Puppy Placement Policies

Snugharbor has several puppy placement policies in effect.  Many of these policies are based upon a "Breeders Code of Ethics" which is a requirement of membership with the Jersey Skylands Labrador Retriever Club, of which the Snugharbor Breeder is a founding member and major proponent of the Code of Ethics.

• All puppies are placed on AKC Limited Registration.  This is a "not-for-breeding" registration.  This is required of all pet puppies leaving Snugharbor for the express purpose of preventing either unintended or intentional breeding of Snugharbor dogs.  We do this to help prevent pet over-population, and unscrupulous breeding of Labradors.
  
  
• All dogs are sold with a contract, with a spay/neuter clause.  Snugharbor intends all dogs to be placed out as family companions, as well-loved members of the family.  Snugharbor encourages dog-related activities such as obedience training and competition.   For the peace of mind of all, it is required that your Snugharbor dog be neutered.
  
• If at any time, you cannot keep your Snugharbor dog, you are to return the dog to Snugharbor, or receive written permission to place the dog, once the new home has been evaluated by the Snugharbor breeder.  We are responsible for all the little lives we have created, and will be here for all of them, regardless of age or infirmities.
  
• New owners of a Snugharbor dog are expected to follow responsible dog ownership tenants.   These include providing a fenced-in yard; adequate and appropriate nutrition as per breeder instructions; training; all necessary veterinary care both routine and emergency; socialization and love.  
  
• All Snugharbor dogs are meant to be a member of their new family, and a couch potato if they choose to.  It is expected that the dog be in the home, underfoot, and always with family members, and never tied outside, or left outside while the owner(s) are not home.

This page last edited on:  05/12/2005