Frequently asked questions

HOW DO YOU RAISE YOUR PUPPIES?

Our puppies are raised in our home and handled with love on a daily basis. We use Early Neurological Stimulation techniques and elements of Puppy Culture to provide them the best start in life.

DO YOU DOCK TAILS?

We do because it is part of the breed identity and I do get puppies born with natural bobtails. There is growing acceptance of natural tails and they are lovely, so I encourage families who want a natural tail to get on the wait list and make this preference known. Please plan ahead because tails are docked when pups are 3 days old.

DO YOU REMOVE DEW CLAWS?

Yes, but I try to be as sparing as possible to remove the nail, but not the entire digit. Foreleg dew claws are usually firmly attached as a digit somewhat analogous to a thumb and have a functional use. Dogs use their dew claws to grasp toys and to stabilize their forelegs when running and muscle groups atrophy when dew claws are removed. If they are hind dew claws or poorly attached, then I remove them entirely.

HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE?

All puppies are on a spay/neuter contract with limited registration (no breeding rights) unless discussed and agreed otherwise (breeder discretion and additional $500 fee applies). A discount is offered for healthcare workers, educators, veterans and people with disabilities and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Females $1200

Males $1100

HOW DO I RESERVE A PUPPY?

Get on the waitlist by filling out a puppy application and paying a $300 deposit. Deposits are nonrefundable unless I don’t have enough puppies in any given litter and don’t expect more within 6 months.

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