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I breed on a very limited basis and have puppies occasionally. I adhere to the AKC standard for the Doberman Pinscher and Whippet and I abide by the Doberman Pinscher Club of America and Whippet Club of America Code of Ethics. I sell all my companions (non-show) with a spay/neuter contract and a limited non-breeding registration. This is not negotiable. I do all testing and make all considerations possible to ensure I breed healthy, long lived well tempered dogs. I believe that is a responsible breeder's duty. However, these are living creatures and even with a slate of health tests, I cannot guarantee the health of any dog for it's lifetime. It is up to every buyer to educate themselves about these issues and accept the possibility of health concerns based on the breed history. It is also every buyers responsibility to make sure a Doberman or a Whippet is the right choice of dog for their household. All my breeding stock is tested for genetic problems applicable
to the breed as follows: All puppies are given at least two vaccinations. They have been wormed and have had their dewclaws removed (Whippets), and dewclaws, tails docked and ears cropped (Dobermans). If you are local I also include all aftercare for the cropped ears until they are standing correctly. All puppies are placed with a "puppy packet" that includes AKC registration, health records (including those of sire and dam), 5 generation pedigree and photos along with literature on crate training, housebreaking and general care. I require the signing of a written contract and have a refund/replacement policy whether for show or companion puppies. I also require any puppy I place to be returned to me should at any time the buyer become unable to keep the dog for any reason. This is also not negotiable. If you are interested in being considered for one of my puppies, I first require you fill out my puppy application and return it to me. I require references and they will be verified. Once I have your application, I will contact you to discuss puppy availability. If I do not have a litter currently, I will gladly direct you to other responsible breeders in the area. |
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Copyright ©2002 Elaine
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