Come
to Visit Us
When we plan a breeding, we will share
information about it with you. We invite you to come to visit
our farm and meet the dogs. Most of the time, we breed one of
our four females to a male who may not be owned by us. We will
provide you with the contact information you will need if you
would like to meet the planned sire of an upcoming litter.
Because of busy schedules, we ask that
you contact us before coming to visit. We want to be sure to be
able to spend time with you. Unless we plan ahead, we may not
be able to do that. Please send e-mail: headcrow@apk.net or call
us at 330-722-7554. We will respond to you promptly.
Reservations
and Deposits...and References
Once we determine that a puppy is something that will fit well
into your home, we will be happy to reserve one for you. We ask
for a deposit of $100, and we "log" your reservation
in as it is received. We do not reserve puppies without deposits.
Everyone with a deposit knows where he/she is in the selection
list. We will be happy to provide you with references about our
dogs and our relationships with buyers over past years.
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If we are not able to provide the color
and sex that you have requested, and what we have (once the pups
are on the ground) is not acceptable to you, we will return your
deposit. If you acquire another pup and we have turned buyers
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Picking
Out Your Puppy
Buyers with reservations are notified when the pups are on the
ground, and then again when we are ready to have you come choose
your puppy. The selection process is carried out in the same order
as the deposits were received. Pups are usually available for
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When
Can I Pick Up My Puppy?
We usually have a basic exam performed on our puppies' eyes at
seven weeks of age, and no pup is released to its new home until
this has been done. This involves taking the puppies to Columbus,
to a specialist, and we have to fit this into his schedule. Normally
this does not delay the delivery of puppies past the 8th week.
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Delayed
Delivery Or Boarding Of Puppies
Sometimes a buyer is not able to take delivery of a puppy at the
time originally planned. This is generally not a problem for us,
and we are always happy to discuss your special needs. Also, it
sometimes happens that a family needs a place to leave a young
pup for a few days if the family has planned a vacation near to
the time they are planning to bring a new pup home. We are glad
to have our puppies come back to visit at Crow Haven. Most boarding
kennels will NOT take dogs under six months of age, so be sure
to ask us about this.
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Our
Puppies Go Home With...
When we release puppies to their new homes, they go with:
All Labrador Retrievers are athletes. They are high-energy
dogs with a desire to be DOING something. As a result, they provide
challenges for most owners and sometimes can be a bit frustrating.
Using good resources and working with other folks who have skills
and experience with dogs of all ages can help prevent problem behaviors.
We can provide referrals to organizations which can
give you ongoing support with your new dog.
