So you've looked through my website, checked out my dogs and current/upcoming litters, and decided you're ready for a new puppy. First off, congratulations! I'm honored that you've decided to add a Sunrock puppy to your household and I look forward to sharing the joy, frustration, laughter, and grief that we'll navigate together over the next 12 -15 years. Let's get started making this dream a reality. 

 

Step One: Puppy Application

Once you've decided I'm the breeder for you you'll need to head over to my application page (link below). This is a required step that will give me information on what you're looking for and make sure you're prepared to bring in a new puppy. There are no wrong answers and it's simply a way for me ensure the best match is made between a puppy and a person. Please note that just because you've filled out and submitted an application it does not guarantee you'll be getting a puppy. This is not a failure on either of our us, but the simple fact that not every breeder and every puppy buyer will be a good match. When this happens, I will try to work with you and recommend breeders who are producing what you're looking for.

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Step Two: Phone Call

After your application has been submitted you should hear from me within a week, from the preferred contact method listed within the application. At that point we will set up a time to talk on the phone that works for both of us. This is when I'll ask for clarification on your application answers and get a little more in-depth information from you. This is also where you can ask any questions you may have. Feel free to begin a list of questions as they come to you beforehand so they're readily available for the phone call. I'm happy to talk about my current litter, individual puppies, future litters, why I chose these specific dogs for the breeding, what I expect out of these puppies, if I feel like this litter is a good match for you or if there's a future litter plan that meets your criteria better, etc.

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Step Three: Waitlist And Deposit/Holding Fee 

Your next step will be getting put on my waitlist. This is a list of people who are serious about adding one of my puppies to their family and the next step in getting a puppy. To be put on the list I require a non-refundable holding fee of $400 to weed out tire kickers. This fee will be applied to the final puppy price. The remaining portion of the puppy price will be due at 8 weeks, once final evaluations are complete. 

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The holding fee is able to be rolled over to a new litter if there isn't a puppy who meets your criteria within the current litter. Or if one of the upcoming litters I have planned is a specific cross you want a puppy out of. 

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Step Four: Hurry Up And Wait

Once the above steps are completed we wait for the puppies to start developing their personalities, or for the litter to arrive if you wanted a puppy from an upcoming litter. I will update this website on a weekly basis, once puppies are here, with formal photos of the litter and individual bios with my thoughts and observations as the grow. Typically starting around week four.

 

You can also give me a follow on Facebook, where I'll post candid photos of the puppies multiple times a week. I strongly encourage you to reach out to me with any questions you may have and begin to get your home ready for a puppy. This should include setting up a vet appointment within a day or two of welcoming your puppy home and some type of puppy socialization / intro to the home puppy class at your local training club. 

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Step Five: Final Evaluations

Week eight is here and final evaluations are done! You've moved up on the waitlist and there's a puppy / puppies who should fit into your lifestyle that are available. Once puppy picks begin everyone will have 24 hours to get back to me to confirm you're still ready and wanting a puppy.

 

For example, I've reached out to the person one on my list and puppy X, Y, and Z should meet their criteria. They have 24 hours from that point to choose their puppy and get the final payment sent to me. Once I have confirmation from person one I'll reach out to person two and let them know that puppy A and B would be a perfect fit. However, puppy A is a different gender then they were hoping for, and puppy B is a different color then they wanted. They'll have 24 to decide if they want puppy A or B, despite not meeting all of the criteria, or if they want to roll the dice and see if there's a puppy in the next litter that checks off all the boxes. Then on to person three.

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Once puppy picks are finalized, I'll send out the contract for everyone to sign, confirm the payment went through, and set up a date / time for puppy pick-ups.

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