Frequently Asked Questions
Do you require a deposit and is it nonrefundable?
Yes, we require a $500.00 non-refundable deposit to hold a puppy for you.
We take deposits for 4 females and 4 males. Once those spots fill up, we start a waiting list in case more of either sex is born.
The deposit will be refunded if the pregnancy does not occur or there is not enough of the sex that you are on the list for. The earlier you turn in your deposit the better. Puppies are reserved in the order of which we receive the deposits.
How Much Are Your Puppies?
Puppies are $2,500 with limited AKC registration. We require a $500 deposit to hold your spot and the remaining balance is due by the time the puppies are 8 weeks old.
Where Are You Located?
We are located in Hickory, North Carolina.
DO YOU OFFER A HEALTH GUARANTEE?
Yes, all puppies come with a one year health guarantee. It covers one year of any genetic problems, hips and elbows, heart and eyes.
What is in Your Puppy Package?
Visit the Steps to Own page to see what’s included with a puppy purchase.
WHEN DO I GET TO PICK MY PUPPY?
We allow puppy selection at around 6 weeks of age. You can come visit to select your puppy, video chat, or select via video/pictures.
DO YOU OFFER DELIVERY?
We do not offer delivery. You must be able to pick up your pup at our location in Hickory, NC.
WHATS THE NEXT STEP IN RESERVING A PUPPY?
Please visit our Steps to Own page for info on reserving a puppy.
Do we Sell to Breeders?
We will sell puppies with full AKC registration on a case by case basis plus an additional $1,000 fee. We would need to know about your breeding program and must speak to you over the phone, no one liner emails. We need to know that our puppies will receive the attention and care they need. For this reason, we do not sell puppies to breeders with large numbers of dogs or puppy mills. If we find out that we have been mislead by a buyer and the puppy is in a large kennel, the health guarantee on that puppy is null and void.
FULL VS LIMITED REGISTRATION
All puppies will come with AKC registration. There are two different types of AKC registration. Limited registration, which is “pet” AKC registration; this means that the puppy cannot be bred or shown. Full AKC registration allows the puppy to bred or shown when they are of age. Full registration is available on a case by case basis only.
WHAT KIND OF DOG FOOD Do You Feed Your Dogs?
We feed Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult and Diamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy.
How Do You Raise The Puppies?
We raise our puppies usine the Puppy Culture Method.
What health clearances do your dogs have?
Please see our parents page for health, clearances and pedigrees.