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Puppies are here!
For more
information about upcoming litters or to get on our
reservation list, please fill out our
puppy questionnaire.
***WE DO NOT SELL PUPS FOR BREEDING ONLY. All our pups that
are sold with breeding rights will be placed only in serious
show or performance homes and are required to earn a
Champion title in either AKC or ASCA conformation or an
earned Performance title in AKC or ASCA before being bred.
All puppy tails are docked in compliance with the Australian
Shepherd breed standard**
WE ARE EXCITED THAT YOU ARE CONSIDERING ADDING A HOT HOUSE
PUPPY TO YOUR FAMILY AND JOINING OUR FUR FAMILY!
*Please read all the way to the bottom to answer most
all of your questions*
Here at HHK we strive to breed outstanding Australian
Shepherds that are an asset to the breed and a treasure to
their families. Everyone of our puppies is special to us. A
tremendous amount of time, research and thought goes into
every litter and pup that we produce. With each litter we
always plan to keep one or more pups to show and eventually
breed to carry on our program. The rest of the pups are
offered to loving forever homes.
We care tremendously for our pups’ well being and their new
families’ happiness. This includes the responsibility of
placing each pup in the correct home best suited for the
pups’ personality and level of energy. As the pups grow, we
watch them carefully, we do temperament testing to see what
type of lifestyle and home they will be best suited for and
will thrive in. It is so important to match this breed’s
energy level/temperament with similar homes as it would be a
total disservice to the puppy and the puppy’s new family to
do otherwise.
First and foremost we breed to produce outstanding
individuals that are a benefit/asset to their breed, excel
in conformation, performance and, most of all, in our hearts
as wonderful family companions. All HHK dogs have had health
screenings, genetic testing, hips/elbows x-rayed and passed
by the OFA before they are bred. OFA’s are searchable by
going to their website and typing in the registered name of
the dog. We believe getting a puppy should be a wonderful
experience and we treat all potential puppy owners with
respect and honesty as we would expect to receive. We offer
continued support for our puppies and their families for the
lifetime of each pup. We seek perfection thru selective
breeding and striving to produce the perfect Aussie
according to the breed standard. We want the best for
ourselves, the puppy buyer and for the breed.\
If you decide we are the right breeder for you and go
forward with getting on our Reservation List, here is what
to expect from us:
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You can
expect an announcement email and photos of the pups
within a week of the pups being born. You can expect
updates at about 3, 5 and 7 weeks of age. We will tell
you how they are doing and include photos with possible
video. You will also get information about bringing your
pup home. At 8 weeks of age (give or take a few days),
the pups will be evaluated and temperament tested. After
we decide which pups we will be keeping as show/breed
prospects, the rest of the pups will be placed in order
of deposits received. Our pups are well socialized, are
introduced to crates, and started with housebreaking
before they are sent to their new forever homes. The
pups will be microchipped, come with their first set of
vaccinations and will have multiple dewormings before
they leave us.
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Pet
puppies are $2000 and are required to be
spayed/neutered. We put tremendous love, time,
dedication, effort, genetic testing, money competing
with the parents to prove they are of exceptional
quality and worthy of being bred, into every litter,
please do not ask for a discount or reduced price.
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**We
require a $300 deposit to reserve a pet/companion puppy
for you with the balance due when you pick up your
pup.** If we do not have the perfect pup for you and
your family, your deposit will be refunded. If you
decide to buy from another breeder and do not notify us
before the pups are 6 weeks of age, your deposit will
not be refunded.
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**Our show
puppies are sold on an individual basis. We are
selective on what quality we want representing our
kennel in the show ring. We usually have a waiting list
for future show pups. Please inquire for more
information.**
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We prefer
people to come in person to pick up their pups as we
would like to meet the pups new families. If you can not
drive in, you can fly in and place the pup in a soft
crate under your seat to fly home. I can ship but prefer
not to.
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Remember,
getting a puppy is a 12-15 year commitment. Please take
it seriously.
If you are
interested in an HHK puppy, we would love to hear from you.
Please fill out and submit the Puppy Questionnaire. This
answers most of our questions we like to ask of our new
possible puppy owners. After we receive your questionnaire
we will be in touch as soon as possible. Remember to include
your email and phone number as we will not be able to get in
touch with you if you do not include them. If you do not
hear from us in a couple of days, please call at
307-631-2204.
**Serious
inquiries only.** Please understand that we ask lots of
questions so that we can place the right puppy in the right
home. We do not sell puppies based on eye color, markings or
coat color. We place puppies on temperament first. However,
we do try to keep in mind the desired traits that each
person wants when placing our pups. Part of being the best
breeders we can be is breeding to the AKC/ASCA breed
standard. We do not leave tails on our pups. Please visit
the
AKC or ASCA website to view the entire breed standard.
Some Important Information About Australian Shepherds
Aussies
require daily exercise to be happy and content, although
some can be more laid back than others. There will be a
mixture of energy levels and attitudes in any litter. It is
very important when filling out your puppy questionnaire
that you let your breeder know about your lifestyle and
energy requirements when you are searching for a puppy. If
you are a high energy, athletic person who enjoys the
outdoors, hiking, jogging, etc., you will want a higher
energy pup to keep up with you. If you are more of a couch
and movie person, you will need a lower energy dog. It is
better to find a dog that is temperamentally suited to your
lifestyle than to try and choose a dog by color and gender
alone.
I have had
some people ask if a male or female is best suited for a
pet/companion home. I believe you must evaluate each pup as
an individual, as each pup will have an individual
personality regardless of gender. Allow the breeder to help
with the best choice puppy for you based on temperament and
compatibility with your lifestyle. It is vital when
committing yourself to a dog for the next 12-15 years.
I always try
to socialize my pups and introduce them to small children.
However, with that being said, it is very important that you
teach your child/children the correct way to handle,
interact and play with your Aussie.
Please take a few minutes to learn about health issues
that effect Australian Shepherds and visit the
ASGHI
website.
Find your tests here:
https://www.pawprintgenetics.com/products/breeds/39/
Place your order at
https://www.pawprintgenetics.com/ or call them
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm pst at 509-483-5950.
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