Code of Ethics
The breeding program that we have been working on for the past two years has started.
We are concerned with the future of this wonderful breed and it's current welfare.
We will abide to the following moral code of ethics:
We are concerned with the future of this wonderful breed and it's current welfare.
We will abide to the following moral code of ethics:
1) To mate only dogs when we feel the health, soundness, type and an
improvement in the breed will be seen.
2) To produce quality and not quantity ... we will never be considered a "puppy
mill" operation.
3) To breed only for loving, forever homes and not for any type of business for
the purpose of "resale"
4) To be honest and open with all about our puppies ... offering support before,
during and after the purchase.
5) To provide the new owner with current, accurate records regarding the sale
of each and every puppy, including a pedigree, medical records, health
exam by our vet, contract and bill of sale.
improvement in the breed will be seen.
2) To produce quality and not quantity ... we will never be considered a "puppy
mill" operation.
3) To breed only for loving, forever homes and not for any type of business for
the purpose of "resale"
4) To be honest and open with all about our puppies ... offering support before,
during and after the purchase.
5) To provide the new owner with current, accurate records regarding the sale
of each and every puppy, including a pedigree, medical records, health
exam by our vet, contract and bill of sale.
Puppy Buyer Etiquette
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Is Your Home Ready for a New Puppy?
Ok, you have fallen in love with that wrinkly, cute little guy with that wonderful puppy breath ... but are you really ready for him or her ... let's talk about puppy proofing your home!Although puppy proofing your home for your new bloodhound puppy is very much like puppy proofing for a small breed, there are some very definite differences. First, consider the pup's size. A small breed can reach anything at floor level and can clear off the coffee table in a few weeks. In a short time your little puppy will learn to climb onto your bed and couch. Then consider what size your puppy will reach at six months and what he/she will be able to reach and also demolish!
Now consider that bloodhound puppy you are getting ready to bring home. At 8 weeks the puppy will weigh about 20 pounds; at 12 weeks around 25 - 35 pounds and by 4 months, the puppy will weigh between 40 - 50 pounds. Now imagine what an animal of this size with the brain of a small puppy can reach and destroy! The safest thing to do is to suspend everything in your home six feet off the floor and leave it there until your bloodhound puppy gets his/her adult brain, which will be between 1 1/2 and 3 years of age! Since this is not a very practical solution to the puppy problem, we have to remember that anything our puppy can reach is fair game in his or her eyes. We are the responsible party and must keep harmful items (especially those that are dear to us) out of reach of our new pup's eager, exploring mouth!
It is best to begin puppy proofing well in advance of the big arrival day, so begin to see your house through the prospective newcomer's eyes . . what are the things a puppy will find most inviting?? If this is not your first experience with a new puppy, think back to those previous puppyhoods and remember the things you lost to those inquisitive little guys. It would be best to go room to room (including the garage and yard), looking for hazards and items that need to be put in a higher spot. The first thing to look for are hazardous and dangerous materials. A spot of anti-freeze that has dripped onto the garage floor can kill a puppy who licks it up; many household chemicals and cleaning products are hazardous, even health and beauty products can be hazardous if ingested in large quantities. Be sure to keep medication bottles out of the pupppy's reach - high up on shelves or in closed cabinets and most importantly in proper containers. Also look at electrical cords and outlets, you remove them all off the floor, but puppies have to be watched closely to be sure they don't chew the cords. We would recommend your spray an anti-chew product on them regularly (there are several brands on the marketplace) and be sure that they are unplugged prior to spraying! Did you know that a dog can get nicotine poisoning from eatting butts out of ashtrays or off the ground ... keep them picked up! A bloodhound can strike a non-safety match by biting on the tip . . so please be sure they are always up and out of his reach. Plastic bags or Walmart bags can cause suffocation - think of your puppy like a toddler; what is dangerous to one is dangerous to the other.
Look for items that are easily chewed such as plastic, fringed rugs, books, shoes or other leather items, decorative items made of wood or fabric, baskets, throw pillows and children's toys. Watch for scarves and tablecloths that hang down and make tempting pull toys for your puppy.
Many plants, both indoor and out, can be toxic to pets. A few of them include ivy leaves, lily of the valley, daffodils, poibsettia leaves, mistletoe and rhubarb, even the bark of some trees can be toxic if chewed. You may want to print out a listing from the internet as a reference and be sure to keep the poison control hotline number where you can find it in an emergency.
Look for physical dangers outdoors. Sharp metal, broken glass, barbed wire and sharp tools can cause serious injury. Small rocks and gravel can be swallowed, leading to death. Puppy proof your fences by plugging up holes and filling in low area where the puppy could crawl under. Bloodhounds love to dig, so be prepared to fill in holes or replant that beautiful flower garden!
The pup's toys can also be a source of danger. Be sure that suffed animals don't have eys or noses that can be chewed off and swallowed. Vinyl or plastic dog toys can be ripped to shreds and the small pieces swallowed. The most important thing to remember is that all toys should be size appropiate - a small ball lodged in the throat will block the pup's air passage. Throw toys away on a regular basis, when they become tattered or worn from chewing.
After you have removed, raised up and closed up everything that you think your puppy will likely go after or get into and destroy, you will probably learn from experience that you missed something or that you got alittle careless and forgot to put something out of reach. Maybe you forgot to close the closet door or left your purse unzipped - we are only human! You have to expect that an animal as curious as a bloodhound puppy is sure to outwit you sometimes, so just keep your sense of humor, you will need it!
The best way to keep your puppy from being destructive is to use a crate. When you leave home or you are not able to keep a constant eye on the puppy, crate him or her. This not only aids in housebreaking, but keeps the curious scamp out of trouble! Put a chewie or a favorite toy in the crate and be prepared ... the toy, the blanket and the crate pad may all be destroyed when you come back!
Puppy proofing is not a one time effort - keeping your puppy and your house safe and undamaged requires constant vigilance. It only takes one mistake to seriously injure or kill that wonderful bloodhound puppy.
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