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Puppy buying FAQs
Q. I really like a certain puppy, how do I buy it?
A. If the puppy is marked as available, let me know if you're interested in buying it! Assuming you've met all the qualifications and are prepared for a puppy, just let me know which puppy you are interested in. After the puppies are 2 weeks old, I ask for a 250 dollar deposit to hold your puppy until it is read for pick up. After a few unfortunate experiences where people never showed up for a puppy they said they wanted, I will not hold puppies without a deposit.
Q. Do you have a waiting list?
A. If you are interested in a particular pairing, we post the most updates on our Facebook group. If you'd like to reserve 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th pick of the litter, as available, you can elect to send in your deposit before the puppies are born. If something should happen to the dam, litter, or the breeding didn't take, you'd be free to move your deposit to the next similar upcoming litter. We keep the waiting list on a post in our Puppy Group, click here.
Q. How do I get a puppy with breeding rights?
A. I do not sell breeding rights, and by that I mean, there is no price difference if you get a puppy from me and you have interest in breeding. If you want a puppy with breeding rights, you have to earn it by proving your good responsible breeding practices and good ethics. I do realize everyone has to start somewhere, and I don't mind being a mentor through the process. I don't sell puppies to people interested in just making a buck off them from breeding.
Q. When can I pick up my puppy?
A. It depends on content. Low contents and dogs are typically held til they are around 8 weeks old; We aren't extremely strict if you want to pick your pup up a few days early but low contents are raised by their mother with their siblings, just like dogs, and like dogs, they benefit the most from this type of socialization. Mids are pulled between 10 and 14 days of age and bottlefed til they are ready to be weaned. If you are an experienced bottlefeeder and are able to socialize the pup on your own, we don't mind releasing them at this age, but if you aren't, we can keep them til weaning. Once you get animals of significant content (mid and up), puppies are pulled so they'll bond with humans rather than with the other dogs of our pack, and bonding is extremely crucial at this age. Wolfdog puppies mentally mature much faster than dog puppies. Husky and Yakutian Laika puppies can go home at 8 weeks old as well.
Q. Do you ship puppies?
A. Yes! We have sold puppies to owners in most of the United States as well as Canada and Hungary! Shipping is at buyers expense, and there are a few options available to you. It is usually cheapest to fly here, where we will meet you with your puppy at the airport, so you can return with the puppy on your lap. In good weather, puppies can also be sent to your airport directly through United or Delta Cargo. Ground shipping through a private company is another option, though not one we have yet tried! Shipping usually costs about 400 dollars, including crate, health certificate, airline fare for the puppy, and our gas to get to the airport. If taking the puppy home on your lap via airline, you will buy your own puppy carrier and airline tickets, no health certificate is needed for puppies going one way. Payment in full for both the purchase price of the puppy and the shipping fee is due before puppies are shipped, no exceptions.
Q. How much are puppies? What do they come with?
A.
Husky crosses - 850
Low content / recent wolf heritage wolfdogs - 1000
ACK Siberian Huskies - 1150
Mid Content Wolfdogs - 1400
Yakutian Laikas - 1800
All our puppies come with a puppy pack, which includes food, toys, treats, coupons, blankie, microchip, wormer, vitamins, tote bag, collar, and more. We also include a vet check with their first set of shots and microchip. We understand that buying a puppy can be a huge investment for some, and want to make sure your puppy has a good start with an easy transition into your home.
Husky crosses - 850
Low content / recent wolf heritage wolfdogs - 1000
ACK Siberian Huskies - 1150
Mid Content Wolfdogs - 1400
Yakutian Laikas - 1800
All our puppies come with a puppy pack, which includes food, toys, treats, coupons, blankie, microchip, wormer, vitamins, tote bag, collar, and more. We also include a vet check with their first set of shots and microchip. We understand that buying a puppy can be a huge investment for some, and want to make sure your puppy has a good start with an easy transition into your home.
Q. How do I identify fakes/scams?
So, you've made the decision to buy a wolfdog. Well, that's great, but there are some things even wolfdog newbies need to know to avoid either being ripped off or biting off more than they can chew! Unfortunately, for every legitimate wolfdog kennel, there are fifty more lining up just to take your money and run, leaving you with a plain old fashioned dog mix with no wolf content whatsoever. Here are some ways to spot a fake wolfdog from the real deal.
A mid or high content wolfdog typically does NOT have blue eye or bi-colored eyes or clear markings, like those you would find in Siberian Huskies. They are usually born a completely different color than how they will look when fully grown. For the most part, dogs are born one color, and stay that color. The next time you see someone selling a 98% wolfdog, google a siberian husky mix, and a grey wolf, and see which one that dog resembles more.
There are very few breeders out there selling true Arctic or Red wolf crosses. Red wolves are endangered, so what makes you think someone would give out Red wolves just to be able to breed and sell mixed puppies? Arctics are just very hard to come by, especially those with little or no inbreeding. Some people have even gone through the trouble to say their pet is an extinct sub-species, or just an entirely made up one.
Most DNA tests, like Wisdom Panel, are not a reliable way to test what breeds make up your dog. I have seen purebred, papered dogs come up as a completely seperate breed or mix of breeds. In my opinion, these are just gimmicks for people to get your money, or in this case, prove wolf blood which doesn't exist. UC Davis has a test available that can tell you a simple yes or no regarding content, and it has to be within so many generations. So far, Embark (www.embarkvet.com) is the only widely accepted, proven DNA test to identify breeds and/or wolf content in your dog! There is no true kennel club that will register a wolfdog, so don't fall for this old scam, either. We are looking into possibly having ours 'registered', but it is more for the ability to track pedigrees than a major selling point, and would definitely not constitute proof of wolf heritage.
A mid or high content wolfdog typically does NOT have blue eye or bi-colored eyes or clear markings, like those you would find in Siberian Huskies. They are usually born a completely different color than how they will look when fully grown. For the most part, dogs are born one color, and stay that color. The next time you see someone selling a 98% wolfdog, google a siberian husky mix, and a grey wolf, and see which one that dog resembles more.
There are very few breeders out there selling true Arctic or Red wolf crosses. Red wolves are endangered, so what makes you think someone would give out Red wolves just to be able to breed and sell mixed puppies? Arctics are just very hard to come by, especially those with little or no inbreeding. Some people have even gone through the trouble to say their pet is an extinct sub-species, or just an entirely made up one.
Most DNA tests, like Wisdom Panel, are not a reliable way to test what breeds make up your dog. I have seen purebred, papered dogs come up as a completely seperate breed or mix of breeds. In my opinion, these are just gimmicks for people to get your money, or in this case, prove wolf blood which doesn't exist. UC Davis has a test available that can tell you a simple yes or no regarding content, and it has to be within so many generations. So far, Embark (www.embarkvet.com) is the only widely accepted, proven DNA test to identify breeds and/or wolf content in your dog! There is no true kennel club that will register a wolfdog, so don't fall for this old scam, either. We are looking into possibly having ours 'registered', but it is more for the ability to track pedigrees than a major selling point, and would definitely not constitute proof of wolf heritage.
Wolfdog FAQs
Q. Do they howl?
A. Yes! This isn't something you need to worry about when it comes to disturbing the neighbors, however. They mostly do it when they hear sirens or if one starts, they all start. They don't howl at the moon, but I've known some wolfdogs that howl when lonely. They prefer being in a pack, either with other dogs or with their people. If you are looking for a wolfdog for a lawn ornament and nothing else, you probably won't have very happy neighbors!
Q. Do I need a permit to own a wolfdog?
A. It does vary by state and even by county, so those from out of state interested in a pup, do research your local laws. We can't ship puppies to those living in illegal areas, as wolfdogs are taken away and destroyed if they are caught, and we just can't risk that with our puppies. Even the general public knows our animals as dog mixes, and it is for their protection. These animals aren't a status symbol or something to be bragged about, even living in a completely legal area, people can make trouble for you. You'd be surprised at how uneducated law enforcement is on telling the difference between a wolfdog and a wolf, and thus, you'll never see us calling them wolves, even jokingly!
Q. I have a small dog/cat/child, can I have a wolfdog or northern breed?
A. Yes, especially if you have one from a puppy, most mid and low content wolfdogs, as well as northern breeds, are perfectly fine around children, small dogs, cats, and other small pets. However, we don't recommend leaving ANY large dog alone with children or small pets, as accidents can happen, even with the common Labrador. When you are away, we advise you simply keep the cats or small critters in another room if possible to prevent any chance of heartbreak. Wolves, and even nordic breeds, have higher prey drives than some breeds, that is, the desire to chase small, moving objects. What you see as a running cat could be seen as the next new game to a young dog. They are not vicious, but at times, they do not know how big they are. There are exceptions to every rule, but better safe than sorry!
Miscellaneous FAQs
Q. Do you offer your males for stud?
A. Yes, though we may not accept every offer for a female that comes through, as we try to limit our breedings to similar dogs in the spitz or northern breed family. We don't breed to things like bully breed mixes and other dogs that would have an incompatible build, size, or temperament. Stud fees are 450 for live cover, including a few days of care for your female should you choose to leave her with us. We do recommend progesterone testing to give you the best possible chances of a successful breeding, and our stud contract can be found on the Contracts page. We also offer shipped chilled semen for 400, plus 150 for the cost of shipping.
Q. Do you offer a military discount?
A. Not at this time. We do offer a discount for anyone who has bought a puppy from us in the past! If this applies to you, message us for the correct pricing for the next puppy you might be interested in. Knowing our puppies are going to a qualified, loving home is absolutely priceless to us.