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| "Everything has been amazing! She has yet to have an accident, slept through the night, has been eating up all her food and is fitting in perfectly with our family. She is such a lover and we are enjoying every moment with her. Thanks for raising such a great dog! She will be very loved! Gina" |
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| :: RunAmok Australian Shepherd Puppy Placement Information FAQ's :: |
Many people ask how we choose homes for our little ones here at RunAmok... The very first step is determining if
we even have, or can anticipate, that "special" wee Aussie puppy suited to your individual lifestyle...
First, we want to get to know you! Great time and effort has gone into our breeding program; we care very much
about our puppies so screen potential new owners carefully to insure they will continue to provide the same love
and attention our little ones are accustomed to... If you are already "serious" about owning a RunAmok puppy,
please complete our PUPPY QUESTIONNAIRE, then we would like to speak with you at length concerning how
our puppies are raised, as well as important issues such as nutrition, vaccinations, training, etc. If everything
sounds agreeable, and we feel we may have the right puppy for your home, then we can discuss specifics such as
contract stipulations, pricing, shipping, etc.
If you just need some preliminary information, then you are welcome to call and speak with us in person. Before
calling however, please review the information below as your basic questions may already be answered.
NOTE: Most of our puppies will go to homes seeking quality companions, agility prospects, search & rescue
prospects, herding dogs, obedience/show prospects, etc -- but on very rare occasion, we may consider selling a
puppy as a breeding prospect... Regardless of the puppy's "purpose", we intend for each puppy to be a cherished
companion first & foremost. If you are only looking for a "kennel dog" for your breeding program, please do not
contact us...
During the crucial phases of puppy development, our little ones are not in a barn, shed, garage or kennel, but living
right in the midst of our home. Our little ones are accustomed to common, everyday household sights and sounds
and adapt well into different home environments...
Naturally, Australian Shepherd puppies benefit greatly from our “farm” lifestyle! A variety of animals and family
members broadens their base of experience... You may expect a happy, healthy, confident puppy ready for
adventure! Of course, as with any new puppy, it will be up to you to continue proper socialization and training...
Shepherds and Australian Terriers in the entire United States! Please see our K9 HEALTH & NATURAL
REARING pages for more information about Natural Rearing, and how this benefits our puppies, as well as future
generations of our beloved breed...
eliminate on something other than newspaper, linoleum or expensive "puppy pee pads". This makes house
training much easier when you bring your new puppy home!
variety of situations; as they learn to adapt to new experiences, they develop the confidence to perform whatever
tasks will be required of them as they mature. As they get old enough, and depending upon outside weather, we
take the puppies outside to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air daily.
Our outdoor puppy pen is really a miniature "puppy obstacle course", designed to build confidence, coordination
and strength in our growing puppies: While outside playing, they learn to navigate common obstacles that add a
great play experience while teaching the concept of "agility" equipment for future agility stars. For instance, an
open-ended barrel is a fun place to race through, hide, or even roll; Slatted wood provides exercise and teaches co-
ordination; blocks, large rocks and logs teach early climbing skills and also provide a place to leap down and attack
unsuspecting siblings! <big grin> For summer puppies, a small wading pool familiarizes them with water and
swimming at a very early age...
personal crate at night-time. This eases stress as the puppy makes its transition from our home to yours, and aids
in house-training your puppy as well. When you must leave your new little one at home alone, the ability to
"crate" your puppy provides a safe environment and gives peace of mind for you...
help if you have training, nutritional, or health questions... or even if you just want to chat!
temperament, so we do not charge "extra" for Merles, or blue-eyed puppies. Though our Aussies tend to be quite
beautiful, honestly, it is what's inside that is the greatest prize...
Pricing varies individually, depending upon the quality/purpose of each puppy, as well as the sire X dam combo -
once you contact us with your specific needs, we can be more specific as to pricing - In the meanwhile, this is a
general price break-down:
desirable for a breeding program; for instance, a “mismark”. Also describes a “pet” puppy/dog of any quality, sold
on a spay/neuter contract. $900 - $1300, though on occasion we may have a puppy that falls below or above that
price range. Once you contact us and we understand exactly "who" you are looking for, we can be more specific on
pricing...
has no serious genetic faults or shortcomings seen at time of sale preventing it from being considered worthy to be
bred to a like or better dog. $1200 and up; terms of sale also typically require "puppies back".
is at the time of purchase, free of serious genetic faults or shortcomings as described in the UKC breed standard.
$1300 and up.
is at the time of purchase, free of serious genetic faults or shortcomings preventing it from being considered as a
potential agility prospect. $1200 and up.
colors, red tri-colors, black bi-colors, red bi-colors... even red or blue bi-colored merles!
mature slightly under/over that. Depending upon the pair, it is usually possible to "guess-timate" a size-range for
a given litter and be fairly close, however, we would caution you; both breeders and buyers need to be realistic
with their expectations: The sheer number of DNA combinations makes the question of size impossible to pinpoint
for certain. Regardless of breeding "experience", repeated matings, or measuring puppy heights and weights, one
can never be completely certain of an individual's size until maturity is reached.
few smaller ones, as long as we are comfortable with the flight schedule. Airline shipping is a very simple, quick
and safe way to transport your puppy long distances. Shipping prices will vary from as low as $280 to as high as
$450, depending upon the size of the crate, the airline used, and the final destination. Some puppies must be
shipped "VIP" (Very Important Puppy) in order to shorten their flights to a length we feel comfortable with...
When contacting us about shipping, please provide specifics as to the closest major airport.
contract, which covers the puppy's welfare and health guarantees. Everything is sent and previewed and then
further discussed before our customers make a final commitment.
a "full hip-guarantee", but when you get to the fine print, you would have to return your two year old pet that you
have loved, cared for, trained etc in order to get a "replacement puppy"! Frankly, most puppy owners would
never dream of sending their two year old companion back, regardless of a health issue... so that is not much of a
"guarantee" in our view. In that light, we offer a real health guarantee, one that does not require the pet coming
back to us. More information in the following sections.
Yes, we do screen for genetic defects, but we may or may not have different priorities than those of other breeders
you have spoken with. We would be happy to discuss with you the specifics, if you would like more information.
to choose their puppies' names.
ARE RUNAMOK PUPPIES REGISTERED? WHAT REGISTRIES? WHAT ARE THEIR
PEDIGREES?
If you have further questions, you are welcome to call and visit with us. We have a young toddler, so please no
calls before 9:00 am or after 6:00 pm (PST). If no answer, please leave a brief message and we will return your
call promptly.
We hope you have a tail-waggin' g'day!
RunAmok Farm: Dan, Jaque & tribe!
208-669-0594
we even have, or can anticipate, that "special" wee Aussie puppy suited to your individual lifestyle...
First, we want to get to know you! Great time and effort has gone into our breeding program; we care very much
about our puppies so screen potential new owners carefully to insure they will continue to provide the same love
and attention our little ones are accustomed to... If you are already "serious" about owning a RunAmok puppy,
please complete our PUPPY QUESTIONNAIRE, then we would like to speak with you at length concerning how
our puppies are raised, as well as important issues such as nutrition, vaccinations, training, etc. If everything
sounds agreeable, and we feel we may have the right puppy for your home, then we can discuss specifics such as
contract stipulations, pricing, shipping, etc.
If you just need some preliminary information, then you are welcome to call and speak with us in person. Before
calling however, please review the information below as your basic questions may already be answered.
NOTE: Most of our puppies will go to homes seeking quality companions, agility prospects, search & rescue
prospects, herding dogs, obedience/show prospects, etc -- but on very rare occasion, we may consider selling a
puppy as a breeding prospect... Regardless of the puppy's "purpose", we intend for each puppy to be a cherished
companion first & foremost. If you are only looking for a "kennel dog" for your breeding program, please do not
contact us...
- COMMON QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:
- HOW DOES OUR BREEDING PROGRAM COMPARE TO THAT OF OTHER BREEDERS?
- WELL-SOCIALIZED:
During the crucial phases of puppy development, our little ones are not in a barn, shed, garage or kennel, but living
right in the midst of our home. Our little ones are accustomed to common, everyday household sights and sounds
and adapt well into different home environments...
Naturally, Australian Shepherd puppies benefit greatly from our “farm” lifestyle! A variety of animals and family
members broadens their base of experience... You may expect a happy, healthy, confident puppy ready for
adventure! Of course, as with any new puppy, it will be up to you to continue proper socialization and training...
- NATURAL REARING BREEDERS:
Shepherds and Australian Terriers in the entire United States! Please see our K9 HEALTH & NATURAL
REARING pages for more information about Natural Rearing, and how this benefits our puppies, as well as future
generations of our beloved breed...
- ENVIRONMENT:
eliminate on something other than newspaper, linoleum or expensive "puppy pee pads". This makes house
training much easier when you bring your new puppy home!
- EARLY TRAINING:
variety of situations; as they learn to adapt to new experiences, they develop the confidence to perform whatever
tasks will be required of them as they mature. As they get old enough, and depending upon outside weather, we
take the puppies outside to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air daily.
Our outdoor puppy pen is really a miniature "puppy obstacle course", designed to build confidence, coordination
and strength in our growing puppies: While outside playing, they learn to navigate common obstacles that add a
great play experience while teaching the concept of "agility" equipment for future agility stars. For instance, an
open-ended barrel is a fun place to race through, hide, or even roll; Slatted wood provides exercise and teaches co-
ordination; blocks, large rocks and logs teach early climbing skills and also provide a place to leap down and attack
unsuspecting siblings! <big grin> For summer puppies, a small wading pool familiarizes them with water and
swimming at a very early age...
- CRATE-TRAINING:
personal crate at night-time. This eases stress as the puppy makes its transition from our home to yours, and aids
in house-training your puppy as well. When you must leave your new little one at home alone, the ability to
"crate" your puppy provides a safe environment and gives peace of mind for you...
- HOW MUCH SUPPORT DO WE OFFER OUR PUPPY OWNERS?
help if you have training, nutritional, or health questions... or even if you just want to chat!
- WHAT DO OUR PUPPIES COST?
temperament, so we do not charge "extra" for Merles, or blue-eyed puppies. Though our Aussies tend to be quite
beautiful, honestly, it is what's inside that is the greatest prize...
Pricing varies individually, depending upon the quality/purpose of each puppy, as well as the sire X dam combo -
once you contact us with your specific needs, we can be more specific as to pricing - In the meanwhile, this is a
general price break-down:
- PET QUALITY:
desirable for a breeding program; for instance, a “mismark”. Also describes a “pet” puppy/dog of any quality, sold
on a spay/neuter contract. $900 - $1300, though on occasion we may have a puppy that falls below or above that
price range. Once you contact us and we understand exactly "who" you are looking for, we can be more specific on
pricing...
- BREEDING QUALITY:
has no serious genetic faults or shortcomings seen at time of sale preventing it from being considered worthy to be
bred to a like or better dog. $1200 and up; terms of sale also typically require "puppies back".
- SHOW QUALITY:
is at the time of purchase, free of serious genetic faults or shortcomings as described in the UKC breed standard.
$1300 and up.
- AGILITY PROSPECT:
is at the time of purchase, free of serious genetic faults or shortcomings preventing it from being considered as a
potential agility prospect. $1200 and up.
- DO WE KNOW WHAT COLOR/SIZING OUR PUPPIES WILL BE AT MATURITY?
- COLOR:
colors, red tri-colors, black bi-colors, red bi-colors... even red or blue bi-colored merles!
- SIZE:
mature slightly under/over that. Depending upon the pair, it is usually possible to "guess-timate" a size-range for
a given litter and be fairly close, however, we would caution you; both breeders and buyers need to be realistic
with their expectations: The sheer number of DNA combinations makes the question of size impossible to pinpoint
for certain. Regardless of breeding "experience", repeated matings, or measuring puppy heights and weights, one
can never be completely certain of an individual's size until maturity is reached.
- DO WE SHIP, AND IF SO, WHAT IS THE COST?
- US CUSTOMERS:
few smaller ones, as long as we are comfortable with the flight schedule. Airline shipping is a very simple, quick
and safe way to transport your puppy long distances. Shipping prices will vary from as low as $280 to as high as
$450, depending upon the size of the crate, the airline used, and the final destination. Some puppies must be
shipped "VIP" (Very Important Puppy) in order to shorten their flights to a length we feel comfortable with...
When contacting us about shipping, please provide specifics as to the closest major airport.
- CANADIAN CUSTOMERS: Yes, we are willing to ship to Canada, depending upon the schedule.
- DO WE HAVE A PURCHASE CONTRACT?
contract, which covers the puppy's welfare and health guarantees. Everything is sent and previewed and then
further discussed before our customers make a final commitment.
- DO WE HAVE A WRITTEN HEALTH GUARANTEE?
a "full hip-guarantee", but when you get to the fine print, you would have to return your two year old pet that you
have loved, cared for, trained etc in order to get a "replacement puppy"! Frankly, most puppy owners would
never dream of sending their two year old companion back, regardless of a health issue... so that is not much of a
"guarantee" in our view. In that light, we offer a real health guarantee, one that does not require the pet coming
back to us. More information in the following sections.
- DO WE SCREEN OUR BREEDING DOGS FOR HEALTH ISSUES?
Yes, we do screen for genetic defects, but we may or may not have different priorities than those of other breeders
you have spoken with. We would be happy to discuss with you the specifics, if you would like more information.
- WHAT ARE OUR POLICIES REGARDING THE NAMING OF EACH PUPPY?
to choose their puppies' names.
ARE RUNAMOK PUPPIES REGISTERED? WHAT REGISTRIES? WHAT ARE THEIR
PEDIGREES?
- REGISTRATION: Of course! Australian Shepherds, as well as Miniature Australian Shepherds, have been
recognized by many different breed clubs and registries. All the animals in our breeding program have been
dual-registered, and sometimes even triple-registered - however, we have found The United Kennel Club to
be reputable and long-standing; formed in 1898, they offer wonderful customer service in conjunction with a
wide range of options for showing and competing, including conformation, agility, and obedience trials.
Unlike many registries which tend to focus on the outward appearance alone, the UKC has worked to
maintain the health, function, and integrity of each breed. *The UKC recognized the Australian Shepherd in
1979, 11 years before the American Kennel Club.
- PEDIGREE: Many places offer a 3 or 4 generation pedigree on their puppies. We can provide a full 6
generation pedigree. Note: All of our dogs can be traced much farther back, and we will be happy to show
you how to do more research if you would like...
If you have further questions, you are welcome to call and visit with us. We have a young toddler, so please no
calls before 9:00 am or after 6:00 pm (PST). If no answer, please leave a brief message and we will return your
call promptly.
We hope you have a tail-waggin' g'day!
RunAmok Farm: Dan, Jaque & tribe!
208-669-0594
