See what my new puppy families have to say about our babies!

Dear Malissa, 
    When we lost our 18 year old Lhasa, we knew that she could never be replaced, but soon after, the timing was right for some new energy in the house!  The puppy pen in your shop is always my first stop, and on a particular day, I knew in my heart that I had found the right puppy for us.  ShiShi #1, AKA Scooby, quickly became an energetic, happy, loving, and yes, occasionally naughty part of our lives. He entertains us constantly with his athletic, and "cat like" behaviors.  As pictures have shown, he loves to jump into the bathroom sink in the morning to help us get ready for work, and for no apparent reason, he will break into what is fondly known as "the Scooby run", tearing through the house, throwing the nearest available toy into the air to catch, and to entertain himself with.  Several months later, sadly, we lost another one of our geriatric pack. We decided to get another puppy and after looking at several breeds, determind that we needed to look only around the corner to your salon, to find another "perfect" addition to our family.  We welcomed Baby Sadie last week, four pounds of adorable, rough and tumble energy.  her brother Scooby adores her, and her 15 year old brother Rocky tolerates her.  We are thrilled to have 2 ShiShi's in our family! Thanks Malissa, for the great additions to our family.   Molly, Glenn, Britt, Rocky, Scooby, and Baby Sadie (Mesa Arizona)

"Buying a puppy from Desert Bloom was the best decision my family ever made. Our little boy (Mini Cocker) Brownie came to us partially potty trained, healthy, super spunky, and fearless. He loves to be groomed, isn't afraid of the vets office and never knows the fear of a stranger. What a friendly well adjusted puppy. Malissa I commend you on all your long hours of socializing the puppies, grooming them and making sure they are suitable for families. We couldn't have asked for a better buddy for our three children, and our chocolate lab Mocha loves him too, they are inseparable!" ~Miguel F. ~San Diego CA.

"Our little snuggle Bunny (ShiShi Spaniel) is amazing. She is such a happy little girl. We take her to our store daily and everyone just adores her. We couldn't of asked for a better companion. ~Kim, Chandler Az.

"Malissa just wanted to tell you how much we love our Little Lady (Mini Cocker). She is so smart, we have taught her so many tricks. She loves everyone is healthy and such a joy to be with. Thanks so much for a great best friend." Ashley G. ~Phoenix Az.

"Rootie (mini cocker) is sprouting like a weed. What a wonderful little girl. The vet was impressed at how good her manners were and how healthy she is. We love her! Thanks Malissa for such a special little girl. ~Jackie R. ~ Las Cruses New Mexico

"We just love our little Sadie girl (mini cocker). She is so sweet and well mannered. She is the highlight of our day. Malissa's puppies are healthy, happy and the sweetest things around. I highly recommend her puppies to anyone thinking of purchasing a pet. ~Nancy V ~Chandler Az.

"Hi Malissa,
The baby (mini cocker) is doing great. He seems so smart already.  We finally
decided to name him Franklin, or Frankie for short.  We absolutely love him!" Antonio L. Long Beach CA.

"Malissa we just love our little ShiShi Boy Bonno. Meanwhile, he's so fearless - and we love that. He climbs into the toy basket and loves all the different and new toys. He particularly loves a red Frisbee - and a few squeaky animals.
He's precious - and we adore him. We know it's going to take a while for the big sisters to adjust...but it's just a matter of time. He's undaunted by their growls of disapproval.
He follows Rob and me everywhere - and I think he's doing exceptionally well! Trisha R. ~Beverly Hills, CA.

"Hi Malissa, just wanted to let you know that Molly (mini cocker) has adjusted just fine and she is playing with her sister Princess (mini cocker) and they are having a ball together. We are very happy with both puppies that we adopted from you. Our groomer was amazed at how easy Princess was to groom for being such a small puppy. All your hard work paid off!  Thanks again, Tracy R. Scottsdale Az.

"In March 2007 my husband and I decided to add another pet to our home. After looking online we found the Poochini Pet Salon. Not only was I excited to find a new place to take my princess cocker spaniel Jasmine, but I had found a place with mini cocker spaniels. That week I went to the salon to meet Malissa and her puppies. I fell in love. Not only with the puppies but with the salon and everyone I met in the salon. I picked my puppy that day. Of course, he was not old enough to bring home yet, but Malissa let me come visit anytime I wanted to play with my new chocolate baby. We named him Maximus Rex, Max for short. He is clearly the bright star in my day, everyday and all the time. My female who is five was not so sure about the new baby, but shortly after they were playing all the time and napping together. I take my little babies to salon every four weeks to be groomed, you will not find a better caring place to have by your pets or have them cared for in every way. During a monthly grooming trip I fell in love with another puppy, half brother to my Max. Little did I know that in three weeks I would be back only to buy him and bring him home with my other two cockers. IF I had a bigger house, a bigger bed and larger yard I would buy as many puppies from Malissa and her family as my husband would allow!! They are healthy, well cared for and just overall the best personalities and temperament I have ever seen. ALL her puppies,,,including the little shishi spaniels ,,,OH MY GOSH,,,they are just the cutest little things, so small and so sweet. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that if you are thinking about purchasing a new puppy and are serious about care and love for your new pet, BUY ONE from Desert Bloom.. Any breed, Any Mom,,, These dogs are treated like royalty and part of the family from the moment they come into the world! " ~Jessica O~ Queen Creek Arizona

"Malissa is a pleasure to deal with. She very much cares about her puppies and the homes that they go to. My mini cocker puppy came very well mannered and partially potty trained. If you are looking for a puppy to love, I highly recommend buying from Malissa." Deb in Wisconsin

"Thank you Malissa for our new Japanese ShiShi Spaniel.  Our new puppy is healthy, already housebroken and such a joy to our family.  I was impressed with your nice and clean grooming shop and enjoyed getting to know the puppies in your parlor environment.  It was comforting to see the puppy’s mom and dad, and also meet your family.  It is clear to me that everyone involved with these puppies is caring and committed to providing the best environment for them, and ensure that they are placed with the right owner.  I also appreciate that you are always available to answer any questions we have.  Again, thank you for our new love, and the comfort in knowing that we found our puppy at just the right place." Shirley Pattengale (Tucson Az)

"We just love Charlie (mini cocker). He has the most beautiful coat, wonderful temperament and is just a love to everyone. We couldn't of asked for a better pet. All your help with grooming and training have been greatly appreciated." ~Jen M. ~Gilbert, Az.

"Our Bear (mini cocker) is just the greatest pet. He loves everybody and is so silly. We are so happy with him."~LeeAnn~CA.

Hi Malissa,

I just wanted to say hello and tell you how very happy my family and I are with our two darling puppies. We named the blue merle puppy Princess. She is just absolutely beautiful and just a darling sweetheart. Several people have actually offered to buy her from me. Her white marbling, extra long ears, and her different colored eyes make her quite extraordinary. My daughter named the red buff female Molly. She is so spunky and loveable. I am very pleased with the quality of the puppies. Both were clean and healthy and professionally groomed. There temperament is also quite wonderful. They are energetic and extremely well socialized. They took immediately to my German Sheppard and were not shy or timid when I had a Girl Scout meeting at my house of over 18 eight-year old girls! I appreciate how you focused on socializing the puppies by bringing them to your grooming salon so that they are played with all day long. Also, having 11 dogs of your own at home for them to play with certainly accounts for them immediately taking to my German Sheppard.

I appreciate how you immediately invited my family to your house so that we could get the pick of the litter. After seeing how you loved and cared for your dogs, and seeing the parents of the puppies, I knew that I would be purchasing a high quality puppy. In fact, my family couldn’t help but buy two puppies. We could not believe our luck that you had the blue merle available and she was ready to go home. I know that there are people out there wishing they had not waited to buy her!!

The only concern my family had in buying a puppy was that we were planning a vacation in a month’s time, and we did not want to purchase a puppy until after our cruise. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for offering to puppy-sit my two little girls while we are on our vacation. I know that they will be well cared for by their first puppy mom.

Also, thank you for sending us pictures and video of Molly while she was growing up. My daughter was checking our email everyday for new photos and video. It was a very special experience for her.

I would certainly buy another puppy from you. My only regret is that we don’t live close enough to your grooming salon to bring the girls in for their hair cuts and pink little bows!

Sincerely,

Tracy Richter, Scottsdale Arizona
"I just love my little silver boy (Mini Cocker) he is healthy, happy and so sweet. I recommend using Malissa as your source for a well adjusted healthy family pet."
Hi Malissa,  I'm not ignoring, but we are all having sooooo much fun!  I've named him SAM-e.  Yes, after the famous supplemental "cure all".  He is so cute and wonderful.  He has a GREAT personality and I love to watch him play.  He and Asher (my cat) seem to be getting along okay so far.  Asher has been my only animal for seven years.  So, his nose is a little 'bent', at least that's what he wants me to think.  I've caught them playing when Asher thinks I'm not around.  I've got him in a little sweater, because he seems to be shivering all the time.  We are having rain and the cooler weather seems much colder in the rain.  I've taken him out on his leash many times.  I think he's getting the idea.  There are fewer and fewer accidents.  I took him over to a friend's house this weekend.  She has 4 big cockers.....a buff, a black, a sable and a black and white party color.  Two boys and two girls all neutered or spade.  They are a riot and SAM-e fit right in even though he was less than a fourth they're size.  They all played together great and it was fun to watch.  Well, I must run, just wanted you to know how we are doing.

~Susan G. ~Seattle WA
Malissa,
 
We love Bella (Mini Cocker) Saturday was a wonderful day.  She cried for a few minutes when we left your shop,  then she settled in.  She was so precious.  She walked all over Sky Harbor Airport.  So many people stopped to pet her and talk to her.  Everyone thought she was so beautiful and that her name fits her. She is so well socialized and friendly (Thank you for that).   She slept through dinner at the airport, played some more, then slept so good on the plane we didn't hear a peep from her.   She is adapting wonderfully.  My grown girls have accepted her and and learning to play gently.  She is staying in a puppy pen during the day with her new best friend "Lilly"  a 8 month old miniature dachuand (my friends dog).  So Lilly is playing nurse maid and baby sitter, but they play so well together and then sleep together in the crate.  Bella slept so well Saturday night that I woke her up to check on her.  Last night she went outside one time at 2am but slept soundly from 9pm to 6 this morning. 
She sleeps in her plane crate on the bed so she is near me but I won't roll on her and she can't fall off.  I just love her.  She is so full of energy and so cute.  She helped me work in the yard yesterday and then took a nap in my lap.  I have so missed a puppy in the house. I will send you some pictures of her travels this week.  It was great meeting you and your family.  I hope that I can send you more new moms as Bella and I go about.  What a great weekend.  Thank you so much.   Talk to you soon.....

Maria M. ~Houston TX.