Sharon Mathiesen asked me to write to you about my purchase of one of her puppies over the internet.  I was very nervous, but found that the world has changed enough that there was much more availability that way.  So I jumped in.  Working with Sharon was terrific. First, our puppy is a beautiful dog, with a great personality, and just as she described on the web. Second, we shipped her in the kennel to San Francisco.  Sharon sent her well-equipped with food, and checked in with me until she knew that the pup had arrived safely.  A friend of ours bought our pup's sister at the same time and can't speak highly enough about Sharon, her communication, the puppies themselves, and the care she took in shipping them.  I've just had a hip replacement, or I'd be looking for our second one from Sharon.  Good luck!  If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to email me.
Claire Burdett

 

 

We live about 30-45 minutes south of Sharon's house, so when I called 
her in response to an ad I found on the computer, she offered to bring 
her two remaining pups to our house to see if we got along. 
 
Both of the Springer pups she brought to us were gorgeous--healthy and 
happy-- I wanted to get both, but I was told we could only keep one. I picked 
Riley (he was called Jackson at the time), We've had 
him for almost a year and a half and he's been a tremendous companion 
and a great source of joy for my family. His picture is on Sharon's 
website...sorry I don't have any recent pictures (camera needs repair). 
 
When my family has gone on vacation, Sharon has kept Riley for us (twice) 
and he was so happy to stay with her family. Sharon has a great little 
house in Bonner Springs, KS, with a big room--kind of like a sunroom--next to her living room for her dogs. Its connected to the 
living room and opens out into the back yard where the dogs and 
puppies can play. She has two of the "wire" kind of crates she can 
put her two dogs in when they have muddy feet or need a "time out" 
when they play too hard. This is the main room the puppies stay in until 
they're housebroken. Riley was supposed to sleep in one of the 
crates at night while he was staying there, but he cried (he's spoiled rotten here) 
so she let him sleep in her bedroom with her and her two dogs Makenzie and 
Presley. All the dogs adore Sharon and her family. 
 
Makenzie is the alpha dog, very beautiful and loving, absolutely devoted 
to Sharon and a little shy of strangers. 
She is Riley's Mom and has had gorgeous puppies with really sweet 
natures. 
Presley is a sweetheart, through and through. She is friendly to 
everyone. She is a beautiful, very playful, and happy dog. 
Her new puppies look like they have beautiful markings. 

 

 My name is Stan King.  I live in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia.  I am writing you to recommend Sharon Mathiesen as a breeder of English Springer Spaniels. 

 
    We purchased a pup from Sharon in the fall of 2007.  Cassie arrived in excellent health and has been our companion from the day she arrived.  Her temperament is quite docile, she is loving, and great with children.  This is all indicative of the care and love she received prior to arriving at our home.  She is a very active dog and loves to run.  She loves the water and playing with the cats.
 
    Sharon continues to stays in touch with us and keeps us informed of any pertinent alerts related to keeping the dog healthy and safe.  She communicated with us during the entire transaction.  Cassie arrived at the Baltimore airport in a safe fashion and with proper accommodations for traveling.  I would definitely recommend her as a breeder and assure you of a seamless purchase of a companion that you will cherish.
 
    I am attaching pictures of Cassie so you can see what brings joy to us on a daily basis.  Good luck with your purchase.
 
Stan & Nancy King
Falling Waters, WV