Pricing and Policies

Deposits

There is a $300 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit. One week after the puppies are born, People can choose the puppy they want in the following order: (1) Eagle Trail Kennels reserves the right to keep any puppy from the litter (2) People on the waiting list. (3) General public Puppies will not be held more than 24 hours without a deposit down. If you decide to get another puppy from the same litter instead, you will be charged a $45 fee for changing advertising, website, etc.

Tails/Dewclaws

All puppies come with tails docked and dewclaws removed unless specified. If you want your puppy to keep tail/dewclaws I must know before it is two days old and have a deposit down. (I cannot guarantee this if you do not have first pick.) If your puppy doesn’t have its tail/ dewclaws removed the deposit is $300 (taken off total price).

Puppy Pick up

Puppies are ready for pick up at 8 weeks of age. If you have not contacted us by the time your puppy is 8 weeks old to make pickup arrangements we will assume that you are no longer able to get the puppy and your deposit will be forfeited and the puppy will be put back up for adoption. If for some reason you are unable to pick up the puppy at 8 weeks we will keep them free of charge until they are 9 weeks old. After 9 weeks we charge $35 per day plus any vet fees to keep them up to date on vaccines. All puppies will be up to date on vaccines, vet checked, micro-chipped, and wormed bi-weekly. All puppies are sent home with a Puppy Pack. The pack includes AKC registration paperwork, shot record, pedigree, a blanket with the mother’s scent, a small toy, a food sample, travel supplies and your choice of one larger gift from the puppy basket (dog clothes, toys, etc.). We do ask that when you pick up your puppy, you leave any other dogs in the car so as to not transmit any illnesses to the puppies. Final payment is due at the time you pick up your puppy in cash. Puppies can be flown safely (VLD) airport  for a delivery fee and flight costs (these must be paid prior to the flight being scheduled). We will meet half-way if feasible and discussed ahead of time, or you may pick puppy up. 

Placement of your puppy

We don't match puppies until they are 5 - 6 weeks of age. We do a Puppy Evaluation. This gives time for all of us to observe each puppies individual personality and for us to get to know each family better.  A full written description is given about each puppy to make sure their temperament matches your lifestyle.

The cost of your puppy and adult dog 


Initial cost: the purchase price of our puppies is a big investment, each litter is independently priced. 

Vet check-up & vaccines - around $300

Equipment & Supplies - crate/kennel, exercise pen, bed, leash, toys, etc. - around $200

Ongoing costs: Puppies (well dogs in general) are expensive! 

Vet care & treatments, this is hard to estimate but the bare minimum is yearly vaccines and check-up (but there will be more) - $300 annually

Food, a large bag of high quality food will last about 3 months ‹- $100 quarterly

Grooming, usually done every 2 months - $80 bi-monthly

Pet Insurance, this is a smart thing for any pet owner (cost depends on the coverage) - $45 monthly

Flea/tick/worm treatment - $25 monthly

Supplies & treats - $30 monthly

Extras include dog daycare, dog walkers, sports & activities, training, plus any additional gear

After bringing your puppy home 


Providing proper care of your dog includes regular dental and veterinary care. But just as important are nutrition, socializing, training, grooming, a safe environment and regular exercise.

For your puppy grow into a healthy, well behaved dog you will need to provide it with proper care.

Your puppy package will include recommendations based on our experience with the breed.

A Guide Called “Raising the Empowered Puppy” by Jeanette Forrey” is included in our puppy pack 

Grooming is very important for this breed! If you are not prepared to provide regular grooming then you should find another breed. At home grooming includes brushing/combing hair and cleaning ears weekly. as well as bathing and nail trimming/grinding bi-weekly. Professional grooming offers many benefits and should be done every 6 to 8


Puppy Promise

Our dogs/puppies are our family and this is a 12-15 year commitment you are investing in. You are providing them a loving and safe environment for them to grow up in. This includes but not limited to food, shelter, veterinary care and medicine, exercise, attention, training, etc. Think of it like they are your children and if at any point in time you are unable to care for this fur-baby, I expect you to find the perfect home for them or I expect you to bring them back to me. (This will be in your contract.)  We here at Eagle Trail Kennels reserve the right to refuse a sale of any puppy.

Limited Registration

All puppies come with limited registration , which DOES NOT allow breeding rights. Buyer agrees to spay/neuter the puppy by 18 months (or what their vet recommends).