Reserving a Laurel Mt. Llewellin Puppy?

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Costs & Terms:

Current prices for our 8-week old puppies are $900.00, either sex, any color (unless otherwise noted). Deposits are $200.00. Deposits are no longer refundable, but they are transferrable to another litter and even in some cases, transferrable to another breeder (approved by us).

Your deposit holds your pick of a pup in the order of deposits received. 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 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 per litter (depending on the breeding). 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. The waiting list will also be notified first of a planned breeding and be given the opportunity to make a deposit.

Puppy Selection Policy

Puppy selection will not begin until the pups are at least 6-weeks old. Photos, personality notes, and all recorded health information on pups that are available for your choosing will be emailed to you and made available on the Web site. 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 on the pups personlity as possible. We can send clips of video, if desired to help you decide. We take tons of photos. 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. We spend so much time with the puppies, that we are able to know the individual personalities of each and can make decisions as to what family and hunting situation will suit each pup the best. 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 or breeder that will produce what you are seeking. Our pups are not for everyone. We strive to produce a Llewellin with drive, stamina, and go-attitude that can also be a loyal companion. 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 veternary appointments for the required health certificates at one time. 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 10°F. Continental Airlines however has no temperature restrictions because their transport vehicles, cargo areas, and cargo areas in the plane are all climate controlled! :)

We now ship from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), a 2-hour+ (one-way) drive. We will try to coordinate 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 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 primarily use Northwest/Delta. Current costs are around $220–$300.00 + taxes and fuel charges added by the airline. We have also decided whenever possible, the pups will be shipped C.O.D. (not all airlines will ship C.O.D.). We have had too many instances of being quoted a price when making the flight reservation and having the actual price be different at the cargo facility on the day of the flight. C.O.D. makes it easier for everyone! Continental is our preferred airline though and they do not ship COD.

Feel free to research the airlines that fly out of PIT 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 quicky tops 25lbs.

Crates: We usually have some crates on hand, but have found recently that 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. 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 must include both a water and food dish. If the crate does not come with the dishes, please be sure to order cups/dishes that attach to the door and have them shipped to us with your crate. 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 for travel expenses.

Be sure to view our Guarantee.

Make A Deposit

If 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. 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 a 4% processing fee for payments via credit card. 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 4% added (sorry):

Deposits: $208.00
Full Puppy purchase: $944.00
Final payment (with $200.00 deposit deducted) $746.00
Final payment (if you made a $100.00 deposit) $ 830.00
Health Certificate (for flying): $46.80