All puppies offered by us are first and foremost, family pets.
If some compete in conformation, obedience, utility or field trials,
then we consider that an added bonus.
Because our goal is to produce healthy, well socialized dogs with
appropriate temperment, within the AKC breed standard, all dogs not
intended for the conformation show ring are placed with AKC
Limited Registration available. As per the AKC Regulations, Limited
Registration is defined as:
XI. Limited Registration
AKC registration application forms provide the option for registering dogs with limited registration.
Limited registration means that litters produced by the dog are not eligible for AKC registration.
The dog is eligible to compete in all AKC-licensed events except breed competition at an
AKC-licensed dog show.
The decision as to the registration status of a dog is the responsibility of the litter owner(s). The
litter owner(s) must check the appropriate box in section A of the individual registration application
form to indicate whether the dog should be designated as having limited or full registration
privileges. If no box is checked, full registration will be assigned.
Limited registration can only be designated at the time the dog is individually registered. The limited
designation may be removed upon the written permission of the litter owner(s) and upon
submission of a form for that purpose which, is available from the AKC, and required fee. Once
the limited designation has been deleted it may not be reimposed.
For those dogs intended for the conformation show ring, Full Registration
options are available, but will be co-owned* by us, unless the buyer
has known breeder references or is known to the breeders as prior show dog
owners and participants. We do reserve the right to determine co-ownership
on a case by case basis.
Puppies will be available to new homes sometime after the 8th week, but
often 10 weeks. Each puppy is accompanied by:
-veterinarian records of age appropriate shots & worming
-microchipping records and paperwork
-survival bag including 'get started' amounts of puppy foods and supplements
-5-generation pedigree
-AKC registration application
New owners agree to:
-provide proof of a veterinarian appointment for a well-puppy checkup within
48 hours of taking the puppy home.
-provide a crate and agree to crate train the puppy
-provide a fenced outdoor/play area or alternative acceptable to the breeder.
-provide socialization training with a minimum 8-week 'puppy kindergarten'
class. Preferred training is an additional 8-week basic obedience class.
-for the 1st year, the puppy will be returned to the breeder any time
the owners are to be away for an extended period of time that necessitates
'kenneling'. The breeder does reserve the right to approve the time frames
and the only cost is that existing diet (food) be provided.
-if at anytime during the lifetime of the dog, the owner needs to surrender
it for any reason, the breeder reserves the right that the dog be returned
to us for placement. Medical records and veterinarian checkup maybe
required.