Placement Policy for Karina Dogs and Puppies

• We only breed a litter when we plan on keeping a show puppy for ourselves.  When it comes to placing a puppy in a companion home, we will  determine which puppy may be best suited for your family.
  
• In order to be placed on our puppy waiting list, you must fill out a Karina Keeshonden Puppy Buyer Questionnaire - Word or Karina Keeshonden Puppy Buyer Questionnaire - PDF.  
• The Breeder retains the RIGHT OF REFUSAL at all times.  References will  be CHECKED.
• Once a litter has been whelped, depending on the number of  individuals/families showing interest in the puppies, we may request that a non-refundable deposit be made.
• Prospective new families must be willing to have a home check performed either by the breeder or the breeder's representative.
• All companion puppies are sold on a spay/neutered contract and on American Kennel Club (AKC) Limited Registration.  The AKC registration papers will not be signed over to the new families until the breeder receives proof of spay/neutering.  Puppies must be spayed/neutered before they reach their first birthday.
• All adult dogs will be spayed/neutered before being placed.
  
• Potential new families must be able to provide for adequate veterinary care (which includes but is not limited to: monthly heart worm preventative, vaccinations, flea prevention, rabies vaccination etc...)
• Potential new families must be willing to follow the advice of the breeder in regards to proper nutrition, grooming, socialization and training.
  
• Karina Keeshonden will not place 2 puppies in the same household.
• Karina Keeshonden will not place a puppy/dog where there are currently more than 2 other dogs in residence.
  
• Puppies are not allowed to go to their new homes until they are at least 8 weeks old.
• No puppies will be placed in their new homes during the Christmas Holidays
• AT NO TIME must said puppy/dog be left alone/un-supervised in the backyard.
• Backyards of new families must be fully fenced and safe for both puppy and adult Keeshonden.
• Prospective new families must be prepared to make the puppy/dog part of the family, not just a backyard accessory.  Keeshonden DO NOT respond to being dumped in backyards.
• If, for whatever reason, you cannot keep your puppy/dog, you must contact the breeder and advise them IMMEDIATELY.  Under no circumstances are you to "re-sell" your puppy/dog or turn the puppy/dog over to a rescue group, shelter or animal control.
• You must be prepared to maintain contact with us to ensure that you have the support and guidance needed to bring up a healthy, happy and well adjusted Keeshond.
• Any support or advice required will be happily provided by us, or through another reputable Keeshond breeder (as recommended by us)

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