Before a litter is bred at Stonehenge, we carefully consider the health, temperament and genetic history of both parents.  Puppies are whelped in my office and are raised in the house.  When they're 6-7 weeks old, they begin to make daily trips with me to work at the grooming shop where they're exposed to all kinds of sights and sounds to prepare them for the world before them.  I have a Puppy Aptitude Test performed on the litter at 7 weeks of age (http://landofpuregold.com/puptest.htm), which helps me to place each puppy in the home that is most appropriate for his personality. The breeder knows best and our puppies are matched to a prospective owner at our discretion, not placed or "picked" from a litter on a first come first serve basis. All of our puppies are very well bred and will exceed expectations as a family companion, and we are very good at predicting a puppy's temperament, appearance and ability. We do value your input and you will have plenty of opportunity to give your opinion, even preference, but ultimately we decide what puppy goes where. If you need further clarification on this, be sure to ask.

Before our puppies leave for their new homes, they will come with the following:

• complete physical exam and vaccine by my veterinarian
• ACVO eye exam by a veterinary opthalmologist
• Prepaid AKC registration
• Microchip with Indigo ISO+ chip with Prepaid AKC Reunite enrollment
• Puppy Aptitude Testing
• current on vaccinations
• multiple dewormings
• fecal check
• two year health warranty
• puppy kit complete with pedigree, medical history & documents, sales contract, health warranty and AKC registration application

Our puppies are not products being sold for income, and since we CARE about where they go, we require a screening questionnaire from serious inquiries wishing to be considered for a puppy. Just as you are looking for a reputable breeder, we are looking for responsible dog owners.  If you would like to be considered for one of our puppies, please email me and I will forward you a copy of our puppy owner's questionnaire.