Reserving a Laurel Mt. Llewellin Puppy

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Costs & Terms:

Current prices for our 8-week old puppies are $1,000 (cash price) either sex, any color (unless otherwise noted). Deposits are $200.00. Deposits are not refundable, but they are transferable to another litter. We will not accept deposits based on coloration, only sex.

Your deposit holds your pick of a pup in the order of deposits received. Please be certain to read our puppy picking policy (below) and guarantee before placing a deposit. Puppies must be paid for in full before the day the pup is picked-up or shipped (if paying by check, checks need 10 days to clear the bank). If you are paying by check, please mail them at least two weeks before pick up is planned or flight. We can no longer accept checks on the day of pick-up and pups cannot be flown until paid in full and check clearance time. Cash, credit card, or money orders are perfectly fine on the day of pick-up.

Reservations:

NOTE: We sell to hunting/ working (by "working" we mean that the dog will be worked on birds, i.e., trialing, falconry, etc.) ONLY homes. We will want to hear about your plans to make sure a pup from us has every opportunity to hunt! We also will like to hear that you know how to care for and nurture a puppy. If you have children, we will like to hear that you will make every effort to teach your children the proper discipline of a young puppy and that this will be kept consistent with your own. There is nothing more confusing to a puppy (or young children for that matter) than inconsistent discipline and poor communication.

We will accept approximately 6-8 reservations (3-4 males & 3-4 females) per litter (depending on the breeding). We do not accept reservations based on color choices! If a puppy of the sex you reserved is not born, we will transfer your reservation to the next available spot of an upcoming litter. Your name can be added to the waiting list, in the event that the reservation list has been filled. People on the waiting list will be notified after the litter has whelped and after the reservation list is notified.

We accept personal checks, money orders, etc., (e-mail us for the mailing address) or feel free to secure your reservation with your credit card (fastest and instantly reserves your pup) via the link below.

Puppy Selection Policy

Puppy selection will not begin until the pups are at least 6-weeks old. Photos, notes, and all recorded health information on pups that are available for your choosing will be provided to assist you in your selection. If you plan to choose your pup in person, you must plan to visit nearest the 6-week date as possible, and return to pick up your pup after they turn 8-weeks old.

We will provide as many notes and photos on the pups as possible. We can send clips of video, if desired to help you decide. We take tons of photos and you will be able to watch every litter as they grow via the 24-hour, live puppy cam! And, you are welcome to visit as soon as the veterinarian gives them their 6-week check up and the clearance of a sound, healthy pup to make your selection.

Tell us what you are looking for in your Llewellin Setter pup and we will help to make the best match. We want you to be happy as well as the pup to be going to the best situation for it. Following conversations with you and knowing what you want in your pup, we will make recommendations for you. And, if we feel we do not have a pup that will suit your situation, we will tell you so and can refer you to another breeding, breeder, or even another breed. Our pups are not for everyone. We strive to produce a Llewellin that "puts the most birds in front of the gun," and does it with class and style, with drive, stamina, and go-attitude that can also be a loyal companion in the home. You must understand the nature of the Llewellin and what it is intended to be and be prepared to provide for his needs.

Going Home

Puppies can go to their new homes after 8 weeks of age. We need to be informed if you plan on air-shipping as far in advance as possible. We try to make the veterinary appointments for the required health certificates at the same time (reducing costs for all). Time is also required to order a shipping crate, and give us time to get the pup familiar with it (crate training).

Note: There are certain times of the year that air-shipping may not possible due to temperatures (too warm or too cold—above 85°F or below 20°F). Now that we must fly pups from Green Bay, WI, we must use Delta or American Airlines.

We ship from Austin Straubel International Airport (or in special circumstances, Milwaukee, WI). We will coordinate all the pups flying on the same day. This is not always possible, but we ask that you are able to be flexible in the scheduling/receiving of your pup. We are able to make this trip only once per litter and it will be either a Friday or Saturday ONLY. We do not ship weekdays other than the occasional Friday.

We have had excellent results air-shipping puppies. It is a huge part of the airline business and they take very good care of them. We prefer to use Continental Airlines (from Milwaukee, WI), but Milwaukee is a 5-hour drive and they can only accept 2 puppies and I have to be there by 6:00 AM! So, most pups must fly American Airlines from Green Bay, WI. Current flight costs are around $220 for an 8-week old puppy.

Feel free to research the airlines that fly out of GRB and into your preferred airport of pickup. Be sure to look at the cargo area of the Web sites to be certain you are looking at the proper flight schedules, regulations, rates, etc.

To estimate shipping rates, you will need the weight of the puppy and the crate, combined. This is usually around 20-25 lbs for an 8-week old puppy and a 200-series crate. Use the 25-50lb rate to be safe. With the addition of the sample bag of puppy food, food/water bowls, blanket, etc., the weight quickly tops 25lbs.

Crates: We usually have a crate or two on hand, but have found the best thing is for you to purchase a crate and have it shipped to us. We have some very good resources for airline-approved crates that we will refer you to, if needed. You can order the crate and have it shipped directly to us. Then, you receive your puppy in the crate you chose and it is yours to keep. Please note when ordering a shipping crate, it must be airline approved for shipping. It also must include both a water and food dish. If the crate does not come with the dishes included, please be sure to order cups/dishes that attach to the door and have them shipped to us with your crate. The airlines will not accept the pup for shipping without both a food and water dish that attaches to the crate. I do not have these on hand--please be certain to order them and ship them to us! Many customers also like to include a crate pad, blanket, or absorbent mat as well as a leash and collar.

We can also make arrangements to meet you somewhere with your pup. This will also be at the buyer's expense and we would ask only for nominal travel expenses.

Be sure to view the conditions of our Guarantee before making a deposit!

Make A Deposit

If you have read and agree with all of our policies and you need to make a deposit, pay for a pup or started dog, or air shipping, you can do so with your credit card by clicking on the PayPal button below. It is via a PayPal secure payment system (you do not need a PayPal account to pay with a credit card). Please note: Please be sure to include the processing fee for payments via credit card (the total amounts you need to pay are calculated below--they run between 3-4%). We are sorry, but the fees are too much for us to incur.

Alternatively, you can mail a check or money order. Contact Us for our mailing address to do so.

Payment amounts with the fees they charge us added (sorry):

Deposits: $208.00
Full Puppy purchase (at $1,000): $1035.
Final payment (with $200.00 deposit deducted) $828.
Health Certificate (for flying): $68.00

Ray and Miley

Chuck and Blue

Gibson and his new family

Robert and Weston

Kelly on her way to her new home in Michigan.

Hatch and his new family!

Kelly with her new dad.

Shadow and his new family.