While researching for working lines Bouviers, I found Howard
Gaines name came up for this search. Upon speaking with Howard, I felt he really knew a lot about the breed and had a real
interest in preserving the working qualities of the Bouvier. Over the next six or so months I kept in touch with Howard and
awaited a breeding of Rock and Bear….
I’m a Pennsylvania
State Trooper and I live where I work. I have a wife that is home by herself often due to my work schedule. We have a house
in the mountains with 8 acres. So, I really felt the need for a “real deal” dog; we have a Black Russian Terrier
who puts on a very good threat display, but I’m afraid she would fold when put under pressure. Being a Trooper, I see
the stuff that goes on that the rest of the public sometimes does not know of. I know of retaliation against police officers
is something that does happen and all too often. Thus, that is why I contacted Howard and learned more about his Bouviers.
I went down to Delaware and meet Howard on a Sunday. I was greeted by him and the Delmarva Working Dog Club. I was very impressed
with Howard, Rock, Bear, and the club. It was then I decided for sure that I wanted a puppy from Howard.
Throughout the whole process, Howard kept me up to date on the puppies. I went down to see the
puppies when they were 6 weeks old… Wow, was I impressed! These lil Bouvs were tenacious, but yet they were social
and environmentally sound. At 8 weeks I went down and picked up GloK! He was exactly what I was expecting- drivey, social
with us, and just a good looking dog! We got him home late that night; he did not even cry in his crate that first night!
When we got up the next day, I had GloK out in the yard for the first time. We were getting our chimney cleaned and as you
can see in the video, GloK was very confident and sure of himself at 8 weeks and 1 day old. I was blown away at the attitude,
confidence and boldness this dog had at such a young age…This attitude has carried over and he’s turned into
a great dog at only 16 weeks now and I’m excited to see him grow up.
Thanks Howard for a great puppy!
