-C R Y S T A L C R E E K ' S P U P P I E S-
Our puppies are available to approved, screened homes only. Puppies are sold strictly on limited AKC registration with a spay/neuter agreement. Breeding rights will only be honnored to approved breeders on a show & breeding contract with Co-Ownership. We do NOT sell our dogs outright. Any dog that leaves us with full registration will be co-owned until proof of sterilization. We do not sell our puppies to breeders who partake in mixed breeding, large scale breeding facilities, puppy mills, pet stores or puppy brokers.
*Puppies are held until 9 to 10 weeks of age. We follow a delayed vaccine protocol under Doctor Jean Dodd's Protocol. Vaccines start at 8 weeks vs the "standard" 5-6 weeks of age.
*We work with socializing our puppies to the fullest extent. I have introduced ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) into our program for raising puppies and we follow Puppy Culture in our rearing methods. We also follow the rule of 7's. The puppies have their very first nail trim at one week of age, and are be re-clipped every week till they go home. Our puppies first groom (faces, feet and tail base) start between 3 and 4 weeks of age, and are be re-clipped biweekly till they go home. It is very important for poodle puppies to adjust to proper grooming for this is something they will have done to them their entire life. We highly suggest having your poodle's nails done at a minimum of every two weeks, and not going any longer than 6 weeks between professional grooming appointments.
*Puppies are handled daily till they go home and are exposed to other dogs, cats, children, and water. (depending on season) Crate training will start at 6 weeks to help them adjust before going to their new homes to give you a head start on training.
Puppies come with the following:
* Prepaid AKC *LIMITED* Registration.
* Prepaid AKC Reunite Microchip.
* 'Swag-bag' of food, toys, blanket, probitoics, and various “surprise” goodies. (Custom collar or tags.)
* Contract with 3 year health guarantee.
* Health guarantee covers Hips, Eyes, Cardiac & Thyroid.
* Lifetime breeder support.
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If you have any questions about our puppies or our breeding practices, please E-mail us at CrystalCreekStandardPoodles@msn.com.
*Puppies are held until 9 to 10 weeks of age. We follow a delayed vaccine protocol under Doctor Jean Dodd's Protocol. Vaccines start at 8 weeks vs the "standard" 5-6 weeks of age.
*We work with socializing our puppies to the fullest extent. I have introduced ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) into our program for raising puppies and we follow Puppy Culture in our rearing methods. We also follow the rule of 7's. The puppies have their very first nail trim at one week of age, and are be re-clipped every week till they go home. Our puppies first groom (faces, feet and tail base) start between 3 and 4 weeks of age, and are be re-clipped biweekly till they go home. It is very important for poodle puppies to adjust to proper grooming for this is something they will have done to them their entire life. We highly suggest having your poodle's nails done at a minimum of every two weeks, and not going any longer than 6 weeks between professional grooming appointments.
*Puppies are handled daily till they go home and are exposed to other dogs, cats, children, and water. (depending on season) Crate training will start at 6 weeks to help them adjust before going to their new homes to give you a head start on training.
Puppies come with the following:
* Prepaid AKC *LIMITED* Registration.
* Prepaid AKC Reunite Microchip.
* 'Swag-bag' of food, toys, blanket, probitoics, and various “surprise” goodies. (Custom collar or tags.)
* Contract with 3 year health guarantee.
* Health guarantee covers Hips, Eyes, Cardiac & Thyroid.
* Lifetime breeder support.
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If you have any questions about our puppies or our breeding practices, please E-mail us at CrystalCreekStandardPoodles@msn.com.
Athena/Gus puppies.
⭐️SHIPPING INFORMATION ⭐️
We often have families contact us from all over the United States. Some families are able to travel to us, whereas some request some assistance in getting their puppy to them. I personally do not allow my dogs to be shipped via cargo on an airline. Flying IN CABIN is reccomended for long distance families.
***As of 12/29/2020
I am no longer able to offer ground transportation over 2 hours away. ***
If ground transportation is not an option, you can either fly to the Indianapolis Airport where we can meet and hand off the puppy for you to take back home as a carry on OR we can refer you to a flight nanny service.
FLIGHT NANNY: I use to personally nanny my own puppies, but it has honestly became more cost efficient for families to hire a professional service. We have used QT Pet Transport for over 3 years now with wonderful results; however you are welcome to use any nanny service that you wish to hire. Please note that any “shipping costs” is not included in your puppy’s purchase price.
***As of 12/29/2020
I am no longer able to offer ground transportation over 2 hours away. ***
If ground transportation is not an option, you can either fly to the Indianapolis Airport where we can meet and hand off the puppy for you to take back home as a carry on OR we can refer you to a flight nanny service.
FLIGHT NANNY: I use to personally nanny my own puppies, but it has honestly became more cost efficient for families to hire a professional service. We have used QT Pet Transport for over 3 years now with wonderful results; however you are welcome to use any nanny service that you wish to hire. Please note that any “shipping costs” is not included in your puppy’s purchase price.
-Puppy Pricing -Puppies are $2,500.00-$3,000.00 on limited (non breeding) contracts. Litter Price may vary depending on pedigree or expenses involved around getting the litter on the ground, such as AI expenses, and emergency expenses.. Breeding rights is granted on a case-by-case privilege and available only to approved show homes with co-ownership with a breeding & show contract. (Breeding rights CAN NOT be simply bought and we encourage you to be cautious of breeders who simply “sell” breeding rights. It doesn’t cost us any more to raise show prospects than it does pet puppies. Don’t let yourself be taken advantage of.) We also want you to do your research. A big price tag doesn’t automatically ensure quality. Please make sure the breeders you are considering are worth what they are charging What you should expect: -Genetic Health Testing. Some breeders do not preform genetic health testing on their dogs, or only test the bare minimum. Our puppies are born by parents who have had OFA health testing performed and certified. Hips, elbows, cardiac, patella, thyroid, eyes, and the known status of DM, NE, Vonwb, PRA & PRA-RCD4. Our dogs are also UCDAVIS VGL diversity tested. Proper health testing for one dog averages between $800-$1,000+ -Quality Parents. Some breeders may not use quality studs, meaning their cost to produce a litter may be very low. Crystal Creek only uses quality males from proven, AKC/UKC Champion or AKC/UKC Grand Champion or titled performance studs who are fully health tested, Stud fees may average between $2,000 to $2,500+. (This doesn't include our travel expenses or expenses for Artificial Insemination. Responsible breeders use the BEST stud that compliments our females, instead of simply using the most 'convenient' stud dog.) Other breeders may not title their dogs in conformation or performance sports either. You should avoid breeders who only use their own stud dogs and never or rarely use outside males. Often, these breeders are only breeding to produce puppies to sell for profit, and not breeding for the wellbeing of the breed. Be cautious of breeders who are not proving their dogs in either conformation or performance venues. -Diet & Vet Care Some breeders may use poor quality nutrition to feed their dogs and puppies, may skip vet checks on their puppies, or send them home too early. Crystal Creek dogs & puppies are fed a high quality diet, are properly vaccinated, get examined by a licensed veterinarian, and are held until 9-10 weeks of age. PLEASE note it is illegal in most states to release puppies before 8 weeks of age, do not purchase puppies from breeders who sell prior to 8 weeks. We also 100% stand behind our puppies. For ANY reason, we will take back our puppies (at any age) if you can no longer keep your puppy. -Socialization Some breeders do not put the same effort into the raising of their puppies. They may have minimal handling, not be exposed to enriched environments to prep them to go home, and may be raised in a kennel building or even outdoors. Part of why we charge the prices that we do, is the actual work we invest into our puppies before they leave us to go into their new homes. -Pricing by color/gender. Our puppies priced the same regardless of their color or gender. Our poodles are all valued equally. We do not charge for "rarities"; our price is based off the quality of care, attention, proper puppy rearing protocols and off the accomplishments and health testing of the parents. |
- V A C C I N A T I O N S -Our puppies are vaccinated at 8 weeks of age. We support a LOW vaccine protocol. We highly recommend following your puppies vaccines with three year boosters, NOT yearly. If possible we also support titer testing. Dr. Jean Dodd's protocol
- S P A Y / N E T U E R -We support DELAYED spay/neuter. All of our puppies that are sold as companions are required to be spayed or neutered by two years of age. We INSIST that our puppies are NOT to be altered before 11 months of age unless absolutely necessary. The hormones produced by the sex organs helps promote healthy, proper development. You can increase the risk of bone cancers and risk of hip dysplasia by altering too early. Spay/neuter can be a very hot topic these days, but we insist that the pros out way the cons in waiting for your dog to mature first. Click Here for a link to an article that lists both pros and cons of early spay & neuter.
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-Returning Puppy Owners-
We appreciate quality homes for our poodles. We have decided to offer a $300.00 discount to returning puppy owners who wish to add an additional Crystal Creek Puppy to their home! For Crystal Creek puppy owners who have put titles on their puppy (regardless if AKC or UKC) we will honor a $500.00 discount for your new puppy.
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