.
It was love at first sight with Harrison. Our experience with our Cairn has taught us many things, but most importantly being
Harrison's loyalty to us and our loyalty to him. While being highly independent, Harrison also loves company and interacting with
people. He is a very mild mannered dog with huge amounts of energy that keep us busy all day long. He is a quiet dog who
rarely barks, but make no mistake, for a smaller sized dog he is full of bravado. His courage, curiosity and affinity for exploring
provide hours of entertainment for us the owners. Harrison is full of affection and loves not only to get affection but also give to
give it. He's learned "Daddy" comes home from work at 5PM and everyday I walk in the front door, Harrison is waiting patiently for
me. He's a snuggler and spends much of his nights curled tightly against my wife's side. He was easy to train and was
housebroken within weeks, he's highly intelligent and the perfect addition to our family. Harrison truly falls under the title of "Man's
Best Friend." We love our dog and can't imagine life without him.
Brian & Anne Tellers
Testimonial from Cole and Raymond:
As my husband and I searched for cairn puppies and found PPF Farms, we realized that the kennel was hours away and that we
would not be able to visit or see the dogs first-hand. Bobbi Jo provided us with references who confirmed how clean and happy
the dogs were, so we sent in our deposit with high hopes. Bobbi Jo emailed us weekly with pictures of our little "Digger." When
we finally met the Powells, we realized even more how pleasant and professional these people are. Even after we got Digger
home, Bobbi Jo continued to answer my emails promptly, helping me with all my puppy questions. Digger is almost 9 months
old now. She is great companion with a very balanced temperament, and she has been a joy to train. She meets all the cairn
standards in size and coloring, and she was brave and friendly even from the beginning.
I would like to tell you a little about my search for a Cairn puppy. I was looking online ,as well as in other states for a cairn terrier
to add to my family. I spoke to many breeders online. Many could fly my cairn to me in 3-5 hours. I live in Maine,so flying a puppy
was not an option. I don't like that idea,because I feel that traumatizes the puppy. I finally contacted Bobbi Jo. It may seem odd to
buy a puppy without seeing the kennel or meeting the breeders. I was so pleased to pick up my Cairn in March. My daughter
picked her up and we met in CT. What a wonderful surprise, My Coco, is wonderful addition to my family. She is now, almost 6
months old. She is very happy and is definitely spoiled. She is already trained and just like another child. What a wonderful
testament to the Powell's breeding practices.
Any questions I had were answered and they accommodated any delivery options I required. I certainly, would purchase another
puppy from them. Remember, I have never met them or seen their kennel. My cairn is very playful and happy. With so many
stories about puppy farms and bad breeding practices, it's nice to know people still care and are honest. I would like to thank
them so much for a wonderful addition to my family as well as their honesty.
Julie Rugan
Canaan,Maine
Hi Tim and Bobbi Jo!
Sorry it took me so long to get back in touch with you, but Baxter keeps me VERY busy! He has been such a wonderful addition to
my "animal family" and fits right in! He and my German Shepherd, Nikki, get along like gangbusters. They are always playing and
chasing each other around. Baxter usually ends up climbing on top of her to get an advantage! ( Nikki lets him win every time! )
Baxter is such a well adjusted puppy. He frequents a local restaurant here in Lancaster that allows dogs in the courtyard. He has
become the "unofficial, official mascot" of Marion Court Restaurant! He is always welcome at friends' homes because of his
winning personality and has even visited my work place, the LGH ER as a very welcome guest to the nurses, doctors and
patients! Baxter is my constant companion and a great source of amusement (sock stealing is his specialty!)
Your attention while I was awaiting my little guy was wonderful. Pictures to look forward to every week as he grew and lots of
helpful information to be prepared for Baxter's arrival. I especially thank you for meeting me halfway like you did to make the trip a
little easier for Baxter.
I am enjoying all my time with him and perhaps one day will be able to take on another "family" member. For now, Baxter keeps
me on my toes! Thanks again and I will try to send you updates every now and then!
Laurie Books
Lancaster, PA
Hi Bobbi Jo,
Here are some pictures of Bailey when he turned 1. He is a wonderful Westie and we have really enjoyed him tremendously. He
is smart, funny and everyone loves him. People always comment on how great he looks and what a wonderful personality he
has. He has not had any problems with allergies or skin conditions at all. We will probably be around for some more soon!
Thank you again. He really has been a great addition to our family.
Take care.
Celina Mankey
We just can't tell you all how delighted we are with the Cairn Terrier we purchased from Bobbi Jo and Tim! We were very specific,
(picky, really), about what we were looking for and they worked very patiently with us to get us just that...A brindle male that is a
beautiful blend of wheaten and black.
They e-mailed us weekly with update pictures which actually made the 9 week wait until he was weened almost unbearable.
They sent us pics of his parents and told us their names when we asked for them and even drove half way to Indianapolis to
meet us for a VERY modest additional fee. I don't know of any other breeder of any other type of dog anywhere that would be
willing to drive four hours one-way to meet their clients!
He was my 44th birthday present from my lovely Wife Joyce and he's simply the best birthday present I've ever received. He's
completely loving, stable and calm; yet full of never ending spunk, pluck and curiosity. He's literally into everything to our constant
delight and amazement. And SO SMART!
We named him Haggis! (including the exclamation point), after the traditional Scottish dish of a sheep's heart, liver and lungs
boiled in the animal's stomach, (not because we like the dish, but because we thought it the perfect name for such a spirited
male Scottish dog). He's full to the brim with personality and has been blessed with the gift of instantly bringing a broad, genuine
smile to the face of everyone he meets in life, (and a hearty belly laugh to those who actually "get" his name!). Physically he's the
very picture of canine health while his spirit is best illustrated, (with all due respect), by the Scout Law:
A Haggis! is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent!
(laughing)
We're truly thankful to have him as the newest member of our family and we would be Honored to serve as a reference for Bobbi
Jo and Tim anytime anyone would like to correspond with a joyously satisfied client.
Keep up the fine work Bobbi Jo and Tim, we love you!
Trent, Joyce, (and Haggis!), Champ, Indianapolis, Indiana
After much research of the different breeds, we decided a cairn terrier was the puppy we wanted. We wanted a small dog, but not
a “lap dog”. We found a few different breeders on the internet and visited their websites. After reading the information and the
testimonials on PPF Farms website, we decided that, even though they were 5 hours away, we wanted to buy our puppy from
them. We sent them an email and heard from them within a few hours. There was a new litter of 3 males only 3 days old. We
picked male #3, and decided to name him Jimi.. We received a picture every week and could see him growing and changing in
each picture. Bobbi Jo and Tim met us half way and we picked him up 8/20/2006. We fell in love with him the minute we saw him.
Jimi was a year old 6/9/2007. He is intelligent, full of energy, healthy , and mischievous. He loves people, is gentle with our 1 and
3 year old granddaughters, and loves to play with other dogs. He gets into things he shouldn't, but he’s so cute we can’t get mad
at him. He is very affectionate and loving it is hard to imagine life without him.
Tim and Bobbi Jo, thank you for our happy, healthy Jimi.
Sincerely,
Bert and Roseanne Perrone
After researching several different dog breeds, I decided that a Cairn Terrier would fit into my family's lifestyle. Finding a
reputable breeder in our area was not so easy. I looked around the Internet and came across the Powell's website. I was
hesitant about purchasing a dog without seeing the kennel facilities or meeting the parents. I was very impressed with their
presentation and layout. I also gained a lot of valuable information about the breed. I contacted Bobbi Jo and received an
immediate response. Luckily, there was a male dog available and we were able to reserve him. I contacted Bobbi Jo numerous
times by phone and via e-mail. She was always prompt with her responses and always had answers to my questions. I was
provided with photos and updates on the dog's health. Since we live about 5 hours from Bobbi Jo and Tim, we met them at a
halfway point. I can't describe how happy we were when we finally met our dog, Utley. He has been nothing but pure happiness.
Utley has a wonderful temperament. He loves adults, children, and other dogs. Utley has easily become a star in our
neighborhood. Everyone is so impressed by how happy and friendly he is. We take him any place that allows dogs. He is also
extremely smart. I enrolled him in obedience training and he's proven to be a quick learner. I took Utley to the vet and he's as
healthy as can be. He's growing fast! At four and a half months he weighed 9 pounds. If you're looking for a good, friendly, family
dog, I would highly recommend purchasing a Cairn Terrier from the Powells.
Bonnie Fanz
856 768-3414
Trixie, our four-month old Cairn female from PPF Farms, is an absolute joy! She is incredibly smart and very sociable! She is
confident, affectionate and loves to play! Our vet is so impressed with how beautiful and healthy she is -- he stated that it was
obvious we got her from an excellent breeder. We are so blessed to have our sweet little Trixie!
The Sturm Family
Orchard Park, NY
In September, 2006 we decided to replace our previous Cairn. He had passed on about a year prior. I did a lot of research on
Cairn breeders since our previous breeder in Oklahoma could not be located. Talked to them about a puppy explaining I did not
want a show dog nor a breeding dog. We wanted a pet. They told us they had a male (born on July 30th) that a party had placed
a deposit on and then changed their mind and it was now available. I asked when we could see the pup. Making a long story
short. We drove the next day (September 20th) from Warren, Ohio area (about 250-300 miles each way) to their farm in
Punxsutawney.
They greeted us, explained their operation and showed us the male and his sister. My wife picked up the male puppy and held it
in her arms. The decision/bonding was immediate. It was love at first sight. I immediately wrote them a check. One of our better
decisions.
The kennel was exceptionally clean and it was obvious all the dogs were well taken care of. All the dogs we observed were
active. It was obvious to us that this was not a “puppy mill”.
When we got home he immediately took over our home and lives. He acted like an emperor and our home was his domain.
This is where he got his name, Maximillian. Since then his everyday name has been shortened to Max. When we arrived home
we immediately took him to our Vet for a checkup. The Vet assured us (not that we needed any) that Max was in excellent health.
As described in the breed makeup Max is a very active, strong willed, at tentative, observant and loving puppy. He has taken over
and earned the entire neighborhood’s attention and affection. The neighborhood children love him and like to come play with
him. Passersby stop to admire Max. He becomes offended if everyone passing by does not stop and pay attention to him. The
couple living across the street comes to visit him at a minimum each evening. The husband loves training him to fetch and
snuck out to buy a box of Milkbones for rewarding Max.
Max was relatively easy to house break. On occasional accident occurs but normally he sits in the foyer and stares at us when he
needs to go outside. He instinctively knew what the breed was to accomplish. We walk out of the house and he immediately
knows where the squirrels and chipmunks are located. It took him less than one day to know where the squirrels went (up the
tree). It took our first Cairn several weeks to learn to look up the tree.
Max is highly intelligent and is able to communicate with us in his own way. At quarter to seven after supper he wants a nap. He’
ll grab the bottom of my wife’s jeans and shake it. As soon as you can catch him since he also wants to play we put him in his
traveling case (which doubles as his bed) and immediately goes to sleep for most of the evening. We had an additional carrying
case upstairs that he slept overnight in. He let us know if he had to go out overnight. Those times were few and far between. He
has graduated to sleeping on the bed with us now. When it’s time he lets us know and goes up the stairs by himself.
He normally lays at my feet or sleeps there while we eat our meals and is very patient and well behaved the entire time. We
could probably go on for hours describing Max but it would detract from the message we want to send.
We are very pleased to be able to offer our endorsement/recommendation of the PPF Farms Kennel and would be more than
willing to answer any questions about the kennel or dog/breed.
Al Hamamey
exatc9@gmail.com or exatc9@yahoo.com
Tim and Bobbi Jo, we would like to thank you for our lovable puppy, Murray. We were very pleased with the whole experience of
getting our puppy. Tim and Bobbi Jo sent us weekly pictures of our puppy and answered any questions we had. We were able to
pick up Murray at our convenience and Tim met us at a halfway point. Murray is a wonderful addition to our family, he is a playful
and loveable puppy so full of energy. We can't thank you enough.
~THE PIZZOFERRATO FAMILY
mpizzoferrato@wowway.com
Columbus, Ohio
Tim and Bobbi Jo:
We cannot thank you enough for Gweenie (Guenevere Na Lia Fail) . As our other pups are all quite aged, we wanted a puppy who
would learn their routines and have their memory to carry into the future. Gweenie settled right into their little community and our
entire family without any glitch. The ease with which she adapted to her new home can only be attributed to the love, security and
socialisation that Tim and Bobbi Jo provide to their little charges.
Gweenie is a quick learner, full of spirit, gets along well with everyone and is very loving. She is also a very good traveler. And she
is very healthy, which bespeaks to good breeding.
Having had Westies before, I think they are the best pups in the world for temperment, personality, intelligence and that cute as a
button look. They are great with children as I have never had one who is aggressive and with other pets- all mine have been great
friends with our cats.
I would highly recommend Tim and Boobi Jo's PPF Farms Kennel for the personal care and loving environment in which they
raise these puppies. Bobbi Jo was wonderful about keeping us up to date during Gweenie's early puppyhood days with emails
and pictures. When I called to check on Gweenie Bobbi Jo always had time to talk.
I know when the time comes for a little sister for Gweenie, we will be going back to Tim and Bobbi Jo's.
Thank you so much for Gweenie; she livens up all our lives and is always a joy!
Syndi Holmes and family
Good Morning,
Jasmine is doing wonderful. She has a lovely personality and we are always asked where we got her from. It's really amazing
how well she behaves! I would get another little one in a heartbeat! Thank you again for giving us our beautiful little girl.
Smiles,
Angela Yates
Dear Bobbi Jo,
We got our little Westie girl - formally Peggotty - informally Peggy Pie, Ms. Peg, Peggers, Pegger-Wegger, etc, from you on
Groundhog Day this year. What a beautiful dog!! She is so darn cute that whenever we're out, people driving by stop their cars
and shout out "SO CUTE!" We've had all kinds of dogs but never one we've enjoyed like this one. She is healthy, fun loving,
confident (!!), and very clever. From now on we will only have Westies and hopefully we can always get our puppies from you. It
was a wonderful puppy-getting experience. Thank you!
Gerry and Katherine Malsbary, Media PA
Dear Powell's,
I just wanted to update you on Maurice's progress. He is eating well and is very, very playful and loves new people. He got a clean
bill of health from the vet. He is a very happy little guy!!
My husband and I wanted to express our gratitude for this happy and healthy puppy!!
Regards,
The Cournoyer Family - RI
Dear Bobbi Jo and Tim,
Last October we decided to get our youngest son Tommy a puppy for Christmas. We looked on the internet for different breeds of
dogs when we realized PPF Farms was in our hometown of Punxsy. We emailed Bobbi Jo and she promptly emailed back
saying she had one female Westie that would be ready for Christmas. She sent us a picture of Moxie when she was only two
days old and we fell in love. Bobbi Jo let us come out to her place to see other Westie puppies since Moxie wasn’t old enough
and we had questions about the breed. She answered our questions and a deposit was put down on Moxie. The weekly pictures
came which we sent on to family and friends all over the country. Christmas morning was a great surprise for Tommy (age 11)
with the new puppy. She became a part of our family immediately. Our Lab Shadow (age 7) is her best friend. They go on walks
with us on a trail that borders a creek. Shadow goes in the creek to retrieve sticks while Moxie runs up and down the shore line
waiting for her. We laugh at her antics.
Bobbi Jo was so helpful to us that my niece’s fiancé from Erie, Pa contacted her and now they have a Cairn named Harrison. He
is the perfect fit for them. As we write this another niece Mary Beth is getting weekly pictures of another Westie ( Mary Beth named
her Sydney) who will be ready to go home August 23rd. We know that Sydney’s transition to her new home will be very easy since
Bobbi Jo and Tim only have happy, healthy well cared for dogs. We can’t thank you enough for Moxie and how she has brighten
our lives and the lives of our extended family with Harrison and Sydney.
Mary and Mike Renwick
Hi Bobbi Jo and Terri.
Here is Milo at 4 months old. He is going to the vet this afternoon for his last series of shots and a regular check up.
He is a bundle of energy and is so smart. We have accomplished coming down the steps. So he has a new found “freedom” in
running up and down steps to keep him busy. J
He is really good around other people and other animals. Everyone sees him and falls in love with him. J
My friend Mary and her husband Fred bought Milo a shirt from Old Navy while we were camping several weeks ago. I finally got a
chance to put it on him. Here a few shots of Milo modeling his new “fall wear”.
Have a great day!
-Stef-
