FAQ
Is
is okay to call you about the availability of your puppies?
Yes.
In fact, we encourage you to call us! We like to take some time to
speak directly with each person that is looking for a puppy to help
match a puppy with its new family. We welcome your calls Monday
through Saturday between 12:00 noon and 10:00 p.m. EST at
810-.434
9702 Puppies are available for sale until a deposit has been
placed on them. At no time will we reserve a puppy without a
deposit. If a puppy is put up for sale, we will never change our
mind and decide to keep it after it has been offered to you.
Do
you take reservations for puppies?
Yes,
we accept reservations for puppies on a very regular basis. It's
best to just give us a call so we can give you the most up-to-date
information on the availability of our puppies. We may not always
have openings for immediate reservation of the color, gender or
disposition you may be wishing to acquire, as we have no sure way of
knowing what each litter will produce until the time of its arrival.
However, our puppies are often reserved at a very young age or even
before they're born. Females tend to be reserved faster than males.
If we don't already have a puppy that is what you're looking for, it
would be a good idea to put a deposit down to hold the next
available puppy based on your criteria. We will let you know when a
suitable match is born, and if one is not born within your
expectations we will refund your deposit. We only accept a limited
number of deposits on puppies that have not yet been born.
What
payment methods do you accept and how do I get my payment to you?
We
accept money orders, cashier's checks or credit cards through PayPal
(3% charge fee). Personal checks for initial deposit only. We will
hold the puppy upon receiving a deposit of $200.00, which is
non-refundable. If the puppy gets sick, dies, or our veterinarian
finds anything wrong with it at the time of its health inspection
prior to placement, the deposit will be refunded. The remaining
balance is due 2 weeks before the puppy is placed. Puppies that are
picked up at our home can be paid for with cash or a money order (no
checks, please) at that time.
It is best to email us at Linda_Kowalski@comcast.net when you have sent
off your deposit, as we've had a payment get lost in the mail
before. Many of our customers send their payments by certified or
registered mail so the payment can be tracked. We will also email
you when your payment has arrived.
Which
is better -- a male or a female puppy?
Although
many people like the little females simply because that is all they
have ever owned, males most often make the better family pet. They
are not as independent as a female, nor do they have the moods that
the females seem to go through. It's a good idea to have male
puppies neutered when they are about 4 to 5 months of age.
Should
I have my male puppy neutered?
When
a male is neutered at about 4 to 5 months of age, they rarely have
the tendency to mark their territory as so many people are afraid of
them doing in their homes. We have many happy owners of male puppies
that have never had any problems with them in this way. They make
wonderful family pets and companions. Neutering your puppy will
protect his health, help him to liver longer and be a better pet,
along with improving his house manners.
What
should I feed my puppy?
Your
puppy needs quality puppy food and fresh water close to him or her
at all times. We also recommend giving your puppy Nutrical (it comes
in a tube and is found at most pet stores or at your veterinarian's
office). Give it twice a day after meals, or in between meals. A
small dab on the end of your finger works great. Nutrical is for
extra calories. Please don't give too much though, as that can make
them sick.
How
often should I give my puppy a bath?
Give
your puppy a bath only when he smells or is dirty. Be careful not to
get water in his ears. We recommend putting cotton in his ears while
you're bathing him. Keep shampoo from getting into his eyes too. Dry
your puppy immediately so that he doesn't get chilled and catch a
cold.
How
often should my puppy get a checkup?
Take
your puppy to your veterinarian for regular checkups and
vaccinations. Check with your veterinarian on how often they
recommend you bring your puppy in, and then be sure you do so.
Giving your puppy this extra care and attention will return it a
hundred fold.