Frequently Asked Questions

Do your dogs have health clearances?

Yes! Our dogs have been seen by the specialist to ensure there are no genetic defects. They have had their hips and elbows checked by the OFA or FCI, eyes and a heart clearance completed.

What is "Limited Registration"?

Limited Registration means that the dog is registered but no litters produced by that dog are eligible for registration.A dog registered with an AKC Limited Registration shall be ineligible to be entered in a breed competition in a licensed or member dog show. It is eligible, however, to be entered in any other licensed or member event. These events include: Obedience, Rally, Agility, Tracking, Field Trials, Hunting Tests, Herding, Lure Coursing, Earthdog, Fast Cat, CAT, Scentwork,Junior Showman

Deposit

Yes, we require a $500.00 non-refundable deposit to hold a puppy for you. The deposit will be refunded if the pregnancy does not occur or there is not enough of the sex that you are on the list for. The earlier you turn in your deposit the better. Puppies are reserved in the order of which we receive the deposits.

What type of food do you feed your dogs?

We feed our dogs "Large Breed ProPlan". I will share a picture of the bag of the puppy food and adult food that we feed.

What do I need to buy ?

Food Bowls Collar and leash ID tags Bedding Crate Brushes Shampoo Toothbrush Treats Toys Baby gates

When will my puppy be able to come home?

All puppies can join their forever families when they are 8 weeks old.

What human Foods Are Dangerous for Your Dog ?

Chocolate and Caffeine. It's a pretty well-known fact that chocolate is harmful to dogs. ... Grapes and Raisins. ... Alcohol and Raw Bread Dough. ... Xylitol. ... Onions and Garlic. ... Other Foods Harmful to Dogs.

Do your puppies come with a warranty?

Yes, of course they do! Please email us for a copy of our contract for further information. You can also email us with any questions you may have about this.

How can I get my name on the waiting list?

The process is easy. Email us at CheriAhders@gmail.com and we will send you a copy of our puppy contract for you to review. If you would like to talk on the phone then please email us your phone number (including area code) and we will be more than happy to contact you.

What does it mean to "socialize" a puppy?

Research has shown that from the age of about four weeks puppies are capable of learning from their experiences and the more pleasant the experiences a puppy has before the age of 12 weeks, the more confident he or she will be in new situations. We know it is our responsibility to ensure that puppies are well handled and socialized during this time- and we take this process very seriously.

Week 1

Puppy eyes and ears are closed at this stage and puppies army crawl around the whelping box looking for a teat to suckle.

Week 2

Pups eyes are opening starting to waddle.

Week 3

Week 3: Start introducing the puppies to noise (vacuums, washer dryer, hair dryer, etc). This continues until they leave at 8 weeks old with new items. always being introduced

Week 4

Handled, cuddled, picked-up, and turned over, while gently being spoken to. This continues until the puppy goes to their new. home to show that there is no such thing as a “no touch zone” for the puppy. We run our fingers through the puppy's gums, paws, and look in their ears (this will help when you take them to the vet).

Week 5

Start potty training!

Week 6

Continue with potty training and introducing new people and situations. Also, introduce the leash at this time.

Week 7

Introduced to the crate and start introducing new people and places.

Week 8

Puppies join their new families!