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How do I reserve/buy a puppy? What are your prices? Do you have any requirements for purchasers? What health services are included? What registration do you provide through AKC? What should I expect when I take my puppy home? What if something goes wrong?
Q: How do I reserve/buy a puppy?
A: We take reservations for puppies on a first come first served basis. The deposit on a puppy is 50% of the adoption price. The remaining balance is due on pick up. We will accept reservations for puppies at any time. However we do not guarantee any expected delivery date as we rely on Mother Nature to determine the conditions of breeding for our dams. A reservation made when the dam is not expecting or has not already delivered is refundable at any time. Reservations made
Q: What are your prices?
A: We do not publish pricing information or take orders online. We believe this helps to discourage the "puppy mill" experience associated with buying dogs today. We provide a very different breeding experience than you will receive elsewhere. And rest assured our pricing is very reasonable for the quality of animal you receive and is competitive with Pet Stores and "Championship" Breeders
Q: Do you have any requirements for purchasers?
A: Our goal after breeding is to ensure that placement is made only with high quality families where the dog will receive the kind of care and attention we would provide ourselves. Therefore we do limited screening of prospective families. Additionally, we do require an agreement be signed which protects the dog's interests and also restricts the dogs use (we don't allow them to be disposed of or placed in shelters and we don't allow them to be used for labor tasks). A copy of our agreement is provided to prospective families for review prior to adoption.
Q: What health services are included?
A: All dams receive ongoing medical treatment throughout there pregnancy to ensure healthy welping. Additionally, after delivery of the litter, the dam and puppies receive examinations from our veterinarian. We also remove the dew claws from puppies, administers their first three sets of vaccinations, examine them for cleft palate and other common conditions.
Q: What registration do you provide through AKC (American Kennel Club)?
A: Our dams are bred only with AKC registered sires. The AKC breeding process promotes the health temparment and quality of purebred dogs. Because our dams are bred with only AKC registered sires of high quality, you can be assured of getting a dog of high quality. Additionally, you will be afforded the opportunity to register your puppy with the AKC as well. For more information on the AKC please visit their website at http://www.akc.org.
Q: What should I expect when I take my puppy home?
A: We do not release our puppies until they are 8 weeks old. This helps ensure the health of the puppy and allows sufficient time for the puppy to wean and move over to dog food. Also it gives the puppy sufficient time to grow and develop. Many breeders will release puppies at 6 weeks old. This practice is done specifically to reduce cost and focus on the next cycle of breeding. While there is certainly an ethical question to releasing dogs at 6 weeks we believe the additional 2 weeks we provide is beneficial to the life long health of the dog.
When you pick up your puppy from us we will provide you with written instruction on the care and feeding of your puppy along with recommendations on pet products including food, supplements, medication, flea treatment, bedding, toys, etc. We advise on training/obedience strategies and can provide referrals for training. Finally, we provide you with instruction on the medical requirements for the dog and provide veterinary referrals (in Orange County).
Once you take your puppy home you will need to spend time helping him or her become accustomed to your home and your family. If your dog is going to be an inside dog, we highly recommend crate training. It will also be important to establish a plan for feeding and watering your dog. Finally, it is important that you determine the plan for your dog when your family is away from home (whether for work or pleasure). Most new dog owners forget that a new puppy is not used to the new home and family - being left alone for an extended period can be a traumatic experience for some dogs - your planning will ensure the welfare of your dog when away.
Finally, we recommend you plan regular exercise/play activity for your dog. To ensure healthy growth it is important your puppy receive plenty of physical exercise. Additionally, structured play will help with discipline and keep your dog from becoming too hyper.
Q: What if something goes wrong?
A: We recommend that prior to bringing home your dog you identify a veterinarian to whom you can refer if your dog should become ill or injured. If your puppy does become ill or injured your first call should be to a licensed veterinarian to seek the treatment necessary to protect the puppy's health.
If the puppy does sustain a medical problem once you have brought him or her home, please contact us AFTER you have received the medical care necessary to protect the puppy's health. If the condition is related to the breeding or welping of the puppy we will work with you to resolve the situation per the terms of our adoption agreement.
If you have other non-medically related problems with your puppy and require assistance we will be happy to work with you to solve the problems.
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