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All of our puppies have their tails docked and dew claws removed at 3/5 days old. Puppies will be wormed more than once and first Puppy shots are given at 6 wks and every three weeks there after until they are sent to their new homes. All of our puppies have their ears cropped, healed and stitches removed before they are allowed to go home. We watch our puppies most carefully, and also conduct certain temperament tests at appropriate times. Each puppy is sold with his AKC papers in tact and ready for you to sign and send in. Each puppy owner will receive a certificate of pedigree at the time of sale. Each puppy comes with a health record, listing any medications he's been on, his shot and worming record and so on. Puppies must be taken to the vet of your choice within 72 hours of leaving our kennel. This is for everone's well being, as you will be assured that your new puppy is healthy and happy. DNA testing for VonWillibrands disease can be made available for puppies between 4-7 weeks while they are still at our kennels. This testing will be ordered upon your wishes, and will also be at your expense. VWD DNA tests cost approx. $140 PER PUPPY. We have little faith in the usefulness of this test. Results come back as CLEAR, CARRIER, and AFFECTED. Until Vet-Gen can tell us why over two thirds of the puppies branded AFFECTED never contract the actual disease, we find it a ridiculous waste of money. Recently we asked Vet- Gen themselves, via telephone, why that was. The only answer they could give us was nothing more than a shrug....that it's just the nature of the disease to become active whenever it decides to. OUR answer then, is that the DNA test is of little assistance to breeders and owners if it does not give us a difinitive answer as to which dogs will become disease active. However if you insist on the test, we can have it done for you. We give you our word to be honest and up front about any problems in the line, as far as health or disease is concerned. All this said, you are purchasing a LIVING animal. Should your puppy develop any life threatening illness the first year of his life, you may contact us with veterinarian documentation and we will be glad to arrange a replacement puppy as soon as possible. WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TERMINAL HEALTH ISSUES THAT ARISE AFTER THAT ONE YEAR PERIOD. We do not breed any adult with life threatening illnesses or thyroid conditions. Hypothyroidism is quite common in dobermans. If any adult develops this problem they will NOT BE BRED. Adults being bred have had thyroid and VWD status tests. If they are over two yrs of age, they will have had hip x-rays as well. We are happy to provide documentation for these tests if you so desire. Pet puppies are sold with limited AKC registrations and will not be bred. Should you try to breed a limited registrationed dog, AKC will refuse to issue papers for the offspring. We do not sell dobermans for junkyards, warehouses or crack houses. These are our babies. If we choose you as a recipient of one of our puppies, it will be pre-agreed that he is to be a house dog, a member of your family, and that you have time to devote to his care and well being and that you have a fence. If you have a male dog already, a female doberman is strongly suggested. If you are close enough to our kennels in Virginia, we suggest you make an appointment and pick up your puppy in person if at all possible. When you pick up your puppy, we will spend time with you and your family, to discuss the puppy's needs such as food and feeding schedule; we will also teach you about proper grooming, ear care and taping. Many people bring their video cameras for this, so they don't forget what to do when they get home. We will be glad to assist you with ears if you have questions or a problem. (CONTINUED on the next page) | Puppy Info 2 | | Return Home | Desta Dobermans | Show Dogs | Bellawood Dobermans | Our Puppies | Upcoming Litters | Puppy Info | Contact Us | Doberman Info Links | |
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