FAQ

Are they socialized?

YES! All of our puppies are raised in our house with our family, and are trained to use litter boxes with pine pellets! This makes their transition to potty training SO FAST!!!

Everyone always asks, "Will they be socialized?" and we answer "OH YES!!!" We are a homeschooling family of 10 kids, so the puppies and their mommas spend oodles of time with us every day. They are exposed to lots of noise, kids, and people with disabilities.

Is there a health guarantee?

Yes. Because we genetically test all of our dogs through Paw Prints Genetics and have a fabulous relationship with our vet, we are confident in their genetic and physical health. So we are happy to provide a one-year health guarantee for your puppy.

Natural Tail option?

Yes. We allow for natural tail, but we ask you to be first or second on the deposit list. Choosing natural tails means you have to pick out your puppy within the first few days after their birth. We have their tails docked at 4 or 5 days old, your puppy will need to be picked out prior to that. This means you will not know their eye color.

Deposit Rate? Payment Methods

Our deposit rate is $350 and is non-refundable. But it is transferable up to 18 months. If you have committed to a specific puppy, once that puppy is 4 weeks old or older, and you choose to back out, your deposit then becomes not refundable and not transferable.

Contactless Payments accepted via-

Apple Pay, Credit Card, PayPal, Venmo, Cash or Bankers check

Canadian adoptions for families in Ontario or Quebec?

YES! Easy Peasy!! We live just a few hours from the Province of Ontario. Additionally, not too far from portions of Quebec.

We work with a USDA certified vet to provide all health & vaccination paperwork needed for border crossing. Furthermore, SSH will provide you with proof of purchase, registration, microchipping, and contract of the puppy's pure blood lineage.

Puppies are able to cross the border with their adoptive families at 8 weeks of age very simply.

Overseas/ International Puppy Adoption?

Yes, with one caveat. Most countries require the puppy to have completed a rabies vaccination, which is typically administered at 16 weeks of age. SSH does NOT offer additional boarding of puppies between 8 and 16 weeks of age. So, the adoptive family will need to secure their puppy care with a close friend or relative for the time between 8 weeks & 16 weeks. SSH will be happy to work with that friend or family member so that they know what things they can do for the puppy during that time.

SSH will provide all necessary paperwork for the puppy up through 8 weeks of age, including a USDA Vet-certified health check. The adoptive family will be responsible for anything between 8 and 16 weeks.

Delivery?

Yes. We offer regional delivery (via car) for up to 4 hours one way (max 8 hours round trip). So we can meet you partway or come to you if you'd like.

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Private Flight Nanny anywhere in the continental US.

Registered? Microchipped?

Yes & Yes. We are registered through AKC and ASDR. Microchipping is included in your puppy's registration process. SSH covered both of these costs.

Can I visit my puppy?

We offer an "Open House" day to come and bond with your puppy at 5 to 6 weeks of age. Family members welcome.

Potty Training?

Yes. All of our puppies are litter box trained in our living room. This makes the transition to grass SO EASY and FAST. The puppies already know that they should only take care of business in one spot and not soil the floor!! Glory glory!