Puppies

Our puppies are guaranteed until the age of 28 months against hip dysplasia (per OFA) and hereditary eye diseases as well as a satisfaction guarantee for the same time period. We only breed stock with OFA Excellent or Good hips. Can environment or food cause hip dysplasia? According to the OFA per their FAQ web page:
"No, hip dysplasia is a multiple gene, inherited disease. Environmental factors, like high caloric diet during the rapid growth phase, may exacerbate changes in dysplastic hips but will not create hip dysplasia. There also is no evidence in the scientific literature that supplements (i.e Vitamin C) will prevent hip dysplasia. Reduced caloric intake and glucosamine products in immature animals genetically predisposed for hip dysplasia may lessen the pathologic changes associated with hip dysplasiaod rated hips."

We recommend that you feed a lower protein puppy chow to keep them lean and avoid impact trauma to the bone joints during the first 18 months. Large breed formulations have lower protein levels to keep joints from growing too fast. Do not allow your pup to jump off of vehicle tailgates or from similar heights. This is your best assurance of good hips and elbows (after picking good genetics). Also if you are for any reason dissatisfied with your puppy during the first 30 days we will refund your purchase price.

Clients will be responsible for shipping costs both ways and we must however exclude dogs that have been abused or injured. Any dogs with hip or eye problems must be returned with copies of the OFA and/or CERF reports. Breeding of a dog shall render all warranties null and void. Any returned dog must be permanently identified with a microchip. We do not warranty against infectious diseases.

Puppies will be checked by a veterinarian for health and parasites and started on their vaccination schedule. Dew claws will be removed and the puppies will be extensively socialized, started retrieving bird wings, and introduced to water, weather permitting. You will be given a packet of information with your puppy that includes: AKC registration application papers, vaccination records/schedule, feeding schedule, a copy of our warranty, pedigrees of both parents, a crate training article, and a list of training books that we use. You will also be given a bag of the food the puppy is currently being fed to give you time to gradually shift the puppy to the food that you choose to feed. We do not require you to use our kennel name in the registered name of your puppy.

Puppies can be picked up at 7 weeks or shipped after 8 weeks. A $100 deposit is required to reserve your pup. The order in which deposits are received will determine the order in which pups are chosen. We reserve the right to screen clients to assure that our breeding efforts are utilized and that our dogs go to good homes.

Please see the Upcoming Litters page for our current litters. Puppies are $700-$1000 plus shipping expenses (current airfare, health certificate, crate, and a $50 fee for delivery to the airport in Kansas City).