How we care for our dogs.
We have 5 dogs at this time, Bear, Charlie, River, Shav, and Yukon. I never wish for more than 4-5 adult dogs at one time, because I want to have the time to give all the love and care and training they need to my dear Akitas and their puppies. Akitas DESERVE our time and what a dog you will have if you take the TIME! Our dogs are not kennel dogs. Each one is closely intertwined in our life. They are in their kennel only at night and when we are away from home, IF they are not inside or with us! Our dogs take turns staying in the house, take turns going on hikes, going on rides, etc... We love our Akitas!
Merlin built me (or my dogs, not sure which!) a nice dog barn and kennel runs, so when the dogs are not in the house, or outside with me, they are in their kennels and have indoor/outdoor access at all times. The dog barn has a heated floor for when the Colorado winter gets bitter. Our dogs get plenty of exercise, in addition to being allowed to romp on our 5 acres every day, they also go on walks with me every day.
For dry food our dogs are fed mostly Drs. Foster and Smith lamb and brown rice or chicken and brown rice dry food, though we do rotate some with other good quality dogfoods. Our dogs also get meat and bones from our local butcher shop once a week. I often blend up left over raw vegetables, fruits, and herbs and mix it with canned dog food for them. Dogs need variety to be healthy. I also supplement with fish oil and vitamin E.
I use the same veterinary service that my family did all my growing up years. Please let me know if you would like to contact them for a reference. I will gladly give you their contact information. I also have many other people who have purchased pups from me who are more than willing to be a reference. I can give you their contact information if you just ask. Thank you!
Our puppies
Every puppy is loved and socialized from the day it is born. I do not let my puppies go until 8 wks. old. Deposits are nonrefundable with the one exception of any health issues with the puppy. In the case of a health issue, we would refund your deposit in full. My vet does a complete examination of my puppies at 6 wks. old. All puppies are always up to date on shots and dewormer.
Shipping is available for an extra $300 to $400, depending on where you are located. That price includes all the arranging and everything your dear puppy needs to be comfortable flying to you! If possible, we try to use Continental Airlines as they have specific pet care service. I have never had a bad experience shipping, it has always worked out great! Let me know if you have any questions for me, if this is something that scares you! I will be glad to help calm your fears, if I can!
We have a health/sale contract for the assurance of buyer and seller. My puppies come standard with 'limited' AKC registration. If wanting to breed, full registration is available for an additional price to approved homes. I am always here to help with anything I can, just a phone call or email away. I want to know everything about my puppies, their successes and their problems! My puppies are for LOVING, PERMANENT HOMES ONLY! And I will ALWAYS, ALWAYS, act as a rescue for any puppy or dog that I have bred whose owner for any reason or circumstance feels he/she must give up the dog. I STAND BEHIND MY PUPPIES 100%!
