Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is included with your puppies?
We are hobby breeders and take pride in all of our Aussies. We feel that they are a direct reflection on us as breeders. All of our Aussies are kept indoors with access to outside whenever they need it. They are taken outdoors to run around on our 7 acres of land at least 3 times per day. Our puppies receive socialization from Day 3 until they go to their forever homes at Week 8. They also receive a head start on potty training for both indoors and out. We also do some light obedience training on Week 7. Here is a list of what is included with each puppy:
- "Super Pups" Socialization Program from Day 3 to Week 8
- First set of shots
- Multiple Dewormings (starting at week 2)
- Puppy Kit
- Taste of the Wild Puppy Food
- Toy
- Puppy Contract
- Pedigree
- PAT Test (Puppy Aptitude Test)
- Two Year Health Guarantee
- Puppy Picture CD filled with pictures from Day 1
- Registration
- Copies of O.F.A and C.E.R.F. on both parents (at 2 years)
- A lifetime of support
Q: Do you accept payments?
We accept payments while the puppy is in our possession but completed payment (plus any shipping costs if
applicable) must be made in FULL prior to the puppy leaving our property at 8 weeks.
Q: What Form of payments do you accept?
We accept Personal Checks (for deposits), Cash, or Money Order. If you absolutely have to use a Credit Card we have do accept Paypal, but a 4% fee must be added to the payment to cover Paypal's fees. We accept personal checks for the initial deposit. The final payment (at pick up) must be in cash or money order or the puppy can not leave until the check clears. If your puppy is being shipped, the purchase price plus shipping fee (and any other associated costs) must be received no later than 1 week prior to shipping date.** If puppy remains on our property past 8 weeks then a daily kennel fee of $10 will be charged to cover expenses for puppy(food, shelter, etc).
Q: Do you have a health warranty and what does it cover?
Each puppy has a Two Year Health Guarantee that covers any disorder considered Genetic only. Should your puppy have any genetic disorder happen to him/her, you have the following options...
1. Return the puppy for a Full refund of Purchase Price.
2. Return the puppy and get a replacement puppy of similar sex and color.
Our warranty does not cover cherry eye or any other disorder that can be caused by
environment, improper nutrition, airborne viruses, neglect or abuse.
Q: Do you health test your dogs?
Yes all of our dogs are Health tested With OFA and CERF. We test with OFA for Hips, Patella, and Thyroid.
We also do yearly CERF's.
Q: Are your dogs registered?
Yes, all of our dogs are registered with one of the nationally recognized Miniature Australian Shepherd clubs. Those being NAMASCUSA and/or MASCA, ASDR, and NSDR.
Q: Where are you located?
We are located halfway between Dallas and Houston, 17 miles east of I-45/Huntsville just north of Trinity.
Q: Do you ship and if so how much does that cost?
Yes we do ship puppies Within the United States. We use major air carriers based on the care in handling our puppies and shipping cost. Continental is our carrier of choice at this time.
The cost for shipping is $300-400, which includes the shipping fee, crate, extra shots, and travel to the Airport. This is subject to change depending on fuel and/or Shipping Cost fluctuation. We do not charge any extra than what we are charged to ship your puppy to you.
Q: Do you Microchip?
We microchip on request for an additional fee (whatever the associated cost is, no more).
Q: Do you do Stud Service?
Yes we provide stud service. We provide services for registered Australian Shepherd females that are:
1. Health tested by OFA for Hip Dysplasia and Patella Luxation.
2. Have a current (under 6 mo old) eye certificate issued by CERF.
3. Have a Health certificate issued by a Licensed Vet.
4. Have been tested for Brucellosis.
5. Are up to date on all shots and have been recently wormed.
6. NOT aggressive or poor examples of our breed.
Our Stud Fee is $500.00, payable at the time your female is dropped off. Occasionally we will accept pick of the litter
instead of the stud fee. This depends on the quality of your female. If the breeding does not take or only 1 or 2 puppies are produced a repeat breeding will be performed at no additional cost to the female owner.
