We've worked very hard over the years, and we've made many very wonderful, special friends who have honored us by giving us their recommendations.  We hold them in the highest esteem, and are privileged to know them.  Here are some of their statements:

Richard Stratton

"As a long-time admirer of the Sorrells strain of dogs, I can recommend TATONKA KENNELS as some of the best of this bloodline. I have known Joanie for over two decades, and Marcel is a much-valued friend that I first met in New Zealand nearly a decade ago. They are knowledgeable and honest people who are well versed in dog husbandry and in the art of breeding a fine strain of dogs."
 Richard Stratton is the author of numerous pit bull 
articles and books including: 
"This is the American Pit Bull Terrier", "The Book of the
American Pit Bull Terrier", "The World of the American Pit Bull Terrier", "The Truth about the American Pit Bull Terrier".
GO TO RICHARD'S BOOKS

Renee Greenwood

"Joanie has been a friend of mine since the '70's when Ralph offered a breeding to our Oakie.  She arrived with her good bitch Gypsy and a life long friendship was born.  Joanie, Ralph and I always agreed on what made a good dog.  I had the pleasure of meeting Marcel recently and I know they will continue to be a driving force in the breed for years to come."   

"Girl, I have known you for more years than either of us wants to admit to!  You always bring a good dog.  I met Marcel in 1991 when I was judging in New Zealand.  He is a good upstanding fellow with a keen eye for a good dog.  A match made in heaven, these two will go far."

Gary Hammonds