Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions from our puppy families. If you can’t find what you are looking for or need more information, you can call or text us anytime!
Where are you located?
We are located in Picayune, MS about 45 minutes from New Orleans. We live on a small 7 acre farm in the country and where our fur babies love to run and play!
Do you require a deposit?
Yes, we require a $500.00 non-refundable deposit to hold a puppy for you. The deposit will only be refunded if the pregnancy does not occur or there is not enough of the sex that you are on the list for. The deposit is transferrable to a later litter if for some reason you decide to wait for your puppy. The earlier you turn in your deposit the better. Puppies are reserved in the order of which we receive the deposits.
When is full payment due?
We require full payment at 6 weeks of age. This policy is in place to ensure that if you change your mind after placing a deposit, we have time to find a loving home for our pup.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards through Square (a 2.9% fee will be added for this payment method), Venmo, Checks, or Cash for payment of both your deposit and remaining balance. If paying by check, it must clear before you are considered paid.
What are your requirements for families getting a puppy?
We want all of our puppies to go to homes where they will be given the very best of care and where they will receive a lot of love and attention. When we talk to our puppy families throughout the process, we are interviewing you as much, if not more, than you are interviewing us. At the end of the day, the well being of our puppies is more important than a sell.
Will I get to pick my own puppy?
Absolutely! Once you have placed your deposit, you will be put on our list in the order in which the deposit was received. This will determine the order for puppy picks. We begin the puppy picking process when we feel the puppies are an appropriate age.
Will you give me updates as my puppy grows?
Definitely! We love sharing pictures and videos of the new pups with their families. When the puppies are born we will place a different colored collar on each puppy so you can identify them as they grow. We will post lots of pictures and videos on our Facebook page so you can see what is going on weekly and how each puppy is growing. Once you have chosen your puppy at around 6 weeks, we will begin sending you weekly updates on your puppy directly to you.
When can my puppy come home?
All of our puppies are ready to join their new families at 8 weeks old. If we are required to keep your puppy beyond 8 weeks, there will be an additional charge added per week.
How can I get my puppy?
Alot of our families are not close enough to us to pick up locally but don’t worry, we have different options for you!
- Pickup – You can pick you new puppy up from us at our home or a local meetup.
- Delivery – We offer delivery service where your puppy can be brought to your home or wherever you desire within a reasonable distance and for an additional fee determined based on your location. This service is offered by us and we do not use 3rd party delivery services. We do not like to use delivery services when the puppies have not been fully vaccinated. This is why we have the option to have us bring your puppy home. You can choose to meet half way or have them delivered to your home within a reasonable distance usually around 6 hours round-trip where it will not be more cost efficient to fly. Please contact us for a price for this service.
- You Fly Your Puppy Home – You can fly in to pick up your puppy then return back with your puppy in cabin with you. We are more than happy to bring the puppy to the airport you choose, usually New Orleans, LA or Gulfport, MS. You will be responsible for the plane ticket and carrier for your puppy.
Do your puppies come with a health guarantee?
All of our puppies come with a 1 year Health Guarantee! It will be outlined in your puppy contract.
What kind of care do you provide for your puppies?
Our puppies are raised inside with our family where there is always someone home with them. We have a puppy bedroom that is designated just for our puppies and their mom. Once they get a little older, we have a safe confined area in our home where they can play and begin potty training.
Where do your adult dogs live?
Our dogs live inside and have free access to large fenced in yards where they can run and play.
What is "Limited Registration"?
Limited registration means the dog is registered but no litters produced by that dog are eligible for registration nor are they eligible to be entered in a breed competition in a licensed or member dog show. They are eligible to be entered in events such as hunting tests, obedience, tracking and agility. Full registration is only available to approved buyers at our sole discretion. For more information on full registration, contact us by phone.
How many litters do you have per year?
We typically average 4 or 5 per year. In 2021, we only raised 4 litters.
What does it mean to socialize a puppy?
Research has shown that from the age of about four weeks puppies are capable of learning from their experiences and the more pleasant the experiences a puppy has before the age of 12 weeks, the more confident he or she will be in new situations. We know it is our responsibility to ensure that puppies are well handled and socialized during this time- and we take this process very seriously.
Here is a brief overview of what we will be doing with your puppy each week– Please note this does not cover everything:
Week 1 and 2: Handled, cuddled, picked-up, and turned over, while gently being spoken to. This continues until the puppy goes to their new home to show that there is no such thing as a “no touch zone” for the puppy. We run our fingers through the puppy’s gums, paws, and look in their ears (this will help when you take them to the vet).
Week 3: Start introducing the puppies to noise (vacuums, washer dryer, hair dryer, etc). This continues until they leave at 8 weeks old with new items always being introduced
Week 4: Introduced to the crate and start introducing new people and places (safely since they have not received all vaccines)
Week 5 and 6: Start potty training at night. Letting the puppies out twice a night to “go potty”. At 6 weeks old introduce car rides to help socialize the puppy and help prevent car sickness.
Week 7: Continue with potty training and introducing new people and situations. Also, introduce the leash at this time.
Week 8: Puppies join their new families!
Still have questions?
Feel free to contact us anytime!