Cardinal Cavaliers

A few answers to common questions:

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Q:  Can we visit to meet the mom and dad?  And pick up the puppy in person?

A:  ABSOLUTELY!  In fact, I would prefer it.  However, I know that is not always an feasible depending on where you live.  Fortunately, I have the option available to fly in pet safe pet cargo to most airports (as long as they accept pets) for an additional fee.  If you would like more information, send me an email with the first two airport preferences (listed in order) and I will check to see if those airports accept pets.

 

Q:  Is this a kennel I am buying my puppy from?

A:  No.  The parents are our pets and part of our family.  We selected our dogs with excellent bloodlines however, so that if we were fortunate enough to have puppies, we knew they would be high quality.  In fact, our vet has raved about their quality.  Our adult dogs stay with us for life as well, not just through their breeding years.  We only have one male and two females and will never have more breeding dogs than that as we want to be able to give them all the attention they deserve.

 

Q:  Are the parents healthy?

A:   Yes.  Our vet has checked knees, hearts and eyes.  He was impressed with their quality and has stated that fact.

 

Q:  What do you feed your puppies when they are old enough for solids?

A:  We feed them Nutro.  We also alternate or mix Purina Puppy Chow with Purina Moist and Meaty (only the cheeseburger flavor as it smaller than the steak flavor) as it is a softer food and easier for them to eat when they first start eating solids.  They actually love this softer food better since it is easier for them to eat when learning but hard food is important too as it cleans their teeth.  We highly recommend keeping your new puppy on the same food to keep them from getting an upset stomach.  If you would like to switch, do so gradually.  Our adult dogs are on the adult Nutro, small breed dog food.

 

Q:  What all do I receive with my puppy?

A:  You will receive a three generation pedigree and shot record.  They also come with a 1 year health guarantee. The puppy will be up to date on shots and wormed.  Any dewclaws are removed shortly after birth.

 

Q:  Can I reserve a puppy?

A:  Yes.  A deposit of half the purchase price will hold the puppy of your choice.  This is a non-refundable deposit that will go towards the purchase price of your puppy.  A puppy is not reserved until payment has been received.  If you would like to reserve a puppy you can do so by Venmo, Cash App, or through the Good Dog platform.  You can make payments toward the balance during the 8 weeks or pay the final balance when picking up the puppy at 8 weeks.  Any balance left at time of pickup will be due in cash upon receiving the puppy.  If you are using the pet cargo flight option, payment is required in full to book the flight.  Please see the "PAYMENT" tab, fill out the form and select your preferred way to pay. 

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Q:  I would like to fly my puppy to my closest airport.  What do I need to do?

A: It's a relatively simple process!  If you decide to fly your puppy to you, make sure that when you fill out the form on the "PAYMENT" tab, the information matches the driver's license of the person who will be picking up from the airport.  I use this information on the Health Certificate that the airlines require and the airport will check your ID against the Health Certificate information. Also let me know your top two preferences (listed in order) of airports closest to you.  Most major airports accept pets but some smaller ones may not and I will check your preferences to make sure they will work.  Once payment is made in full, I will book the flight and send you the flight details.  On the flight information is an Airway Bill number and you will need that Airway Bill number along with your ID to pick your puppy up from the airport.  In most cases, you will need to go to the Cargo Dept to pick your puppy up unless your airport does not have a Cargo Dept, then you would go to the Baggage Service area (there may be a different procedure than that but this should be most cases).  The flight details will include a "recovery time", usually it says between 40-60 minutes.  This just means give them a little time after the flight lands to unload the plane and get the puppy to the correct area for pickup.  I am told it usually takes 20-30 minutes but the official time listed on the flight information / airlines website gives a little more leeway to keep consumers from being upset and/or panicking if it does happen to take a little longer.

 

Q: What vaccinations will my puppy already have been given?  What vaccines will they need after they come home with me?

A: If you pick your puppy up at 8 weeks old, they will have 1 of the 3 DHPP  (distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza) core vaccinations when you receive your puppy.  We will give this at 7 weeks old to give the puppy a good week before they leave.  You will need to give your puppy the second core vaccination as well as a rabies shot around 12 weeks and the third core vaccination around 14 weeks, but please check with your vet and follow their guidelines if they differ (there are many slightly different schedules online).  Any other non-core vaccination (such as Bordetella, Coronavirus, Leptospirosis and Lyme) you should discuss with your vet to see if necessary for your area or based on your needs such as if you plan on boarding your pet.  You will be given a copy of your puppy's shot record when your puppy goes home with you.

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The reason for 3 puppy shots is that the vaccination takes up where the immunity passed on by the mother (maternal antibodies, known as "MDA") leaves off. Each puppy is different and becomes vulnerable ("window of susceptibility") at different times, anywhere from 8 to about 20 weeks of age. Since each puppy is different on when the immunity wears off (and until the immunity actually wears off, the booster will not be effective) the three shots are an attempt to make sure they have antibodies of their own to insure a lifetime of good health.  These three shots are important and it is a good idea to keep your new puppy at home (away from public places such as PetSmart and dog parks) where they will not come into contact with where other unvaccinated dogs have been (and soiled) until they have that third vaccination to make sure the booster has taken effect.

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Below is a suggested vaccination schedule from the internet although there are many that all slightly differ.  

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