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Tell me about your breeding program.
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We very carefully plan each breeding to
produce only the best puppies possible.
We do not breed every heat because
the health and welfare of our pets is
most important to us.
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What do you feed your dogs?
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We feed only Natural Balance All Natural
Dog Food. I choose this brand because
I like the limited ingredients without any
fillers or preservatives. Meat is the first
ingredient and is not a meat by product.
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What is your policy on shots and
worming?
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We begin worming our puppies at 2
weeks of age and continue to worm until
the schedule is complete at 10 weeks.
We begin shots (5 in 1) at 6 weeks and
give at 9 and 12 weeks.
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Do you give supplements to the
puppies?
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Only if mom is needing some nursing
help, I will give a home-made, high fat,
high calorie formula that I use to
supplement feeding. My mom is fed
very well, this produces high quality milk.
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What about house training?
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When the puppies are 4 weeks, we
begin taking them outside to potty. I
take them out every 2 hours all day
long, even in the rain! They use a
doggie door and love going out to run
and play!
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When do the puppies begin solid food?
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At about 3 weeks, I let them lap up
home-made formula. At 4 weeks they
eat Natural Balance puppy food soaked
in formula. By 6 weeks, they are eating
solid, dry food very well.
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Where do the puppies sleep at night?
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The puppies all sleep together at night
in a kennel. They enjoy the security of
each other's company. They are used
to a kennel which makes it easier for
them to adjust in their new homes.
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When are the puppies ready for their
new homes?
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Most are ready around 8 weeks. We
evaluate each puppy and determine that
individually. When they sleep on their
own, eat well, and look to humans for
companionship, they're ready!
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Is there any written health guarantees?
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We stand behind our dogs. Your
happiness with your dog is important to
us. That is why we offer a one year
health guarantee against any congenital
health defects.
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Isn't it hard to let the puppies go?
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It is very hard to let them go. I have
been hand raising these pups since
their birth. I am also selective about
their new homes and know that they will
bring tremendous joy to their new family.
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