PUPPY FACTS AND A LITTLE BASIC INFO

Are the puppies registered?

 

All Parents are AKC registered and all litters are registered with the AKC. Unless otherwise noted.

NOTE 11/2024 puppies will no longer come with registration papers unless show home.

 

Breeding/show prospects will come with Full AKC registration. You can call your puppy any name you choose, but all Breeding/Show/Obedience/Agility prospects will have there registered name begin with our kennel name.

 

We update photo's  and occasionally we will shoot video's but these are at our discretion when time permits.  If you have a deposit down I will try to shoot a video for you as I can. 

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Will you hold a certain puppy for me without a deposit if I ask you to?

 

Not without a reservation fee. Purchasing a puppy is a serious commitment, and I will not hold a puppy without a deposit. I have done this a few times and passed up people who were actually serious and the pups lost a home. So no, we will not hold a puppy without a deposit.

 

Do you guarantee the puppies?

 

Our Puppies come with a 2 year health guarantee outlined in my contract.

2 year health guarantee covering congenital defects.

Unlimited lifetime support for questions and advice.

 

Our first concern is for the well-being of our puppies throughout their lifetimes. Therefore, if - for any reason and at any time - you choose not to keep your dog, Please return the dog to us.

 

The health of the puppies we produce is of vital concern to us - both for sentimental reasons and because we need to monitor the health of all dogs we produce over their lifetimes to be sure we've not missed anything in our breeding research. We'd appreciate being notified of any and all health issues you encounter in your dog's lifetime.

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What do the puppies come with?

 

What do you get when you get a puppy from me, my puppies are:

Exposed to pack behavior, so they learn how to act around adult dogs properly.

First vet exam (given at 8 weeks) and a clear fecal check before they are allowed to leave.

First vaccines, generally only require one more vaccination after they leave

Booklet to keep records.

Multiple de-wormings (2 wks, 3 wks, 4wks, 6wks, 8wks)

Giardia and coccidia preventative meds.

Started on pad/litter training

Raised in my home

Exposed to new noises and objects everyday

Pre-spoiled, Loved

Puppies leave here at 10/12 weeks old so they have the best possible start.

Puppy pack includes: Dog bed, pee pads, toys, food, collar, leash, dishes and more.

 

What age do puppies go to their new homes?

 

9/12 weeks of age. Puppies we decide to keep for a while to further evaluate for show/breeding may become available later.

 

Do You Ship?

 

Currently not but ground transportation can be arranged or meet up can be arranged.

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Do you keep a "waiting list"?

 

 I receive dozens of inquiries on a weekly basis. It's very difficult to determine who's serious and who's just looking for information from a variety of breeders. Because of this, I will only contact those who are on our VIP list and submitted deposits. Those who are contacting other breeders, and have not made a firm decision yet, may check my homepage from time to time for new postings. As soon as dogs breed, I post the due date. As soon as puppies are born, information about them will be posted on the homepage and appropriate puppy page. Pictures will be posted within a few days of birth. If you would like to get on our waiting list, see our puppy page for details.

 

Have the puppies received any vaccinations?

 

The puppies are vaccinated and wormed multiple times before they go to their new homes. We provide a health record and a recommended shot schedule for future vaccinations, worming, neutering/spaying. All puppies receive the following vaccinations at the following ages. Just look at the age of the puppy your interested in and you will see what they have had for vaccinations.

4 weeks/5 weeks: Neo par

7 weeks: Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv

9 weeks: Nobivac Canine 1-DAPPv-

       

What is DAPPv? - Canine Infectious Distemper, Hepatitis, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus

 

Will you accept a deposit for "first choice" in a litter?

 

Yes, I take reservation fees down for the 1st and 2nd choice of males and females (after us of course). If what you requested isn't in the litter, you can wait for the next litter, or you may have first choice of the available puppies.

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Would you take back a dog if I could no longer keep the dog for whatever reason?

 

OF COURSE!!! One of the items on our sales contract is regarding returns and you must notify us first. Any puppy produced by us is always welcome to come back. We have had some puppies come back due to family crisis, illnesses, unplanned events etc. We keep them until we can place them in new homes. We love our puppies and have the belief that because we created them we are responsible for their well being the entirety of their life.​

 

What defects are your puppies examined for?

 

All of our puppies are checked for conformation defects at birth and when leaving for their new home. If any are found, they are noted on sales contract. The majority of hereditary diseases are not detectable when a puppy is under 1 year of age.​

 

 

What about the differences in sexes? Male vs. Female

 

There are subtle differences between the sexes but overall there is little difference once your dog has been spayed/neutered. So behaviors classed/caused by sex are somewhat nonexistent. It really is a personal preference.

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How much do you sell your puppies for?

 

Prices vary according to the pups conformation, color, bloodlines, etc. Prices are listed next to the puppies pictures with all other pertinent information. Some pups may sound like a lot of money, but when you actually work that out - over an average lifespan of 17 years it really isn't that much, considering the health and genetics behind the dog as well as the knowledge and support at your beck and call.

 

When you adopt/purchase a puppy, you are paying for more than just the quality of the dog.  You are paying for the dog's excellent ancestry, the breeder's assistance, the time given to the puppy while in the breeder's care, and the care given to the parent dogs.  The socialization, handling, care, feeding, cleaning  will be a major factor in it's future life.  Knowledge and experience in raising puppies and health care can make the difference between life and death for a puppy.  Raising a litter of puppies requires allot of time, patience, food, vet care (vaccinations are a "must"), record keeping, puppy health records, starter kits, guarantees, written information, advertising, the proper equipment (whelping pens, kennels, outdoor runs), puppy grooming, adult dog grooming & care, and so much more.  And, after all these things... there is the breeder's integrity. We do not believe in sacrificing anything in the process. Without that, all the above will be suspect.

 

Remember that buying from a reputable breeder who has carefully selected their breeding stock vastly improves the odds that your Dog will lead a long, healthy and active life. If our price is more than your budget allows, consider adopting a rescue Dog rather than encouraging non-reputable breeders. But please remember that there are expenses that will remain the same - or be even more - for an adult dog of unknown origin. Wherever you get your dog from, you must be prepared to deal with the expense of veterinary care.

 

We understand that some of these amounts are a hefty price for many families to pay for a puppy. Considering the forethought, genetic, health and other testing having been applied to the breeding processes, the time and energy that goes into raising a happy healthy litter that is well socialized and the fact that the puppy will be with you for a long time, and you have me at your beck and call for any issues that may arise, it is a worthwhile price to pay for a healthy, happy dog.  Mostly our dogs average between $850-$1800 with some exceptions.

 

Why do your Dogs cost more than other dogs sold? I only want a pet.

 

Actually they don't, most backyard breeders and pet stores charge much more generally than I do and you are getting a sub-par pup that has no guarantees, or testing behind it and will most likely be a poor example of the breed. We understand that you 'only want a pet'. We've 'been there, done that'!  Buying from a backyard breeder can be a false economy especially when you 'only want a pet' as you re investing much more into your puppy then any breeder/show person is. You are investing your heart and soul and when that puppy comes down sick or has to be euthanized, how much would you have paid then?

 

1. Our puppies' ancestors are not only AKC registered but most are AKC Champions. Thus, they all have been judged by experienced  judges to excel as outstanding representatives of the breed. This competitive judging process is time-consuming and expensive. But, because we are breeding to the Standard, our puppies will grow up to LOOK like the breed intend! The puppies you find advertised in the paper come from questionable backgrounds at best. They may well be 'pure-bred' and 'registered', but that is no guarantee that they will look or even have the temperament like the breed standard or your idea of the dog you want.

 

2. Our puppies parents or grandparents have been health tested  and our pups have their health carefully monitored, have had preventative worming, and are current on all of their vaccinations. We guarantee they are healthy when you get them. Only healthy dogs who have passed their health testing and have excellent temperaments are used in our breeding program.

 

3. It takes a big effort and investment to acquire and breed dogs that are sound, healthy, good-natured, and excellent physical representatives of the breed.

 

4. We are not in this to make money- our aim is to improve the breed as a whole while we enjoy our own dogs at our home and on our laps. Providing excellent pet to great homes

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Are there ways to buy a good puppy (not show quality) at a less expensive price?

 

All good breeders are breeding for show quality. Dogs that are sold to pet homes have had the same amount of time put into them as dogs bred for competition. Logically, it is not possible to show all the dogs coming from a quality litter. Many times people who are aiming for "pet quality" dogs charge as much for their "pets" as those who breed show quality and have to find 'pet' homes for the puppies they are not going to show.

 

Do you show your dogs?

 

We are showing some of our dogs. We own Champions currently and  some have show points toward their Champion titles. We are always active in doing something with the dogs.

 

What is the quality of the puppies?

'Pet' and 'Show' quality explained.

 

We are committed to breeding dogs with excellent temperament, health and conformation. We work very hard to make sure the puppies are well socialized. We make every effort to keep up with the latest research about how to breed and raise healthy, well-tempered dogs that meet the breed standard. Our puppies are first-rate quality in terms of structure, health,temperament and socialization.

 

Potential pet buyers should know that our purpose is to breed show dogs that exemplify the breed standard and make improvements within the breed in temperament, health and structure. Pet puppies which end up being produced are a delightful by-product of our goals. Consequently, we appreciate your understanding when show puppies are kept by us or by other show breeders. A 'pet quality' puppy could be considered that for one of several reasons in the breed standard - round eyes, too soft (incorrect) coat texture, a tendency to carry the tail too 'gaily' or too low- the list goes on and on. These puppies are still beautiful; probably only a breeder or judge would recognize these faults, and many of these puppies could achieve their Championship. But - we are extremely fussy about the quality the Dog world associates with our kennel name, and so we will choose to place in pet homes some very nice puppies rather than have them exhibited in the show ring.

 

'Show quality' means that this puppy, in my opinion, has the conformation potential to become a champion. Certainly some puppies I produce that are of this standard I will choose to keep myself - that is why I bred the litter in the first place! If I am lucky, a litter may produce more than one beautiful puppy, and I may consider placing it in a show home. My main interest here is the satisfaction it gives me as a breeder to have produced a champion quality dog; whether it lives with me or in another show home. I place show puppies mostly with people I've developed a relationship with so I know they are committed to showing and bettering the breed.

 

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What is the average number of litters for each female?

 

The average number of litters for one of our gals is 4 in a lifetime but we have many that just have 1-3 litters and then are retired. I breed 2 cycles in a row then a year off. All dependent upon how mom births and bounces back from raising and nursing puppies.​

 

 

How many litters per year do you have

 

We have on average about 4-6 litters per year. Some of our dogs don't live with us but with our friends and relatives. Not all of our girls have puppies each year. We also help in the planning or breeding of our friends dogs occasionally.

 

Is there a Best Age to Get a Puppy?

 

Most people think the best age to get a puppy is 6 weeks - WRONG,WRONG,WRONG! NEVER get a puppy before 8 weeks of age. So what are the best times? Here's a couple of well-researched reasons why.....(most of this is from research done by the Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.)

 

Puppies have 4 critical periods of development between birth and 16 weeks (4 mos) of their lives. What happens to them during these 4 mos. determines what kind of companion they will become and shapes their character for the rest of their lives!

 

Birth to 21 days (3 weeks) - during this period the puppy's brain is mostly reactionary in that the brain is developing neural pathways. During this time the mother and her milk are most important. The puppy needs adequate food, the stimulation it gets from the mother licking it and the warmth it gets from mom and it's litter mates. By three weeks (21st day) the puppy's brain has taken on adult brain form and the puppy can toddle around, blink, hear, eliminate without mother's stimulation and begin to explore it's immediate surroundings. They begin to try to play with their siblings and mother.

 

3 weeks to 7 weeks (49th day) - During this period puppies learn canine socialization and learn dominance order - most important in training and getting along with other dogs! This is a time of rapid development, both physically and mentally. From 21-28 days (4 weeks) is especially crucial and should the puppy be separated from its mother and litter-mates at this time it would be so emotionally upsetting that the puppy will never be compensated in life for the loss of interaction of its mother and litter mates.

 

Characteristically, puppies weaned at 4 weeks are a training nightmare because they never get the connection between a reward or correction and what they were doing at the time. (For example, the dog grabs your sandwich and you yell "NO". It will not understand why you are saying no, nor why it is unacceptable to grab what it wants.) Between 4 and 5 weeks is when the puppy becomes aware of its surroundings and litter mates and discovers when it bites too hard on one of them or Mama Dog - it gets corrected by Mama or the litter mate bites back - hard! They learn to play bite at an acceptable level for their playmates. This is important to us because we can then teach them not to bite or nip us....they will learn that we are rather delicate creatures by puppy standards! :-)

 

Canine socialization is so important for a puppy to be well-adjusted. A puppy needs contact and interaction with it's mom and litter mates to learn doggy social graces, such as how to approach another dog, how to show submission and how to initiate play. A puppy weaned at 5 weeks is characteristically aggressive towards strange dogs. Some people call this "Dog aggressive", but it is basically caused by the dog not knowing how to approach or be approached by a another dog. Mothers discipline pups and teach them as well....this is as important in dogs as it is in human children.

 

A puppy weaned at 6 weeks may have the social skills but will not have all the self-confidence in itself as it would after 7 weeks. This is extremely important in a service dog or a dog you want to take responsibility for you, your home and property.

 

49 to 84 days ( 7 weeks to 12 weeks)- By the 49th day a puppy is neurologically complete...it has an adult brain, but no experience! (Kinda like you were when you got out of school and tried to find a job - couldn't get a job because you lacked job experience.:-/ ) A good breeder will handle their pups daily, from birth, because during this time it is critical for someone to give it affection and guidance so the puppy will be willing to form attachments to people and learn to trust humans. Puppies must get one-on-one socialization with a human at least once a week to develop as an individual.

 

Older pups - If the breeder has socialized the pups, taken them places,crate trained, and house trained them - then these older pups may well be the ABSOLUTE best - especially for a busy family!

 

 

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