Welcome to our ‘Frequently Asked Questions‘ page.
We love to talk with families but we would greatly appreciate if you could read this FAQ page before the initial contact. Thank you!
What should I know before adopting a puppy?
You should first take a realistic look at your lifestyle and resources to make sure you are ready for the lifetime commitment that comes with your new puppy. If you are renting, it would be wise to contact your landlord to see if dogs or giant breed dogs are allowed. A little bit of research is also recommended to make sure the breed you select is the right choice for your family and that you understand all the work that is involved in raising a puppy.
Do you take deposits?
We request a $100.00 deposit to be added to a waiting list. It will be deducted from the price of your puppy. (The deposit is not refundable unless we can’t provide a puppy in the year following your deposit; you also have the option of transferring the deposit to another litter.
What is included in the puppy’s price?
All of our puppies are microchipped; they will have their first vaccination and will be dewormed 3x. All puppies come with their Vet records and a sample of Lifetime Large Breed Fish Meal & Oatmeal dog food for the giant breeds and a sample size bag of Lifetime dog food for the small breed puppies.
Before they leave for their new loving homes the puppies will be washed and their nails trimmed.
Do you allow visits?
We do not allow pre pickup visits. During the first weeks of life, the litter should remain together and near the mother. It is important that the mother keeps calm and her puppies warm. Also, before they are fully immunised, puppies are vulnerable to sources of unwanted bacteria and viruses which could be brought on by visitors.
How do I choose my puppy?
The order in which your puppy pick will be determined by the waiting list; more specifically by the date your deposit was received, and on the gender you have chosen.
When the puppies are born, you will receive some updated pictures of the litter by email; we take more pictures at 2 weeks old when they open their eyes, at 3 to 3 1/2 weeks old when they start to eat and then you will be contacted to choose your puppy at the six-week mark with individual puppy pictures.
If you are at the beginning of the list and you prefer to choose your puppy in person instead of by pictures, we allow a visit at 5 weeks of age but you won’t be able to handle the puppies. Puppies can be handled after their 6-week vaccination. We let our puppies go to their new forever loving homes at eight weeks old.
How do I get my puppy?
You can pick up your puppy at our place. We will give you the driving instructions and arrange for a date and time for pick up.
It might be possible for us to deliver at times. This should be arranged on an individual basis.
Air travel is available as well (at your expense) through Canada and a few designated places in the United States as explained on the HOME page.
What is hip dysplasia?
Canine hip dysplasia is a common skeletal condition, more common in large or giant breed dogs, although it can occur in smaller breeds as well. Factors such as excessive growth rate, types of exercise, and improper weight and nutrition can magnify this genetic predisposition.
It is very important for the first year and a half of the puppy’s life, that you don’t over-exercise him/her. Appropriate exercise, combined with the right diet, will greatly reduce the chance of elbow and/or hip dysplasia.
Spay and neuter have also been linked to increased risk of hip dysplasia, the best thing to do is, vasectomy and ovary sparing spay or keep them intact.
