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Puppies at my house....
Freesia and Ryan -
Am. Can. Ch. Mariner
Orion
Born January 6, 2007
- 3 girls, 6 boys --
See the
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Recent Crosby Litters:
Dam: Am/Can CH Gracious
Glds Moonlit Sonata SDHF (Symphony)
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Dam: CH Dalane Feel Lika
Woman at TopSpin (Diva)
Arrived
Saturday, June 24, 2006
6 girls; 2 boys - Everyone is doing great!
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When shopping for a breeder, it is
very important that you do your research. Responsible breeders compete in
dog events to prove their dogs are worthy of breeding, screen all breeding
stock for genetic disorders common to the Golden Retriever, and want to
find the best possible homes for the pups. Good breeders will ask you
plenty of personal questions about your lifestyle, your neighborhood and
your past experience with dogs. A responsible breeder will be there for
you for the life of the dog and will include a clause in the contract
saying that if you can't keep the dog for any reason, the dog goes back to
the breeder.
We suggest that you start your search for a good
breeder by visiting this Golden Retriever Club of America web page:
Acquiring A Golden Retriever
And please don't forget that there
are many young adult, adult and senior Goldens in need of homes. A puppy
isn't for everyone, and if you can welcome a previously owned Golden into
your home and your heart, you will be rewarded with the unconditional love
of a grateful dog. Please visit the web site
http://www.rescuegoldens.org/
for more information.
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I
maintain
a very selective breeding program. I breed rarely, and only when I am
looking for a new addition to my family. I breed for quality
rather than quantity.
When I plan a
breeding, it's
not only for my breeding program, but for
the betterment of the breed in general.
Each litter is raised in my home under the
best possible controlled conditions. They are raised amidst all the
normal household noises and activities -- vacuum cleaner, television,
stereo, dishwasher, telephone ringing, etc. Before leaving my home
at the age of 8-9 weeks, the litter will have been introduced to other
dogs and other people. They have been on a variety of surfaces and have
played in several different areas of my home and yard. I subscribe to the
philosophy that a puppy's mind needs to be challenged so they learn how to
handle new situations. The puppies are introduced to a myriad of
challenges in the puppy pen (which is actually my dining room transformed)
-- large PVC "tunnels," a kiddy slide that they learn to climb and slide
down, large boxes they explore, as well as tons of toys of different
sizes, shapes, and materials. I believe this produces a mentally healthy
and outgoing puppy which adapts easily to new surroundings.
I am
very picky about who owns one of my puppies. All prospective buyers
are carefully screened. I will not allow one of my puppies to be
sold overseas, to pet shops, or puppy mills. All pet puppies are
strictly sold on spay/neuter contracts with limited AKC registration.
I
subscribe to the Golden Retriever Club of America's Code of Ethics for
Breeders.
I don't have a puppy questionnaire.
I like to get to know each prospective puppy buyer personally.
Once you are a member of my "puppy family," you are there for life.
I'm very particular who I let into my "puppy family, so don't be offended
if I ask a lot of questions and seem to get downright personal." |
