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Puppy
Policy
Thank you
for your interest in a puppy from Gearhart Aussies.
We believe
in puppies being reared properly. Litters are born and nurtured in
our home. We spend a lot of time, during the first eight weeks,
handling and exposing puppies to different stimuli, new experience,
and people. Each and every puppy receives a lot of love, playtime
and attention. Our puppies are socialized, current on vaccinations,
de-wormed and checked for genetic defects before they go to their
new homes. We offer health guarantees and references of satisfied
puppy purchasers. We take the same care in placing our puppies in
pet homes as we do in competition homes. Our pups are versatile,
make livable, loyal companions and compete in obedience,
conformation, agility and herding.
Please be
aware that puppies are not trained, well-mannered, finished
products. They are puppies. They will have accidents and they will
get into mischief…all a part of being a puppy. We expect new owners
to finish the job we have started and help their puppy become a
mature, well-mannered Aussie by being responsible for the further
development of the puppy’s personality. This is accomplished
through structured discipline, training, guidance and most of all
love. Our first consideration is the safety and well-being of our
puppies, from the day they are conceived until the day (hopefully
long into the future) pass on. Also, we keep in close contact with
our puppy buyers; they become part of our extended canine family.
Although we
will always keep in mind the color preferences of our puppy buyers,
we do not place our pups based solely on color choice. We evaluate
the pups from day one, and puppies are placed on a variety of things
such as temperament and natural instinct. The selection for breed
or show potential and those available for companion/neutured homes
are determined by 6.5 weeks of age. Reservations are honored and
based upon suitability of each pup to each individual home. We do
not accept deposits until puppy placement is confirmed; and the
deposit is non-refundable.
Most of the
pups will be priced as follows:
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Pet,
companion homes $700-$850
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Working, performance, intact homes
$900 to $1400
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Exceptions are special consideration, repeat and 4-H
Dogs are a
lifetime commitment. We thank you for considering our litters and
if you are interested in providing a loving, committed home for a
Gearhart pup, please complete the Puppy Placement
Questionnaire. We will be happy to place you on our litter list
and keep you informed as to whelping, development and availability.
Blake
Osburn
Judhi
Chopping
gearhartaussies@ msn.com
www.gearhartaussies.com
(503) 717-0536 |
