Carillon Aussies - Puppies FAQ

Puppies FAQ

What guarantees do your puppies come with? - We guarantee the general health of our puppies. All puppies will be warrantied against hip dysplasia and hereditary eye defects. They will be seen by a veterinary opthamologist before they leave for their new homes.
What Registration papers will the puppies have? - This litter will be registered with ASCA (Australian Shepherd Club of America), AKC (American Kennel Club), and the UKC (United Kennel Club).
Do you give the puppies shots before they leave? - All puppies will receive their first two shots, and will have been wormed several times. They will come home with a Health Record stating what has been done and recommendations for their future care.
Can I wait for a blue merle female, with two blue eyes, and a full white collar? - Well, possibly... However, Aussie puppies are not made to order. I can rub the belly, and make a wish, but that's as close as we can get. I certainly try to match people up with the color and sex that they are looking for, but an exact match is not always possible. Sometimes, if you have a 'wish', but are willing to accept other variations, I can have more puppies for you to choose from. Think of the puppies coloring as simply the suit that he is wearing. The brain and personality inside that suit is what you need to be able to live with for the next 10-15 years.
The puppies are here! Which one will be mine? - If you are already on the wait list for one of these beautiful babies, please be patient a little while longer. Puppies need to be evaluated by their quality and personality. This can only be gaged as they grow and develop. I need to do my very best to match up each puppy to it's perfect home. A family that needs a household companion that will be patient with younger children, would not match up well with a more dominant and active puppy. Similarly, someone looking for an Agility prospect, probably would not enjoy the laid back couch potato of the litter. For now, watch all the puppies pictures and see how they grow and develop. Fall in love with all of them, just a little bit... I want to be able to match you up with the most perfect 'lifetime' companion just as much as I want to place each puppy in it's forever home.
Do the puppies have any training before they leave? - Actually, "Yes". We begin crate training and house breaking before the puppies leave for their new homes. They will have started with leash training and will have gone for a few car rides.
Do you Aptitude Test your puppies? - Our puppies will have aptitude tests done based on the Volhard method when they are 7 weeks old. This helps us to gage their temperaments and personalities, but it is merely 'one' of the tools that we use.
When are the puppies ready to leave? - We typically have our puppies ready to go to their new homes when they are between 8 and 10 weeks old. It varies slightly depending on their development and the completion of their eye exams.
I've heard some people let their pups go when they are 6-7 weeks old. Why do you keep your pups for longer? - Your puppy is only a baby once in it's life. Interactions with it's Mother, Siblings, and even Aunts and Uncles, will simply never come again. We strongly believe that a puppy needs these interactions for it's emotional growth and well being. What the puppy learns now will shape its future. Waiting just a couple more weeks will give you a better and more stable dog for the rest of it's life.