FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
You may place a Deposit to reserve a Pick for a specific gender and color. Deposits are non-refundable in all circumstances except, if the Desired gender/color of puppy is not born or available from the chosen litter when it’s Buyer’s turn to pick, Buyer has the option to (a) have the Deposit transferred to the next available pick of the next litter or (b) have the Deposit refunded.
We do not require a Deposit to sign up for our Lab Waiting List to be notified of new litters.
We do not require a deposit to sign up on our Dachshund Waiting List. However, if you would like to reserve your spot in line and get on our Priority Waiting List, you can place a $200 deposit. Picks are chosen in order deposit is received and start once coat types are determined. You will have 24 hours to either CHOOSE or PASS on a puppy before the pick is given to the next person in line. Once the Paid Priority Waiting List has been given a chance to pick a puppy, the General Waiting List will be notified all at once of the Available puppies. Puppies will then be reserved on a first come first serve basis when the deposit is received. Once the General Waiting List has been given a chance to pick a puppy, the remaining Available puppies will be advertised Publicly.
The Waiting List Deposit is Refundable until applied to a Puppy. Once you have chosen a puppy, the Deposit becomes Non-Refundable in all circumstances.
Males and Females have their own ordered pick lists. Puppies are chosen on a first come first serve basis based on the order deposits are received. You can choose your puppy based on pictures and videos anytime or in person after 6 weeks of age. For their safety, we prefer to limit our visitors until puppies have had their first shots at 6 weeks old. Breeder has the option of first pick(s) of the litter at any time of male or female. Litter pick must be made no later than seven (7) weeks of age or pick will be forfeited to the next person. A Boarding Fee of $25/night will be due at pickup if puppy is not picked up by eight (8) weeks of age. Breeder may sell any puppy not picked up by nine (9) weeks of age (unless prior arrangement has been made) with Buyer forfeiting deposit and all claims to the puppy.
Puppies are chosen on a first come first serve basis based on the order deposits are received. Breeder has the option of first pick(s) of the litter at any time of male or female. Puppies are chosen by pictures and videos and picks will start once coat types are determined. When it becomes Buyer’s turn to pick, Buyer will have 24 hours to either choose or pass on a puppy or pick will be forfeited to the next person. A Boarding Fee of $25/night will be due at pickup if puppy is not picked up by eight (8) weeks of age. Breeder may sell any puppy not picked up by nine (9) weeks of age (unless prior arrangement has been made) with Buyer forfeiting deposit and all claims to the puppy.
Our puppies come Limited AKC Registration. Full AKC Registration is available upon request and approval and additional charges may apply.
Limited Registration means that the dog is registered but no litters produced by that dog are eligible for registration. A dog registered with an AKC Limited Registration shall be ineligible to be entered in a breed competition in a licensed or member dog show. It is eligible, however, to be entered in any other licensed or member event. These events include: Obedience, Tracking, Field Trials, Hunt Tests, Herding, and Agility.
Full Registration means that the dog is registered and any litter produced by that dog IS eligible for registration. A dog registered with an AKC Full Registration is also eligible to be entered in a breed competition in a licensed or member dog show as well as all other events.
IF you decide to breed, breeding is a very complicated and serious decision. So many people have decided to breed dogs because of the financial benefits. An ethical breeder does not breed to make income – they breed only the healthiest dogs for the betterment of the breed.
All of our dogs our health tested through Embark Vet for a full panel of over 160 genetic diseases.
In addition to the Embark Vet genetic health testing, our Labrador Retrievers have had their hips and elbows x-rayed by our veterinarian and submitted to OFA.
See individual results through links on our dogs page.
If requested, we can also test puppies for specific tests through GenSol Diagnostics at buyer’s expense.
Our puppies are whelped and raised in our air-controlled whelping facility with inside and outside living quarters. Our facility is equipped with two side-by-side whelping areas that are easy to clean and sanitize, and WiFi cameras in each area to check on moms and puppies when needed. Our moms are able to access the outside runs through doggy doors and eventually the puppies learn to use the doggy doors as they get older. We litter box train our puppies starting at 4 weeks of age to build the foundation of potty training. The combination of litter box training and use of doggy doors gives puppies a great head start to potty training.
Deposit can be made through Good Dog Pay, Venmo, or by Check. Check must be received and clear the bank within 1 week of verbally reserving the puppy or puppy will become available again.
Balance Due must be paid at or prior to Pickup by Cash, Good Dog Pay, or Venmo Only. If puppy is being transported, Balance Due must be paid in full before transportation is arranged or by 6 weeks of age, whichever comes earlier.
We offer shipping for our puppies by Air Cargo, Flight Nanny, or Ground Transportation. If your puppy will need to be shipped he/she will need to be examined by our vet for a mandatory health certificate to travel. The health certificate is only valid for 10 days from the time of examination. The puppy must be 8 weeks old before he/she can travel. We require the remaining balance and shipping fee be paid in full 14 days prior to departure before we will arrange shipping.
Air Cargo: (CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE) We offer shipping through United PetSafe out of San Antonio International Airport. Your puppy will require an airport approved crate for travel which is included in the shipping cost. The San Antonio Airport is 1.5 hours from our facility so we include a mileage fee in the shipping cost.
Shipping Fee: $450 added to the puppy price
To prepare your puppy to fly, we introduce them to crates at 6 weeks of age so they become acclimated to the crates they will depart in for an easier and more tolerable trip. When you are receiving your puppy at the airport, we recommend that you bring a towel and/or baby wipes just in case he/she may have had an accident. You will also need to bring a valid drivers license with the name provided to us so that you can pick up your puppy without difficulty.
Flight Nanny: We offer shipping using a reputable 3rd party flight nanny that will deliver your puppy to your nearest local or major airport. Many flight nannies fly stand-by to provide the lowest cost, so delivery times may fluctuate. Flight nannies can also fly on a confirmed flight for a higher price. You would be required to pick up your puppy at the airport near you. The flight nanny is Licensed and Insured. Flight nannies provide communication updates throughout trip. The San Antonio Airport is 1.5 hours from our facility so we include a mileage fee in the shipping cost. We also include the cost of the Health Certificate required to transport a puppy.
Shipping Fee: Price ranges from $800 – $1,400 depending on price of the airline ticket and whether flying stand-by or confirmed flight.
Ground Transportation: We offer shipping through a reputable 3rd Party Ground Transporter that offers a Door to Door service for delivering your puppy. The transporter is Licensed, Bonded, and Insured and offers quick delivery with a maximum of 2-3 day trips. Crate, food, and water are provided and bedding is changed immediately after soiled. Delivery time can be anytime day or night depending on transporter’s arrival. Transporter provides communication updates throughout trip. The cost of the Health Certificate required to transport a puppy is included in the transportation cost.
Shipping Fee: Price ranges from $800 – $1,400 depending on route.