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10/03/2008 - My previous e-mail address was stolen, and I lost everything including names and addresses. Please contact me at this new e-mail address if you have an inquiry or are waiting for a reply. Thank you.
runningbeardog@live.com
Our goal in breeding is to produce healthy Karelians with the right character, temperament and conformation in line with the breed standard, and to share this wonderful rare breed with loving families that feel as strongly about them as we do.
Both parents have been health tested, including eyes and hips. All puppies are sold with a full written health guarantee ensuring that each will be free of any genetic health defects and in general good health. They will be identified by a micro-chip prior to going to their new home, be de-wormed and have their first shots. We recommend a health check by your vet within 72 hours of arrival at their new home.
It is very important to us that each puppy be placed in the right home environment for them to flourish. We as individuals all have personalities, and so do they. Between the age of 7 and 8 weeks, each puppy will be temperment tested with the help of a professional trainer. It's important that the testing be done by someone unfamiliar with the pups. This test will guide the placement process into homes, by identifying general personality traits. They will be evaluated on socialbility, dominance and obedience potential. Some of the tests included will be; noise reaction/sound sensitivity, sight sensitivity, touch sensitivity, restraint testing, social dominance, as well as others. The testing allows us to place pups into homes for the best personality match. All adopted families will receive a written copy of their pups testing results.
Our puppies will be ready to go to their new homes at the age of 10 weeks. We keep them the extra two week because new research has shown that the period from 8 to 10 weeks of age is critical in their development. There is seldom a new home environment that can replicate the time spent with their Mummy, Daddy and littermates. After all, how many adoptive families have 5 to 7 puppies and parents for them to socialize with?
Our contract states, among other things, that if for any reason during it's lifetime one of our puppies is not able to be kept by it's owner, we must be contacted. We will either take the dog back, or assist in the placement of the dog into a new home. One of our dogs can NEVER be placed into a shelter.
Before you decide on a puppy, whether from us or anyone else, please read the story by author Jim Willis, entitled,
HOW COULD YOU?
All pups will have:
* 2 year health guarantee for any genetic health defects
* Dew claws removed
* Micro-chip
* All shots current, dewormed
* Vet health check prior to travel
* Proof of litter registration with United Kennel Club
* Individual registration with the United Kennel Club
* Proof of litter recording with AKC FSS
* 3 to 4 generation pedigree
* Temperament/personality testing by professional trainer between 7 and 8 weeks of age (copy of trainer's assessment provided to new family)
Sire: Bjornehusets Lasse (ILO)
DOB: 03/25/04
Wgt: 67#
UKC: P416-272
DKK: 07366/2004
Hips KB-19E40M-PI Excellent
CERF: KB-128/2006--30
Dam: Rebels Piiku Lummakukka (Kukka)
DOB: 03/27/01
Wgt: 47#
UKC: P416-271
CKC: LE748611
OFA hips: KB-15G46F-PI Good
CERF: KB-127/2006--66
Dam: Runningbeardog's Kesa
Date of Birth: 06/16/05
Wgt: 40#
UKC:
For more information on how to adopt one of our puppies or to request a copy of our Breeders Contract, send an email to Gail at the link below.
runningbeardog@live.com