
The PROCESS...
This is what the process looks like from first inquiry to Gothcha Day ...
1. INQUIRE - Please email, call, or text anytime. I check my voicemails last.
2. RESPONSE TIME - I often respond quickly even within minutes, but please give
24 hours for a reply.
3. PHONE CALL - I require an initial phone call prior to taking any deposit or
placing a family on a waitlist. During this call I like to learn more about you and your
puppy quest. I will generously share various details about our puppy practices and
answer all of your questions!
Together we will decide which type of Cavapoo best suites
you and which waitlist or waitlists to get you on based on your preferences for:
Timing, Size, Gender, Coat Type
4. DEPOSIT - I ask a $200 deposit which applies to the price. You will receive an
invoice to your email which can be conveniently paid directly through the link.
Your deposit is transferable to any future puppy that is available as long as keeping in
good communication with me. *Non-refundable if removing altogether on your own.
5. PROFILE FORM - Unlike an application, I ask you to fill out a short form with
your preferences and family details for me to refer to. ( IMPLEMENTING SOON )
6. GENETIC HEALTH GUARENTEE ACKNOWLEDGEMANT - I offer a generous health
guarantee compared to most breeders, but do have two conditions. I ask you to
acknowledge the conditions of the guarantee . ( IMPLEMENTING SOON )
GENETIC HEALTH GUARENTEE :
If your dog develops a genetic condition during the chosen timeframe of guarentee
and your veterinarian states in writing that it is from the parent dogs,
you will receive a full refund and KEEP puppy.
TWO CONDITIONS:
1. Keep puppy on daily NuVet multivitamin until 1 year old. - 2 Year Guarantee
Keep puppy on daily Nuvet multivitamin until 2 yrs old. - 4 Year Guarantee
2. WAIT UNTIL 1 YEAR OLD to SPAY / NUETER
*Must provide me full access to your pet's vet files.
7. TIMING AGREEMENT - I do my best to plan breeding litters and also
communicate with each family. I ask that you agree to have a flexible schedule and be
ready to pick up puppy within a responsible time.
~ All puppies go home NO EARLIER than 8 weeks old.
~ My hand raised puppies sized medium and large go home at 8 weeks.
~ Small minis need to stay with me until 3lbs which could mean 9 - 10wks old.
~ My partner breeder puppies go home at 10 weeks after crate training 8-10 weeks.
For each of these scenarios I allow up to 7 days flexibility. Any time beyond the 7 days
flex period is $30 a day.
Any additional time needed must be agreed upon well in advance or else a $200 convenience
fee will be applied. You are welcome to postpone to a future litter that meets your change
in timing plans. Life happens. I will do my best to place you as high as possible, but I
can't simply bump you ahead of others previously placed on a list. Happily, often people
do remove off of waitlists for various reasons and then you would move up a spot.
7. PREPARING FOR PUPPY - Once I have a deposit and your full contact
information, I will send you two Welcome emails within 24 hours full of helpful get
ready for puppy information. Things like Gear Shopping Lists with clickable links to
Amazon....puppy schedule, raw food info and more! I 'll also send text links chocked
full of helpful information including dog training videos!!!
7. UPDATES - I will place you on a group text if joining a waitlist. I will notify you
when Momma dog gets pregnant with an approx. due date and also GO HOME DATE.
8. UPDATES - I will provide updates via group texts periodically starting at the
birth, then at intervals: 1.5 weeks, 3 weeks, 5 weeks, and 6 weeks old. 6 weeks is when I
provide the forever Estimates Size (within a 3 lb range).
Between 5 - 7 weeks is when I am actively engaging all families in helping choose the right
puppy. I use Live Zoom meets to entertain long distant "visits".
Partner Breeder puppies vary from the previous schedule as follows :
One sometime from birth - 6 weeks. One at 6 weeks with size estimates, 8 weeks.
9. CHOOSING PUPPY - Between 5 - 7 weeks is the time period when visits are
welcome. The families at the top of a waitlist either 1st, 2nd or 3rd spots, are kindly
asked to plan their visit earlier than later as courtesy to others on the list. Zooms are
a great way to visit the puppies remotely for those who can't travel. I actively engage
all families on the list during this time until official pick date right at week 7. I am
always amazed at this process and often feel like I am in the back seat watching
things come together as if providence plays the primary role despite my efforts.
10. GOTCHA DAY - IF YOU LIVE TWO or more hours away from my home I'm happy
to meet you one hour out to save travel time. For EAST OF ME the most often
meeting spot is CHICOPEE MA near Springfield MA just off of I90, easy on and off exit.
11. TRANSITION HOME - I'm happy to assist you in the immediate transition
days, so please feel free to contact me for help or advice. I enjoy receiving future updates
and pictures as your puppy grows!
During the phone call I will ask:
TIMING - When is the earliest you want to bring your new puppy home? How flexible
are you with timing?
GENDER - Female, Male, or either ( females notably become more emotionally
attached to one human in the family, whereas males more equally with everyone )
SIZE - Mini ( 9 lbs - 13 lbs) , Medium ( 14 - 17 lbs) , Large ( 18 - 25 lbs )
TYPE OF CAVAPOO - F1 - 1st generation ( 50%/50%)
F2 - 2nd generation ( 50%/50%)
F1B - 1st generation breed back to poodle ( 25%/75% )
ALLERGY CONCERNS - Does anyone in the family have diagnosed Clinical allergy?
FAMILY - Size and children's ages
WORK LIFE - Who is home with puppy?
PET HISTORY / DOG EXPERIENCE - I totally welcome first time dog owners!
I hope you find this site useful and enjoyable! And most of all that you find a puppy you absolutely adore!!!
Call us anytime! We're happy to answer all of your questions!!