Our puppies are age appropriately dewormed. They will have received their 1st (and 2nd set of vaccinations if old enough) prior to moving to their new home.   Health documentation regarding vaccinations and deworming will accompany your pup.  

At 4-5 weeks of age, your pup will be introduced to the outdoors (weather permitting), playdates at grandmas, learn how to go up and down stairs, hang out in our kitchen, or adventures to the neighbours, MANY river hikes and swimming adventures if the weather allows. Your pup will be exposed to a wide variety of stimuli along the way, indoor and outdoor activities. He will be paper trained and shown proper potty manners (by all means not yet house trained, this will of course take diligence and patience on behalf of the new family).  

At 7 weeks of age we start introduction to a travel crate, are kenneled daily for short periods to help with their transition to their new home. By 8 weeks old, they are relatively comfortable with the 'crate' process, lessening their transitional stress.

All puppies are given a thorough health check up. If we feel there are any health concerns, the puppies will be going to our vet for additional guidance and they will be treated in accordance.

Puppies are generally ready to go by 8 weeks of age, however some might be mentally mature enough slightly prior to this...and some take longer to mature. If we do not feel a puppy is ready to go, we will not release the puppy until we feel that he/she is truly ready to take on their new adventure.

We test genetically for the following diseases: CH, CEA, CD, DM, HC, JC, HUU, MDR1, CMR1, NCL, NCL6, PRA-PRCD.   Check out Paw Print Genetics for more details on genetic disease testing and why breeders should be doing genetic testing.  

Our dogs have also had their hips and elbows x-rayed by our veterinarian to ensure good placement, if a candidate scores less than favourable, they will not be part of our breeding program.