My husband and I decided we wanted a "Total Dog", a German Shepherd. We wanted to get a top quality, protection trained dog, that would also suit our lifestyle. Living in Southern California, there were lots of choices, but after researching we felt that it would be worth the trip to Florida to see Ted's dogs. The photos that were emailed to us showed a choice of excellent quality dogs. Each photo got us more excited than the one before it. The conversations that we had with Ted convinced us that he was someone that we could trust to find us the right dog. He was always willing to answer our questions, was very knowledgeable, honest and a good listener. The trip was a wonderful experience. I was given VIP treatment way beyond my expectations. Ted spent many hours answering all my questions, showing me several dogs (although he had already decided which he felt would be best for us), giving me several days of training with Arkan, the one I decided on, as well as a video to take home. I was told that help would be there whenever I might need it. Ted had already done some specialized training to suit our particular needs and made sure to cover all my concerns, down to clipping Arkan's toenails and showing me correct grooming techniques. This German Shepherd hardly sheds, no matter what people say! Quality breeding does make a difference!!! I was sent home with all the equipment I needed as well as being pampered from the moment I arrived to the moment I was delivered to the airport. We now own a gorgeous German Shepherd that is everything we wanted and a special privilege to own. Wonderful training, excellent confirmation, amazing temperament and our best friend and companion, as well as protector. He is alert to anything suspicious, but not aggressive or overly agitated and goes from protection mode to obedience mode in a split second. He goes everywhere with us, is always the perfect gentleman and receives rave reviews for looks and disposition. He goes to the barn with me and could care less about the horses. He gave one of the mares a lick on the nose! I could not have expected more and am so glad that we decided to buy our "Total Dog' from Ted & Dawn. Not only did we find the perfect dog for us, but also feel that we made special friends.