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People are always curious as to how
their new puppies are raised, so I have added this page to answer the questions you may have on how I do things with my dams
and litters. My adult dogs are my pets/kids! They have indoor/outdoor kennels and infloor radient
heat in the kennel in the winter, and in the summer it is air conditioned. They all get to spend free time out of their
kennels, running and playing in the yard with each other and me, they also get to take turns staying in the house with
me. I also have a 100 square foot fenced in area in the back yard so both adults and older puppies can play outside without
my constant supervision. My goals in breeding my dogs are to produce a geneticaly healthy, sound, stable tempramented
dog, to become a life long family pet, the purebreds (Poodles, Aussies and Mini Dachshunds) are bred according to
breed standards and the adults are carefully matched to ensure the best possible puppies. The females are up to
date on shots before breeding and once the pregnancy is confirmed they are fed puppy food and giving NuVet vitamins to give
their babies a sound start. The dam is set up to whelp in the kennel nursery, this insures them a peaceful, quiet, and secure
place to have their litter, free of the distractions that would occur in the house. Once the puppies are born, they are picked
up, cuddled, loved and handled many times a day, I also do early neurological sitimulation. (Click on link for more info)This is done from days 3-16. After the puppies eyes and ears are
open and they start toddling around (about 2 1/2 to 3 weeks of age) they are moved into the house. I have a room (Foyer) between
the house and garage where momma and babies are set up. The puppies are then able to come in the house on a regular basis to
become accoustomed to daily household activities, sights and sounds. They are also started on paper training. Although I do
not show my puppies to strangers until they have had their first shots done, they are socialized to many people I know,
friends and family, who I do not have to worry about bringing in diseases. I do not have kids of my own, but I
have 4 brothers who live within 3 miles of me, and a total of 12 nieces and nephews who love to spend time here
and play with the puppies! So my puppies are well socialized to kids when they leave. Puppies are also used to bathing
and grooming when they leave. They are wormed and vaccinated according to veterinarian standards per their age. Puppies
picked up here come with their complete health records for your vet, a 2 year genetic health guarantee, a Purina Puppy folder/starter
kit, a sample package of their puppy food, their first collar and leash, a couple of toys to remind them of their
littermates, a copy of my crate and potty training tips, a Sheet with my tips and advice on raising a new puppy, and a lifetime
return policy,(I will take them back if the need to rehome ever occurs!) and my support for the lifetime of your new
baby! Puppies who are shipped come with health records, crate and pottty training sheet, new puppy tips sheet, a sample of
their food, 2 year guarantee, a stuffed toy (If the airline allows it!) and a lifetime of support!
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