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Puppy Photos

We will be taking updated photos of all our puppies each week. When the puppies are 1-2 weeks old we will start reaching out to the families on the waiting list and adding families to the new litter waiting list. New photos are taken every Wednesday and sent out on Thursday.

Puppy Meet and Greet

When our puppies are 5-6 weeks old, we have our Puppy Meet and Greet events. We invite all the waiting list families for that litter to come and meet the entire litter. Some families choose their puppy at Meet and Greet. Puppies go to their first Vet appointment at 6 weeks old.

Finalize Puppy Choice

You get to choose your puppy!! At about 6 weeks of age, at Puppy Meet and Greet families will choose their puppy. Families that are unable to come to Puppy Meet and Greet, will be provided videos to help in the choosing process. We spend lots of time with all of the puppies and are familiar with and can evaluate for personality types. We are happy to give additional information on temperament , energy level and coat types ,to help you make the best choice for your family. If the puppy you are looking for is not available, you are welcome to stay on the waiting list for the next litter. Once you have chosen your puppy, we recommend going through Our Online Puppy Training Course. Puppies are ready to go to their forever homes at 8 weeks old.

Things You Should Bring

We suggest that you bring a towel or two, just in case of an 'accident' by your new puppy. There should also be at least one designated friend or family member to hold him/her on the trip home. At 8 weeks old your new puppy is ready to bond with his new family.

We don’t recommend transporting your new puppy in a crate if possible. The close contact while holding your puppy on the trip home allows for bonding.

What Your New Puppy Needs

A basic list of items to have on hand before picking up your new puppy includes:

  • Name Tag, Collar and Leash - check out our Favorite Products page where we have recommended collar, leash and tag options from Amazon.

  • Food and Water Bowls - check your local pet store or Amazon for your best options.

  • High Quality Puppy Food - we recommend PawTree Pet Nutrition.

  • Crate - check out our Favorite Products page for recommended crates…believe us, we’ve tried a lot!

  • 4-5 Inexpensive Bath Towels (put these in their crate, and just throw them in the laundry when they get soiled).

  • Several Types of Toys - we have several recommended Kong brand toys on our Favorite Products page. Your puppy needs stimulation and having a variety of toys will help.

  • Slicker Brush - check our Favorite Products page.

  • Chew Treats - check our Favorite Products page.

  • Training Treats - although we mainly use regular dog food for training, we recommend PawTree Freeze Dried Raw Food for those that prefer using treats!

IMPORTANT NOTE

When taking your puppy to a pet store, any store, or the vet, it is wise to carry them at all times. This is because they have had only one set of shots at this time. Once your dog has had three sets of puppy shots, you will not need to worry about this.