Dog and Puppy Policies
All our litters are carefully planned in an effort to perpetuate, preserve and hopefully improve this wonderful breed. There are usually only one and sometimes two litters a year. All parents have an OFA rating of good or excellent for their hips.
All parents have their eyes checked annually by an opthomologist in an effort to prevent any hereditary eye problems.
Every effort is made to match the puppies with their new families. The puppies are continually evaluated for both temperament and conformation soundness. Final decisions are made at approximately 8 weeks when the entire litter is graded by the Breeder and at least 2 other Aussie Breeders in the area. The puppies also have their eyes checked at that time for any eye defects that would prevent them from being used for breeding purposes.
All final decisions will be made by the breeder.
By the time the puppies leave for their new homes they will have had at least one shot, will be partially leash trained and will be crate trained. The puppies are
raised in our home and are continually socialized from birth. Prospective Buyers in the area are encouraged to visit
often.
A $100 deposit is required to reserve a puppy. Puppies are not made to order and it's recommended that Buyers keep an open mind as to color and sex until they have had a chance to meet the litter and final evaluations have been completed.
Aussies are not for everyone.
They are extremely intelligent, active dogs. New owners must have a
fenced yard and be commited to attending, at a miniumum, a puppy class wtih
their new puppy. Beautifully trained, well mannered adults are not born
that way. The love, attention and training that new owners give their
puppies are critical for the dog to mature into a healthy, well socialized
adult.
Companion dogs are sold for $800 with a contract, guaranty and limited registration. This requires that the puppy be
spayed or neutered
and not used for breeding. It does not prevent the puppy from competing in any performance events or in ASCA altered conformation events. Show
and performance prospects are sold for $1,200.
At any time, if a home is deemed unsuitable by the Breeder, the initial deposit will be returned. All other deposits are non-refundable or at the sole discretion of the Breeder.
Please feel free to contact Lyric Aussies for additional information.
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