Frequently Asked Puppy Questions

How do I go about getting a puppy from you ?

ANSWER:

You may start by filling out my online "Adoption Questionnaire".
You will find it on my web site. Fill it in, & send it to me. Follow up by calling me.
You may leave a message, but please understand, I get numerous phone calls asking me to call back daily, from all over the USA.
I WILL NOT call you back unless you leave permission in your message to call you collect.
Otherwise, just keep trying until you reach me.

QUESTION:

How long will it take to get a Bernese Puppy?

ANSWER:

That all depends on several things.
Time of year, number of people waiting for a puppy, number of puppies in the litter, etc.
Most people wishing to adopt a Bernese Puppy wait approx. 3 months.
However, a Bernese Puppy is worth the wait.
It also gives you time to rearrange your schedule, take time off to be with the puppy the first few weeks, (Or arrange a "puppy sitter"), and time to "puppy proof" your home & yards.

QUESTION:

What is a Pet/Companion quality puppy?

ANSWER:

A pet/companion quality puppy is a puppy that has a cosmetic fault that would preclude it from the being shown at dog shows, or bred.
These puppies are usually over marked, too much white. Or undermarked, not enough white.
Sometimes might have a puppy whose teeth don't line up properly.
In people this would be like someone with "Buck" teeth, (someone whose upper teeth stick out further than their lower teeth.)
In puppies this is called an "overbite".
A human or puppy whose lower teeth/jaw is further forward than the upper teeth/jaw is called an "underbite".
Other faults that make a puppy a pet/companion could include: blue eye, kink in the tail, a gay tail.

QUESTION:

Can I breed a pet quality puppy?

ANSWER:

No. A pet quality puppy is sold by contract to be spayed or neutered by 6 - 8 months of age.

QUESTION:

Can I show a pet quality puppy at AKC Dog Shows ?

ANSWER:

Yes & No....You cannot show the puppy in breed, or conformation classes. You can show it in Obedience, Draft, Agility, and Tracking.

QUESTION:

If we don't live nearby how do we get our puppy?

ANSWER:

You can either drive, to come get your puppy, or fly out & fly your puppy back with you in the airline cabin, or I can ship your puppy to you.
If I ship the puppy to you there will be additional costs.

The cost for shipping, (varies by size of kennel & distance of flight.)

Cost of Health Certificate, (Required for shipping, usually cost is: $30.00 - $50.00)

Fee for delivery to airport (varies according to which airport your puppy needs to fly out of.)

I have shipped my puppies to people for eleven years without any problems.

75% of my puppies are delivered to their new families by air shipment.