Puppies over 14 weeks of age which offer a fantastic opportunity to their families.

These puppies not only have a full expression of their personality but are more understanding in what their position is within the family.

Compared to puppies in the 8-12 week age, puppies in the 3rd- 4th month of life typically:

•    Take days not weeks to catch on to their owner's particular homes; vehicles, steps, strangers, yard boundaries and new animal friends.

• Accustomed to crate, leash(seasonal), and housebreaking work.

• Often nearly completely done with their puppy inoculations.

• Nearly complete in their immune development

• Can be crated for twice as long as young puppies.

It is important that quality families are able to be matched to puppies that fit their home and lifestyle.  Each home has special considerations that we try to accommodate.  In the 20th Century it is not uncommon for a family to loose their pet and not be able to get a new one because while they have all of the resources to provide a puppy/dog with a loving home, but the lack the time to raise a puppy.

Puppies are often sent home in the infancy of their puppyhood in America (7-12 weeks).  However, a 10 week old puppy is a likened to a new born baby.  He can not be left long while a family is at work and school.  He will need daily work.  Most importantly he needs consistent acclimation to the world with his "pack" or "family"  through experience and securities.

Sometimes it is not possible for homes to provide these time consuming elements in a young puppy's life. When these deserving homes find themselves in grief with a hole in their home waiting until "someday" when they can raise a puppy it is our privilege to help. 

The started puppy is an excellent option for these homes.  We raise Goldens, our lifestyle is fully accommodating to the task of crate breaking, manner working, and the continued Vet care needed to raise a puppy.  One of our favorite things to do is raise a puppy a bit longer and match them perfectly with the home in mind.  We can be very specific about what puppy is best for and provide a pet that smoothly transitions into our client's life. Started puppies step right into therapy homes starting immediately in work having been so well vaccinated, some are placed into high profile and professional homes, some into busy homes like ours that simply do not need the worries of bi-weekly puppy checks and midnight walks for the first 2 months of ownership.

WHY DIDN'T ANYONE ALREADY GET THIS PUPPY ?

Unlike most older puppies being placed on places like Puppyfind or NextDayPets our puppies are not the "last of the litter" or the "one that didn't' sell" 

We are not placing puppies that have been roaming around a kennel with minimal socialization.  

Our Started Puppies are an extension of our own family. They lay around on our couches and play with our children.

Each season we designate specific litters/puppies to be started.  These puppies are near and dear to our hearts.

They are often the product of an exceptional breeding we would like to assess, or the sibling to a litter mate we choose to hold back.  Sometimes, they are a pick puppy owed to us from a breeding we co-own.

Our started puppies have most often visited with no one besides our family/friends and Vets.

 We do not list "Starters" until we are ready to release them, often after 16 weeks of age.  Once they are listed they place rapidly.  If you would like to make arrangements for a started puppy contact us via email or phone.  Submit an application and specify your home's need for a started puppy.

WHAT ARE THE PRICES ?

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Started puppies usually place for between $1200-$2200, plus shipping costs.  Prices are typically about 25% above that litter's fee.  The excellent trade off is that they have recieved far more care and vetting, ultimately saving their forever homes most of the puppy vetting visits customary to getting a new puppy going in his/her new home.

We do require a $500 deposit for starters and the balance must be paid by 14 weeks regardless of scheduled take home date.  Ask for more details.