| Conformation, show, performance, pet prospects... What is the difference... Conformation Prospect ~ At the time of placement, your pup is examined by my vet and myself as being a worthy breeding animal a sound representative of the breed. It means simply that he may carry the traits desired to later develop into a show prospect. These pups are sold on co-ownership to ensure it is not being bought for breeding purposes only. It is understood that this is no guarantee; it is your gamble based on your experience (and mine) that the puppy is going to mature into a show prospect and later a winning show dog. Show Prospect ~ I feel a dog is not a show prospect unless he is pointed (AKC, UKC, IABCA). These animals are placed for considerably more than conformation prospects and may be sold on open registration. Performance Prospect ~ This puppy may be any of these prospects but also shows a strong drive in an additional venue such as obedience, agility, herding, flyball, etc. It takes a lot of time, training and patience to turn any dog into a winning show dog. I cannot guarantee you have the ability to turn even the best puppy into a show dog. I guarantee that your dog has no physical disqualifying faults but I do NOT guarantee as to if your puppy will mature to your personal liking or your personal interpretation of the standard or performance. Companion ~ This puppy may have a show disqualifying fault such as being too tall or too short or we may just feel that a family home is better suited for him. However, he or she will still make a wonderful addition to any family! |
| We realize that adding a dog or puppy to your family is a huge commitment that takes ample research before making a final decision. Please don't hesitate to ask us for references from other puppy owners, reputable breeders, or veterinarians. We are confident that our socialization and training makes for a very well adjusted new family member! |
| Please feel free to check the Nursery page to see any new litters that may have arrived! Any puppies on that page will not be available until after 8 - 12 weeks old. At that time, we will move their information to this page. |