Adoption guide
Process, Puppy Care & Fees
A clearer guide to what your puppy receives, how reservations and selection work, and which costs to plan for.
Prepared for home
What your puppy receives
Health & records
- Weekly wormer record
- Parasite preventative record
- Nobivac vaccination record
- Veterinarian health certificate
- Registered microchip transferred to the new family
Early preparation
- Outdoor potty routine
- Interaction with children, adults, and larger dogs
- Early work discouraging biting and jumping
- Friendly play and settling routines
Transition kit
- Puppy food sample
- Go-home blanket with sibling scent
- Written purchase agreement
- Two-year genetic health-guarantee terms
A transparent path
The adoption timeline
- ConnectDiscuss availability, preferences, and questions.
- ReserveA non-refundable, transferable deposit holds the reservation position; gender selection is requested.
- UpdatesUpdated photos are typically taken every one to two weeks after birth.
- SelectPuppy selection typically starts around six weeks in reservation order.
- Final paymentFinal payment is due around six weeks, or immediately for an older puppy.
- Veterinary visitAt seven to eight weeks, puppies receive a health check, certificate, and microchip.
- Go homeAfter eight weeks and a successful weaning transition, the puppy may go home and the agreement is signed.
Planning tool
Estimated purchase total
Select the applicable options for a planning estimate. Confirm final pricing directly before payment.
Due immediately when reserving.
Due at six weeks or immediately for older puppies.
Listed for Iowa pickup; source content says it is waived for out-of-state delivery or air shipping.
Common planning questions
Before you reserve
Is the deposit refundable?
The supplied process states that the deposit is non-refundable but transferable.
When does selection begin?
The supplied process says selection typically begins at six weeks in reservation order.
When can a puppy go home?
The supplied process says puppies may go home after eight weeks if the puppy has adapted well after weaning.
Personal guidance from our family
Questions before you take the next step?
Call, text, or send a message. We will help you understand availability, timing, selection, pickup, and travel options.