REFERENCES MILANO KENNELS

References

Received references:

I have been fortunate enough to be able to view Milano Kennels documentation (22 pieces) proving that GianFranco has certified his breeding pairs for Hips, Cardiac and Knees. GianFranco is Exclusivebreeders very first "Elite" breeder. Congratulations to GianFranco for outstanding excellence and dedication to his dogs. BRAVO!! Keep up the good work. Debbie and Jean

I purchased a Newfoundland puppy from Gianfranco in 2002, corresponding with

him for about a year prior. My dog has been in excellent health since I got

him. Gianfranco's kennel was extremely clean with outdoor runs. The puppies

were inside in a nice area downstairs. Mine was one of only 2 pups born to

Jade.

I believe there were 2-3 Newfoundlands and 2-3 Golden adults. I signed a

contract, all papers were received quickly, a health certificate with shots

& worming information. I received information regarding hips, eyes, heart

and cystinuria testing as well as photos of dam & sire.

I would absolutely recommend him as a quality breeder of Newfoundlands and

Goldens. He was a pleasure to deal with, always prompt with phone questions

or email.

Debra

I rarely wright in english. I hope you will understand what I'm trying to say. These are my ansers to your questions:

1. How long have you known this breeder?

Almost one year

2. If you have purchased an adult or puppy from this breeder, can you describe his/her over all health?

My puppy is a male, Golden Retreiver. It was 3 months old at the time of the puchase. It's now one year old and it's in great shape! Never sick.

3. If you visited the home/kennel where the puppy/adult was housed can you describe the living conditions? Cleanliness? Number of adults and pups?

Yes, I went to Gianfranco's place. Puppies were kept inside the house, in a very large room. Adults were outside, in the yard. The house and the room where the puppies were kept were very clean. In the yard there were four or five adults and in the room there were more or less ten puppies, brothers and sisters of my dog.

4. Can you tell me if you received the proper paperwork for your puppy/adult in a timely manner or as per the contract?

Yes, Gianfranco gave me all the required papers in a timely manner.

5. Do you know if the pup/adult was current on all shots/inoculations?

Yes, it was.

6. Was the adult (dam/sire) given extra testing before being bred? E.g.. CERF, OFA, etc.,

I can't say for sure because I don't remember that specifically. I know that the parents were in very good health. Gianfranco took great care of his female and he also took every possible steps to ascertain that the male he has borrowed for reproduction was fine too.

7. Were you advised, either verbally or in writing about the breed characteristics, possible health concerns for this breed, or more specifically to the pup/adult you have purchased?

Yes, Gianfranco told me a lot of things about my dog, gave me many advises, etc. and I'm still in touch with him so he can answer my questions at anytime.

8. Would you purchase from the above breeder again?

Yes I would.

9. Do you have any other comments? Please fell free to expand on your experience.

Ok, my dog is beautiful (that's what I wanted, I paid 1200$ for that and I'm very satisfied). Gianfranco is a very good guy, he loves his animals and takes good care of them. I think he's very commendable.

Thank you.

Mathieu

I have done business with Mr. Bottaro for close to 8 years. I sell him dog food. I have never met him, although he is very pleasant in our dealings over the phone, nor have I ever seen his premises or dogs. He pays a lot of money, compared to many breeders, for his food, so I would think that he is a reputable breeder concerned with the health and welfare of his dogs.

I never saw any of his dogs, but I’ve heard a bit about his dogs and he seems to be a very good breeder. I know tho that he does test all his breeding dogs, feeds them very well, take care of them properly.

Mr Bottaro also writes occasionally for our K9 French publication (holistic). He does the same thing for Italian K9 publication and, I think, for an English one.

Mr Bottaro is very implicated in the dog world, and “well” implicated. I know that he never sells any dog to someone who shouldn’t have one of if the person is looking for the wrong breed.

1. How long have you known this breeder? 5 years.

2. If you have purchased an adult or puppy from this breeder, can you

describe his/her over all health? I have purchased a very beautiful and

healthy dog who is 5 years old now. He neved had major health problems.

3. If you visited the home/kennel where the puppy/adult was housed can you

describe the living conditions? Cleanliness? Number of adults and pups? I

remember well that kennel because it was the first time I saw a place so

cozy and clean for dogs. Those dogs are treated better than many humans

are.

4. Can you tell me if you received the proper paperwork for your

puppy/adult in a timely manner or as per the contract? Yes, everything was perfect.

5. Do you know if the pup/adult was current on all shots/inoculations? Yes

6. Was the adult (dam/sire) given extra testing before being bred? E.g..

CERF, OFA, etc., Yes, Gianfranco showed us all the certifications

concerning hips, eyes, elbows and heart clearances.

7. Were you advised, either verbally or in writing about the breed

characteristics, possible health concerns for this breed, or more

specifically to the pup/adult you have purchased? Yes, Gianfranco took the

time to explain us a lot of valuable and helpful subjects concerning the

Golden retrievers.

8. Would you purchase from the above breeder again? I surely would.

9. Do you have any other comments? Please fell free to expand on your

experience. The only thing I have to say is Thank you Milano kennel for

this fantastic dog we actually consider as our third son.

Sarah

1. How long have you known this breeder? 16 years

2. If you have purchased an adult or puppy from this breeder, can you

describe his/her over all health? I had bought a very nice and kind puppy

16 years ago from Gianfranco and during her 14 years of life, she has been

a blessing for our family with no health problems until she was 13 and

aging became hard on her.

3. If you visited the home/kennel where the puppy/adult was housed can you

describe the living conditions? Cleanliness? Number of adults and pups? At

that time Gianfranco only had two dogs and they lived in the house in the

best conditions possible.

4. Can you tell me if you received the proper paperwork for your

puppy/adult in a timely manner or as per the contract? Yes

5. Do you know if the pup/adult was current on all shots/inoculations?Yes

6. Was the adult (dam/sire) given extra testing before being bred? E.g..

CERF, OFA, etc., Yes

7. Were you advised, either verbally or in writing about the breed

characteristics, possible health concerns for this breed, or more

specifically to the pup/adult you have purchased? Yes, Gianfranco was very

helpful, especially with Eileen's education and training.

8. Would you purchase from the above breeder again? yes, but now we live

too far

9. Do you have any other comments? Please fell free to expand on your

experience.

Whenever I took Eileen out in public she was the object of great

admiration. We feel very fortunate to have raised such a wonderful dog.

Karla Auckland, New Zealand

My name is Hanna me and my partner and I purchased a golden retriever from Gianfranco's Milano Kennel last August. We live in Florida and did extensive internet research into finding the perfect golden, and decided on Gianfranco after several lengthy conversations because of his friendliness and helpfulness, and because it was obvious how much he cared for his dogs. We flew to Quebec to pick her up because he wouldn't ship her air freight, which we were also happy about. I'll get to the questions here, in order:

1. We started talking to Gianfranco in June of 2005.

2. We purchased a puppy from Gianfranco, and she is in perfect health at almost one year. When she was spayed, we had her hips and elbows checked and the vet said they were perfect.

3. We visited Gianfranco's home and kennel in August of 2005 when we picked up our puppy and were very impressed. His kennels were very clean and well maintained, he had a wonderful soft lawn that we played with the puppies on, and he lived across the street from a river where he took the dogs to swim on occasion. Everything was very clean - the kennels, the yard, and the house. I'm not exactly sure how many dogs he had - 2 or three newfies, 4 adult Goldens, and two litters of golden puppies (one ready to be weaned and one only a few weeks old). One of the adult Goldens (who has since passed) lived in the house, and both litters of puppies stayed inside at night in pens - the weanlings alone and the young group with their mother - within hearing range of Gianfranco.

4. We received everything when expected.

5. The puppy was current on all shots and we were shown vet records.

6. Both the dam and the sire were certified (Hips, heart, and elbows) OFA or OFC, and although I don't remember the ratings, I'm sure they were above average - we were very particular in choosing only breeders that certified the parents.

7. We were very informed before we called any breeders about health concerns in Goldens, and Gianfranco also made sure that we knew about health concerns. He was also very clear that health was his first priority with all of his dogs and specifically in his breeding pairs. My grandmother has been a very well respected horse breeder for 60 years, and the priorities she has for her horses (health, athleticism, and beauty in that order) is a standard I always expect from breeders. I found Gianfranco to have excellent priorities in terms of breeding.

8. I would absolutely purchase another dog from Gianfranco and am in fact already planning to do so.

9. I'd like to say first here that I am so glad you are creating this kind of website. This is exactly what my partner and I looked for when seeking out a Golden, and I think it's wonderful that you are screening breeders - there is so much information to research before even choosing a breed, and it would have been wonderful if this site had existed when we were looking. I am also very glad to be able to recommend Gianfranco to you - our experience with him exceeded all of our expetations. He was incredibly friendly and welcomed us into his home. We played with the puppies, he showed us ours and gave us time to get to know her before her dinner, and then treated us to dinner and a wonderful visit. We now count him as one of our friends. He was also extremely helpful in choosing a puppy, and in fact changed our minds about what kind of dog we wanted. We went into our search for a golden looking for a male, and Gianfranco insisted that he had the perfect dog for us after asking us many questions about our life, work, and other pets. When I talk to him about our next puppy (which won't be for another few months) I don't have any expectations for what the dog will be - I want him to know as much as possible about our dog so he can choose the best playmate for her because his choice of our first Golden was so perfect. I can't express how great she is - she's only 10 months old and comes to work with me, sits in on meetings, plays with kids, stays close and calm in crowds, and is completely manageable at home and gets along perfectly with our 4 cats. She has been a joy to train. Everywhere we go with her, people comment on her friendliness, behavior, and beauty. We are very pet-conscious people and only feed our pets organic foods and treats with no fillers, and Gianfranco was especially helpful in choosing the right foods for Runa both for her first few months and for her adolescent and adult life. I really can't recommend Gianfranco enough, and if you have any questions, or if anyone asks for a personal reference, I'd be happy to talk to you on the phone. (For any phone numbers please contact the breeder directly. I have deleted this phone number for security reasons. Debbie EB)

Thank you again for putting this site together - it's a blessing for the responsible pure-bred pet buyer.

Sincerely,

Hanna

Hello! My name is Marie-Josée Longval. I know GianFranco for

more than a year. He's a very close friend. I work in a radio

station as a DJ, I have my own show and I usually talk

of GianFranco and his dogs on my web page. I am very confident

about GianFranco's work and I know he's very professional in every

part of his work.

I don't have dogs, but I love them! Each time I see one of Gianfranco's

dogs, I think to myself "One day, I want to have one of them." They

are so beautiful and GianFranco takes so much care of them.

Marie-Josée

1. How long have you known this breeder? We have known Gianfranco for about a year now.

2. If you have purchased an adult or puppy from this breeder, can you describe his/her over all health? Our dog's health condition is perfect, we have not had any problems and the vet does not forsee any problems with her.

3. If you visited the home/kennel where the puppy/adult was housed can you describe the living conditions? Cleanliness? Number of adults and pups? The dogs living conditions were superb. They were clean and well kept. The kennels were very large and the dogs practically had the whole backyard to them. The space was sufficient for the number of dogs that he had in each of his kennels.

4. Can you tell me if you received the proper paperwork for your puppy/adult in a timely manner or as per the contract? I received all the necessary paperwork on time as per the contract had stated.

5. Do you know if the pup/adult was current on all shots/inoculations? The dog was up to date on all of its shots and inoculations.

6. Was the adult (dam/sire) given extra testing before being bred? E.g.. CERF, OFA, etc., According to Gianranco everything was done to ensure we had a perfect puppy.

7. Were you advised, either verbally or in writing about the breed characteristics, possible health concerns for this breed, or more specifically to the pup/adult you have purchased? Yes, we were advised prior to purchasing the pup of what to expect and we were matched up with the right puppy for our type of family with Gianfranco's questionnaire.

8. Would you purchase from the above breeder again? YES!

9. Do you have any other comments? Please fell free to expand on your experience. Gianfranco was very knowledgable about what we should do for our puppy to keep it happy and healthy. He really gave us some great information on how to feed a dog properly. We have had dogs before but didn't realize that there was so much more to a dog's proper nutrition. Another great aspect of Gianfranco is he always keeps in touch and wants to know how things are going. I think this is such a plus for a breeder to do. He really cares about who and where his dogs are going.

#10

A few years ago I had an inquiry from Gianfranco to purchase a show quality female puppy from me. After many phone calls and such, I finally decided that Gianfranco would be an excellent home for one of my babies, and he did not prove me wrong!

He took excellent care of Bearbrook's Jade, and showed her to her championship, taking top winning Newfound bitch in Canada, along the way. When she was of age, as promised, he had all of her certifications done. He then came to me to ask who would be a good stud for her, and I suggested my male, Ch. Bearbrook's Tallship Whitewater. He had a litter and took excellent care of them, and made sure they all went to wonderful homes.

The second time he bred Jade, it was to my co-owned male, Am. Can. Ch. Springhaven Bearbrook Bogart. From this litter, John Cornell of Longship Newfoundlands, whom I co-own Bogie with, and I took a lovely bitch puppy, Indy. Indy went on to be Am. Can. Ch. Milano 'N Bearbrook at Longship, and she too, got all of her health clearances. A most wonderful and beautiful representative of the breed.

So, I am most happy to give a great reference to Gianfranco! In the short time that he has been in Newfs, he has done remarkably well, and I am proud of his accomplishments.

Warm regards,

Hilda

#11

1. How long have you known this breeder? 3 years

2. If you have purchased an adult or puppy from this breeder, can you

describe his/her over all health? My dog Abby is now 3 years old and she is

a very sound and happy Golden Retriever.

3. If you visited the home/kennel where the puppy/adult was housed can you

describe the living conditions? Cleanliness? Number of adults and pups?

Everything was very clean and taken care in the best way possible. I

remember 3 Goldens and 2 Newfies adults.

4. Can you tell me if you received the proper paperwork for your

puppy/adult

in a timely manner or as per the contract?All the papers were sent to me as

soon as Gianfranco received them from the CKC. (Please note this is Canadian Kennel Club)

5. Do you know if the pup/adult was current on all shots/inoculations? Yes,

I got the health record book at the same time as my puppy.

6. Was the adult (dam/sire) given extra testing before being bred? E.g..

ERF, OFA, etc., Yes, During the phone conversations prior my decision to

buy a dog from Milano Kennels, I made it sure that all the parents,

grand-parents and even further had all their clearances.

7. Were you advised, either verbally or in writing about the breed

characteristics, possible health concerns for this breed, or more

specifically to the pup/adult you have purchased? Oh yes, Gianfranco was

really exhaustive. Even now, it may happen that I call him for

recommendations about natural remedies for Abby's little sores.

8. Would you purchase from the above breeder again? I surely would.

9. Do you have any other comments? Please fell free to expand on your

experience.I have owned several pets in my life and I always have bought

them from reputable breeders. This time, with Gianfranco, I feel like being

very lucky to have him and one of his dogs in my life. Gianfranco is an

inspiration in the dog world.

Cathy, New York City

#12

1. How long have you known this breeder? 6 years

2. If you have purchased an adult or puppy from this breeder, can you describe his/her over all health? I wanted a sound puppy who will become an outstanding dog, this is was I got from Gianfranco.

3. If you visited the home/kennel where the puppy/adult was housed can you describe the living conditions? Cleanliness? Number of adults and pups? The all situation was perfect: gorgeous house on the beach of the St-Lawrence river, great and big yard, huge kennels. Everything was really clean and classy.

4. Can you tell me if you received the proper paperwork for your puppy/adult in a timely manner or as per the contract? Yes, I received all the papers after a couple of months.

5. Do you know if the pup/adult was current on all shots/inoculations?Sure, I got the health record in perfect order.

6. Was the adult (dam/sire) given extra testing before being bred? E.g.. CERF, OFA, etc., Yes, I had required copies of the parents certifications.

7. Were you advised, either verbally or in writing about the breed characteristics, possible health concerns for this breed, or more specifically to the pup/adult you have purchased? Gianfranco gave my husband, my kids and I a huge quantity of valuable and helpful informations on how to raise a perfect puppy into a perfect adult dog. I also recommended very interesting reading concerning the training and the education of my dog.

8. Would you purchase from the above breeder again? I am going to do so quite shortly

9. Do you have any other comments? Please fell free to expand on your experience. I want to say that I went through a long journey of phone calls with a lot of breeders before finding Milano Kennels. When I talked to Gianfranco for the first time he asked a thousand and often personal questions. I wasn't really prepared to answer questions about the people who live with me, what hours I work, what kind of visitors I get, what my yard layout is like, what I am willing to spend, etc. A good breeder who cares (and YES, I did want one like this!) will want to ensure that his or her puppy is going to the best home. I wasn't prepared for nosiness but I welcomed it! Gianfranco is a great and responsible breeder who really cares a lot for his dogs, they are treated like members of the Royal family.

#13

1. How long have you known this breeder? Almost 2 years

2. If you have purchased an adult or puppy from this breeder, can you describe his/her over all health? I got a fantastic and healthy baby out of beautiful Priscilla's litter.

3. If you visited the home/kennel where the puppy/adult was housed can you describe the living conditions? Cleanliness? Number of adults and pups?Lots of Passion, Love and Hygiene. I don't actuallyu remeber the number of dogs. For sure there were 4 Goldens and a couple of Newfoundland dogs (gorgeous ones too).

4. Can you tell me if you received the proper paperwork for your puppy/adult in a timely manner or as per the contract? yes

5. Do you know if the pup/adult was current on all shots/inoculations? yes

6. Was the adult (dam/sire) given extra testing before being bred? E.g.. CERF, OFA, etc., Mum and dad, the grandparents were all OFA and CERF certified

7. Were you advised, either verbally or in writing about the breed characteristics, possible health concerns for this breed, or more specifically to the pup/adult you have purchased?Oh sure, we have spent a week-end with Gianfranco and we went over a lot of subjects concerning the success of raising such a beautiful pup.

8. Would you purchase from the above breeder again? Yes, I would.

9. Do you have any other comments? Please fell free to expand on your experience. All that I can say is that I couldn't have done a better choice. Thanks Gianfranco !

#14

1. How long have you known this breeder? A year

2. If you have purchased an adult or puppy from this breeder, can you

describe his/her over all health? All the puppies of the litter looked very

sound and were happy to see us. If they are afraid of you, this means they

have not been socialized. They should be delighted to see you and want to

be picked up and all the pups were well socialized and very outgoing. My

puppy was maybe the most reserved one, but at five months of age we

discovered another dog, very demonstrative, yet very wise.

3. If you visited the home/kennel where the puppy/adult was housed can you

describe the living conditions? Cleanliness? Number of adults and pups?

Very clean and spacious. I think there were three adult Golden and two

Newfs, and of course the littermates of our Ben.

4. Can you tell me if you received the proper paperwork for your

puppy/adult

in a timely manner or as per the contract? Yes, we got the registration

paper quite soon.

5. Do you know if the pup/adult was current on all shots/inoculations? Yes,

we had proof of it.

6. Was the adult (dam/sire) given extra testing before being bred? E.g..

CERF, OFA, etc., Yes, Gianfranco showed us all the papers concerning the

testing on parents and grandparents.

7. Were you advised, either verbally or in writing about the breed

characteristics, possible health concerns for this breed, or more

specifically to the pup/adult you have purchased? Oh yes, Gianfranco gave

us a really through information concerning a lot subjects for the

well-being of our Ben, and he still does when we need his help.

8. Would you purchase from the above breeder again? Definitely YES!

9. Do you have any other comments? Please fell free to expand on your

experience.

I believe that a good breeder is trying to breed pups that are at least as

good as its parents, or, ideally, better. Good breeders breed only to

improve the breed and Gianfranco does it. Understand you are buying a

breeder as well as a puppy. Is this the person you want to go to with your

questions? Will you feel comfortable phoning this person for advice, and

will you trust the advice? With Gianfranco you can.

#15

1. How long have you known this breeder? 5 years

2. If you have purchased an adult or puppy from this breeder, can you describe his/her over all health?Our Brutus is a brilliant and lovely boy. He is 5 now and he never had a single health problem. He is the perfect athlete.

3. If you visited the home/kennel where the puppy/adult was housed can you describe the living conditions? Cleanliness? Number of adults and pups? I describe the site and the kennels as a real paradise for dogs and dog-lovers. I don't actually remember the number of dogs but for sure we met Brutus' mum, Jade.

4. Can you tell me if you received the proper paperwork for your puppy/adult in a timely manner or as per the contract? Yes, no problem.

5. Do you know if the pup/adult was current on all shots/inoculations? Yes, Brutus was 6 months old when he came into our lives and all the first shots had been done scrupulously.

6. Was the adult (dam/sire) given extra testing before being bred? E.g.. CERF, OFA, etc., Yes, we had copies of all the certifications.

8. Would you purchase from the above breeder again? I really would love to but at the moment Brutus fulfills perfectly our lives.

9. Do you have any other comments? Please fell free to expand on your experience. Great service, gorgeous and healthy dogs plus a big dose of enthusiasm, this is Milano kennel.

Michael

#16

1. How long have you known this breeder? since december 2004

2. If you have purchased an adult or puppy from this breeder, can you describe his/her over all health?

I bought Chester a 7 weeks old puppy , his health is excellent never had any problem during the 12 months with us

3. If you visited the home/kennel where the puppy/adult was housed can you describe the living conditions? Cleanliness? Number of adults and pups?I visited before purchasing cleanless was ok cannot remember how many dogs, puppies were on the way at that time

4. Can you tell me if you received the proper paperwork for your puppy/adult in a timely manner or as per the contract? Everything was delivered with the puppy or during the following month

5. Do you know if the pup/adult was current on all shots/inoculations? The puppy was given all it was supposed to

6. Was the adult (dam/sire) given extra testing before being bred? E.g.. CERF, OFA, etc., Do not remember i guess so anyway

7. Were you advised, either verbally or in writing about the breed characteristics, possible health concerns for this breed, or more specifically to the pup/adult you have purchased? yes

8. Would you purchase from the above breeder again?yes

#17

1. How long have you known this breeder? Since 2004

2. If you have purchased an adult or puppy from this breeder, can you

describe his/her over all health? I purchased a very lovely and healthy Golden Retriever puppy when she was 8 weeks old.

3. If you visited the home/kennel where the puppy/adult was housed can you

describe the living conditions? Cleanliness? Number of adults and pups? I was really impressed by the cleanness and the organization of the kennels. Dogs seemed very happy to be there. I guess there were a couple of Newfoundlands and at least 3 Golden retrievers.

4. Can you tell me if you received the proper paperwork for your puppy/adult in a timely manner or as per the contract? Yes, all I needed

5. Do you know if the pup/adult was current on all shots/inoculations?Yes, all the litter has already had the first shot and was dewormed.

6. Was the adult (dam/sire) given extra testing before being bred? E.g.. CERF, OFA, etc., Sure, I have seen the papers concerning heart, hips, elbows and eyes clearances.

dog's diet. Gianfranco is very scrupulous about good diets for dogs.

8. Would you purchase from the above breeder again?Yes.

9. Do you have any other comments? Please fell free to expand on your experience. It has been a very delightful experience getting to know Gianfranco and his dogs. We still are in touch and are planning to visit him next summer with our beautiful Megan, the most intelligent blond in the

entire world.

Leyla, San Francisco, California

#18

1. How long have you known this breeder? FOR OVER 8 MONTHS, BUT SEEMS LIKE A LIFETIME AS WE HAVE BECAME GOOD FRIENDS, HARD NOT TO CONNECT WITH GIANFANCO.

2. If you have purchased an adult or puppy from this breeder, can you describe his/her over all health? FINE.

3. If you visited the home/kennel where the puppy/adult was housed can you describe the living conditions? Cleanliness? Number of adults and pups? EXTREMELY GOOD CONDITIONS, CLEAN. 3 GOLDEN RETRIEVERS, 9 PUPPIES AND 2 NEWFOUNDLAND

4. Can you tell me if you received the proper paperwork for your puppy/adult in a timely manner or as per the contract? INDEED

5. Do you know if the pup/adult was current on all shots/inoculations? INDEED

6. Was the adult (dam/sire) given extra testing before being bred? E.g.. CERF, OFA, etc., INDEED

7. Were you advised, either verbally or in writing about the breed characteristics, possible health concerns for this breed, or more specifically to the pup/adult you have purchased? ABSOLUTELY

8. Would you purchase from the above breeder again? ABSOLUTELY AND I HAVE BEEN REFERRING HIM SINCE

9. Do you have any other comments? Please fell free to expand on your experience.

I was very impressed with the Breeder's global knowledge on dogs (food, health, natural products, behaviour), his follow up and how he loves his dogs and puppies. His site on internet is also very instructive. He has great patience and does not let go his puppies to the first come. He keeps contact around the world with the puppies, I find that very professional and touching. He can spend an hour on the phone with you trying to help if you have a question or concern.

#19

1. How long have you known this breeder? since december 2004

2. If you have purchased an adult or puppy from this breeder, can you describe his/her over all health? I have adopted Samanta ( Samy) a 8 weeks old puppy, her health is very good.

3. If you visited the home/kennel where the puppy/adult was housed can you describe the living conditions? Cleanliness? Number of adults and pups? I have seen the home , where the 12 puppies were living and all was cleen. I don't remember the number of the adult dogs.

4. Can you tell me if you received the proper paperwork for your puppy/adult in a timely manner or as per the contract? yes

5. Do you know if the pup/adult was current on all shots/inoculations? yes

6. Was the adult (dam/sire) given extra testing before being bred? E.g.. CERF, OFA, etc., I don't know

7. Were you advised, either verbally or in writing about the breed characteristics, possible health concerns for this breed, or more specifically to the pup/adult you have purchased? yes

8. Would you purchase from the above breeder again? sure

#20

1. 1 year and a few months

2. The health is perfect! Great shape! I have two Goldens from Gianfranco,

and both are in wonderful shape. Everytime they go to the vet, I am told

they are in great shape, and they are very healthy. The vet says: "they both

have the perfect form for a Golden Retriever!"

3. I was lucky enough to stay overnight at the breeders home where the

kennel is located. I was extremely impresseed with the overall living

conditions. The set up for Miliano Kennels is professional, well-organized,

and plenty of hospitality. Futhermore, the Kennel is spacious for the dogs.

Milano Kennels is the ideal spot if you're looking for that TOP BREEDER-he

has it all at MILANO KENNELS!!!

4. Yes

5. Yes

6. Yes

7. Yes

8. Yes...without a thought!! More breeders should be like Gianfranco! I feel

so lucky to have found Milano Kennels.

9. If we were to divide the breeders up into two categories, like the good

breeders, and the top breeders, Gianfranco would be at the top of the TOP

BREEDERS. I believe it would be hard to find another breeder with all his

qualities. I've done the research for breeders 1 year ago, and couldn't find

any kennel that compared to MILANO KERNNELS. His dogs are the proof-that's

why I came home with not only one, but two beautiful, loving Goldens (Clancy

& Gracie).

I hope I was clear enough! If you have any further questions, I'd be happy

to answer them.

Peter

#21

1. How long have you known this breeder?

Since july 2005.

2. If you have purchased an adult or puppy from this breeder, can you describe

his/her over all health?

I bought a golden retriever puppy in september 2005. He was an is still in

perfect health.

3. If you visited the home/kennel where the puppy/adult was housed can you

describe the living conditions? Cleanliness? Number of adults and pups?

Puppies were located in an outside kennel, really clean. My puppy was with

another puppy. New foundland puppies were in another kennel. There was a big

area available for playground.

4. Can you tell me if you received the proper paperwork for your puppy/adult in

a timely manner or as per the contract?

Yes, everything was allright.

5. Do you know if the pup/adult was current on all shots/inoculations?

Yes.

6. Was the adult (dam/sire) given extra testing before being bred? E.g.. CERF,

OFA, etc.,

I think so.

7. Were you advised, either verbally or in writing about the breed

characteristics, possible health concerns for this breed, or more specifically

to the pup/adult you have purchased?

Yes, the breeder advised me about dysplasia.

8. Would you purchase from the above breeder again?

For sure.

9. Do you have any other comments? Please fell free to expand on your

experience.

The puppy is really kind and easy to breed. I think the breeder and the

environment were perfect to develop such a dog.

Regards,

Virginia

#22

1. How long have you known this breeder? 4 years

2. If you have purchased an adult or puppy from this breeder, can you

describe his/her over all health? I don't own a dog but I often help

Gianfranco with his.

3. If you visited the home/kennel where the puppy/adult was housed can you

describe the living conditions? Cleanliness? Number of adults and pups?

Everything is very clean and in perfect harmony for the dog's wellbeing.

actually, Gianfranco has 3 adult Goldens and 2 adult newfs at home, but

there are 4 more adult goldens and a newfy in foster homes in the same

town.

4. Can you tell me if you received the proper paperwork for your

puppy/adult in a timely manner or as per the contract? He does everything needed

scrupulously.

5. Do you know if the pup/adult was current on all shots/inoculations? same as above

6. Was the adult (dam/sire) given extra testing before being bred? E.g..

CERF, OFA, etc., Yes, all the dogs in the breeding program are certified.

7. Were you advised, either verbally or in writing about the breed

characteristics, possible health concerns for this breed, or more

specifically to the pup/adult you have purchased? Gianfranco researches all

the time new information about the wellbeing of the dogs, he also writes

for a couple of dog magazines about natural remedies.

8. Would you purchase from the above breeder again? yes, but at the moment

I leave in an apartment.

9. Do you have any other comments? Please fell free to expand on your

experience.

I would like to tell people (because I am often there personally to help)

what a quality breeder, as Gianfranco, does with his puppies:

1. A breeder who believes that no matter how great the pedigree, or how

wonderful the parents, the environment during the females pregnancy and 7

weeks after birth has a lasting unalterable effect on how a puppy behaves.

2. A breeder that bottle feeds the pups even when the litter is small and

mother has lots of milk. This bonds the puppy to human scent and associates

them with human handling, cuddling, nursing and most importantly, security.

3. A breeder that does toe-nail clipping while the puppies nurse, to

associate nail-clipping with a pleasant experience.

4. A breeder who, between 3 to 5 weeks, exposes the puppy to the noises of

pots and pans dropping, vacuum cleaners, washer/dryers, televisions etc.

This helps alleviate the fears of dogs that are easily spooked.

5. A breeder that constantly picks up, rocks, holds and tries to carry the

puppy everywhere.

6. A breeder that starts "bye-bye" at 5 weeks. A breeder that slowly

acclimates the puppy to car, van and/or trailering. During this time, they

also include loving experiences with children, other dogs, sleeping and

eating in strange surroundings, etc. This is a super-step toward prevention

of motion sickness.

7. A breeder who, at five weeks, teaches puppies to be separated from mom

and littler-mates and be self-confident enough in familiar surroundings not

to cry when alone. This practice is repeated through the 7th or 8th week.

New puppy owners then find the first night home, puppy doesn't cry and is

not unhappy, as being alone has never been an unhappy experience.

8. A breeder that starts leash training by the 5th or 6th week. Who's pups

already have a following instinct, because from early on they started by

calling "Puppy Come" in a loud and happy voice every time they are fed.

Calling your puppy to come and have it come, is difficult for many new

owners but not from breeders who exercise the above philosophy.

9. A breeder, that by 7 weeks can hide in the yard or be way out of sight

and when they yell "puppy come", all puppies come running.

10. A breeder that at 7 weeks, continues toe-nail clipping, brushing and

working on a table (playing Veterinarian and Judge). Puppies, such as these,

are not normally afraid of your Veterinarian or a Judge.

11. A breeder that does intelligent testing, retrieving testing, temperament

testing puppies through obstacle courses, and identifies Alpha, Beta and

Omega types.

12. A breeder that chronicles every litter with photographs, videos or both

[from birth to leaving for your home]....so you have a history of your pup.

13. A breeder that will also provide photographs of your pup's parents.

14. A breeder, who above all, wants to keep in touch and hear all about the

progress of your pup over the ensuing years

Vicky, Québec

#23

Hi,

In answer to your survey.

I know this breeder for almost a year, I never purchased any dog from him, but I am taking some of his dogs from time to time as a foster family.

I would recommend this breeder, I know how well he takes care of his dogs.

Thank you,

Sylvie

#24

1. How long have you known this breeder?

5 years

2. If you have purchased an adult or puppy from this breeder, can you describe his/her over all health?

good

3. If you visited the home/kennel where the puppy/adult was housed can you describe the living conditions?

good

Cleanliness?

excellent

Number of adults and pups?

big litter I bought a puppy from, a manageable, small number of adults

4. Can you tell me if you received the proper paperwork for your puppy/adult in a timely manner or as per the contract?

yes, I did

5. Do you know if the pup/adult was current on all shots/inoculations?

he was

6. Was the adult (dam/sire) given extra testing before being bred? E.g.. CERF, OFA, etc.,

I bought a puppy, the dam had all her clearances

7. Were you advised, either verbally or in writing about the breed characteristics, possible health concerns for this breed, or more specifically to the pup/adult you have purchased?

no, but I am a breeder myself of 20 years and didn't need this information

8. Would you purchase from the above breeder again?

yes

9. Do you have any other comments? Please fell free to expand on your experience.

I was very happy with the pup I bought from Gianfranco, and he is a dedicated breeder.

Pat

#25

1. two years

2. A very healthy and handful puppy who has become a lively and affectionate

dog.

3. The kennels were remarkable and the living conditions of the dogs also.

4. Yes, I have received all the papers in a short time.

5. Yes, it was.

6. I received the certifications of both parents.

7. Definetely yes. Gianfranco took a lot of time explaining many useful

things about education, nutrition, grooming and training. When I need a good

advice for my dog I always e-mail Gianfranco and I am sure that in a short

delay I will get his answer.

8. Yes. of course.

9. I was impressed by Gianfranco's philosophy of dog breeding. He really

cares about each dog he brings into this world. He treats it as part of his

extended family when he places it in a new home. I feel that I can rely on

Gianfranco with complete confidence.

#26

1. How long have you known this breeder? - 3 1/2 Years

2. If you have purchased an adult or puppy from this breeder, can you describe his/her over all health? - Puppy - perfect bill of health - not one illness since I have had him which is 3 years this month.

3. If you visited the home/kennel where the puppy/adult was housed can you describe the living conditions? - I traveled from Chicago to Canada and visited the home when it was time to pick up our puppy. The whelping area was inside the home, it was clean, no odor, the puppies smelled clean and looked healthy and were active. There were 5 puppies and the mom was not in the whelping area as they were no longer breast feeding. The adult dogs were housed outside in a large kennel, each individual kennel was covered from the outside elements and were very clean. At the time, there were (2) females and (1) male Golden and (2) Adult New Foundlands.

4. Can you tell me if you received the proper paperwork for your puppy/adult in a timely manner or as per the contract? I left with our puppy and all of the paperwork, pedigree, health certificate, contract, etc.

5. Do you know if the pup/adult was current on all shots/inoculations? - Yes, he provided the health certificate, hip clearance and shot record of the mother and father.

6. Was the adult (dam/sire) given extra testing before being bred? E.g.. CERF, OFA, etc., - Yes

7. Were you advised, either verbally or in writing about the breed characteristics, possible health concerns for this breed, or more specifically to the pup/adult you have purchased? - Yes, he told me to always check the ears because Goldens can be prone to ear problems, especially if they like to swim alot. He said if I ever smelled a bad odor in the ears or if they looked dark pink to take him straight to the vet...which was good because I did not know this. My dog swims in the ocean every week and we have never once had an ear problem.

8. Would you purchase from the above breeder again? - Most definitely

9. Do you have any other comments? Please fell free to expand on your experience. - Gianfranco was the most helpful and knowledgeable breeder I ever met. I waited 2 years and did much research before finding him. From day one he listened very carefully to what I wanted in my Golden, he reassured me that my dog would have the look and temperament I desired. It was important to me that the Golden was not only beautiful but that the breeder care very much about the dogs, not just making money. He educated me, helped me get through the scary first stages of puppy hood, from a runny nose to diarrhea, to most currently bad breath. Even though my dog is now 3 years old I can e-mail or call him at anytime and ask him questions or what his opinion is on the best organic food to give, canned vs. dry, etc. He has in my opinion the best looking goldens I have ever seen and treats all of us as though we are part of a large extended family and my Riley is the proof that I picked the best breeder.

Tanya

#27

1. How long have you known this breeder? Over 5 years

2. If you have purchased an adult or puppy from this breeder, can you describe his/her over all health? We purchased a Newfoundland puppy from Milano Kennel several years ago. She is extremely healthy, happy & extremely loveable. She has her yearly physicals & shots and has had no other problems. She is the picture of health & celebrated her 5th Birthday in December. We did a lot of research into Milano Kennel prior to purchasing Desdemona, as we had gone through another Kennel over 11 years ago with only researching the Newfoundland breed and not the breeder & had purchased a wonderful Newfie, Othello, that we had to be put down at an early age due to numerous health issues. We didn't want to go through that again and really dug deep into Milano Kennel and were more than pleased with our results.

3. If you visited the home/kennel where the puppy/adult was housed can you describe the living conditions? Cleanliness? Number of adults and pups? The house was immaculate and the dogs were welcomed throughout the house. The whelping box was extremely clean & had plenty of room for the pups. Desdemona was 1 of 11 puppies, we were one of the first to be able to pick up our puppy, but all of the rest were spoken for & would be leaving within the next few days. Jade, Desdemona's mother was also there & was in terrific shape, which was amazing giving birth to 11 babies. The outside area was fenced in for the dogs & we were able to spend some time, with Jade. You could tell that the adults & puppies were very well cared for & loved.

4. Can you tell me if you received the proper paperwork for your puppy/adult in a timely manner or as per the contract? Yes we did

5. Do you know if the pup/adult was current on