At this time we dont have any lder adults available for placement.
While we don't always have adults available, what we do have on a fairly regular basis are older pups/young adults that we decide not to use in our breeding program.
We often have other older puppies,young dogs that dont work out as we had hoped for breeding.
Like most Newfoundland breeders, we make our initial breeding evaluations at 6-12 months of age. Sometimes, we have a number of dogs to choose from, and we simply keep the best prospects and place the rest into pet homes. Normally, these types of pups are sold for the normal puppy price of $1250. They are generally housebroke, leash trained, have good manners and have some Obedience training, depending on their ages
They are up to date on all shots, wormings etc and are microchipped.
(Quite a bargain for those who want a puppy, since all the "hard part" is already done!!)
Sometimes, a pup makes our initial breeding evaluation, but then when we do their hip evals, they don't score as high as we had hoped.
These pups are generally housebroke,leash trained, have good manners and have some obedience training.
They are always up to date on all shots, wormings and microchipped.
The prices of these pups all depends on why we arent keeping them. Pups that get a borderline prelim (50th percentile on PennHip, or borderline on an OFA prelim) are generally sold for $1000. These pups generally dont go on to develop significant hip issues, but are not pups that we would keep as part of our breeding program.
Dogs that get below a 50th percentile on PennHip, or Mild Moderate or Severe on an OFA prelim are placed for the cost of spay/neuter only. Generally in the $200-300 range, and the dog will be spayed/neutered before leaving us.
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Mild hip dysplasia will normally not cause the dog too many problems, although pain meds may occasionally be needed as the dog ages. Moderate hip dysplasia is harder to determine outcomes, and can cause problems that require pain meds as the dog gets older, and sometimes therapy. Severe hip dysplasia can often require therapy or alternative treatments for the dog to be comfortable as it gets older. Usually, surgery is not absolutely necessary, even in the severe cases. Alternative treatments such as accupuncture, chiropractics, etc can be very effective. Perhaps the most effective treatment is an extensive excersize program to build up muscle tone in the dogs rear. Keep in mind, especially when dealing with moderate or severe hip or elbow dysplasia that these dogs arent "free".This "free" older pup or dog with health issues could easily turn out to be the most expensive dog you will ever own, and you must be prepared for that.
PLEASE be aware that NOTHING is concrete in hip dysplasia. Mildly dysplastic dogs will occasionally show severe sympotms, and severely dysplastic dogs will sometimes show few , if any, symptoms.
Basically, any dog we had hoped to show/breed that shows dysplastic hips at their hip eval is placed free of charge, with a fee being charged only to cover their spay/neuter operation and final health exam before going to their new homes.
THESE DOGS ARE ALWAYS SPAYED/NEUTERED BEFORE BEING PLACED WITH THEIR NEW FAMILIES
These dogs are placed at no cost (other than the spay/neuter cost) because they are more "iffy", since there is already evidence of hip problems.
Maintaining a good weight, good exersize, etc can sometimes help prevent or delay any symptoms, but long term prognosis cannot be determined at a young age.
Mildly dysplastic dogs often show no symptoms as they age, moderate and severely dysplastic dogs are harder to predict the outcome, but again NOTHING in dysplastic dogs can be predicted with absolute accuracy.
Older pups, young adults or retired adults generally need to be picked up in person. Usually, the cost of shipping on puppies/dogs this size is in the $500 -600 range due to increased crate and airfare costs.
If you are interested in an adult or an older puppy that doesnt pass our show or breeding requirenments, feel free to call (Mary 636-285-1363...leave a message if we arent in and we'll call you back ASAP) or
