Puppy Information
Registration
1. All puppies are registered with the American Border Collie Association. They can then be registered with AKC. It takes approximately two months to get the registration paperwork back. They are mailed back to the breeder then we mail them to you.
2. All puppies are registered with the TBC prefix. We only have 14 spaces for the name with the ABCA.
Transportation
1. Your puppy will be ready to pickup at the farm anytime after they are 7 weeks old.
2. If you are flying with your puppy make sure you check your airline requirements. All are different.
3. Puppies have to be 8 weeks old to fly from Virginia. The health certificate Dr. Green issued is normally used for the puppy to fly with you. The date on the certificate has to be within the last 10 days.
4. If you are shipping your puppy in cargo there are very specific requirements from the airlines. It requires a special health certificate and temperature acclamation form. We need time to schedule a vet appointment for these forms. This health certificate has to be within 10 days of flying. There are crate requirements also.
5. For ground transportation we work with Noah’s Arc.
Payment
We take checks and cash only.
Feel free to reach out:
540-907-1580
lone_hickory@yahoo.com
Puppy Food
Your puppy has been eating softened Purina Pro Plan Puppy 1 year. They have this in the morning and evening. They also get some whole milk plain yogurt around lunchtime.
Medical Information
1. All puppies are examined by Dr. Green at Rutland Animal Hospital at six weeks of age. Each puppy will receive a health certificate. Dr. Green has been our vet for many years and takes excellent care of our Border Collies and puppies.
2. First shots are given at the farm at six weeks of age. The label from the shot will be attached to your health certificate.
3. The puppies are wormed three times. The last time with Quad dewormer at six weeks of age.
4. We recommend NuVet supplements for your puppy to boost their immune system. Information and samples will be given to you on pickup day.
Puppy Pickup Day
The puppies can leave at seven weeks of age. It is always an exciting day at the farm when a family comes to get their new puppy. We will provide information and answer questions. There will be lots of Border Collies to meet too!
On pick up day you will get:
- Health Certificate
- Some Purina Pro Plan Puppy Food
- NuVet supplements and information
- A blanket. Karen makes each puppy a blanket. It will have the dam and litter mates smell on it to comfort the puppy.
