Q & A Page

Q: Can I visit ?

A: Yes, with an appointment. We have very busy lives, with feeding, chores and cleaning that must be done daily. And, we also have appointments for people that are coming to pick up their pups. You need to call for an appointment, about a week ahead. You can visit and see puppies that are 6 weeks of age or older at the time of your appointment. Puppies younger than 6 weeks of age are extremely susceptible to virus, bacteria, etc. so you cannot handle or view any pups under 6 weeks of age. Sundays we do not allow appointments. Appointment times are very important. There are generally others with appointments before and after your appointment, so timeliness is very important. We allow 20-30 minutes for the visit, as we have much to do!

Q: Do I get to pick my puppy ?

A:Your deposit ensures you will get a pup.......from the litter you chose and the sex you chose. After the pups reach 6 weeks of age they will be vaccinated, and then they may be visited (held, played with, etc.). If you choose to come visit at this point.......you may choose your puppy, if more than 1 is remaining unassigned (say, I have 4 females in your chosen litter, and the other 3 female customers come prior to your visit, and make their choice...then there would be only 1 remaining unassigned). The same rule applies to pickup time. If no one comes to chose their pup in advance, then choices are made at pickup time.

Note: Most of the time.....choices are made at pickup appointments, rather than in advance. Many are unable to make two trips (1 @ 6 wks. and again @ 8 wks.).

A:  Ohhh, the BIG QUESTION! A very solid NO! People have different definitions of a puppy mill. To some people, anyone that raises dogs for profit must have a puppy mill. To some people, if you have more than a certain number of dogs, you have a puppy mill. To some people, if the dogs aren't in your home, you must have a puppy mill. None of these definitions work. None of them consider the care that the dogs receive. None of them consider the happiness and comfort of the dogs in the kennel. A puppy mill is a awful awful place.  Dogs are raised there in wire cages suspended off the ground. Imagine the sore feet. Poop builds up thick under the cages, cleaned up only when absolutely necessary. Imagine the flies and the fly bite wounds on the dogs. Most dogs never feel the touch of a human hand, and are fearful of being approached by strangers and by kennel workers alike. Puppies at puppy mills are yanked from their mothers at 5 weeks of age, before being well weaned, sold to puppy brokers, and then sold again to pet stores. Imagine the stress these poor babies go through. Although, our dogs are raised in a family environment, not all kennels are bad. Our dogs are happy, friendly dogs. They are part of our family. Our dogs are good with our kids, often even when they have puppies.

Note: Deposits are non-refundable and health defects must be diagnosed by licensed vet.

Q: When and Where do I pickup my puppy?

A: Approximately 1 week prior to the pups 8 week birthday...There will be an email sent out requesting you to set up an appointment for your pickup date/time. After your appointment has been scheduled, directions and a map will be emailed to you. 

Affiliated with:

America's Pet Registry, Inc.

American Kennel Club

The Westie Foundation of America, Inc.