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Who is
www.DCDogfinders.com ?
DCDogFinders is a group
of twelve quality, committed and professional breeders -
nine are family and three are lifelong friends. All
members of our group are professionals with great
careers, wonderful homes and loving and caring families.
Each breeder is dedicated to the health, happiness and
well being of every puppy they raise. In our group
breeding is a “passion” not a must do ... to make
a living.
Are you a puppy mill?
All of our puppies are
raised with kindness and care and go home with social
skills, medical care and a Five Year Health Warranty.
We also offer a Life Time Return policy so that none of
our puppies end up in a rescue or shelter. Our motto is
“Care, Quality and Commitment” to both puppy and
customer. No we are not a puppy mill.
How do I know I
can trust DCDogFinders?
Trust is earned ... never given. We
are not an on-line puppy store. You cannot buy a
puppy on our site. The reason for our site is strictly
so you can take a peek into our world and
see your selected puppy, and his or her home. We have
learned over the years that in the breeding world there
will always be both positive and negative comments about
every breeder's business practices, breeding methods,
conditions, care of pups and so on. Our position is very
simple ... if you don't trust us. please don't buy your
puppy from us.
Likewise, if we don't trust you we will
not sell you a puppy. As a breeder we are often attacked
by other breeders, people we decline as owners, brokers,
kennels, pet shops and just generally angry people who
have found a place on the web to voice their "expert"
opinions. When it comes to pets everyone has an opinion,
some informed and some based purely on emotion. We
suggest that whether you choose us as your breeder or
not, be confident, ask questions and develop trust. Your
puppy is a lifetime commitment and you need to trust
your breeder as much as the breeder needs to trust you
as they hand over their puppy to your care.
Can you provide references?
Sure. Look at the “Our
Customers” page here on the website. We have so many
references that we can't fit them all on. We encourage
everyone to speak with other breeders and ask if they
have testimonials with pictures, names and quotes from so many happy and loving
families.
Why do you have so many breeds?
Actually, we have only
six: Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terriers, Bichon Frise,
Maltese, Poodles and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
Each of our twelve breeders keeps only one
or two
breeds. It sometimes looks like we have more because of
our hybrids. Our hybrids, or mixes, are always a result
of very careful breeding between two of our standard
breeds with vet screened and cleared, AKC pedigreed Dams
and Sires. This produces happy, healthy first generation
(F-1) hybrids. Referred to as "mutts" by breeding
purists and snobs, they are considered by
Veterinarians to be among the best breeds for the health
qualities that first generation bloodlines provide. Our
customers love them for all of their great qualities as
well. We have a long history of incredibly healthy,
happy, playful hybrid puppies. We don't apologize for
breeding exceptional "mutts" for families who love and
cherish them.
Can you get other breeds of puppies?
DCDogFinders is a close
group of family and friends who all have the same
standards and breeding philosophies. We could not
provide the level of quality and commitment on any other
breeders' dogs that
we do on our own. For that reason,
we choose not to offer them.
Why do your puppies sell so quickly?
It’s simple …our
reputation, referrals and repeat customers. Our family
has over 50 years in the breeding world. We have the
experience, we provide healthy and happy puppies and we
offer the customer service and support that ensures our
customers the very best of everything. Our grandfather
used to say “Quality doesn’t just happen by chance. It
comes with quality care, concern and commitment”. We
take that statement very seriously.
Why do you reserve puppies?
Very simply... our
system works! It’s been proven over and over and we have
great results. We once tried doing the “blind ad”, no
pictures, no appointment, and no specifications. It was
a horrible experience for the customers, the puppies and
us.
Our system works best for the puppy and the
customer. No disappointment! Our customers are given one
week in advance to choose a puppy, gender, breed etc. We
consult over the phone with each customer for an average
of 1 to 4 hours. We provide health information,
contracts and the 26 page DCDogFinders Puppy Owners
Manual. This allows us to prepare each puppy for their
new home with Vet checks and grooming and allows the
customer time to get ready for their new “four-legged
friend”.
If I reserve a puppy am I obligated to take it home?
We sure hope so! When we
spend time with you, provide all of the information we
do (over 40 pages), prepare your new puppy with Vet
checks and grooming appointments and tell all other
customers that “their” puppy is no longer available, we
absolutely expect a commitment on your part.
That being
said, be assured that we would NEVER want anyone to take
a puppy based on fear or pressure. Our puppies have a
wonderful home and loving family to start with. If you
get to your appointment and it is not a good fit, speak
with your breeder. We would never want our puppies to go
home with someone who does not want them. We will
appreciate your honesty, respect your decision and be
happy to find a loving and deserving home for the puppy.
Can I reserve more than one puppy?
Yes, if you are planning
to purchase more than one puppy. Due to customer demand
and fairness to the adopting families we will only
reserve the puppy that you are interested in
meeting/adopting at the time of your appointment.
Where is DCDogfinders
located?
DCDogfinders is located
on the World Wide Web. We are not a place, a kennel, or
a pet store.
DCDogfinders.com is a website
developed, maintained and financed by a group of twelve
great breeders. We are all in-home breeders, with
licenses, breeding history and great reputations. Seven
members are family, three are great friends, and two are
cousins that live in the Charlottesville, VA area. We
are all located within the Metro DC area.
Where do we go for
our puppy appointment?
You will meet the puppy at the
breeders home. The appointment usually lasts anywhere
from 30 minutes to 2 hours, at the customers choice. At
the appointment you will be given alone time and
playtime with the puppy and time to spend with the
breeder going over health records, important
information, birth records and to see where, and just
how much love is given to the puppies and their parents
and family.
Are
your puppies immunized and de-wormed?
Yes. We provide a very
detailed list of immunizations as well as a de-worming
chart both before purchase and as an up-to-date form
when adopting.
Do you warranty your puppies?
Yes. Each puppy goes
home with a 5 year 100% Money Back Warranty.
How old will my be puppy be when I pick him/her up?
Most of our puppies are picked up at
between 8 and 9 weeks old. The general consensus is that
this is the best time to take a new puppy home. Some of
the very small breeds such as Yorkie Teacups and some
Minis, stay with us until they are 10 to 12 weeks old.
Do you ever have older dogs for sell?
No. We do not sell our
pets. On rare occasions we may help a customer find a
home for a puppy or dog as a result of a death, a
divorce, or other family situation. We will always be
happy to help that puppy find a new home.
What is the difference in size of puppies?
They usually go from
TeaCup, Mini, Toy and Standard. This, of course, depends
upon genetics and specific breed size.
What is the
difference between a “Mini” and a “Teddy Bear”?
Actually the two indicate totally different things. The “Mini”
label means that, when fully grown, the puppy will be at
the small end of the range of acceptable sizes for that
breed. Usually that means between 5 and 8 pounds for
ShihTzu, ShihChons, YorkieChons and YorkiePoos.
The term
“Teddy” or “Teddy Bear”, on the other
hand, does not suggest the size of the
puppy but the look of the puppy. It means
that the puppy’s coat is fuller than the typical puppy
of that breed and that the puppy has the large eyes and
full face that most people find so attractive. If these
puppies are groomed in a “puppy cut” or “teddy cut”,
they look like puppies for their entire life.
Can we come by and
visit or play with the puppies?
No. For the safety and
security of our family we take appointments only.
This
will ensure your puppy is reserved for you along with
knowing that the puppy you choose is healthy and has not
been handled by previous visitors that may have been at
a pet shop or kennel previously. This also allows our
family and puppies, along with your family, to know who
is coming to our home and when.
How can I pay?
VISA, MasterCard,
Discover, Cash,
Money Order, Cashier’s Check. We do not accept personal
checks.
Can I put a deposit down and pay later?
No. We do not "lay away" puppies. We advertise them when they are
ready to go home.
Why are there different prices?

Each breeder sets the
price for their own puppies. There is no “magic”
involved and because we are family you will find that
our prices are far more affordable than a pet shop that
has overhead and employee expenses or a kennel that has
to support a large number of dogs and the facility. Our
dogs and puppies will always be “family affordable” and
loved.
What are your hours?
We take calls from
10:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Thursday. All
appointments are on Fridays and Saturdays only. Sundays
we are with our family and worship.
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