FAQ'S

1.  Q: Where are you located?

    A: Troy, Illinois which is thirty minutes East of St. Louis Missouri.

2.  Q:  Do you ever have adult dogs for sale?

     A:  Yes.  Check out "our Dog page" for adoptable dogs.

3.  Q:  Do you offer shipping on your puppies?

     A:  Yes.   Shiping costs very from airline to airline & with the size of the dog.  Shiping                 can run from $350 - $400.  It may be possible to have your pup fly

     in the cabin & hand delivered if the pup is under 20 lbs.

4.  Q:  Can we come and visit & look at your dogs?

     A:  Yes.  You just need to make an appointment.

5.  Q:  Who picks out our puppy?

     A:  I help chose which puppy is best suited for which family based on the litter                          application & the type & temperment of the individual pups.  Final choice is up to                 the buyer and pups are chosen in order of deposit.

6.  Q:  What is the difference between full & limited registration?

    A:  A dog with a limited registration is itself registered with the AKC but it's offspring                can not be registered.  A dog with a Full registration's offspring can be registered                as long as it's mate also has a full registration.  A full registration is needed to                       compete in some AKC events such as conformation.

7.  Q:  What if I get a limited registration when I purchase my puppy but decide later I                       want a full registration?  Can it be changed?

    A:  Yes.  You will have to provide proof that your dog has had his/her hips & eyes                      certified & then pay the difference in the price between full & limited registration                   plus the AKC fees for the change.

8.  Q:  Is the deposit refundable?

     A:  No.  Unless a deposit is placed befor a litter is born & the type of pup requested is              not available. 

9.  Q:  Do you offer delivery of your puppies?

     A:  I will drive up to three hours out (six hours round trip) for the cost of my gas plus                $25 for those close enough for that to make a difference.

10.  Q:  At what age do you let your puppies go?

A:  We do not let our pups go until they are seven weeks.  They receive their first

      puppy sots at six weeks.  Waiting until they are seven weeks lets the vaccine

              have time to work.

11.  Q:  What is the best age at which to bring a puppy home?

A:   Many people like to bring their pups home as soon as possible because they

       don't want to miss out on the cute stage & that is fine.  Puppies are not really

able to contol their bladders very well, however, until they are about 12 weeks.

We socialize & work with our pups on a daily basis so there are advantages to

waiting until your pup is a bit older to pick him up.