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We cannot promise the exact eye color or size of our puppies. We can only provide estimates based on their parents' sizes. It's important to mention that all dogs come from toy size lines. We make our best guess and usually have a good idea around the four-week mark for eye color, but a dog's eye color evolves as they grow, with the final color typically showing up around 16 weeks of age.

To secure a puppy from a current litter, a non-refundable deposit is required once the puppies are born and have passed the crucial early weeks. Deposits are accepted on a first-come basis for approved applicants and will be applied toward the total cost of the puppy. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable, and the remaining balance must be paid in full before puppy pickup.

Puppies are ready to be adopted into their new homes once they reach 9 weeks of age. For our toy/mini breeds, we allow puppies to go home between 9 and 10 weeks of age.

We offer our puppies Fromm Gold Puppy food, a high-protein, nutrient-rich choice perfect for young, growing puppies. Upon bringing your puppy home, you will receive a small bag of this food. If you opt to transition to another food, we suggest doing so gradually to allow your puppy's digestive system time to adapt smoothly.

We provide a 2-year health guarantee against debilitating congenital defects. 
We also offer a 7-day health guarantee for the initial vet examination (buyers responsibility + cost). The guarantee ensures the puppy's good health, excluding common intestinal parasites, despite regular deworming and easily treatable . Each case will be handled individually to ensure the best outcome for both the puppy and the owner. 
Our contract Is available to fully view prior to any agreement.

Yes! While we urge potential buyers to fully grasp the responsibility of owning a puppy in advance, we recognize that unexpected situations may occur. Our primary aim is to prevent our puppies from ending up in shelters or being shuffled between homes. We are dedicated to taking back our puppies or assisting them in finding a new caring home, regardless of the situation.

Our pricing reflects the care, dedication, and resources required to raise happy, healthy, and well-socialized puppies. Every step of the process is thoughtfully planned to ensure our puppies are set up for a lifetime of love and companionship.

The cost of each puppy helps cover essential expenses, including veterinary care, vaccinations, health screenings, and high-quality food and supplements for both mama and babies. It also accounts for necessary supplies like bedding, toys, training aids, hygiene products, and materials for early socialization and enrichment.

Beyond day-to-day care, we invest in the long-term health and quality of our program. This includes thorough health and genetic testing for parent dogs, stud fees, registration costs, and even the significant expense of adding new dogs to our breeding program to ensure healthy bloodlines and well-rounded temperaments. Additionally, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment comes with ongoing costs, such as kennel upkeep, utilities, and website management to keep families informed and connected.

Most importantly, our pricing reflects the countless hours of love and attention we pour into each puppy — from birth until they join your family. We are deeply committed to raising puppies who are not only beautiful but also healthy, well-adjusted, and ready to bring joy to your home for years to come.

If you are too busy the week the pups are ready to head home, they can stay a little longer and start basic puppy training. We charge $30/day for puppies older than 10 weeks of age up to 12 weeks. Necessary vaccinations will be added to the price of the pup for this by age.

04 / puppy board

Local pickup becomes available once the puppies reach 9 weeks old. To ensure the safety of both our puppies and children, we do not allow visits to our home. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. If you are located in Williamson or surrounding counties, we can organize a meeting at a convenient location for you.

03 / Local Pickup

We can deliver to the Austin airport so you can pick-up your puppy and fly home with them in-cabin with you. We can guide you through the process of how to fly with a puppy.

02 / Airport pick-up

We are able to provide delivery within a reasonable distance from our home. Delivery services to cities like Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, etc., are available for a small fee to compensate for time and fuel costs.

01 / driving deliveries

We know life can get busy, and not everyone has a schedule that allows them to travel to pick-up their puppy at our home, so we have several options to help make it easier to bring your fur baby home. We can work with distant families to help make bringing your puppy home easier. Please contact us and we can work with your situation.

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