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Fostering a dog can be an excellent way to
have a top quality dog for a family pet.
We do not believe in the long term
kenneling of our dogs. Dogs raised in kennels often do
not get the socialization and stimulation that is needed to
be a well balanced, happy animal.
Therefore, we like to place our
upcoming babies in forever homes with suitable families as
their dog and we retain breeding rights. We pay for
all health testing, and when the dog is old enough, they
come back to our home for breeding and whelping.
When the dog reaches the age
(usually somewhere around the age of five) where they should
be retired from breeding, we spay the dog for you and the
dog enjoys the wonderful home it's had all it's life.
Males are usually retained for siring babies for longer, but
do not need to leave their families for long periods.
Fostering programs have many benefits for the
foster family, the breeder and the dog:
- foster families have a 'pick of litter'
puppy chosen by the breeder- the dog doesn't need to be re-homed as an
adult after retiring
- there is no need for the breeder to kennel
the dogs
- the dogs are well socialized and in good
environments
- foster families can schedule trips during
whelping without paying for kenneling their pet
There are certain requirements for providing
a foster home for one of our dogs. Foster families must:
- own their own homes
- have a fully fenced yard
- take their dog to puppy obedience classes- ensure the puppy is well socialized
- provide veterinary care when needed
- feed a diet approved by the breeder
- notify breeder when a female begins her
heat cycle
- must not allow a female around intact males
during her cycle
- must not allow a male to breed other
females!
- live within reasonable driving distance
- be interviewed by the breeder
If you think our foster program interests
you, please feel free to
contact us
and see what we
have coming available for fostering.
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