Website last updated: 10/16/2024
To find out if any puppies are available, please go to the Upcoming Litters page. All puppy updates are listed there, and the page gets updated EVERY time I have more info on an upcoming litter and any puppies that may be available.
What to expect in my Contract
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Return Clause
All of my puppies go on contract for return should the owner be unable to care for the pup/dog at any time in the life of the animal.
Expectation of Care
Puppies are to continue a routine vaccination schedule, including, but not limited to, Rabies (required by law), Distemper, and Parvo.
Routine veterinary care is also expected to be followed through to ensure the puppy lives a long, healthy life.
Proper training and socialization is also expected to ensure the puppy begins, and continues to be, a pleasant member of the family to live with.
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Spay / Neuter / Health Guarentee
Elkhorn Mountain Brittanys strongly advocates responsible pet ownership, and as such the puppy is expected be spayed/neutered between one and a half to two years of age (1 ½ - 2 years) with two months leeway after the dog turns two to get an appointment set up. Failure to spay/neuter by age mentioned above, OR have an Ovary Sparing Spay (OSS)/Vasectomy performed on the puppy (this method is preferable as it leaves beneficial hormones to the working dog intact, but prevents ALL unplanned litters) by the age of two, will result in voiding of the health guarantee.
With the OSS/Vasectomy option, pups may be altered between the ages of six months and two years without a void of the contract being made. This is due to the fact that OSS/Vasectomies leave hormones that contribute to proper growth intact while leaving the dog sterile.
Please let me know if you go forward with an OSS / Vasectomy so that, later down the line, if your puppy comes up with a health defect, I know the health guarantee isn't void. This may include a brief letter from your vet.
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If said animal when between the ages of two and three years, is shown to have Hip Dysplasia or another genetic issue (with proof from OFA/CERF), breeder will offer either 1) a refund of the puppy price upon whelping of next litter, or 2) a replacement puppy from a future litter. This is void if the dog is altered through traditional spay / neuter before one and a half years of age.
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Puppy Send Home Care Package
Puppies are sent home with a gallon ziplock of food that they have been eating up to the point of being sent to their new homes, as well as a toy(s), chew(s), and other miscellaneous items.
Also all current vaccine and deworming, and all vet records to date. If the pup is traveling via air or across borders, a Health Certificate will also be issued.
Litter Certificates (basically a pedigree without the titles listed), copies of parents health testing records, and copies of AKC registration forms (AKC registration will be done online by breeder, or at least started by breeder.)
Please visit my FAQ page. I get repeat questions regularly, and that page may have the answer you're looking for.
Please copy and paste this into your message to me and fill out the answers. Further questions may be asked upon contact, but this will help me decide if a Brittany, or at least a Brittany from me, is a good fit for your home!
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Please be HONEST in these answers, because if you're not, the one that ultimately suffers is the puppy.
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First and Last Name:
Email:
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Phone:
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City and state/province:
Do you own your home, or do you rent? If you rent, I'll need your landlord's contact info, and a signed letter from this landlord, stating that you are allowed to have pets, or pets of this size. Do you agree with this?:
Please tell us a little about your home and family life (including number of children and ages):
Do you have any other animals (cats, small animals, horses, etc):
Have you owned a dog or a Brittany before? Or raised a puppy?:
Who will be the primary caregiver?:
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Why have you decided on a Brittany?:
What are you looking for in a Brittany?:
Are you a hunter? If so, will you be using a professional trainer for your puppy or self training? If you train yourself, can you explain how?:
How much exercise will you be able to provide this puppy in adulthood? Exercising puppies should be done carefully, but as adults these dogs LOVE to move, not just sleep on the couch all day!:
Are you familiar with the fact that this breed has high instances of Separation Anxiety? Are you willing to work with a trainer to prevent this, or are familiar on how to prevent this on your own?:
Do you have a fenced in yard? If not, how will this puppy be exercised/contained when outside?:
Where will your puppy be when you're at work?:
Where will the puppy live when you're home?:
What will happen if you are no longer able to care for this puppy? Be it illness in the family, death, or puppy develops behavioral issues you can't handle?:
Have you ever had to rehome a dog, or relinquish one to a shelter/rescue? If so, why?:
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Do you want a male, female, or are you open to either?:
Are you interested in a certain color? If so, which?. Keep in mind, to date we've only had Orange and White puppies, but will probably have liver and white in the future. How far in the future remains to be seen. :
Any interest in competing with your puppy in events such as Conformation, Hunt Tests, Field Trials, Obedience, Rally, Agility, Barn Hunt, Lure Coursing, Dock Diving, Scentwork, etc?:
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