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I usually have about
a year to a year and a half waiting
list for puppies and young adults. I will do my best to help you find the right companion for you and
direct you to other breeders if I feel they can better assist you.
Because I
feel very strongly
that the most important contribution any dog makes to his owners is the
gift of his companionship and love, I do not differentiate in price between
show and pet quality puppies. Ribbons are icing on the cake as far as I am
concerned and you deserve the ribbons if you are willing to put the hard work
into earning them with your dog. If you are interested in competing with your
dog whether it be in agility, obedience, sledding, or in the show ring,
please don't hesitate to ask for advice and help. If I cannot help you I will
be glad to direct you to someone who can. Competing with your dog can be a fun
way to spend the day and can strengthen the human-pet bond immensely.
All of my
dogs are sold on
non-breeding contracts, including show prospects. Although I can do my best to
evaluate a puppy at eight/nine weeks and make decisions about what he/she will mature
into, the future is still unpredictable and things can change. The non-breeding
contract is liftable provided that certain requirements are met. These
requirements include the appropriate health testing, involvement in a canine
sport, etc. I do not believe in having puppies for the sake of having puppies and get
to see far too many dogs through rescue whose owners thought having puppies
would be fun. While I cannot say that puppies aren't a lot of fun, they are also
a lot of work and can be very expensive. Most good breeders strive to break even
- they don't make money (and most lose money). My contract states that ANY AKK
MUST come back to me if for any reason you are no
longer able to keep it. I strongly recommend
spaying/neutering your pet if it is not your intention to meet the requirements
to lift the non-breeding contract. This is healthier for the dog and easier for
your household.
You will likely hear from
me a minimum of once every 6 months for the rest of your dog's life. I like to be kept
up to date with pictures and notes about your pet. All dogs are important,
regardless of ribbons, awards, etc.
The current prices for
AKK are:
$1500 USD
(subject to change)
Click
here
to see what your new puppy comes home with.
Answering my
questionnaire does not
guarantee you a puppy or a spot on my wait list. It is just a preliminary
step in getting to know you better. Email
for more information or fill out the application/questionairre and send to me here: inquiry@aurorakennel.com
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