Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need to place a deposit?
2. If I am the 3rd person to give you a
deposit for a pup, do I get 3rd choice?
3. Do you ship puppies and if so, what
age?
4. How much is shipping?
5. Do you guarantee your dogs?
6. Extended Guarantee?
7. Breeding Rights?
8. Do you think I should crate my puppy at night?
9. How much are your puppies? Are they AKC registered?
10. How can I pay for my puppy?
11. How often to I feed my puppy?
12. How do I house break my puppy?
1. Do I need to place a deposit?
It is entirely up to you. Placing a deposit assures you a pick
from my current & upcoming litters. It is a non-refundable
deposit. You will be contacted when it is time to pick out
your puppy, which is at 6 weeks of age.
We require a $500 deposit and cannot hold a puppy until
I receive a deposit. I will allow three business days to receive
the deposit if you are mailing it -- if you think it will take
longer to get here, please let me know so that I do not think
you have a changed your mind.
2. If I am the 3rd person to give you
a deposit for a pup, do I get 3rd choice?
Yes, basically the 3rd person to give a deposit would be 3rd
in line for choice on a litter. But, the first person isn't guaranteed "pick
of the litter." We always reserve the right to pick of
the litter. For example, we might want to keep a pup. We also
try to
match up puppies with their new families.
3. Do you ship puppies and if so, what
age?
Yes, we ship puppies. We do not ship until they are 8 weeks old
and weather conditions permit. While they are with us we take special
care to expose them to clanging, banging noises, get them used
to a crate, and overall get them used to the idea of noise and
movement.
Puppies are NOT sedated. The airlines does not allow it as it
compromises their ability to thrive during flight. The Golden Retriever
puppies that are properly prepared for flight are do extremely
well while traveling to their new homes and are happy and ready
to meet their new family.
If you are picking up your puppy, you may do so at 8 to 9 weeks.
4. How much is shipping?
Shipping is $350 in addition the price of the puppy. Shipping
includes crate, flight, and health certificate charges.
5. Do you guarantee your dogs?
Yes. Every puppy comes with a health guarantee...See Contract page.
All of our adult dogs are screened for genetic defects. We will
not breed a dog that is not breed standard and premium quality.
If the new owner suspects their puppy has a problem, they should
take the dog to their vet. If it is found to have a genetic defect,
the owner must present me with the Vet certificate, stating the
problem. (See Contract page) I then
will take the puppy to my Vet for a second opinion. The owner pays
all vet costs. If the diagnosis is the same from both Vets, you
return the puppy and registration. We will then replace the puppy
within the guidelines of the contract.
6. Extended Guarantee:
We recommend NuVet vitamins and if you order online through the
NuVet Lab link on our site or through our reference number on the
brochure sent with puppy, so that we can track your use for 2 years,
we will extend our warranty on eyes, heart, and hips for an additional
year.
7. Breeding Rights?
We do give out breeding rights on occasion, but we are very selective.
As more people request full breeding rights, there is going to
be an over abundance of these dogs, that are not breed for quality,
but quantity. There are many qualities and health issues to consider
when breeding the Golden Retrievers.
8. Do you think I should crate my puppy
at night?
Yes, we believe puppies should be crated a night. If a pup is
allowed free access in your home, or even a room at night he will
get into trouble. The biggest problems are soiling in the house
and chewing things that he's not suppose to. A young pup needs
a safe place that is for them alone. Most puppies will not soil
in their crate. If a puppy has a large enough area they will wake
up and pee somewhere and then go back to sleep somewhere else.
A puppy doesn't like to soil its own sleeping area because it needs
to sleep there. It is more difficult to house break a puppy that
doesn't have a crate than a pup that does have a crate. Also, the
puppy would be safer at night in a crate. There are possibilities
of the puppy chewing on electrical cords, falling down steps, getting
into the garbage, or chemicals kept under the kitchen sink.
9. How much are your puppies? Are they
AKC registered?
Our puppies are $3000 for females with full registration and
$2500 with limited registration, and $2500 for males with full
registration and $2000 with limited
registration. Yes, all our
puppies are AKC registered.
10. How can I pay for my puppy?
We accept money orders, cashier's checks, personal checks, cash,
PayPal, and credit cards payments. If sending a personal check,
please allow additional time for check to clear before scheduling
shipment/delivery date.
We do not schedule airline reservations for the puppy until payment
and signed contract is received. It takes at least 5 business days
to get confirmation of airlines reservations for the puppy.
11. How often to I feed my puppy?
Most puppies should be fed three times a day, until they are
about 4 to 6 months old. Then change it to twice a day. Our puppies
feeding times are 7 am, 12 noon, and 6pm. It is harder to house
break a puppy that always has access to a full food bowl.
12. How do I house break my puppy?
First of all, realize that a puppy's body is not mature enough
for muscle control of its bladder until it is 3 1/2 to 4 months
of age. Bowel control is usually faster. Tips and tricks: PATIENCE,
CONSISTENCY, AND ROUTINE! All puppies need their own secure
sleeping area. (Crate) A puppy usually will not void or defecate
in their
sleeping area. Do not give a puppy food or water past 7 p.m.
No food after 6 p.m. Obviously, this time can be adjusted if
it is
very hot or the puppy has had a big play time. This gives the
puppy plenty of opportunity to be able to go to bed with an empty
bladder.
Keep the puppy in site at all times! After 20 minutes let the
puppy outside and give the command, for example "go potty."
Take puppy outside:
• As soon as a puppy wakes up.
• Right after a puppy eats or drinks.
• After 20 minutes of playtime.
It doesn't take long for a puppy to learn. Make a schedule
for "potty
time," playtime, eating, etc. When you take the puppy outside
always tell him "Outside." He then learns the command.
If you catch a puppy in the act of having an accident in the house,
pick him up mid-stream and say "no" in with a firm tone.
NEVER hit a puppy or rub a puppies nose in his own mess. This does
not teach the puppy anything good or positive. You can show the
puppy the pee smelling cloth (after you clean it up) and say "No
Potty in House." Then lovingly, but firmly take the puppy
and the cloth outside. Put the cloth on the ground and say "Go
Potty Outside." Let the puppy smell the cloth. Remember to
watch your puppy closely and recognize the "need" for
him to go outside.
For Your Information:
1. We are feeding NutriSource Large Breed Puppy. www.Nutrisourcedogfood.com It has probiotics added to it. Feeding your puppy anything other
than a premium quality food will effect his growth. Studies have
shown that food quality contributes to hip dysplasia. It is not
all genetics. It is important that you feed a Large Breed puppy
food. Please talk to your vet about his/her recommendations.
2. We also give our Goldens NuVet Plus wafer each day. This
is a powerful antioxidant that gives a tremendous boost to
the immune system to prevent skin and coat problems, and creates
a
defense against over fifty major diseases, including hip and
elbow dysplasia, and extending the life span of your dog. This
can only
be ordered by calling 1-800-474-7044, order code #66212 or
on our website by clicking on the NuVet Logo. We strive in giving
our
puppies the strongest start possible for a healthy life. When
buying a puppy from us, we will extend the guarantee one year
when adoptive
families use NuVet vitamins for 2 years and buy through our
reference number in order for us to track usage.
3. Our puppies are vaccinated at 5 weeks for Bordetella,
6 weeks
with Parvo vaccine
and 7,
10, & 13 weeks
with Galaxy DA2PPv.
We follow
our vets recommendations.
Many vets recommend different schedules for vaccines. Please
check with
your vet for continued boosters and vaccines that are required
in your area and recommended by your vet. We also worm our
puppies at 2 weeks intervals.
4. The English Crème Golden is a very gentle, loving,
affectionate animal and it is important that you train accordingly.
It is important that they have a routine and consistency in
order for them to learn where to use the bathroom, eat, sleep
etc.
5. Puppies should always have something to chew on and several
toys of their own. Never take away something without replacing
it with something they can have. Goldens love their toys!
