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>>>>>PLEASE TAKE NOTE….DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE<<<<< HELPFUL INFORMATION ***Regarding house training: Your puppy will be trained to use a litterbox with pine pellets to eliminate in. Good to know in the event of bad weather and too wet or cold for puppy to go out into. Also, PLEASE, no wire crates. Get a plastic airline type crate to use for your puppy. A plastic crate is more cozy, and seems to work much better for adjusting a puppy to accept the crate as a good hideout and resting place. ***Your puppy will have received two sets of permanent immunizations upon leaving here. First set at 5 weeks of age, and 2nd set at 7.5 to 8 weeks of age. These shots are the absolute best on the market, manufactured and developed by Dr. Bob Page, in Dresden, TN. They DO OVERRIDE the maternal antibodies, giving the puppy a more immediate immunity to parvo and distemper in particular. ***Your puppy will have been wormed several times. The last worming will have been a regime of Panacur (fenbental), for 3 to 5 successive days. ***Your puppy will be microchipped, and the microchip will be registered with AKC REUNITE prior to leaving here. You will want to go into the website using the key numbers sent to you via email, and add any photos of your puppy, along with other pertinent information, such as secondary contact information, phone numbers and so forth. ***You will want to view the video regarding the NUVET supplement that is on the main page of the website, and research the product. I strongly encourage new owners to order and have this on hand upon arrival of the new puppy. ***Upon arrival of a new litter, I usually take baby photos at 2 to 4 days of age and put up onto the litter page as a link for you to view. As time passes, I try and do a set of individual photos at around 4 weeks of age when they are able to stand well, and then another at around 5.5 weeks and a last set 7.5 weeks or as close to 8 weeks as possible. ***Choices on puppies go by order of deposit. I keep all documentation on deposits, date of submission and so forth and future owners are given the opportunity to choose their puppy in the order of receipt of a deposit. ***Normally, puppies can go to their new homes at 8 weeks of age, so consult with us regarding a day and time to come for your new puppy. ***Sometimes there is a litter theme and the puppies AKC registered name will already have been decided. That is not to say that you can name the puppy anything that suits you for call name. If there is no litter theme, please be thinking of a registered name for your puppy so that he or she can be registered when you come to pick he or she up. ***We are here to help you. If you have any questions, or have a behavioral issue that arises, please call, email, or text and we will do our best to help with it. Do not let something go to the point that it becomes overwhelming or impossible to overcome.
WHY CHOOSING A BREEDER THAT SHOWS THEIR DOGS IS IMPORTANT
Why Choosing a Breeder Who Shows Their Dogs Matters, Even for Pet Owners
When selecting a breeder, you might wonder why it’s recommended to choose one who shows their dogs, even if you have no intention of participating in dog shows yourself. Does this focus on show standards seem excessive or elitist? It’s not, and here’s why.
Dog shows are more than just competitions; they serve as a rigorous evaluation process where dogs are assessed against the breed standard. This standard includes several critical elements:
• Soundness: This refers to a dog’s overall physical and mental health, ensuring all organs and faculties are functioning harmoniously.
• Type: Breed type encompasses not just appearance but also character, bone structure, temperament, and movement, reflecting the essence of the breed.
• Gait: The quality of a dog’s movement is assessed to ensure ease and freedom from structural issues.
• Temperament: This measures a dog’s general attitude towards people and other animals, an essential trait for a well-rounded companion.
So why does this matter to you as a prospective pet owner? If you chose a Poodle, you likely did so because of their renowned qualities: their gentle nature, compatibility with children and other animals, and their ability to make exceptional therapy dogs. Good breeders strive to uphold these positive characteristics through their commitment to breed standards.
While not every puppy from a show-quality litter will be destined for the show ring, all will benefit from the breeder’s dedication to preserving the breed’s positive traits. Puppies that are not suited for the show ring but are well-bred still embody the breed’s essential qualities, making them excellent family pets.
Choosing a breeder who shows their dogs is not about snobbery or elitism; it’s about ensuring that you get a puppy who will grow into a well-rounded, healthy companion that exemplifies the breed you fell in love with. It’s about the breeder’s commitment to preserving the breed’s best traits and ensuring every puppy, regardless of its future in the show ring, starts life with the best possible foundation.
In essence, selecting a breeder who shows their dogs is a way to ensure that your future puppy will be a healthy, well-adjusted member of your family. It’s a reflection of love and respect for the breed, ensuring that all puppies have the opportunity to thrive and bring joy into their new homes.
