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~Golden Ridge Hi-Breds
What do you charge for your puppies?
- Golden Irish puppies – $2,800
- Irish Setter puppies – Call/Email
- Shipping – $600 (USA) $650 (CAN)
- If I meet you in person, I will charge Indiana sales tax of 7.0% on the total.
What happens if my pick of the litter isn’t born?
This can be a very disappointing situation but with the way that I take deposits, this scenario is inevitable. With that said, I do typically give you 3 options to choose from.
- If a puppy of the opposite gender is available, I would give you the option to reserve that puppy instead.
- You could transfer your deposit on to the next litter.
- I could refund your deposit ($500).
How does your waitlist work?
My waitlist is used to keep track of those who are interested in purchasing a puppy from Golden Ridge Hi-Breds. In order to get on my waitlist, a $500 *refundable deposit following an application will place you on my list. My waitlist goes towards my next available litters.
Once you are on my waitlist, you will be among those that I contact first as I have availability. Once I have a planned litter, I will take up to 8 deposits. 4 deposits for the boys and 4 deposits for the girls. When the litter is born, I will then adjust my deposits accordingly*.
*This $500 deposit is fully refundable up until the litter you are placed on is born. At that point, it becomes non-refundable unless your pick of the litter was not born.
*Refer to FAQ on What happens if my pick isn’t born?
What supplies should I have on hand when my puppy comes home?
Purina Pro Plan Puppy Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Dry Puppy Food — You can purchase this dog food online at Chewy.com.
Treats — small soft ones work well. For an extra special treat, use cheese or small pieces of cooked ground beef or chicken.
A copy of Jan Fennel’s book or DVD of “The Dog Listener”. This book is a must read/watch for any dog owner who wants willing cooperation from their pet. If you only read one thing-be sure this is it. Here is a link to Jan’s site where you can learn about her methods. Buy her book on Amazon.
Stainless-steel non-tipping food and water bowls
I.D. Tags with the contact information for yourself and your veterinarian
A collar (8 to 12 inch size) and a 6-foot leather or nylon leash
A 37- 42 inch wire crate with an adjustable divider in the center so you can grow the crate with your puppy.
Dog shampoo (preferably the hypoallergenic kind)
Brush and comb, – A pin brush goes over the top of the coat to make it look smooth, and a steel toothed comb works great for going deep into the coat.
Nail clippers
Cleanup supplies such as a stain remover, paper towels, deodorizing and odor neutralizing spray (like Natures Miracle)
Chew Toys (Kong is one of my favorite brands.) Do not get any rawhide chews.
This is a list of the basic necessities. Your trainer may have additional items. There are many other helpful and fun products available at pet supply stores.
What vaccinations and dewormers do you use?
We use an aggressive immunization and deworming schedule to keep your puppies healthy!
- @ Day 50 of pregnancy, 5 days of Panacur are administered to the mother
- @ Day 4 – Marquis
- @ Day 7 – Pyrantel
- @ Day 14 – Pyrantel & Marquis
- @ Day 21 – Pyrantel
- @ Day 28 – Pyrantel, Marquis, and 1st round of NeoPar.
- @ Day 35 – Pyrantel & 2nd round of NeoPar
- @ Day 38 – 5 days of Panacur
- @ Day 42 – Pyrantel, Marquis, Ivomec, & 1st round of NeoVac – they are taken to our licensed veterinarian for a health checkup.
- @ Day 49 – 3rd round of NeoPar
- @ Day 52 – 5 days of Panacur
- @ Day 56 – Marquis, Ivomec, & 2nd round of NeoVac
- @ Day 66 – 5 days of Panacur
- @ Day 70 – Marquis, 4th round of NeoPar, & 3rd round of NeoVac
- @ Day 84 – Marquis
- @ Day 98 – Marquis, 5th round of NeoPar, & 4th round of NeoVac
What is NeoPar?
- NeoPar® induces protection against Parvovirus, the most lethal and prevalent viral disease of dogs
- Stimulates antibody production in the presence of existing maternal antibodies
- Provides maximum protection and a long duration of immunity
- Modified live virus
- Injectable vaccination
What is NeoVac DA2?
- NeoVac® DA2 provides protection against canine Distemper and Adenovirus Type 2
- Stimulates antibody production in the presence of existing maternal antibodies
- Provides maximum protection and a long duration of immunity
- Modified live virus
- Injectable vaccination
What is Panacur, Pyrantel, and Marquis?
- Panacur, Pyrantel, and Marquis are used to prevent/kill various worms and microrganisms in the gut.
What is Ivomec?
- Ivomec is used for flea, tick, and heartworm prevention.
*The above list is not exhaustive and is subject to change*
How big will your puppies get
Most of my puppies will likely fall into the 50-80 pound range with the larger boys possibly being able to reach close to 100 lbs. It is very hard to determine what size a puppy will be when they are younger than 7 weeks of age. After they reach that age, it is a little easier to cast a judgment as to what size they will be full grown. We still can’t be for sure though and so that is why we give a range.
What is a Golden Irish?
A Golden Irish is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Irish Setter. There are many different variations of this breed but most of our Golden Irish puppies are the first generation (F1) cross between a Golden Retriever and an Irish Setter. This means that our most of our puppies are 50% Golden Retriever and 50% Irish Setter. The F1 hybrid is the healthiest cross possible due to “hybrid vigor”. It is our desire to raise and promote this hybrid. We carefully select each purebred parent for the characteristics that would result in puppies with the most desirable pet qualities.
What testing do you do on your parents?
Hips/Elbows – Canine Hip Displasia (CHD) merits concern by all Golden Irish breeders and its prevalence may be reduced with selective breeding. CHD is caused by a poorly formed ball-and-socket joint in the hip. The quality of this joint may be screened by x-ray and can then be certified by either the OFA or PennHip organizations.
To select for new parents at Golden Ridge Hi-Breds, they are either OFA certified or screened by PennHip. We carefully select the parents for each litter of puppies to ensure their offspring will have healthy hips.
Heart – A second health issue affecting the Golden Irish are heart murmurs. Heart murmurs come in two different forms. Many puppies, like human babies, can have heart murmurs that go away around 16 weeks of age. A more severe heart murmur may not go away and develop into an adult dog health issue. If adult parents have heart murmurs, there is a good chance that a percentage of their puppies may also have heart murmurs.
Eyes – PRA is an inheritable eye disease of which both the Irish Setter and Golden Retriever are susceptible. All of my new mothers have had their eyes examined by a licensed veterinarian to ensure they are free from observable inherited eye disease.
How are your puppies socialized?
The training your puppy receives in its first 8 weeks can last a lifetime. Thus socialization is not taken lightly at Golden Ridge Hi-Breds. Following is a general schedule each litter follows while here:
- 0-3 weeks — The puppies are maternally socialized. This simply means they are cared for and taught by their mother. Human contact is limited to healthcare and frequent but short contacts. Such as getting them used to our scent.
- 3-6 weeks — The puppies are imprinted to human contact (including children!) with petting/holding and light play as well as continued training from their mother.
- 6-9 weeks — The puppies spend time meeting different aged humans and are placed in different environments to accustom them to change. They will also see and hear various other animals.
- 9-12 weeks — The puppies are now ready to go to their new homes and start their skills training.
Socialization never ends. As puppies join their new packs, they will instinctively seek their level in the family hierarchy. Although we love them dearly, they must be trained and taught that they are at the bottom of the family hierarchy. A very big help to learn how to communicate with your puppy is to enroll him or her in a puppy basic obedience course as early as allowed by the instructor. Classes are offered at most pet supply stores and canine schools in your area. This class not only teaches your puppy skills, but continues your puppy’s socialization to you, other people, and other dogs.
The importance of beginning to train your Golden Irish as soon as he comes to your home cannot be over emphasized. Just a few minutes each day spent in fun interaction and training with your puppy will reap life long benefits. By learning how to interact with your puppy, and understanding how a dog’s mind works, potential behavior problems will be avoided. Help your puppy understand what your expectations are through obedience training. A well mannered Golden Irish puppy is one who will be loved by all and welcome everywhere!
What are your rebates?
We offer up to $300 in rebates. $100 will go toward your puppy getting spayed by 9 months (female) or neutered within 6 months of age (male). You need to have these papers back to me by the time your puppy is 1 year old to be eligible for this rebate. The second rebate of $200 will go toward your puppy obtaining his Canine Good Citizen certificate (CGC). There is no age restriction for the CGC rebate. The way to receive these rebates is to send me a copy of your receipt/certificate and you can expect a check in the mail within 6-8 weeks or sooner.
A more detailed description of the CGC certification is as follows: The American Kennel Club (AKC) features a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program which is a 10-step test that certifies dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. CGC is an excellent program, and one we wish to promote and encourage.
How do your puppies cope with the shipping process?
There is the thought out there that portrays the airlines as a death trap for puppies where they go in and never come back. I want to tell you that I have never seen or heard an airline employee do anything that would be harmful to our puppies. From my experience the airline employees are usually very friendly and love our puppies! The airlines would not put an employee in their pet service departments if they were not going to be pet friendly. With the thousands of pets that fly every day across the country, the airlines can not afford bad publicity in the media or otherwise. We (the customers) would quit shipping our puppies on an airline that had staff that was unkind to our puppies. I have been helping my parents ship puppies for over 10 years and we have never lost a puppy. Of my own puppies, I have only had one instance where a puppy didn’t make a connecting flight and it had to wait in Houston, TX overnight in the airline’s fully staffed kennel. If this were to ever happen to your puppy, you can rest assured that they are in good hands. These airline kennels are staffed with veterinarians and other technicians who are fully trained to take care of dogs/puppies. I try very hard to get your puppy on a nonstop flight to minimize the amount of time our puppies have to be in the airline’s hands.
Our puppies are usually pretty trusting and flying does not stress them out too much. There is some stress but is not much different than if we were to go to someplace new and not know anyone or anything. We have our moments and so do our puppies.
To sum this all up: shipping our puppies is something that is a nonissue with me. It is a safe method to get your puppy from our place to yours.
How much do you charge to reserve a puppy?
A deposit of $500 will reserve your puppy from Golden Ridge Hi-Breds and your pick in line for the litter.