Letters of Recommendation

Through the years we have had the pleasure to breed, and raise so many beautiful puppies. It has been absolutely one of the highlights of my career, and I have been lucky to share it with my children, and all of you.

Most of my clients come back for more than one puppy, and my clients have always been so kind,

they treasure their new puppy, as much as we have we have raising them.

I take this page to share with you a few letters of reference, as there are many, you can feel free at any time, to take a look at our Facebook page, and our MANY beautiful client comments and puppy pictures from clients there also.

Kathy F.

Kathy F. My little Ebee is still under 3 pounds. We just celebrated her birthday. Jennifer, you are so awesome!

Thank you for providing my family with the best toy rat terrier in the world and always being there when I have questions.

Little Ebee, isn’t she so cute!!!! She has the cutest clothes

Kathy F.

Anne Marie F.

Anne Marie - posted
I must once again thank Jennifer Rhodes and 5280 Toy Rat Terriers for my Isabella, now one year old. I am constantly getting compliments about how beautiful and graceful she is! She is the most loyal, loving, and playful dog I’ve ever had. I love watching her race around the yard with her gorgeous long legs! So entertaining! And although I normally rescue dogs (I have three rescues), I strongly endorse 5280 Toy Rat Terriers! Top-quality pups!

Hey from the Kirkpatrick's

02/09/2012

Just thought id drop a line… are little ryder roo man has grown into a nice little ham lol….
hes got personality that’s for sure… just wanted to hope everyone a good yr..

and to let you know how much we enjoy and love the little guy…
he has fit so well into the family that is amazing.. i was worried at first about the cats and him an now

there best friends and play pals ..
funniest thing ull ever see…best decision to get him ever…
he fetches now and lol he pouts cutest darn thing ull ever see he sicks his bottom lip out and jsut looks at you wen he wants something …

i cave right away so cute …

thank you and hope your family the best…

from Sheryl, Nora and

Ryder Kirkpatrick
Parents to Ryder Roo

Phil and Karen-

Parents to Harlie

1-15-12
I guess Karen and I are suckers.
He likes to sleep in the bed versus pinned up in the bathroom.

Harlie has become a confident member of the family that seems to be outside potty training rapidly.
No mistakes inside, thanks to his training.

He likes to play tug, ball if you don’t throw it too far and he explore. He doesn’t eat as much ad I thought he would but he’s a casual eater in my opinion.

Marie- Mom to Sophie

Sophie did very well last night! She whined a little a few minutes into the drive but once the car got really toasty she was quiet the whole way. She enjoys prancing around our living room and poking her little head into the first dark spot she finds on someone's lap to take naps. She doesn't particularly enjoy being in her playpen by herself but seems to be getting the hint that this is her time to eat and drink and once she goes to the bathroom she gets to come out. She does the cutest little howl to try to get us to get her out, adorable! She did well overnight, only whined for a little when the lights went out and a few times through the night but mostly she slept and she used her litter box several times. Overall, things are going pretty well! We'll send pictures. Thank You! Marie

Linda-Mom to Gigi

Update her daughter owns Zorro

Hi Jennifer:
9/20/2010

I wasn’t sure if you received my texts/pictures today.
So, I’m forwarding the photos as well. We’ve name our baby “GiGi.” Check out her little bed.
Thanks.

Linda

GiGi

Danelle- Mom to Addison and Captain

Danelle- Mom to Addison and Captain
4/06/2010
Hi there! It’s Danelle. Just wondering if there was any word on Paris going into heat.
Addison has warmed up to everyone SO WELL. She jumps around and plays with the other dogs.

She’s so goofy, she loves to jump and roll around.

Thanks,
Danelle

Ginny and Lynn- Parents to Reno

Ginny and Lynn / Parents to Reno

Jennifer,

Please feel free to share this with anyone considering one of your puppies. Let them know they can call us, too. We are fans for life! I will be sending you updated photos as soon as

I get either a new camera or get mine fixed. He is so beautiful. His markings are really unique. The brindle shows up in various ways. Hope you’re doing well.

After we lost our beautiful rat terrier, Coco in March of 2010, I was determined to find another ratty. This time I wanted to make sure we had a reputable breeder and knew the lineage of our puppy. I visited and emailed several breeders.

After an extensive search, we found 5280 Toy Rat Terriers. We looked at the website and compared Jennifer’s puppies to many other breeders. We were so impressed by the site,

we contacted her directly. We filled out the application and hoped we would be able to bring a new baby home with us. Jennifer knows so much about the breed and is so adamant

about the quality of her dogs, we knew it was the right decision. We interviewed each other and felt very confident this was where our new family member would come from.

We went to Denver right after 2 litters had been born. We saw them at 2 and 3 days old…adorable! We also met her other dogs and saw where all the puppies live (in her home).

She was completely open with us. We couldn’t decide right away, but had a reserve on 2 different females. We went back to Iowa feeling confident we had made the right choice.

Many weeks and even more phone calls later, we were back in Denver to pick up our little girl. We had seen pictures and videos of the litters as they grew and we both were having a tough time

deciding which one we would bring home. We arrived in Denver to make our final pick and leave something with our scent. After nearly 2 hours (Jennifer and her family were very patient)

we decided on the beautiful little male from Brinley’s litter! We were all surprised, but his sweet little personality won us over. 5 days later, we drove back to Denver from Pikes Peak

area where we had been vacationing, to take our little Denver Reno (a.k.a. Deno) home to Iowa.

The trip home was so easy. We had a litter box for him, which he used right away. He even stopped playing to go potty! (Iowa winters are brutal,

so not having to take him outside is a blessing.) We were amazed and immediately in love with our little man. He is everything we hoped for and more.

Ratties are such loving little dogs and he is no exception. As I write this, he is sitting on my lap just as calm as could be. He loves to play and run like the wind.

He is a good eater and has grown into a lovely animal. Deno is very strong and brave (he doesn’t know he’s only 5 1/2 lbs.) My husband and I are so grateful to Jennifer and

her caring way of breeding and raising these wonderful, intelligent little dogs. Deno has filled the hole in our hearts left by the loss of our Coco.

Ginny Showman

Angela- Mom to Socks

Thank you again so very much for my dog Murphy (AKA: 1st name SOCKS) Reagan. He is just the best pup we could have asked for our family!!! We've so spoiled him rotten, but he spoils us too . He are some recent pictures of him.
The Reagan Family

Rene-Samson/Daliah

Rene- Mom to Samson and Lily ( Dahlia)

Jen, 7/28/2009 It was great talking to you! Samson is doing great! He is SO GOOD with my niece and nephew! You can tell he loves kids! They are very very gentle with him! I got him an exer-pen and it is set up at my parents' house now. He is in it in his crate sleeping. :) Rene`

Rene's Mon owns two

5280 dogs Piper and Ryder

Veronica- Mom to Vega$

Good morning Jennifer
enjoy Vega$pix
let me know when you receive my email
she is too adorable
i thank my personal assistant in finding you
you are a caring breeder, thank you

Vega$

Sandra- Mom to Bella Valentina

Hi Jennifer,

It has been a while since we last communicated but on this day, Bella’s 4th birthday, I am compelled to write to continue thanking you for your breeding integrity. I consider myself blessed to have made your acquaintance and that you bred one of the most sweetest dogs in the world! I can’t tell you enough how grateful I am that she is in my life!

I hope all is going well for you and wish you peace, joy and love.

Your very truly,

Sandra
Sent from my iPad

Sandra / Mom to Bella Valentina

I love your new website! Those puppies are sooooooo cute! Bella and I are doing wonderful. I can't believe she will be 3 in May! I hope all Is well with you and your family, Sandra and Bella Sent from my iPad

Hi Jennifer –

Tomorrow will be one year since I flew out to Denver to pick up Bella Valentina!! A day I will always cherish as it was the day the most wonderful thing happened in my life – Bella. I can’t thank you enough for such a dear, sweet and loving bundle of joy. Bella has captured many hearts! As you know she goes to work with me four days a week and day care one day. When she doesn’t come to work the whole office is miserable!! She makes everyones day brighter! I have noticed on weeks that I am unable to bring her to the office she too seems down in the dumps.

I know that all the love and attention Bella receives has helped her develop into the dog that she is—too cute. I also know that your breeding provided the core for her to develop as well as she has. Her temperament and personality began with her breeding which allowed her to develop into the sweetheart that she is.

I could go on and on about how happy I am that Bella is in my life but I think you get it. I would and do recommend you as a breeder and will continue.

Thank you again,

Sandra

Hi Jennifer:

I just wanted to let you know what a great joy Bella is for me and my family. I couldn’t be happier. She has really stuck to her litter training which impresses everyone. She has adapted well to her new home.

Sandra

Thank you for the beautiful pup!

Allyson- Mom to Wink

Here’s Wink. We love him.

Jennifer is so sweet and knowledgeable and loves all these little puppies.
I think that is so great how she cares about each of them individually.
Wink has been such a special part of our lives we lost our family dog last summer
and Wink has certainly been a wonderful blessing to our family.
I honestly believe since he was brought up in an environment of love in Jennifer and her families home
it is why he’s such a sweet baby!
Thank you.
Take Care.

Brad and Cynthia-Parents

to Ashton, Bailey & Smuge

Hi Jennifer,

Just to let you know how happy Adelle and Cynthia are with Bailey – she is one sweet puppy!
Bailey is great therapy for Adelle right now.

Cynthia and Brad- Parents to Ashton, Bailey & Smuge

Thought I would let you know….

Hey Jennifer,

I didn’t want to bother you with another call. I thought you’d like to know how Ashton is doing. We had a great first night!
We set up his pen like you had yours set up. He saw his litter box, jumped in, rolled around and pooped.
We used the blanket in his kennel (cage/crate) and covered it with another blanket. We had good play time in the back patio with our other dog Max.
They are still sniffing each other out. He went to sleep easily and we never heard a peep from him all night.
This morning there were no accidents anywhere. Couldn’t ask for a better first night with a puppy. Right now he’s napping.

Thanks so much,
Cynthia

Irene-Mom to Hercules

Thank you so much for the time and care you and your family put into breeding these dogs.
Not only did you do the bare minimum, but it seems you went above and beyond what most breeders would be required to do
in terms of training, health, cleanliness, and more. Hercules has an excellent temperament and he is great
around my 8 year old child and other pets.

I am really happy with the services you provided. Having a dog mostly crate and litter box trained made
it very easy for everyone to adapt. He also adapted to leash training very quickly. We thank you for allowing us to visit
with Hercules on occasion, and for being extremely patient when we were not sure which dog to choose.
We know we chose the right pet, and I believe you helped us with that decision.
We also appreciate you assisting with questions and offering lower priced shots in the present and future.
Thanks for everything, and I would highly recommend you as a toy rat terrier breeder.

Irene

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