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OUR SERVICES
Everything we do at Spring Creek
Labradoodles directly affects the quality, health and future of
the dogs in our program, as well as the developing breed.
Because of this, we feel a
responsibility to research and understand genetics, common breed
problems and the particular line we plan to perpetuate.
When we breed, it is with the
intentions of contributing to the improvement of the developing breed, and only when we are in a
position to properly care for the bitch and litter and capable
of finding suitable homes for the puppies. The following
is the code of ethics we operate by:
- We
will only breed with stock that is in good health and which
is physically and temperamentally sound.
- Both
parents will have at minimum:
~Appropriate hip
clearances by PennHip method or OFA
~OFA Elbows (We began doing this test
Nov. '06)
~CERF
eye exam every two years and
be certified normal by the Canine Eye Registry
Foundation (CERF)
- Most of our
breeding dogs will also have additional health tests completed,
such as:
~Thyroid (We use
Dr. Dodd's Thyroid testing)
~Cardiac
~Patellas
~PRA (For more info: http://www.ilainc.com/ALAALabradoodleHealthPRA.html)
~vWD
- We
keep accurate and thorough breeding records on all dogs in
our program.
- We
will always provide adequate food, water and shelter,
routine medical care, and kind, responsible ownership for
our dogs.
We raise
our puppies in a healthy environment with socialization
appropriate at each age level.
- We will be available to answer your
questions before and after you have purchased one of our puppies.
We will answer them as openly and honestly as possible. Our commitment to you lasts as long as you own one of our
dogs. Feedback from you after you have received your
puppy is critical to the future of our program. The
information you provide us about your puppy as he matures will help
us to know what our lines are producing, and help us to make
educated decisions for future litters.
ADOPTION
INFORMATION The
following things are included when adopting a Spring Creek
labradoodle
puppy:
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Spay/neuter
surgery (de-sexed) at 7 weeks old, unless puppy is purchased for a breeding
program.
All our puppies
are desexed at 7 weeks old, unless you have specified wanting to
purchase a dog for breeding purposes.
For more information on Juvenile Spay/ Neuter, click
here: CVM
ES&N INFO
and
The
Truth About Juvenile Spay/Neuter Early
spay/neuter is not an option. Please understand that if you
have concerns, they should be resolved before you have submitted an
application and deposit. Deposits are
non-refundable. We will not consider requests from families
asking to sign a contract stating they will have spay/neuter surgery
done at a later date. Only dogs selected as breeding quality
will be sold intact for the purpose of being a breeding dog in an
approved breeding program.
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Worming
treatments at 3, 5 & 9 weeks if needed. First vaccination at 8
weeks.
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Pedigree
(4 - 5 generation)
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ALAA
registration for labradoodle puppies. No registration for
goldendoodles available through the ALAA.
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Microchip
and paperwork for ALAA registered labradoodles only.
-
"Your
Doodle & You" breed history, info, and training booklet
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Health
Warranty/Contract
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Puppy
Health Record
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Lupine
collar & leash, & two Nylabone or other quality toys
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Fleece
puppy blanket or bed
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3
day supply of the puppy's current food + Puppy treats
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Lifetime
support
We promise our customers that we will
do our best to provide them with the puppy of their dreams. We
understand that it is very easy to fall in love with a picture of a
puppy, but it is extremely important for families to understand that it
is the temperament and personality of the dog that is most critical when
determining which puppies and families will be best suited to each
other. Our years of experience give us the knowledge and insight
to understanding this delicate balance, and we will not place puppies
simply based on a family liking the looks of a particular puppy.
Reality is most of the puppies will mature to have a very similar look
if all were kept in the same type of cut. We do ask for as much
feedback as possible about what each individual family is hoping for,
wanting, or needing. However, please be mindful that our policy
is to select a puppy for each family based on temperament first, as this
is the most critical detail that affects how a puppy and family will do
together. We do take every need and desire of each family
into consideration when making our matches; coat type, allergy needs,
temperament, size, color and gender. Every puppy is unique and
will be perfectly suited to a particular family. What is best for
one family, will not be best for another. We require that families
trust us when making these matches as exceptions are not made for any
family to choose their own puppy. We
will screen each puppy buyer and strive to place every dog
in a permanent home. We
will assist in the placement or relocation of every dog to a
new home, if purchaser's situation changes so they can't
keep their pet.
In order to best accomplish the perfect match, we do require a
completed application. PUPPY
APPLICATION
We will ask you many questions
about your lifestyle and living situation during the application
process. We need to know that you are prepared to care for a puppy
properly and that you are ready to devote time to training your
dog so that he becomes a well-adjusted member of your family. Questions like: Do you
have children? What
is your experience with dogs, and what are your expectations for
this pet? Have you
had dogs before? What
happened to them? We
do our best to place all puppies with responsible pet owners,
and asking questions is an important part of the process.
Bringing a new pet into your family involves a long-term
commitment of time, energy and money.
We will be
intensely interested in the welfare of every puppy we produce. We greatly appreciate feedback on how the puppy is doing
after two weeks in the home, and we love to receive pictures and
updates whenever you are able to take the time to send them.
HEALTH
WARRANTY
We
guarantee that your puppy will be in good health when you receive
him. All puppies will undergo an extensive health exam at the time
of spay/neuter surgery, and again at the time of shipping if your puppy
is flying to you. We provide a two year health warranty for
hereditary disease. Any health problems that develop and are determined
to be hereditary by at least two veterinarians, are under the health
warranty. We do everything within our power to breed healthy
litters of puppies. We health test for many of the most common
diseases to the breeds we work with. This does not mean we can
guarantee a puppy that will never develop health issues of any
kind. There are many random health issues that strike dogs, just
like people, and are not genetic in nature. We do our best to
ensure you will be adopting a puppy that will be healthy for a very long
time, but health is also determined by the food you feed, the vaccines
and chemicals you subject your dog to, and other environmental things
that directly affect or cause disease. For information on our
health warranty please read our CONTRACT/HEALTH
WARRANTY
When
you first receive your puppy from Spring Creek, you will have 72 hours in
which to have your own veterinarian examine your puppy if you think
there is a health issue to be concerned about and would like to request
a refund or replacement puppy. This
exam is not mandatory as each puppy is thoroughly examined at 7 weeks of
age before undergoing the early spay/neuter procedure. Puppies
shipping to their new homes will also undergo an extensive exam before
being allowed to fly.
Our
full 2 year warranty covers any life altering genetic issue.
Should a serious genetic issue be discovered within the first two years,
we will pay the vet expenses for treating that issue up to 1/2 the purchase
price of your puppy.
Our
contract and health warranty for breeding purchases are not the same as our
contract/warranty for pet purchases.
If you are interested in purchasing a puppy for a breeding program,
please contact us directly to discuss the contract/warranty.
Please be aware: In order for us to successfully continue our program and
breeding lines, Spring Creek reserves the right to retain any pups from
litters or retain pups for exchange with other breeders for payment
of stud service, etc.
SEE
WHERE YOUR PUPPY IS WHELPED & RAISED
All our puppies are born in a corner of our bedroom where we can provide
constant supervision and care to both mother and babies. This area
is warm and inviting and full of color. Puppies are exposed to
typical household sounds and sights from the first moments their eyes
and ears open. Once they have graduated from the whelping pool,
they are moved to a larger Dura-Whelp pen, and are still cared for in
our bedroom. One side is designed for feeding and playing, the
other for potty training. The below pictures show our bedroom and
also the normal sights of puppies being raised in our home and on our
property. We have beautiful fields for romping in, and the puppies
are given every opportunity for healthy stimulus that helps them to grow
into the well adjusted puppies that we send off to each of our
families. Mental and physical stimulation are incredibly important
for the well being of developing puppies. They leave our home, and
join yours, already accustomed to being a part of the family within the
home, and without.
Whelping Area Weaning
Time Socialization
Water Training
Back Play Yard
Side Fields
Front Fields Puppy
Play Yard
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