PROCESS TO PURCHASE
A SCHLOSS FELSEN
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY
Our site is kept up to date with current and planned litters.
Schloss Felsen German Shepherd puppies are born in our home (kitchen area, very busy active room). They are acclimated to a wide variety of noises and activity such as pans banging, telephone, weather alert radio, visitors, children & grandchildren...etc. The pups are handled daily, accustomed to loud noise, and become part of our family. During this period they will also spend some time outside on good weather days to acclimate to the grass, highway noise, trains & horns, and all the different smells.
Once the puppies are whelped, the puppies page is updated with DOB, availability, and usually a group photo. We will update photos at 3 wks of age and 6 wks of age. Actually we usually update more often, but cannot guarantee a specific number or time frame. Visitors to the kennel are very welcome, but the Puppy's may only be viewed after 6 wks of age.
At about 4 weeks of age or when the pups decide the whelping area is to small for them, they are moved to the covered kennel. In the kennel the pups are still nursed by their mother but do not spend much time with her anymore. They spend allot of time on the grass or taking walks down our driveway. They leave our kennel bold and confident. Many previous puppy buyers state they are absolutely fearless.
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HEALTH GUARANTEE
Pups are given the best of care. Pups are wormed at 2-4-6 weeks of age to ensure they are free of any parasite. They also receive their first distemper/parvo vaccination. Each pup leaves our kennel with a 2 year health guarantee. The pups are guaranteed healthy when they leave our kennel with a 72 hour return policy for any reason. We provide a 2 year health guarantee against any congenital or hereditary DISABLING disease.
Below is a link to our contract
Contract
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NUTRITION & RECOMMENDATIONS
Good nutrition is critical for a puppy to grow and develop properly. Kibble does not provide all the needed nutrients for a growing puppy's bones and joints. We require a good quality food be fed and supplements be given.
The pups are fed Iams puppy for the first 6 weeks and changed over to Iams Mini Chunk before they leave the kennel. We do this as we believe the pups need to grow slowly for their joints to develop properly. Adult food will slow down the growth.
It was previously believed dogs made their own vitamin c. There is an ongoing controversy if this is actually true for all dogs. We believe a vitamin c supplement is a very good idea to help with hip joint development. Recommended doses are 250 mg daily to 6 months of age & 500-1000 mg daily after 6 months of age.
A very good vitamin supplement that we require is Nuvet Plus. This is an all natural complete supplement that must be given from the day the puppy is received and is a stipulation to our contract. Click Here for more NuVet info or go to the NuVet Website Click Here.
We also give a supplement called NutriVet (500 mg) Peanut Butter Wafers for joints.
IF YOU ARE PURCHASING A PUPPY, PLEASE HAVE THESE SUPPLEMENTS READY FOR WHEN THE PUPPY ARIVES.
Below is a link to an article on Vaccine Damage. We have talked to our vet, and have altered our vaccination schedule to the puppy series, and one vaccination at 4 yrs of age instead of every year. We have modified our vaccination schedule for all our dogs. This is a contingency to our contract.
Rabies is a killed virus so it is less dangerous and regulated by law. We will vaccinate our dogs for rabies every 3 yrs.
VACCINE DAMAGE (PLEASE READ)
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APPLICATION
Our Application is the first step taken when purchasing a puppy. Please fill out the application in detail with the traits desired in your puppy and provide as much information as possible about your experience with dogs in general and specifically the GSD. This information helps us to recommend puppies that will fit into your situation and lifestyle based on personality, temperament, and drives. Please include your plans for your puppy, how much time you have to spend with your dog, crate training, obedience training, If you plan to train the dog yourself or use an outside trainer, etc....
Please also include the particular breeding you are interested in and any questions you may have. We will email you once we receive your application.
On the application we ask for a vet reference. This is a vet you have used previously for a dog or any other animal. Not necessarily the vet you plan to use now. The only question we ask this vet is if you have taken care of your pet and if the pet has received maintenance (shots & worming) and emergency care when needed. We do not get into personal issues.
Once the application is received and approved, the next step is securing your puppy with a deposit.
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DEPOSITS
To secure a puppy from a specific litter a deposit is required. We will not hold a puppy without a deposit. We accept deposits on all current litters. We do not accept deposits on planned litters until we have a successful mating with a proven bitch, or a pregnancy verification with a maiden bitch. The deposit amount is $250. We accept all forms of payment for the deposit.
DEPOSITS ARE NONREFUNDABLE BUT MAY BE MOVED TO ANOTHER LITTER.
When moving your deposit to another litter, your deposit will be placed BEHIND anyone already in place. We cannot move you ahead of someone else even if your deposit was received before theirs. If you intend to jump to another litter, it is best to do so as early as possible.
You may send your deposit to:
Jan Broadfoot
PO Box #1
Melbeta, NE 69355
Paypal Email is:
jbbrbx @ yahoo.com
(Please remove the spaces)
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CHOOSING YOUR PUPPY
Puppy choice is based on the order the deposits were received. First deposit gets first choice. This is the only fair way we have found to proceed. A speedy deposit is crucial to obtain the pup of your choice.
We understand the choice process is sometimes tough. We are available to make recommendations and help with such a critical decision. We provide photos and observed personality traits to help the buyers who cannot visit to make their choice. We request you have 3 puppy preferences choosen before the process begins to help make a decision more quickly as there are others also waiting to choose their puppy.
BUYERS ARE VERY WELCOME TO VISIT THE KENNEL TO PICK OUT THEIR PUPPY AT THE APPOPRIATE TIME WHEN WE BEGIN THE CHOICE PROCESS. THIS IS USUALLY AT 6-7 WKS OF AGE. AT THAT TIME THE PUPPIES ARE NOT READY TO GO YET, SO THERE WILL BE ANOTHER TRIP NEEDED TO PICK UP OR ANOTHER OPTION IS TO SHIP THE PUPPY, WHEN THE PUPPY IS 8 WKS OF AGE AND READY TO GO.
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PRICE
LIMTED REGISTRATION--$1250 + SHIPPING
FULL REGISTRATION--$1500 + SHIPPING
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SHIPPING
Pups are available for shipping/pickup at 8 weeks of age. Many people are unable to pick up due to time or distance. We ship pups throughout the US via air cargo.
Many buyers are asking to receive their puppy early due to a conflict within their schedule. The pups schedule for shots, worming, and availability is already preset from the day they were born. Due to health risks outside the kennel and time frames for the puppy vaccinations to boost their immune systems, the pups are not available for shipment or pickup before 8 weeks of age.
PLEASE DON'T ASK!!!!
Every litter has the take home date listed under the announcement. This date is the date we begin shipping or make the puppies available for pick up. Please note:
VACATIONS DO NOT TAKE PRIORITY OVER RECEIVING YOUR NEW FAMILY MEMBER.
BEGINNING JUNE 2011 WE HAVE IMPLEMENTED A BOARDING FEE OF $10/DAY FOR ANYONE NOT READY TO ACCEPT THEIR PUP
Please be prepared to receive your new bundle when they are ready. If the vacation can not be changed, then please move to another litter.
We live in a small community and ship from Scottsbluff Regional Airport. The weather dictates when we can fly due to regulations on shipment of live animals. Depending on the season, shipping can be difficult due to temperature extremes. When we get the chance to ship, we must ship or lose our opportunity. We try to work with you and your schedule but BUYERS MUST BE FLEXIBLE AND AVAILABLE TO PICK UP THEIR PUP. On occasion pups must be picked up late in the evening, or to a different destination airport.
Payment for shipping is paid directly to the airline prior to shipping. We only require payment for the crate and health certificate, and it must be paid prior to shipping.
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PAYMENT
Final Payment + shipping is due once you have chosen your puppy.
PUPPY WILL NOT SHIP IF PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED.
We accept forms of payment such as Money Orders, Cashiers checks, Bank Wires, and Credit Cards through Paypal
WE ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS FOR DEPOSITS, BUT NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED FOR FINAL PAYMENT AS IT TAKES 2 WEEKS FOR PERSONAL CHECKS TO CLEAR THE BANK!!
Please send to:
Schlossfelsen Kennels
PO Box #1
Melbeta, NE 69355
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SUPPORT
We provide LIFE TIME SUPPORT to all puppy buyers for any questions, concerns, or problems that may arrise after you receive your puppy. We also request periodic updates on your puppy's development and photos are always greatly appreciated.
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CONTACT
Our primary form of communicaiton is email as this works well with our busy schedule. When emailing, please leave Schloss Felsen Kennels in the subject line or the email will not be opened. We are available to answer any questions.
EMAIL
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