| How do we put ourselves on your waiting list? |
| Come meet the parents and place a deposit on the litter. The number of puppies you have to choose from is determined based upon receipt of deposit. For example, let’s say I have a litter of eight puppies and I am keeping two for myself. If you are the first person to give me a deposit you will have first pick of the 6 remaining puppies. If you are the second person to give me a deposit then you get to pick your puppy AFTER I take my two and AFTER the first person to give me a deposit chooses their puppy. |
| At what age can we pick our puppy? |
| At eight weeks. I intensely watch the puppies between the seventh and eighth week. At the end of the eighth week I will have chosen the puppy or puppies I plan on keeping. |
| Will my puppy have seen a vet before I take him/her home? |
| Yes. Your puppy will have had his/her first series of puppy shots, been wormed at least twice, and have had a microchip implanted. All my puppies and adult dogs are cared for by David J. Lambert, DVM from Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital in Danielson, CT. |
| Can I meet the parents of litter? |
Absolutely!! In fact I always want you to meet the dam of the litter and other dogs related to your puppy BEFORE even viewing the puppies. I will always have the mother of the litter for you to meet but usually will not have the sire of the litter on premise.
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| Do you provide a health guarantee with your puppies? |
| No. My general rule of thumb is I cannot guarantee for you what I cannot guarantee for myself. I do guarantee that when you bring your puppy home he/she is in good health and has been examined by a vet. I will give you copies of the health clearances (hips, eyes, heart, and elbow) for both of the parents of your puppy. I will show you how to research health clearances for your puppy’s ancestors, and explain why I chose a particular stud dog for a particular bitch. Once a puppy leaves my care I no longer have control over the environmental factors (weight control of the dog, the food that is fed, exercise, the size of your crate, vet care, etc.) which can potentially have a negative impact on your puppy. It is for this reason I do not provide an official guarantee; there are too many factors I DO NOT have control over. If for some reason a health problem should arise I need to be alerted so that I can reevaluate my breeding program. |
| How much are your puppies? |
| The puppies range in price depending upon whether the puppy is a family puppy or a show prospect. Family puppies are $1600; whereas show prospects are more and sold on a show contract. Show puppies are placed in show homes on an individual basis. |
| Do you provide a bill of sale? |
| Yes. The bill of sale states the date you bought the puppy, the parents of the puppy, the amount paid for the puppy, and our signatures. |
| What is meant by “limited registration” on my AKC registration form? |
| All of my puppies are sold on a spay/neuter agreement and with a “limited registration.” If you should breed your dog without my knowledge and you attempt to register the litter because your puppy is registered as a “limited registration” then the litter that you bred can not be registered with the American Kennel Club. However, with a limited registration you can still compete in all AKC sponsored events such as obedience, rally, field trials, lure coursing, and agility. |
| Can you remove my “limited registration”? |
| Yes, I can contact the AKC and have the registration changed from “limited registration” to a “full registration”. However, this is only done on a case by case basis. In order for me to change a registration you must show me all four health clearances and proof of an AKC title in any AKC sponsored event. Once this is done we can discuss switching the registration. |
| What is the difference between a “show puppy” and a “family puppy”? |
| A puppy labeled as a family puppy is not of lesser quality or inferior to a puppy labeled as a show puppy. The difference between the two puppies is very subtle. For example, a show puppy may have a higher set tail than a family puppy, the show puppy may have a better shoulder layback, or the show puppy may have a more level topline when gaiting. All of the above traits will have absolutely no impact on how a family puppy matures and adjusts to life as a trustworthy and loyal family pet. |
| What if for unseen circumstances we can no longer keep the dog we bought from you? |
| Life happens and not always in predictable ways. If for whatever reason you cannot keep the dog you bought from me PLEASE BRING THE DOG BACK!!!! I will take a puppy back the day after you take it or 12 years down the road. I NEVER WANT ONE OF MY DOGS IN A SHELTER; AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED THE DOGS I BREED WILL ALWAYS HAVE A HOME!!! |