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We take placing puppies very seriously. Both Jessica and Laura were first trained in 2002 on how to conduct a proper Litter Evaluation by the breed founder, Tina Barber.

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We match puppies with families based on what they are hoping for in a puppy, i.e. temperament, gender, color, coat (keeping in mind, the more specific the preferences are, the more challenging it becomes to match the correct temperament).

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Click here to see the information we provide to our clients when they get a puppy from us.

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Getting on Our Puppy List

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If you would like to be put on the list for a puppy, please fill out our Puppy Application along with your deposit or prepayment. 

 

To reserve a space on our puppy list, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required. Refundable if we do not have a puppy for you within a year, but not if you change your mind.

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Deposits may be sent via PayPal to StraussHausShepherds@yahoo.com, or through Zelle (contact us for Zelle payments). Please note, we do not take PayPal for final payments, but final payments can be made via personal checks or Zelle. Please contact us for the mailing address for personal checks.

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Puppy Price

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Puppies are $3,700.

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Puppies go home with an ISO microchip, de-wormings, Vet check, and the first round of vaccinations.

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Final payment must be received two weeks prior to the litter evaluation, and puppies will be sent to their homes the week following the litter evaluation.

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Puppy Placement

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The litter evaluation, which takes place around 8 weeks of age, helps us determine which puppy should go to which family.

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We use the information from your Puppy Application, along with the results of the Litter Evaluation, to match you with a puppy that we believe will be a good fit for your home and lifestyle.

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Once placements are made, we will let you know which puppy has been matched with your family and provide you with your puppy’s LER summary and photos.

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It is important when filling out the Puppy Application to be very clear on what is important to you and where you can be flexible.

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Please make sure that you provide a phone number for your puppy placement phone call, which typically occurs the same day, following the LER, or the very next day.​

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Shipping and Puppy Pick Up

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Approximately one month before the litter evaluation, we will set the date and let you know when we can ship your puppy or when you can come and pick up your puppy from us.

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The Litter Evaluations are done at approximately 8 weeks of age. Pups are shipped or picked up the week after the Litter Evaluation.

Arrangements must be made ahead of time.

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Shipping fees are $250, PLUS COST OF ACTUAL AIRFARE.

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The $250 fee covers an airline-approved shipping crate (200 series crate, a crate mat and food/water bowl), a Veterinary health certificate, required for flying, and transportation to the airport.

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If you are working with another transport company and they require a Veterinary Health Certificate for travel, we will supply one and charge you our cost for it, which is $100.

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If you cannot receive your pup by the second week following the Litter Evaluation, we will board your puppy for a rate of $25 a day.

 

Veterinary Costs and Pet Insurance

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Veterinary Medicine costs have increased significantly over the years. Click here to use a Veterinary Medicine inflation calculator.

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We recommend Pet Insurance to reduce the burden of Veterinary costs. Call us to get our recommendation.