Frequently Asked Questions

DOG/PUPPY SCAMMERS

Also there are SCAMMERS out there trying to get you to send them money for a puppy. They will state that the puppy is overseas and you just need to pay for the shipping. YOU WILL NEVER SEE A PUPPY OR YOUR MONEY AGAIN!!!

We have spoke to several people who have had this happen to them! Unbelievable, but yes, its true!

Now they are starting to EMAIL you, without any interest on your part to begin with. They are getting more literate with each email and are trying very hard to look ligitimate. They are not! No actually breeder would contact you without you first contacting them!

These are SCAMMERS as well!! Below are two different ones that I have recieved lately. PLEASE...DO NOT RESPOND TO THEM OR GIVE THEM YOUR INFORMATION OR YOUR MONEY!!! You will never get it back!

Bulldogs and Yorkies are very popular right now (and expensive), and they seem to be the breeds that they are targeting, although I have seen others with different breeds. This also goes for adult dogs too. Please be very careful when dealing with someone who has sought you out!

Please take time to read our FAQ’s.  Your question may be answered here!

What is APRI & ACA

APRI stands for Americas Pet Registry Inc.  They have been a registration service for over 10 years.  All puppies registered with APRI have to be purebred.  You can visit their site at www.aprpet.org  APRI also has a Hybrid Registry for Designer Dogs as well (a dog that is a cross between two different breeds).

ACA stands for American Canine Association and was founded by Veterinarians.  Puppies also must be purebred and will be registered as such, unless they are a Designer Dog, and they will be registered with their Hybrid Registry.

Will my puppy be Microchipped?

NO.  We feel that this is your choice.  We do not feel that it is our decision to make for your dog.  Most Veterinarian offices, and several large pet stores offer Microchipping for a fee.  Please look into this very carefully.  There are many pros and cons for Microchipping.

What paperwork will my puppy come with?

Your puppy will come with 3 different types of paperwork.

1st will be your registration papers.  These are the papers that say your puppy is a purebred or Hybrid.  You fill out the information such as “puppy’s name, color and your information” and send it in with the application fee to the address provided.

2nd will be your Health Contract and  Sale Guarantee.  This has all of our information, your information and your puppy’s information on it.  It also has a copy of your puppy’s medical record and our Health Guarantee.

3rd will be a second copy of your puppies Medical Record.  This is everything he has been given up to the time you get him.  You will need to take this copy to your Veterinarian, so she can see everything he has been given and will guide you as to where to go from there.

Should I spay or neuter my puppy and if so, when?

We strongly suggest that you spay or neuter your new puppy.  The best times to have this done for females is before they have their 1st heat cycle (approx. between the ages of 6 months and 11 months).

Your male should be neutered around 6 months of age.

What benefits are there with spaying or neutering?

Neutering your male:
                                                            
1.  You'll reduce prostate cancer and testicular cancer

Spaying your female:

What happens in surgery when my pet is neutered or spayed?

Spaying and neutering are very simple procedures.

Your vet will give your puppy a quick exam to make sure your puppy is healthy enough for surgery.

He will then weight her and give her a sedative and anesthesia.

The procedure take about 10 to 15 minutes, and the animal can normally go home that day.  

Veterinarians do price their spaying and neutering prices different, so make sure and check what it will cost.  There are also lots of organizations as well as city programs that offer free or reduced prices to have your puppy spayed or neutered.

What happens if I want to put down a deposit?

We accept deposits for all our puppies.  Putting down a deposit will guarantee you a puppy from one you have already picked out or for our next litter.

If you have found a puppy on our site that you would like, we require a deposit of HALF the purchase price to hold her for you.  We will NOT hold any puppy without a deposit.  Please do not ask. 

We accept VISA, MasterCard, or Paypal for your deposit.

If we do not have the puppy available that you are looking for, we do take deposits on our upcoming litters.  (We do this quite frequently anymore!).  We normally have a pretty good idea when our next litter will be here.

If you have put down a deposit for a puppy and will not be able to get her when she is ready to go, we can apply your deposit to a future litter.  We do not refund any deposits.

Once you put down a deposit, you will receive our Deposit and Hold Agreement in the mail.

Who are your registered with?

We are required to be registered with the State of Colorado Animal Division, as we have 3 or more breeding females.

We have always been in complete compliance with the State of Colorado, actually going over and beyond their requirements.

The state of Colorado does surprise inspections about every 6 to 12 months (more for kennels that have problems).  Surprise inspections are just that ~ surprises ~ !.  They can show up any day at about any time.  They do a complete walk thru to check our kennels and dogs.  They will often check all our paperwork as well as make sure our meds are current on dates, and go over any new rules that apply to us.

Do you show your dogs?

No we don’t show our dogs.  If you would like to show your puppy, there are a lot of great training classes and show classes you can enroll in.

When can I get my puppy?

As per rules of the State of Colorado, your new puppy can go home with you once they turn 8 weeks old.  Please don’t ask to take him home a few days sooner, as it is more convient for you.  This is a law, and we will not break it and risk losing our license. Some puppies due to their small size may not be ready to go home until 10 to 12 weeks. All puppies must be eating hard food on their own and be competely weaned from mom to go home.

Will it have all its shots?

Your puppy will have a Kennel Cough vaccine, a DPv Vaccine (strictly for Parvo and the Wildlife Distemper strains) and at least one Galaxy 5 vaccine.  She will also be wormed 3 times with two different wormers.  If you get your puppy and he is a bit older, he will have had vaccines and dewormings as per his age.

Where are you located?  How do I get to you?

We are located in wonderful Eastern Colorado.  Depending on where you are coming from is where we meet you.  If you are coming from the Colorado Springs area or anywhere from the south, we will meet you in Kit Carson. We are approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes east of Colorado Springs.

Kit Carson is located on Hwys 59 and 287.

If you are coming from Denver, anywhere north or most of Kansas, we meet you in Seibert on I-70.  We are approximately 2 hours from the East end of Denver.

Periodically we do come to Denver or Colorado Springs.  If we are coming up when your puppy will be ready, we will be happy to meet you.  We normally do this only if we have 5 or more puppies that are ready to go, or I really need to go shopping!!  We try to post on our home page when we will be in the city.
 
What kind of food has my puppy been eating?

We feed Purina Puppy Food. You can find it just about everywhere. Its in the blue bag. Our puppies have really thrived on it, and we feed Purina Dog Chow to all our adults.

What is a Designer Dog?

A Designer Dog is a cross breed of two purebred dogs of different breeds.  An example is a Puggle, which is a cross of a Pug and Beagle.  Most of the time they are given new “breed names”, for which to distinguish them by.

You will hear about Chiweenies (Dachshund x Chihuahua), Morkies (Maltese x Yorkie); Chorkies (Chihuahua x Yorkie) ect.
Then there are also the Poos.  A “Poo” puppy is any breed crossed with a Poodle.
This includes, but not limited to Multi-Poos (Maltese x Poodle), Shih-Poos (Shih-Tzu’s x Poodle), Yorki-Poos (Yorkie x Poodle) ect.

These can be large like a Labordoodle which is a cross of a Lab and a Standard Poodle.
Normally if a breed is crossed with a Standard Poodle it is labeled a “doodle”.  If it is crossed with a Mini or Toy Poodle normally it is a “Poo”. They can also be called a Mini Laboradoodle as well.

Can I give my new puppy a different name than what you have called it?

YES!  You can name your new puppy what ever you want to.  (Although some people have kept the name I gave the puppy!)  If you have put a deposit on a puppy and already know its name, please let us know and we will change it on our website and start to call him his name!

Do I have to register my puppy with my registration papers?

No.  Registration papers are to show he is a purebred or hybrid.  It does cost to register your puppy.  Check your registration papers to see what to do and how much you need to send them.

It is your choice if you wish to register her.  If you do, you will receive a paper back from the registration service with your dogs name on it and your information printed on it as well.

Will I have to take my puppy to the groomer – can I groom him myself?

This is really an individual question.  A lot depends on the breed that you choose.

You can very easily learn to groom your own puppy or dog.  Some breeds need monthly or bi-weekly groomings to keep looking good, others you just may need to take a brush to.

Breeds (that we have) that tend to need grooming on a monthly/bi-monthly basis are:
Yorkies, Poodles, Shih-Tzus, and many of the Designer dogs.

Most of the rest need a quick brushing out ever few months, (more in the spring and fall- as they are shedding their coats).

Our Berners, Shibas, Shelties and Aussies all normally “blow” their coats.  If you have a breed of one of these, you may be grooming daily for a week or two, depending on the dog.

The best way to do this is to take your dog out to the garage or back yard and start to brush or simply “pulling” (not hard) the hair that is sticking up that has already loosened from the skin.  It normally has a duller appearance and will come out in clumps.
All dogs and puppies need to have their toenails clipped and teeth checked/cleaned.  You can also do these at home.

Groomers are also worth their weight in gold!  If you don’t have the time or your dog has a really overgrown coat, they can do wonders!!

What is the best way to potty train my puppy?

We strongly suggest crate traning.

Can I take my new puppy to the park and pet store as soon as I bring him home?

NO, and that is again a NO! Your puppy is still in need of his or her other vaccinations up until they are 16 weeks old. Vaccine manufactures don't consider your puppy vaccinated until they have had at least 4 puppy vaccines (like the Galaxy 5, Proguard 5 ect.)

You puppy is very suspectable to parasites and virus and these can all be very easily picked up and into your puppys system, just by being in these places. Parasites and virsus are know to be airborn as well as picked up thru fecal and urine, or even drinking water that has been contaminated.

DO NOT take your puppy to any of these types of places until at least 2 weeks AFTER they have had all their vaccinations. Unfortunatully it may be disappointing to not get to take Fluffy to the park with your friends dog right away, but you may be saving yourself a lot of expense later!

Below is the exact same contract that you will recieve when you get your new Rottweiler puppy.

Health Guarantee and Sale Contract

To keep the guarantee offered to you in force, you must have your puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian of your choice NO LATER THAN THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS from the date of purchase, or if for any reason your paper work is mailed to you (if puppy was shipped), no later than (3) three business days after receipt of this Sale Contract and Health Guarantee. A diagnosis of coccidiosis, giardia, parasites, or any other type of bacterial infection does not render your puppy unhealthy. Your guarantee does not cover the above mentioned conditions or non life-threatening or temporary disorders, such as: hypoglycemia, uneven bites, undescended testicles, cherry eyes, inguinal or umbilical hernias, or patella dislocations. No veterinarian fee charged for the initial exam or for any other veterinary services will be paid for by seller. If you neglect to take your puppy to a veterinarian for this examination, or to complete any necessary vaccinations, you will accept immediate and full responsibility for its health and this contract becomes null and void. Transferring this puppy for any reason renders this guarantee null and void.
Your puppy is also guaranteed for a full five (5) days from date of purchase against parvo, distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis and canine influenza. In the event your puppy does not pass the initial exam, or should be diagnosed with any non excluded condition, you must notify us IMMEDIATELY. The puppy and all related registration paperwork must be RETURNED to seller accompanied by a legibly written and signed veterinarian report, a complete history, a laboratory report, and/or pathology report from a licensed laboratory. If your puppy is diagnosed with PARVO, and IGG and IGM Blood Antibody Titer Test must be done, with the results furnished to us. We will replace your puppy with the first available puppy of equal quality, up to the purchase price. If the next puppy you are wanting is over the total purchase price paid, the remaining balance will be paid by purchaser. However, NO PART of the purchase price will be refunded. In addition, your puppy may be returned for up to one (1) year from the date of birth for all life-threatening or permanently debilitating hereditary and congenital disorders. Defects that can be attributed to other than congenital causes are NOT covered. At NO TIME will puppy be replaced without said puppy being returned to seller.

No guarantee is made as to ability to breed, show quality, size, coat quality, temperament or adaptability. We do not refund any money if your puppy does not "fit" into your lifestyle, or does not get along with your other dogs or animals, nor do we refund any money for any other reason including but not limited to moving, housing requirements, or your inability to take care of your puppy for any reason. Double D Puppies will accept any puppy or dog that has be previously sold to you to find it a new home. All paperwork, including current health record must accompany said puppy or dog when returned, and NO refund in part or full will be made. Any veterinarian's diagnosis shall be subject to confirmation by a veterinarian chosen by the seller. Buyer has read and understands the guarantee and acknowledges that NO CASH REFUND, in part or in full, will be given, nor will the seller be responsible for any veterinary expenses, or any other expenses incurred by the purchaser.
If for ANY reason, you are unable to care for your puppy/dog properly due to financial, medical, or for moving ect, the puppy/dog will be returned to Double D Puppies. Under NO condition are you to turn your puppy or dog over to any shelter, humane society or rescue. Double D Puppies will take the time to find your puppy or dog a new home. If you fail to do so, Double D Puppies retains the rights to get a court order for the return of your dog or puppy. We truly care for your pet and do not want to see any of our puppies end up in any type of environment that will not be beneficial for it. You will not be reimbursed for the purchase price of the puppy or any costs you have incurred. If Double D Puppies finds that you have neglected, mistreated or abused your puppy/dog in any way we will call the authorities and get a court order to regain possession of the animal. If a court order is necessary, you will be responsible for any and all fees associated with the proceedings and any and all expenses of recovering the animal.
Please call any Veterinary that you are looking at doing business with to ask prices and to get information about their services. Each veterinarian has different prices for their services. Look for a vet like you do your own doctor, if they are not willing to talk to you and explain things to you so to that you can understand them, find a new vet. Double D Puppies does NOT pay ANY veterinary bills. It is your choice who you provide your puppy/dog with medical care. You can also ask them about any type of puppy or dog medical plan as well as insurance on your pet if you so desire.
Buyer also agrees NOT to take the puppy into any pet stores or supply stores that allows puppies, any parks, including dog or puppy parks and be kept away from any other animal that has not been fully vaccinated and is current UNTIL your puppy is at least 16 weeks of age and completely current on all shots and dewormings. If you fail to do so, your contract is null and void, as your puppy can still pick up any type of virus or parasite from these places. Please have your new puppy completely vaccinated and healthy BEFORE you begin to take him places.
If you received this Contract by mail, for your guarantee to be in effect, it must be signed and returned to Double D Puppies with a postmarked date, no later than 7 business days after receipt. If you fail to sign and return it, all guarantees are null and void. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PET.
DOUBLE D PUPPIES CURRENTLY ACCEPTS CASH, VISA, MASTERCARD, BANK WIRE TRANSFERS AND PAYPAL, AND IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES A PERSONAL CHECK. IF FOR ANY REASON, THE METHOD OF PAYMENT IS FRADULENT, IS RETURNED INSUFFICIENT FUNDS OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON THAT THE BUYERS MONEY IS NOT GOOD, BUYER WILL STILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FULL COST OF THE PUPPY AS WELL AS ANY AND ALL OTHER CHARGES INCURRED BY DOUBLE D PUPPIES DUE TO THE SELLERS NON-PAYMENT. BUYER WILL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LAWYER, COURT FEES OR COSTS INCURRED THEREIN BY DOUBLE D PUPPIES FOR RECOUPING ANY AND ALL COSTS FOR PUPPY, SHIPPING, BANK CHARGES, OR ANY OTHER CHARGES THAT PERTAIN TO A PUPPY SOLD BY DOUBLE D PUPPIES AS WELL AS COMPSATION FOR THE PLAIN HASSLE OF HAVING TO DEAL WITH THE MATTER.

By signing below, I understand and will abide by the stated Health Guarantee and Sale Contract.

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If your puppy is not yet ready to go and you want to guarantee him or her for you, we do require a deposit of half the purchase price. This can be made by cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or Paypal. You can even use a check through Paypal.

Once we have your deposit we will send you your copy of our Deposit and Hold Guarantee as stated below:

THIS IS A DEPOSIT AND HOLD AGREEMENT BETWEEN DOUBLE D PUPPIES (SELLER) AND BUYER, AS LISTED ABOVE.

DEPOSIT:
A DEPOSIT OF HALF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF PUPPY/DOG IS REQUIRED TO HOLD ANY PUPPY. THIS DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE FOR ANY REASON. THIS DEPOSIT ENTITLES THE BUYER TO SOLE CUSTODY OF THE INTENDED DOG WHEN THE FINAL PAYMENT IS MADE. BUYER WILL THEN RECEIVE ALL REGISTRY PAPERS AND SHOT/MEDICAL RECORD AND PUPPY/DOG. IF FOR ANY REASON BUYER DECIDES NOT TO FINISH PURCHASE OF PUPPY/DOG, ALL MONIES PAID WILL BE FORFITED TO DOUBLE D PUPPIES.

THIS CONTRACT BINDS DOUBLE D PUPPIES TO HOLD SAID PUPPY/DOG FOR BUYER UNTIL SPECIFIED DATE. IF BUYER HAS NOT PICKED UP SPECIFIED PUPPY/DOG WITHIN 14 DAYS OF DATE PICK UP, THE SELLER RETAINS THE RIGHT TO RESALE THE PUPPY/DOG, WITH ANY MONEY PREVIOUSLY PAID FORFITED, UNLESS PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE.

SELLER WILL CARE FOR AND CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ANY SHOTS/WORMINGS NECESSARY UNTIL THE PUPPY/DOG IS RELEASED TO BUYER. IF SELLER MUST KEEP ANY HELD PUPPY/DOG FOR ANY DURATION LONGER THAN 1 WEEK AFTER THE AGE RELEASE DATE, (TYPICALLY 8 WEEKS OLD) PURCHASER WILL PAY $5.00 PER DAY TO HOUSE AND FEED SAID PUPPY/DOG.

DOUBLE D PUPPIES ALSO RETAINS THE RIGHT TO HOLD ANY PUPPY LONGER THAN THE 8 WEEKS OR SPECIFIED PICK UP DATE FOR ANY REASON DEEMED NECESSARY OR FOR THE WELL BEING OF THE PUPPY.

IF YOU ARE PLACING A DEPOSIT WE ARE NOW REQUIRING THAT IF YOU HAVE 1ST CHOICE, 2ND CHOICE, 3RD CHOICE - ON DOWN THE LINE - THAT YOU WILL NEED TO CHOOSE YOUR PUPPY BY 6 WEEKS OLD, SO THAT OTHERS THAT HAVE CHOICE AFTER YOU WILL BE ABLE TO KNOW WHAT PUPPYS THEY WILL BE ABLE TO CHOSE FROM. IF YOU FAIL TO CHOOSE YOUR PUPPY IN THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF TIME, DOUBLE D PUPPIES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE YOUR PUPPY FOR YOU OR DESIGNATE THE NEXT PERSON THAT HAS A DEPOSIT DOWN TO TAKE THEIR CHOICE FIRST. ALL DISCREATION WILL BE DONE BY DOUBLE D PUPPIES.

1ST CHOICE WILL NEED TO BE SELECTED BY 6 WEEKS, SECOND CHOICE WILL HAVE 3 DAYS TO MAKE THIER CHOICE AFTER THAT AND SO ON DOWN THE LINE. IF WE DO NOT HAVE ANY DEPOSITS AFTER YOURS, YOU MAY CHOOSE AFTER THE 6 WEEKS, BUT IF WE DO GET A DEPOSIT WE WILL NEED A CHOICE IMMEDIATELY. YOU ARE WELCOME TO COME AND MEET THE PUPPIES OR PICK THEM OUT BY PHOTOS ON LINE AND WITH OUR GUIDANCE AS TO WHAT PUPPY WILL FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE THE BEST.

IF FOR ANY REASON THE PUPPY DIES WHILE STILL IN CARE OF DOUBLE D PUPPIES, DOUBLE D PUPPIES WILL REPLACE THE PUPPY WITH THE NEXT AVAILABLE PUPPY OF EQUIL VALUE OR REFUND THE DEPOSIT AMOUNT PAID.

IF YOU CHOOSE TO PAY DOUBLE D PUPPIES FOR THE DEPOSIT OR IN FULL WITH A CREDIT CARD OR PAYPAL VIA PHONE, EMAIL OR INTERNET YOU CONSENT TO THE AGREEMENTS OF THIS CONTRACT. BY PROVIDING AND AUTHORIZING DOUBLE D PUPPIES TO CHARGE YOUR CREDIT CARD OR PAYPAL ACCOUNT BINDS YOU TO THIS AGREEMENT.

DOUBLE D PUPPIES CURRENTLY ACCEPTS CASH, VISA, MASTERCARD, BANK WIRE TRANSFERS AND PAYPAL, AND IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES A PERSONAL CHECK. IF FOR ANY REASON, THE METHOD OF PAYMENT IS FRADULENT, IS RETURNED INSUFFICIENT FUNDS OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON THAT THE BUYERS MONEY IS NOT GOOD, BUYER WILL STILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FULL COST OF THE PUPPY AS WELL AS ANY AND ALL OTHER CHARGES INCURRED BY DOUBLE D PUPPIES DUE TO THE SELLERS NON-PAYMENT. BUYER WILL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LAWYER, COURT FEES OR COSTS INCURRED THEREIN BY DOUBLE D PUPPIES FOR RECOUPING ANY AND ALL COSTS FOR PUPPY, SHIPPING, BANK CHARGES, OR ANY OTHER CHARGES AS WELL AS COMPSATION FOR THE PLAIN HASSLE OF HAVING TO DEAL WITH THE MATTER.

THIS CONTRACT WILL BE BINDING BETWEEN DOUBLE D PUPPIES AND THE ABOVED NAMED BUYER.

PUPPIES/DOGS ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO BE ABLE TO BREED, BE OF SHOW QUALITY, SIZE, COAT QUALITY OR COLOR, TEMPERAMENT OR ADAPTABILITY.