What To Expect From Us
Our dogs are family and working companions that live in our homes
A Chrysus Spirit Golden puppy is a part of our family. They are a part of a lifelong commitment to improving the breed and bettering individuals and families.
Home-Raised
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We follow the puppy-raising program in Avidog International's Transformation Puppy Rearing Program.
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Socialized from birth with daily individual attention.
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Early Scent and Early Neurological Stimulation
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Socialized with children, dogs, cats
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Intro to obedience and potty training
Pairing Pup to Families
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We intend to pair each family with the pup that best suits them.
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We do not allow buyers to select their puppy based on photos alone.
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We gather information from prospective owners about their lifestyle, experience with dogs, and expectation for their pup.
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We also keep records of each puppy’s personality to assist in placement.
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Puppies’ temperaments will be evaluated using the Avidog Puppy Evaluation Test at 7 weeks.
Quality Rearing
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Chrysus Spirit Golden's receive the best of care.
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Raised naturally, nursing as long as the mother will allow.
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To protect their immature immune systems, the pups receive only a single distemper-parvovirus vaccine while they are with us.
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Pups are also wormed regularly from three weeks of age on
Lifetime Commitment
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We have a lifetime commitment to all of the puppies we breed
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We expect to remain in contact with our puppy owners throughout the dog’s life
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We offer discounted boarding and dog-sitting rates
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We offer reimbursement rewards if you go on to title your Golden
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We will always take our dogs back at any age at any time for any reason.
What We Expect From You
We expect you to have thoroughly read and studied the Golden Retriever to ensure that they are the right breed for your family.
Right Pup Right Time
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Puppies will need to be personally picked up. We do not ship puppies.
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Focus on socialization and training for the first 2 months. This is the most critical time for their development and cannot be recaptured.
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You've evaluated your circumstances and have the time and energy to add a puppy to your family.
Researched
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You have studied the Golden Retriever and their Standard.
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You read through our website and have an understanding of the Golden Retriever we strive to produce.
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You have completed an application honestly.
Family Priority
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Your puppy will be a beloved and important family member.
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They will live in your home and receive premium food, medical care, and lifelong training/work.
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Ideally will have formal training for up to 2-3 years of life. (Titles such as CGC are reimbursed by us!)
Genetic Testing
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In order to continue to improve our breeding program we collect genetic and behavioral information.
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Will be expected to complete C-BARQ regularly throughout the dog's life
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Request that any testing such as OFA hips, elbow x-rays, eye exams, or heart exam is done during the dog's life be forwarded to us for data collection.