These two exceptional hounds are due to be bred in February 2004, puppies will be born in April, and ready for new homes 10 weeks later. Careful evaluation of prospective buyers will be made to ensure the right puppy goes to the right home.

 

This will be our dam�s first litter, and we have every confidence in her to be the perfect mother.  We have this confidence because we are aware of the breeding and birthing capabilities of the preceding 3 generations through our breeder at SUNSTAG.

 

We feel this mating will produce an exceptional litter of puppies, with qualities that are as near as possible to the ideal for the breed.

 

We evaluated every point of our dogs before we made a decision to breed.  After all, the goal for breeding should be to produce a better dog, and we feel that this combination will be a great match, and a good balance. 

 

We have chosen carefully to ensure this pair compliments one another, and whose bloodlines will strengthen any weaknesses and emphasize good qualities.

 

Pre-breeding health checks have been performed, which means regular veterinary care, screening for genetic problems, pre-breeding testing and regular exercise and excellent nutrition.  And everything will be done to maintain a well-balance, high-quality diet throughout the pregnancy.

 

We will strive to ensure every single puppy goes to an owner who will provide it with the same love and devotion for life that we have provided for the first eight to ten weeks.  This will mean careful screening and evaluation of each person or family interested in getting a puppy.

 Sunstag Wolfbane

Cridhe Cu Galadriel

We have learned a lot about the breed, and know the pros and cons of new ownership.  It is important that we share this information --- including the negative aspects --- with prospective puppy owners.  Puppies will come with vaccination/health records, feeding instructions for the puppy as well as a copy of the sales agreement/contract.  A copy of the AKC registration papers for the puppy will be issued upon full payment.  A puppy guide will also be included.

 

So once we have assisted in the birth, worried over the newborns, and laughed at the puppies� antics as they grow, we will be informing new owners of their best source (besides ourselves) for information on sharing a long, fulfilling, active life with their new pet.  This information comes from the American Kennel Club.

 

The American Kennel Club is dedicated to providing service and support to the owners of purebred dogs.

 

1.                   We will give you the individual registration application, and help you complete it properly.

2.                   We will encourage you to submit the form to the AKC.  Your dog will not be official registered until you do this.

3.                   We will emphasize the importance of the AKC registration.  Without an AKC registration number your dog can not   

             be entered in shows, companion dog events, or performance events.

 

But most importantly, if you do not register your dog, you will be missing out on the wealth of information and services made available by the AKC, which they are so eager to provide.

 

Once your dog is registered, its owners will be entitled to 60 days introductory, no-cost health insurance through the AKC Pet Healthcare Plan and are automatically included in an outreach program designed to enhance the dog-owning experience.  New owners receive a complimentary copy of AKC Puppies magazine and a list of local and national breed clubs.

 

The AKC will keep owners up to date on exciting dog events held around the country, on legislation affecting dog owners, and on advances and alerts on canine health.  You will be made aware of programs such as Companion Animal Recovery (which we insist you join), which can return a lost dog to its home.  And that�s just the beginning��������..

 

So if you are thinking about buying a puppy from us, the sooner you make contact the better, as we have a lot to discuss.  Reservations will be required along with a non-refundable deposit (once puppies are born) and after we have determined that one of our puppies is right for your family.  Good luck!!!

 

And remember, we will be DELIGHTED by phone calls and letters/e-mails describing your puppies� first teeth, birthday parties, and other milestones.  We�ll be thrilled to receive photos, or portraits with the puppy right in the middle of a happy family, at the least, a Family Christmas Card..

 

But we are also ready for bad news, maybe a perfect family splitting up and leaving your dog homeless, or an unexpected illness, or a job transfer/residence change which leaves your dog homeless. We will be here with advice and support for any situation.  We will answer your questions, provide resources, and assist with any problem.  We have made a commitment to the puppies we will bring into this world for the whole of their lives.  Therefore we would never turn our back on the dogs we have bred. 

 

Ensuring each puppy�s quality of life is our main concern, from the moment we decided to breed to the day the puppy dies � ideally of old age, after a long, happy fulfilling life.