FAQ

Are your dogs tested?

Yes! All of our dogs receive full OFA clearances for hips, elbows, and heart prior to breeding. Additionally, we complete a full genetic screening for common conditions including prcd-PRA, PRA1, PRA2, and Ichthyosis.

When can I take my puppy home?

8 weeks from the date of birth.

What do I need to do to prepare to bring my puppy home?

Before you bring your puppy home, be sure you have the following supplies:

Premium pet food to get your new puppy off to a good start
Stainless steel, non-tip food and water bowls
Identification tags with your puppy's name, your name and phone number, and your veterinarian's name and phone number
A collar and a leather or nylon 6-foot leash that's ½- to ¾-inch wide (Consider using a "breakaway" collar with plastic clips that will unsnap in case your puppy gets hung up on something.)
A home and travel crate that's airline approved and that will accommodate your puppy's adult size. This crate will serve as your puppy's new "den" at home, when traveling, or when riding to the veterinarian's office. His scent in the crate will provide comfort and a sense of security during these stressful times.
Stain remover for accidental soilings
Brushes and combs suited to your puppy's coat; ask your veterinarian or breeder about an appropriate brush or comb for your dog.
Dog shampoo, toothbrush, and paste
High-quality, safe chew toys to ease teething
Flea, tick, and parasite controls
Nail clippers
Treats

What is included in the purchase of my puppy?

What you receive with your puppy:

Vet Check
Health Records
2-Year Hip, Elbow, Heart & Eye Guarantee
Shots & Wormed
Limited AKC Registration Application
Puppy parent pack

Do you offer any health guarantees?

24 Month Hip, Elbow, Heart and Eye Guarantee: Because canine hip dysplasia and so many other preventable illnesses are related to poor nutrition, we require that your puppy consume a diet of high quality, high protein food for the first 24 months of his/her life in order to qualify for this 2-Year Health Guarantee. We highly recommend you feed your puppy one of the following brand foods:
- Taste of the Wild
- Hills Science
- Fromm
- Blue Buffalo
- Orijen

We realize that there are many good brands of food out there. Please feel free to present your preferred food for our approval. If you feed your puppy exclusively from an approved food for the first 24 months (must provide proof of food purchases, i.e. receipts, order records, etc… that would reflect the quantity of food your puppy would have consumed at that point in life), the following guarantees apply:

- Breeder offers a 24-month hip and elbow guarantee on any puppy found to have moderate or severely affected hip or elbow dysplasia. The following applies: The puppy must have a new x-ray by your veterinarian to confirm the diagnosis and it must be documented by an official OFA preliminary consultation.
- Breeder offers a 24-month guarantee on any puppy found to have a severe heart murmur (Grade 5/6 or 6/6). The following applies: The puppy must have a canine cardiologist perform an echogram to confirm the diagnosis.
- Breeder offers a 24-month guarantee on any puppy found to have congenital eye disease as diagnosed by a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist.

How do I pick-up my puppy?

We are located in Durango, CO and your puppy is available for a pick up at that location. Additionally, we can arrange delivery. We charge $1.25 per mile with a 500-mile limit.

How do I reserve my puppy?

Our puppies are reserved on a first-come first serve basis. A $500 deposit is required to hold your puppy and is non-refundable. if your desired puppy is not available after birth (i.e. you reserve puppy #3 and only two are delivered) we will transfer your deposit to the next available litter. To make a deposit on a puppy, credit card is the preferred approach.

You can mail us a check. Please contact us for our mailing address and to let us know you are sending a deposit.