You should NEVER feel pressure to get a puppy or rushed into a decision. I would strongly suggest taking the time to get to know a breeder, in fact, get to know a couple. Ask about breeding practices, history, their dogs, health screening, training methods, etc.

How do you know who to trust? That's a hard question. Every breeder is different, with different views and opinions on how dog breeding should be handled. If you take anything from me, review how the adult dogs are kept and what kind of life they live. Find out what kind of warranty and/or commitments the breeder is going to make to you and to the puppy. Talk to them to get a feel for what kind of a person they really are - is this someone you'll be able to talk to for the better part of a decade or are they going to drive you crazy? Take a look at websites that offer questionnaires on finding a good ethical breeder and ask breeders lots of questions: they don't pull punches when making sure you meet their standards for being a good owner! Last - do you feel good about this? If something strikes you as not feeling right, listen to it.

If interested in our upcoming litter and/or getting a puppy, learning more about our dogs or about the breed, if you'd like a copy of our purchase agreement for pet or show potential puppies, or just have questions in general, please feel free to contact me: