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Current
Litters
none
Planned
Litters
Next litter planned
for Spring/Summer 2012
Past Litters
Zep
x Karly
Zep X Calamity
Puppy Questionnaire

Contract

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Health
Aside
from the versatility our dogs have to offer, we are also proud of the health
quality of our dogs. To ensure we produce only the healthiest animals,
we do health testing prior to each breeding. Our dog's hips are certified
by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) and are certified as Good or Excellent. They are also
cleared by the Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF).
At around 3 days of age, puppies take their
first trip to the veterinarian. They get their tails docked, their
dew claws removed, and also receive a full vet check. Puppies are checked
for worms at 6 weeks of age and also receive their first vaccinations at
this time. Prior to pups leaving for their new homes, most pups will
receive their second full health screening by a veterinarian. At the
time of purchase, each new owner is given proof of current vaccinations and
the health record of their new puppy. Our pups are sold with a 3 day
health guarantee, during which time we ask that the new owner have their
pup examined by their own veterinarian and set up a schedule for future visits.
The puppy can be returned for a full refund if it develops an illness within
these 3 days.
Training
All our puppies are raised in our home.
They are handled by us daily and are socialized to adults, children and other
animals.. Our puppies are raised using the
Early Neurological Stimulation from 3-16
days of age.
At 2-3 weeks of age perspective owners are welcome to come and visit the
new arrivals.
At 5 weeks of age, the real training begins.
Puppies are bathed, groomed with a clipper blade, their toenails are trimmed,
they continue learning to stack and be examined on a table, and are continuing
to be exposed to a variety of household noises. They will also start
spending personal time with us away from the litter so the pup learns that
he is an individual and develops confidence in himself. We go to
all of this effort so pups are well on their way to becoming wonderful
pets when they arrive at your home.
At 6 weeks of age, pups are started on birds
and will be fired over with a blank gun from a distance. We will
also take them for walks in the field (weather permitting) where they will
learn to watch where we are going and they will soon learn to search for
game. Back at home, we set out plenty of toys, tunnels and other
fun things for our youngsters to explore.
At 7-8 weeks of age, pups are put into their
own crates at night. This will get them well on their way to crate
training and housebreaking.
Availability
We average one litter a year. We usually
keep one puppy out of each litter and the remainder are available to show,
hunting, performance, and/or companion homes. Puppies are placed with
their families at 8-12 weeks of age. The order in which pups are picked are
determined by a few factors but mostly on how each puppy will fit their new
owner's needs. Show , hunting and/or performance competitors are picked
first in the order in which deposits were received. Pet homes are
placed as to how the puppy fits into each home. If you feel you are
not within driving distance of our house, we can ship your puppy to you.
Conditions
All our puppies are sold to individuals who will
make them part of their families. We will not sell
a pup to anyone who plans to confine it exclusively to a
kennel run or backyard. Since this breed is active and needs
a job to do all year - not just during hunting season, we especially
enjoy selling our pups to people who are interested in show or
performance events.
We also
ask that if you become unable to take care of your dog, you will give us
first option for ownership. We will take back any or our puppies regardless
of the reason. We request that you contact us before transferring
ownership of any of our puppies. We also ask that you maintain contact
with us to let us know how the puppy is doing. We love to hear stories
a see pictures of our puppies!
Brittany puppies are priced $400 and $600. To reserve a puppy we have the perspective
buyer fill out a puppy questionnaire. If a Diamond Creek dog is found suitable
for you, a $200 deposit will hold a puppy. The deposit is non refundable
unless the sex of the puppy is not produced.
We will provide the puppy buyer with certificate
of pedigree and the American Kennel Club Registration papers upon completion
of the transaction. This includes return or payment for the airline
kennel, payment of shipping fees, clearing of any checks, etc.
All of our puppies sold as "hunting/companion/pets"
and are considered unsuitable for breeding are sold on AKC Limited Registration.
Limited Registration dogs are ineligible to compete in AKC conformation
events, however, they may participate in all performance events including
hunt tests, field trials, obedience, agility, etc. This puppy's get
cannot be registered by the AKC and we strongly recommend that you have
all animals sold on a Limited Registration spayed or neutered. If a
puppy is of breeding quality, it will be sold on co-ownership with
a full registration and a signed contract (see left). We will
sign off on the puppy after certain conditions are met.
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