Where are you located?
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We are located in
Harrisonville, Missouri about 40 minutes south of Kansas City and an hour and
fifteen minutes from Kansas City International Airport.
Do you ship puppies?
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Yes, shipping is available. We ship nearly 50% of our puppies and feel it
is a very safe method of getting your puppy to you. We prefer to ship
through Continental PetSafe who places their puppies in air conditioned or
heated vans during layovers. We have shipped with American Airlines and
Delta as well but in extreme heat or extreme cold their airlines do not air
condition or heat their puppies during layovers like Continental. All airlines offer temperature controlled
environments in the air and have many rules and regulations in place to make sure the
puppies are safe on their journey. Food and water are provided for the puppy
during the flight along with a cuddly baby blanket and toy. We can ship to any
major airport in the United States.
How much does
shipping cost?
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The total cost of shipping is $275. This includes the flight - avg $205, shipping crate which you keep and can use for crate training -
$40, vet check with health certificate - $20, and transportation to the airport
- $10.
How does the shipping
process work?
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The shipping process is very simple. You tell us the top two picks for the
airport you want your puppy shipped to and what date (typically the Saturday
after they turn 8 weeks old). We call the airlines and make a reservation for
that date and your airport choice. We drop the puppy off at the airport for its
flight and you pick it up at the airport you selected when it arrives.
Basically the same you would do to pick up a person from the airport except you
go to a different area in the airport.
Do I need to fill out
an application to be considered for a puppy?
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No, we do not require you fill out an application. We like to keep it a little
more personable and have you send us an email about you and your family
(children and their ages), any previous or current pets, rather you have a yard
or not, etc. The answers to these questions will help us get to know you and
help us to help you choose the best puppy for you and your family. We do
require you promise to love your new puppy as much it loves you!
How do I reserve a
puppy?
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You can reserve a puppy by sending us a detailed email including information
from the question above and a $250 deposit.
Is the deposit
refundable?
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No, the $250 deposit is not refundable. We do this because some people will put
their names on several breeder’s lists and take the first available puppy. From
very early on we begin looking for the characteristics and personality traits in
our puppies that are best for each family on our list. When there is a
non-refundable deposit involved the chances are a lot higher that the party will
be dedicated to picking a puppy from us and aren’t making an impulsive decision
like many do when they want the first available or simply see a puppy.
How does the waiting
list work?
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The waiting list works such that the 1st deposit received gets 1st pick, 2nd
deposit gets 2nd pick, etc. If the puppy you are wanting is not produced or
they have all been placed in the homes of those above you on the waiting list
your name will be added to the next waiting list. Keep in mind you will not
necessarily be at the top of that waiting list because we might already have
deposits received for the puppies in that litter but you will be placed in the
next available spot on the waiting list.
What will my puppy
come to me with?
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Your puppy will come to you with age appropriate vaccinations and dewormings, 5
day general health guarantee, vaccination record, 2 year health guarantee
against genetic hip and eye defects, sample baggy of puppy food, ACHC
registration papers and certified pedigree (sent to you once you have provided
us with documentation of spay/neuter procedure).
Shipped puppies will also come with a shipping crate, puppy blanket, toy, vet
check, and health certificate.
Can I visit your
facility?
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We do not allow visitors before the puppies are 5 weeks of age and have had
their Parvo vaccination. We do not allow visitors that have not put a
deposit on a puppy. This is done to protect our puppies from Parvo. We have
heard of several breeders who have lost entire litters due to this virus. Many
people go kennel hopping to shop for a puppy. If someone holds a puppy at X
kennel that is infected with Parvo and then comes here and holds our puppies
they can be infected with Parvo as well. It would also be irresponsible of us
as breeders to allow visitors here who could infect puppies that have already
been sold to those on the waiting list. We are not willing to risk the health
and lives of our puppies. Please read more about our visitor’s policy and other
alternatives on our Policies page.
When will I be able
to choose a puppy?
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When you choose a puppy depends where you are on the waiting list. First picks
begin at 5 weeks after temperament testing has been done and personalities have
begun to emerge. Final picks are done by 7 weeks so we can make flight
arrangements for the puppies being shipped and post pictures of the remaining
puppies, if any.
What do I need to do
to get ready for my new puppy?
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- Have a puppy is much like
having a toddler! You need to puppy proof your home just as you would
toddler proof it. Make sure there are no chemicals, poisons, electrical
wires, cleaning detergents, etc laying around that the puppy can get into.
- Set up a crate area with a
towel in one half of the area and newspaper in the other so the puppy can
distinguish a sleep area and a potty area. Toys and treats are always good
too! If you don’t want to use a crate you can gate off a small area in a
laundry room or hallway as long as it has non-absorbent surface!
- Find an area where you can
take the puppy for frequent potty breaks. Take it back to the same spot
each time – it will smell it’s potty from before and go there again. Take
the puppy potty quite frequently, at least every hour and after it has ate
or drank a significant amount. Potty breaks prevent accidents and help to
build the habit of going outside to potty.
Do you guarantee the
health of your puppies?
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Yes we offer a 5 day general health guarantee against canine parvovirus, canine
distemper, and hepatitis as well as a 26 month guarantee against any hip and eye
defects (which can only be diagnosed by the Orthopedic Foundation of America and
the Canine Eye Registration Foundation).
Click here to view our Health
Guarantee.
Are they all allergy
friendly?
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No – no breed of dog is allergy friendly to everyone. Those who have
previously purchased puppies from us and have an allergy to dander have found a higher
tolerance to the labradoodle breed because it is low to non-shedding and dander
free.
We do not sell puppies on a trial basis so you must consider what you/your
family will do if an allergy issue arises after the purchase of the puppy. We
might be able to take the puppy back pending available space but no refund will
be offered. If we are not able to take the puppy back we will help you to
rehome it and you are required to provide us with the name of the new owner for
our records (it’s stated in our contract/guarantee). Remember, our puppies are
never to be placed in shelter or rescue organization!!! (You will sign your
name to it before puppy pick up/delivery.) Please consider all of this prior to
purchasing a puppy – it is a lifetime commitment!
What is the
difference between F1, F2, F1B, and Multigenerational labradoodles?
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F1 labradoodles are 50% lab and 50% poodle. They tend to have more of the lab
features with wispy-wavy hair. Their coat is maintenance free other than an
occasionally brushing. They have low to moderate shedding which varies from
puppy to puppy.
F2 labradoodles are the puppies
of an F1 labradoodle bred to an F1 labradoodle. Their coats are less predicable
than the F1’s because and F1 is 50% lab and 50% poodle, some F2 puppies in a
litter will receive more lab genes than poodle genes from their parents, others
more poodle genes than labs genes, and some with equal lab and poodle genes like
their parents. Thus you have only a few puppies that resemble their parents and
most that resemble a lab or a poodle.
F1B labradoodles are 75% poodle
and 25% lab. They are non shedding and more hypoallergenic than the F1. Their
coat is very wavy to curly like that of a poodle. They do require significantly
more brushing and grooming to maintenance, healthy, soft coat.
Multigenerational labradoodles
are the puppies of an F1, F1B, or greater, bred to an F1B or greater labradoodle.
They are non-shedding like the F1B and do require a frequent brushing and
grooming. An F2 is not a multigenerational labradoodle because it is not
consistently like it’s parent – the majority of the litter is mostly lab and
mostly poodle with only a few with the labradoodle features of their parents.
Do you do any health
testing of the parents?
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All of our
breeding/parent dogs have been OFA hip certified Good or Excellent, OFA elbow
certified Normal and CERF eye certified Clear and Normal. You can view their
online records at
www.offa.org by putting
in the dog’s registration number which is provided on our home page.
Are the
parents of the puppies purebred or registered?
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The parents of our F1 labradoodles are purebred Labrador Retreivers and Poodles
and are AKC and APRI dual registered. The mothers of our F1B puppies are
labradoodles so they aren’t purebred but they are registered with ACHC – the
American Canine Hybrid Club.
Are the puppies
registered?
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Yes, the puppies are registered through ACHC, the American Canine Hybrid Club.
You will receive your puppy’s registration papers once we have received
documentation of spay/neuter procedure.
Will my puppy be
vaccinated and dewormed?
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Yes your puppy will receive a NeoPar (Parvo) vaccination at 5 weeks, and a
Progard 5 (5 in 1) vaccination that covers parvovirus, adenovirus 1 & 2,
distemper, and parainfluenza) at 6 weeks of age. If your puppy is still with us
at 9 and 12 weeks of age it will receive the same Progard 5 booster
vaccinations. (There will be an additional charge for vaccinations and
boarding. See our Policies.)
Your puppy will be dewormed at 3, 5, and 7 weeks of age and every two week
thereafter until they have left our facility.
What is hybrid
vigor?
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Hybrid vigor, also known as heterosis, refers to the possibility that a
healthier offspring (puppy) may be produced from two parties (in this case,
dogs). As we all know, it’s generally healthier to have a broad genetic pool
rather than a narrow genetic pool. That is why there are laws against
inbreeding! When genetics are too close there can be problems and when a breed
is bred again and again they begin to develop issues that are very common to
their breed. Cross-breeding is done to reproduce desirable traits in two breeds
and eliminate undesirable breed-specific traits. An eye defect called
Retinal Atrophy can be found in Labs but is extremely rare in Standard Poodles. A purebred Lab
would be more likely to have or carry the Retinal Atrophy defective gene than a Labradoodle because the Lab is being bred with a Poodle, a breed that does not
tend to have the defect. The idea that the hybrid puppy is less likely to have
such a defect is known as hybrid vigor. You can see the benefit of cross
breeding a dog that has genetic/breed specific defects with a breed that does
not have that same defect, therefore greatly reducing any chance of that defect
being passed on.
Do you spay/neuter
the puppies before they leave your facility?
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No we do not spay/neuter or puppies before they leave our facility. We have
spoken with our veterinarian and done some research of our own and concluded
that it wasn’t 100% safe. Spay/Neuter prior to 16 weeks of age, which is when
the urinary tract is fully developed, can result in incontinence and urinary
tract infections, especially in females. This is not a chance we are willing to
take. We do require spay/neuter be performed by 6 months of age and we must
receive documentation by 7 months of age for the remainder of your guarantee to
be valid. Spay/Neuter prevents breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer in females
and testicular and prostate cancers in males. A neutered male does not have the
sexual tendencies of a non-neutered male such as running off for females in
heat, humping, frequent marking of his territory, etc. Spay/Neuter is also the
only way to guarantee the prevention of unwanted litters.
How much grooming
does a labradoodle require?
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Labradoodles vary in their grooming requirements because of the many coat types.
F1 labradoodles require very
little to no grooming at all. Their coat is very manageable and low
maintenance. We recommend and occasional face trim (maybe twice a year) and an
occasional brushing always gives the coat a fresh, clean, look and is enjoyed by
most puppies!
F1B labradoodles require
significantly more grooming than F1’s. They have a lot more hair and more curls
like that of a poodle which requires more frequent brushing to prevent matting
and frequent trimming to keep the hair out of their eyes. They have a beautiful
curly-wavy coat when well managed.
Are you a puppy
mill?
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No – Not even close! A puppy mill is horrible place where the people do not consider the
happiness and health of the dogs. They do not consider the care and comfort of
the dogs. The dogs are kept in small doggy runs rarely to be touched by
humans. The dogs there are very skittish and timid because they have never
been loved or show affection by a human. Puppy mills are dirty horrible
places where dogs are there for the sole purpose of producing puppies.
Their puppies are weaned off of them at a very early age to be sold to brokers, pet stores,
and possibly animal research facilities, none of which we sell to.
Our dogs are first and foremost our pets. We play with them each and every
day. They play together, chase and romp with one another in the yard, and
enjoying chewing on rawhide chews. They are our other children! They even get
Christmas presents! They take turns spending time with us and our 1 year old
daughter in our home. Each of our dogs has their own 10x10 pin complete with
Giant Dogloo Doghouse where they sleep, eat, and have a little down time. They
are extremely gentle and wouldn’t hurt a fly. They are friendly and sociable
with strangers. They aren’t the lease bit aggressive even when they have
puppies. We are involved with each puppy from the time it is born – literally,
we cut the cord, bring the puppy to the teat, and help it to begin nursing.
Breeding and raising dogs is an awesome responsibility and we take it very
seriously.
Do you dock the
tails of the puppies?
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No, we do not dock the tails of our puppies because we feel their tail is a
major gauge of their thoughts and feelings and is too important to remove.
Does a male or
female make a better pet?
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The wonderful personality of a labradoodle is in the breed, it is not sex
specific. Males and females are equally great pets. Many people have various
reasons for preferring one sex over the other, most of which are stereotypical.
Both males and females are affectionate, playful, intelligent, trainable, and
loyal. A neutered male is likely to squat to pee instead of hiking his leg, and
if he does hike his leg he’ll pee all in one spot instead of in several
different places to mark his territory. A neutered male does not have the
tendencies of a non-neutered male such as running off to look for females in
heat, humping, aggressive toward other male dogs, etc. Spayed females do not
have a heat cycle so you do not have to deal with bothersome bleeding during
their cycle. Spaying and neutering prevents breast, uterine, and ovarian
cancers in females and testicular and prostate related cancers in males.
Do you begin potty
training the puppies before they are placed?
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No, we do not begin potty/house training the puppies before they come to you.
It would be impossible for us to potty train a litter of 10-15 puppies! Our
puppies do begin going potty in the grass at 6 weeks of age and quickly make it
a habit. After 6 weeks of age they have 24 -7 access to the puppy yard and
you’d be amazed at how clean their sleeping pin is. They do not like to potty
in their sleep area.
How do you recommend
potty/crate training?
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When beginning potty training you need to choose an area for your puppy to
potty. Take the puppy to this same spot each time you take it out to potty and
it will smell it’s potty from the times before and go there. Right after the
puppy has finished pottying praise it so it knows that what is has done is good.
Small treats are always good too!
You must be consistent with the puppy and take it directly out to potty after
letting it out of it’s crate, as well as every hour and after it has ate or
drank any significant amount. Frequent potty breaks prevent accidents and build
the habit of going outside to potty. Never leave the puppy unsupervised during
a potty break! Never leave a puppy unsupervised to roam around your home, this
is just asking for accidents! Be patient and be consistent!
Click below to find
additional information about Potty Training/Housebreaking from the American Dog
Trainers Network.
http://www.inch.com/~dogs/housebreaking.html
Crate Training
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First, you must set up small gated area or crate for your puppy to be in. This
must be a safe and welcoming place for the puppy with a blanket or towel for
sleeping, newspaper for pottying, toys, and a little food and water if you’re
going to be gone for a while. Puppies learn quickly to not potty in their sleep
area and will hold it as long as possible to avoid dirtying their area. You can
expect your puppy to hold it’s potty 1 hr for ever month old it is (so an 8 week
old puppy should be able to hold their potty for 2 hours) around 4-6 months when
the puppy bladder has expanded it will be able to hold it’s potty significantly
longer.
Never use the crate for punishment! The puppy should never fear going to it’s
crate – it should be a happy, relaxing, comforting place. All dogs like a
little downtime and their crate can be a great place for them to sleep and have
some personal space.
Click below to find
additional information about Crate Training by the America n Dog Trainer’s
Network.
http://www.inch.com/~dogs/cratetraining.html
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What will the size
of my labradoodle be as an adult?
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We raise miniature and standard labradoodles.
Our F1 and F1B miniatures will be in the 25-40 lbs
range at around 15-18 inches tall.
Our F1 standard puppies range from 50-65 lbs as an adult and 20-24 inches tall.
Our F1B puppies range from 40-55 lbs as an adult and are 20-24 inches tall. Our
F1B’s are a bit smaller because they are have more of the lanky poodle build
rather than the blocky lab build and our daddy poodle, Murphy is only 42 lbs
himself, so he throws smaller puppies.
What is the lifespan
of a labradoodle?
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Labradoodles that live a healthy lifestyle (quality diet, appropriate exercise,
etc) will live to be 12-15 years old. Please consider this when committing to
the labradoodle breed! Buying a puppy is a 12+ years commitment!
What kind of
training do labradoodles need?
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A trained dog is a lot easier to live with than an untrained dog. Labradoodles
are highly intelligent and easily trainable, especially at an early age. Simple
commands like sit, stay, come, down, speak, etc are commands you can begin
teaching your puppy at 8-10 weeks of age. There are basic training classes
available that provide helpful tips for new owners and successful training
methods for training your puppy. It is important for you, the trainer, to be
patient with your puppy so it will trust you. Do not punish the puppy for not
reacting correctly to a command – this will negatively affect the training
process and breakdown the bond between puppy and master. It is also important
to remember puppies are very curious and have short attention spans so keep the
lesson relatively short. Remember, a good behaved, well socialized dog is a
reflection of its responsible owner, an out of control, obnoxious dog is a
reflection of it’s irresponsible owner.
Do you sell
labradoodles with breeding rights?
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We will consider selling a labradoodle pup with breeding rights pending a phone
interview. Breeding pups are sold under a breeder contract and are priced
accordingly.
What will happen if
I cannot keep my dog?
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Our love for our puppies goes beyond our facility and we want them to be loved
and happy. If for some reason and issue arises and you are no longer able to
keep your puppy we will help you to rehome (find it a suitable, new home) it .
It’s possible that we will be able to take the puppy back here at our facility
but no refund will be provided. Many times we will not be able to take the
puppy back because of limited space. We will still place an ad on our website
so prospective lookers will see it. If you find a home for your puppy we
require you provide us with the new owner’s information (you agree in the
contract/guarantee to provide this information if such an instance arises). We
do this because we like to keep in contact with our puppies and their owners to
hear about their silly puppy antics and the joy they bring to their lives as
well as providing lifetime support. Make sure you carefully screen the family
and know that they will love and care for the puppy as much as you!
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