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Sample Sugarloaf Shepherds Pet Quality Puppy Sales Contract

Useful Guidance for Caring for Your New Puppy

Once a Sugarloaf Shepherd - Always a Sugarloaf Shepherd

Once a puppy is born into the Sugarloaf Shepherd family, he (or she) is a Sugarloaf Shepherd for life. If there is ever a time that the buyer cannot keep a puppy bought from Sugarloaf Shepherds, the dog should never be given up to a shelter or a rescue group. The buyer should just let us know and we'll take the puppy (or grown dog) back. Our puppy sales contracts reinforce our promise that our Sugarloaf Shepherds will always have a home with us, if necessary, to ensure their protection in case dire circumstances arise. All our puppies are given microchips, so they can be identified at any shelter or by any vet, and returned to their owner as soon as possible after being found and identified.

Why Delay Spaying/Neutering to 12 or 14 Months?

At Sugarloaf Shepherds, we are committed to doing the most we can to ensure your puppy has a long and healthful life. One of the factors that may impact your puppy's health and longeviy is the point at which he/she is neutered or spayed. Many veterinarians may encourage owners to neuter or spay their puppies at an early age, sometimes even at three months. The latest scientific studies argue strongly against early neutering or spaying. For some discussions of the reasons why it is best to delay neutering or spaying until your puppy reaches the age of 14 months, please click here and here.

NOTE: Sugarloaf Shepherd puppies are not released to new homes before the age of eight (8) weeks.

It Was Raining Puppies; In Late July, We Got Two Litters on the Same Day

Vanna Had Three Puppies on the Morning of July 29; Three Boys.

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Ziva Had Three Boys and Two Girls on that Same Afternoon.

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Bridget's and Hemi's Puppies Are All Gone to their New Homes

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Polar and Nicco Had Their First Litter in April

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	Polar, pictured after winning Best Puppy out of the 12-18 month bitch class at the 2009 WGSDCA National Show in October, 2009.
	Vanna and Ziva, with their combined litters, for a total of eight puppies. They are half-sisters and best friends, so it didn't come as a surprise that they took to taking care of each other's puppies indiscriminantly.
	Nicco, practicing for his next show in front of his Sugarloaf Shepherds home in March 2010.
	Hemi, from Hallmark Shepherds, is a frequently used stud dog at Sugarloaf Shepherds. Hemi is a Grand Champion in UKC, and has an excellent temperament.