LITTERS
We currently do not have any litters planned.
Our Puppy Placement Procedure
Our pups are placed with a written agreement and are sold to approved homes
only. Our contract requires all puppies sold as companions be spayed or neutered
and they are sold on AKC Limited Registration. AKC Limited Registration means
that in the event the dog sires or bitch whelps a litter, the offspring will not
be registerable by the AKC. The purpose of this provision is to prevent unwanted
puppies from being born. We also state in our contract that if at any time you
cannot keep your Golden you agree to return the dog to us. Our interest in a new
buyer does not end with the sale of the puppy. We try to keep in touch with our
new puppy owners and we will continue to help you with any questions or problems
you may encounter with your puppy or adult. Our interest lasts for the life of
the dog. Pups sold with AKC full registration are placed into new homes on
co-ownership agreement. We do not sell pups with full registration without
retaining co-own status. However, once a dog reaches its second birthday and all
health clearances are obtained, we may be willing to sign off of the
co-ownership.
Some things you should know before contacting us to inquire about buying a
puppy...
Our dogs are housedogs, all of them. They may spend time outside in the kennels
during the day but they all sleep in the house. If you intend to keep one of our
pups as an outside dog please DO NOT CONTACT US. Goldens are family members.
They are not merely dogs. They are very people
oriented and they want to be with their people, wherever that is -- in the
house, outside, trips to the store, etc. A Golden whose life is spent in a
backyard, in a kennel run, in a crate, or one who receives a pat now and then
with his water and food, is a miserable creature and this is not the lifestyle
we want our puppies to have.
We also do not sell pups to brokers, pet stores or chains. We do not place
puppies into their new homes as gifts. If a litter is ready to go to
their new home around a major holiday we hold the pup until the chaos of the
season has settled down. Please follow this link and read the information
provided by the Golden Retriever Club of America on purchasing a Golden puppy
before contacting us about a future litter.
"Acquiring a Golden Retriever Puppy"
We
ask that every person/family interested in one of our pups fill out our puppy
questionnaire and review our agreement. Please take the time to do so now by
clicking on the two links shown below. (Adobe Acrobat required)
Puppy Questionnaire
If you wish to reserve a puppy from us, we require a $100.00 reservation fee
once we receive a completed Puppy Questionnaire and the ultrasound has been done
to confirm pregnancy. This fee places your name on one of our waiting lists.
Should the litter not produce a pup that is a match in temperament for your
family, at your request we will either refund your deposit or move your name to
the list for a future litter. We will do our best to provide you with your
choice of puppy as soon as possible after your reservation fee is received.
Having said this, we do not place our puppies on a "first come, first serve"
basis. We look at each family's lifestyle, their needs, the potential home
environment and each individual pups needs and personality and make the best
match between
the
two. The balance of the purchase price of the puppy is due when the puppies are
six weeks of age. The six week mark was chosen because this gives us time to
cash checks, make puppy pick-up arrangements, etc.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.
Please fill out our questionnaire and
return it to us if you are interested in being placed on our waiting list.
Thank you for your interest in our dogs.
Please return to us via snail mail at:
Laura Sicko
PO Box 25
Cherry Plain, New York 12040
or e-mail LLSMW@aol.com
When looking to purchase a golden it is important to do your research. Responsible breeders compete in dog events to prove their dogs are worthy of breeding, screen all breeding stock for genetic disorders common to the Golden Retriever, and want to find the best possible homes for the pups.
All of our Goldens are true to the Breed Standard and cleared for all breed specific diseases including;
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for in depth information about the breed, health concerns, and help selecting
the right breeder.
And please don't forget that there are many young adult, adult and senior Goldens in need of homes. A puppy isn't for everyone, and if you can welcome a previously owned Golden into your home and your heart, you will be rewarded with the unconditional love of a grateful dog. Please visit the Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue web site for more information.