Puppy Deposit
Deposits are Non-refundable. Deposits are made after serious consideration from buyer and seller. Please contact us for more information.
SELECTION
Puppies are usually ready for their “forever home” anywhere between 9-12 weeks of age. Occasionally, we’ll hold on to multiple puppies as they may require more evaluation. That means that they are both very candidates for show and we haven't made up our minds on which one it will be yet. It’s happened more than once that the puppy we thought was the best show candidate turned out to be on the smaller side or too big for its age to be shown successfully. Because our breeding program is small, we must be selective, and we can't afford to have anything other than the highest of standards when it comes to who stays. Sometimes those older puppies will be made available for the right homes.
Getting an older puppy is actually a benefit to you! Usually they will already have some amount of training as far as house training / potty training / leash training. They will have had more vaccines to them and will be more mature as far as temperament and size, so you will have a better idea of what they will look like / their behavior than if getting a little bitty puppy. And lastly, they will likely be the best representation of the breed since they were by birth a candidate for showing.
VISITATION
We frequently hear from people who would like to come to our “facility” to window shop. It’s hard not to chuckle at that! Our “facility” is just our home. It’s not always convenient to have people over for a spur of the moment meet and greet or a petting session. So please, don’t be put off if we decline your request to do so.
Many times we do have puppies that aren't fully vaccinated yet and we don’t want strangers possibly exposing them to anything harmful. While we do vaccinate, we wait as long as possible to expose them to the outside World in order to ensure their immune systems are ready. We’ve tragically lost young puppies in the past to viruses that were brought home by a visitor, and it’s not something we ever want to happen again.
We do our best to keep in touch with our families and offer them pictures and videos as the puppies grow until they are ready to be picked up.
Vaccinations 💉
Public service announcement from a concerned veterinarian who believes in vaccines but not in OVER vaccinating:
1) If you have your dog to a vet for anything that isn’t a completely well visit, i.e., the dog also has an ear infection, allergic skin flare up or anything that isn’t 100% healthy!!!! But hey he’s also due for vaccines.... Do NOT let anyone talk you into “doing the vaccines while you’re there”. Schedule a recheck and when all is well, then you can carefully consider the necessity of the vaccine!!!
2) For the love of God, please don’t give a whole bunch of vaccines at one time to save on a second office call. EVER!
3) “Core” vaccines are DHPP and Rabies. PERIOD. They are each 3 year vaccines (after the first one) according the AVMA (though new research is proving they last longer). Don’t let someone do it yearly!
4) Please don’t vaccinate your elderly dog!!! Why? Because many older animals have underlying undiagnosed issues and giving them a vaccine kicks that immune system into its highest gear.. this gives those underlying things a chance to rear their ugly heads. Instead go for an annual (or semi-annual) check up and bloodwork, urinalysis and maybe even films.
Ok off my soapbox... back to Saturday
ADDENDUM: I could write a very similar dissertation for our feline friends. I just had dogs on the brain when I fired this off.
ADDENDUM #2: This was written in haste as a part of my mood reflecting some recent situations with dogs I bred, but live away from me and don’t vet. Please take it as such.
DISCLAIMER: These are my personal beliefs and opinions based on years of practice and breeding. There are many other veterinarians who feel the same. This is not intended as medical advice, nor should it replace regular veterinary care. You should always consult your own veterinarian and have an open discussion on each individual dog. I have been practicing veterinary medicine since 2003 and breeding dogs for the same period.
Respectfully, Lori Hunt, DVM
1) If you have your dog to a vet for anything that isn’t a completely well visit, i.e., the dog also has an ear infection, allergic skin flare up or anything that isn’t 100% healthy!!!! But hey he’s also due for vaccines.... Do NOT let anyone talk you into “doing the vaccines while you’re there”. Schedule a recheck and when all is well, then you can carefully consider the necessity of the vaccine!!!
2) For the love of God, please don’t give a whole bunch of vaccines at one time to save on a second office call. EVER!
3) “Core” vaccines are DHPP and Rabies. PERIOD. They are each 3 year vaccines (after the first one) according the AVMA (though new research is proving they last longer). Don’t let someone do it yearly!
4) Please don’t vaccinate your elderly dog!!! Why? Because many older animals have underlying undiagnosed issues and giving them a vaccine kicks that immune system into its highest gear.. this gives those underlying things a chance to rear their ugly heads. Instead go for an annual (or semi-annual) check up and bloodwork, urinalysis and maybe even films.
Ok off my soapbox... back to Saturday
ADDENDUM: I could write a very similar dissertation for our feline friends. I just had dogs on the brain when I fired this off.
ADDENDUM #2: This was written in haste as a part of my mood reflecting some recent situations with dogs I bred, but live away from me and don’t vet. Please take it as such.
DISCLAIMER: These are my personal beliefs and opinions based on years of practice and breeding. There are many other veterinarians who feel the same. This is not intended as medical advice, nor should it replace regular veterinary care. You should always consult your own veterinarian and have an open discussion on each individual dog. I have been practicing veterinary medicine since 2003 and breeding dogs for the same period.
Respectfully, Lori Hunt, DVM
