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INBREEDING!

It's the Release Weekend. We feel sad to let the pups go, because we've got attached to each and every one of them, but with thanks we accept the need to let go because we know that they will have good homes and great loving families) Sad, but happy...

And nothing in this endevour beats those happy smiles of the new owners!

"Thank you" to all new Families for sharing their lives with our puppies & trusting us!

I am always amazed at what some folks want on their dog's ID tags. You can put anything you want on your ID plates, but keep in mind that the main purpose of an ID plate is to get your dog home safely if he gets lost. In my opinion, anything else has no place on a tag.

Most folks that find your dog are going to want to call you. This means that including phone numbers is the most important thing you can do. List every possible number that you have so that they will have multiple numbers to call in case you are not at your home phone.

Cell phone numbers are the best. After that, put your home, work, and any additional numbers that might help. Some examples would be your family, close friends (anyone who might be around if your dog gets lost when you are not available).

The next most important information would be YOUR name, not your dog's. Having your name on the tag will make it easier for the person calling to get the right person on the phone, especially if you list a work number. Having your dog's name on the tag does more harm than good. Many folks are not really aware of the number of dogs that get stolen every year. It's pretty high. Having your dog's name on the tag makes stealing your dog that much easier. Or some people may just want to keep your dog for themselves. Knowing the name makes it even easier! It really doesn't do the dog any good, nor does it help anyone that finds your lost dog. If they get close enough to read the tag, then they can call the number on it. At that point you can tell them the dog's name if needed.

After that, you can list your street address, but it is the least important line. Most folks are going to call. They may not have an easy way to get the dog back to you, and even if they do, they'll need to make sure you are home before they come over.

We also use a few other things on our tags to help get our dogs back. "Requires Daily Medication" is one of my favorites. It adds a certain amount of urgency to getting the dog back home. If folks know that your dog needs medicine and that it's daily, they will be in more of a rush to locate you. "Reward if Found" is another good one. Just keep in mind if you put it on there, be ready to pay up when someone locates your dog. 

All our puppies are microchipped, and you will receive the microchip info and AKC CAR enrollment form in your Puppy Package. When you enroll, you pay a small fee for lifetime (about $20), and, let's face it, AKC is one major canine organization and submitting your dog's info to AKC CAR, you double your chances to find the dog if it's lost. In addition to that, give your dog's microchip info to your local licensing agency (like Animal Control and local shelter), your veterinarian, and keep that info at home as well with your dog's documents. In case of theft, you can prove the ownership.

Today we have our eyes opened. The puppies look so adorable and cute, it's hard to put them down into the whelping box. We can now see that they do have nice blocky heads and ample bone, very much like their father, Max.

It is too early, of course, to speak of their personalities - they are just 13 days old, but they are as sweet as golden retriever puppies can be. I will be posting new pictures tomorrow.