I have always been a firm believer in allowing people to come into our home to see where the puppies are being raised along with the parents & choose their puppy. However, several events over the last year have caused me to change my policy on home visits. I understand my new policy might upset some people however through experience this is the best way to protect my family and dogs. There is a very high demand for a Pomeranian puppy from us due to our good reputation, dedication, and above and beyond efforts to rear puppies in the most advantageous way possible.
However we will offer photos video chats, and videos of the puppy til it is ready for its new home at 8 weeks.
We get approximately 5 or more calls, & email inquiries a day. At LEAST half of those, if not more, want to visit and spend a few hours with us, play with the puppies, but many are saying “we might want a puppy years in the future and are interviewing breeders now”, or “we think we might want a pom but have never actually met one”, or “we are trying to see which breed is right for us” so they want to come visit our dogs to decide if they really like the breed. We can understand why someone would want to do this and it is very wise before deciding on a breed or breeder. However, we simply can’t accommodate the high volume of requests. This is our home and not a store front or kennel facility so please be understanding. We will also be happy to help you learn all about the breed and answer any questions via email, text and phone. Many don’t realize there are countless things to consider as a breeder of home raised puppies. We offer weekly pictures and videos to watch your puppy grow. We can also facetime to pick out a puppy. The dangers of exposing young puppies to communicable disease is very serious and can be detrimental to a breeding program and the welfare of our dogs. Visitors can (of course unknowingly) bring diseases onto the property on their feet, hands etc. The mothers are also being protective of their ‘den’ (impending litter/pups) during this sensitive time. This is not a good time to assess the mother’s temperament and will cause her stress and unease with a number of visitors coming and going while she is preparing for delivery or has a litter of pups.
Young and newborn puppies don’t have fully developed immune systems and are susceptible to life threatening illnesses, including Parvovirus, Canine Influenza, Pneumonia, Canine Herpes Virus, Kennel Cough, etc. They will have maternal antibodies built up as they grow and get stronger, but are never totally immune. Therefore, precautions must be taken to ensure their safety. They are not old enough to vaccinate as it interferes with their maternal antibodies building and their own immune system coming on board and hurts more than it helps when administered too young. When diseases like Parvo strike, they can kill a whole litter in a matter of hours and can stay in the carpet and soil for years which would be devastating to our breeding program and property for many years to come. The disease can be carried on people’s clothing, hands, shoes, etc. and can live for years in the soil, pet stores, carpet, dog parks, training facilities, kennels, vet offices, rest stops, etc (anywhere dogs go) and unknowingly be tracked in. Litters of purebred puppies are also a high target for theft, dog flipping, and animal rights extremists. Therefore, we strictly limit access to who comes onto our property and visits our dogs and litter.
