Puppies
Important Note: Please click on the tabs below for information about current and planned litters. We get a lot of inquiries for puppies and because we are not commercial breeders, we usually have a waiting list and puppies are occasionally available to approved homes only. To be considered for a puppy, please complete the puppy questionnaire and return to us. We are trying our best to respond to all puppy inquiries but we are not able to help everyone with a puppy. We follow a strict screening process for prospective puppy owners and will only consider an application for a puppy upon receipt of a completed questionnaire.
Process to Secure a Puppy |
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In order to secure a puppy, please provide us with the following information
- Please go through all the information provided on the website regarding our dogs, about Golden Retrievers to ascertain whether a Golden Retriever is suitable for your lifestyle. Take everything into consideration - from your current situation, possible future relocation, current family and future family plans, work situation as well as financial situation.
- Then please complete the puppy questionnaire that provides us information about your family, lifestyle, location, home and current situation in order for us to determine if a Golden Retriever will be a suitable addition to your family. Golden Retrievers are not the ideal dog for every family and we provide information on the website regarding this.
- Please send us the questionnaire and we will be in touch, advising you of our current litters or future planned litters and if we can consider you as a prospective owner.
- We charge a premium price for our puppies (between R15,000 and R20,000, depending on the dogs used and the number of puppies in a litter) and details of what is included and what we offer is also provided on the website. All our puppies are registered and options for non-registered puppies is not available. We also sell our puppies with breeding restrictions and discourage irresponsible breeding practices.
- Once you have been selected as a prospective puppy owner, we will keep you up to date on the progress of the pregnancy, litter and puppies. We will also provide regular updates on our Facebook page.
Important Note: Due to the popularity and demand of Golden Retriever in South Africa, we are not able to provide everyone with a puppy. It is important to note that we screen our puppy owners and that we are only able to consider you as a prospective owner if all the information requested is provided. We spent a lot of time to make our website as comprehensive as possible to answer all the questions that you might have and therefore there will be a delay in response if all the requested information is not provided. We do receive a lot of inquiries and we are doing our best to respond to all.
Update JUNE 2020
We do not have puppies at the moment.
Please contact us for more information and please submit your Puppy Questionnaire to be considered as a future Mochavulin Puppy Owner.
Due to the high demand of our puppies, most puppies have already been booked. We do not work on a "first come-first serve" basis and rather select the BEST possible homes for our puppies. We do have waiting lists for our puppies, and we carefully screen all potential homes. Please be prepared to wait for a quality, well bred puppy.
Also please visit ALL the pages relating to Golden Retrievers for more information about the breed and to investigate whether a Golden Retriever will be suitable to your lifestyle and family.
We do not have puppies at the moment.
Please contact us for more information and please submit your Puppy Questionnaire to be considered as a future Mochavulin Puppy Owner.
Due to the high demand of our puppies, most puppies have already been booked. We do not work on a "first come-first serve" basis and rather select the BEST possible homes for our puppies. We do have waiting lists for our puppies, and we carefully screen all potential homes. Please be prepared to wait for a quality, well bred puppy.
Also please visit ALL the pages relating to Golden Retrievers for more information about the breed and to investigate whether a Golden Retriever will be suitable to your lifestyle and family.
Please visit Our Dogs page for more information about our Golden Retrievers
Goldens shed a lot. They have an abundance of coat as well as feathering and they will produce a more or less constant amount of hair in your house. Some of this can be alleviated with regular and thorough brushing, but if you have an aversion to dog hair in your house, a Golden will not be a good choice.
Most Goldens are wonderful with kids, especially when they have been regularly exposed to well-behaved children as puppies. However, they are large and excitable and may easily knock children over if they jump up to lick their faces or propel a toddler along with a solid whack of their tails. Never leave very young children and dogs together unattended. Just as the dog could easily accidentally hurt the children, so could they hurt him by poking him in the eyes or ears or pulling his tail. But any dog will only be as good to the child as the child is to the dog!!
They are a sporting breed and as such need plenty of exercise. They will benefit best from regular periods of high intensity activity once they are fully grown. This includes a quick session of fetching, romping with other dogs, running along the beach and so on. You do need to be careful with puppies under 18 months or so; while they need exercise, it must not be forced or sustained. For example, you cannot take them jogging or biking with you until they are fully grown, or you will damage their joints.
Most Goldens love to swim, and it's excellent exercise for them, even when young. Introduce them to water and let them explore on their own. If they are unsure about the water, you might get in and swim out a bit to encourage them, but let them take their own time. Younger puppies might be more standoffish to water than they would be in another month or two; that's normal. Never toss a dog into water that doesn't want to go in! Sometimes a water crazy older dog is perfect to have along to help teach your dog to appreciate swimming. You might also try tossing in a toy for him to get, but be prepared to go out and retrieve it yourself if he doesn't! If you have a swimming pool, just remember that the dog hair in the pool will mean you need to clean the pool more frequently if you dog goes in it a lot. Be sure that your dog knows how to get out of the swimming pool; it's not a good idea to leave him unattended with access to the pool.
Not typically, but they can if they are bored.
As long as they have access to shade, free moving air, and water, they will do just fine in the heat. Don't exercise them in the heat of the day, and be sure you have water with you when you do exercise them later. Their coat should never be shaved!
Goldens are typically very eager to please their owners. This translates into their being both relatively easy to train for obedience and to having a good attitude in the ring. While not all Goldens make good competitive obedience dogs, you will see many of them in the obedience ring.
Goldens make excellent hunters in real hunting situations.
Is there a split in field trial and show lines? What should I look for?
There is something of a split between show, field, and even obedience lines. As with any sport that becomes highly competitive, the specialization intensifies. With Goldens, that means the show dogs will have more coat and bone and be more laid back. The field dogs generally have less coat, more drive and be intensely "birdy" (interested in birds) with good noses. The obedience dogs often have less coat and a high drive but may or may not be birdy. You should consider carefully the differences between the different lines when picking your own dog out so that there are no surprises. Looking at the parents and any of their previous offspring is a good approach.
But no matter which lines you are interested in, you should try to find the puppies that are well balanced with correct structure and conformation as the base. Whether you are interested in pet, show, hunting, etc., will determine other characteristics that you want. But an unsound dog does not make a good show dog, hunting dog, obedience dog, or pet!
Is there a split in field trial and show lines? What should I look for?
There is something of a split between show, field, and even obedience lines. As with any sport that becomes highly competitive, the specialization intensifies. With Goldens, that means the show dogs will have more coat and bone and be more laid back. The field dogs generally have less coat, more drive and be intensely "birdy" (interested in birds) with good noses. The obedience dogs often have less coat and a high drive but may or may not be birdy. You should consider carefully the differences between the different lines when picking your own dog out so that there are no surprises. Looking at the parents and any of their previous offspring is a good approach.
But no matter which lines you are interested in, you should try to find the puppies that are well balanced with correct structure and conformation as the base. Whether you are interested in pet, show, hunting, etc., will determine other characteristics that you want. But an unsound dog does not make a good show dog, hunting dog, obedience dog, or pet!
Besides the physical differences, personal preference is probably the only big one here. Many people think that the males are slightly more "teddy-bear like" than the females. Neither should show any type of aggression (including dog aggression). If left unaltered, females will sometimes show a change in personality when they are coming into heat and when they are in heat. Most often, they seem to become a bit more clingy. During this time, they may not tolerate males sniffing around them or they may be extremely interested in males. If a male is left intact and used for breeding purposes and there is another intact male and a bitch in heat, the males might show some competitive aggression. However, neutered males and females will mostly differ in size (the females will be smaller) and their individual personalities. Both males and females are good with children. For your best predictor of personality, be sure to ask about and try to meet and interact with the puppy's sire and dam. There are tests that can be done to help determine the puppy's dominance, independence, and abilities. Be sure to ask your breeder about these. Also, socializing the puppy and general obedience training are always important.
The Golden is supposed to be a mid-to-large size dog, suitable for sitting in a duck blind all day with, as well as small enough to be able to haul over the side of a boat all wet (after a retrieve). The standard has a range of acceptable sizes, for females it is 51-56 cm at the shoulder, for males it is 56-61 cm at the shoulder, with an inch allowance either way. So, just in size, if you have a small female (51-56 cm, about 28 - 30 kg's) and a large male (which could be 56-61 cm, about 35 - 40 kg) there is a BIG difference. Now, if you add variations in coat, which may come from the "type" of breeding, you can get quite a physical difference. Through the years, breeders have bred for different qualities. Some breeders are interested purely in physical appearance for show purposes. Since "big and hairy" looks stunning in the show ring and wins, these breeders have bred for those characteristics. Other breeders have bred only for field ability. Since the smaller (and often darker coloured) dogs have been the ones that are faster and flashier in the field, these breeders have tended to breed for those characteristics. There are other types, as well, but these are the most common. Just because a dog is of the "conformation" type does NOT mean that it cannot work in the field, just as being of the "field" type does NOT mean that that dog cannot win in the show ring.
The Golden is supposed to be a mid-to-large size dog, suitable for sitting in a duck blind all day with, as well as small enough to be able to haul over the side of a boat all wet (after a retrieve). The standard has a range of acceptable sizes, for females it is 51-56 cm at the shoulder, for males it is 56-61 cm at the shoulder, with an inch allowance either way. So, just in size, if you have a small female (51-56 cm, about 28 - 30 kg's) and a large male (which could be 56-61 cm, about 35 - 40 kg) there is a BIG difference. Now, if you add variations in coat, which may come from the "type" of breeding, you can get quite a physical difference. Through the years, breeders have bred for different qualities. Some breeders are interested purely in physical appearance for show purposes. Since "big and hairy" looks stunning in the show ring and wins, these breeders have bred for those characteristics. Other breeders have bred only for field ability. Since the smaller (and often darker coloured) dogs have been the ones that are faster and flashier in the field, these breeders have tended to breed for those characteristics. There are other types, as well, but these are the most common. Just because a dog is of the "conformation" type does NOT mean that it cannot work in the field, just as being of the "field" type does NOT mean that that dog cannot win in the show ring.
The parents of the puppies you are considering should be cleared for hip and elbow displaysia, as well as eye clearance. Other things breeders should or may take into consideration in their breeding stock include: Von Willebrand's, epilepsy, allergies, skin disorders. You should ask your breeder about these.
Golden Retrievers, like most other pure bred dogs, have a variety of diseases to which they are predisposed. Reputable breeders screen their breeding stock for health problems such as Hip Dysplasia. Although this does not exclude some problems arising, it does minimise the risk of potentially producing puppies with health problems. (This does not mean that non-purebred dogs are not at risk of developing diseases, but because of their unknown ancestry one is not aware of which disease they may be predisposed to.)
Hip and Elbow Dysplasia
Goldens, like most large breed dogs, are predisposed to Hip and Elbow Dysplasia. There are 3 roll players in this disease; Genetics, Environment and Nutrition.
Genetics
To minimise the risk of producing puppies with Hip Dysplasia, reputable breeders have their breeding stock's hips and elbows X-rayed once they reach adulthood (at 12 - 18 months of age). These X-rays are examined and scored by a radiologist. Only dogs with acceptable scores are then bred from. Unfortunately there is room for error as this is not a genetic test but merely states that the specific dog is free from radiographical changes. This does not mean that the dog is genetically free from Hip or Elbow Dysplasia merely that the dog shows no sign of the disease. At this stage there is no genetic test available for Hip or Elbow Dysplasia. See KUSA (The Kennel Union of South Africa) website for grading explanation. (under Documents: Hip and Elbow Dysplasia)
Environment
Environment and how the puppy is raised plays a hugely important part in whether a puppy will develop Hip and Elbow Dysplasia or not. Jumping over obstacles, in and out of cars, slipping on floors, over-exercising can all lead to a puppy developing these problems. It is therefore essential that you are cautious with a puppy's activities until it is at least 12 months old. If your puppy has an accident at this stage (like falling off something) they probably will develop a joint problem. On the other hand, Hip Dysplasia is by no means a death sentence and most Goldens with this problem cope extremely well into old age. In this day and age there are also many ways of maintaining a dog with joint problems, such as nutrition.
Nutrition
Nutrition is the other and most controllable variable in this equation. With a large breed dog one has to prevent the puppy from growing too fast and this can be done through nutrition. At Goldenzauer we feed Hill's Science Plan Large Breed Puppy and / or Eukanuba to our puppies and insist that our owners do the same. One of the most detrimental factors for Hip Dysplasia is an overweight puppy or dog. It has been proved that dogs that are overweight are 50% more likely to develop Hip Dysplasia than their littermates at ideal weight.
Eye Disease
Goldens, once again like many other breeds, are predisposed to many eye diseases as well. To avoid producing puppies with problems, reputable breeders have their breeding stock screened annually. Once again, these certificates only state that the dog in contention does not have the disease/s at the time of the screening. Unfortunately there are as yet no genetic tests available for eye diseases in Golden Retrievers (some other breeds such as Labrador Retrievers, have DNA tests available for some of the eye diseases. Although these certificates cannot assure one of never producing an affected puppy, at least by testing, reputable breeders are not breeding with affected dogs and therefore minimising the risk of producing affected puppies.
Eye Diseases that Golden Retrievers are predisposed to:
Ectropion: Out-turned lower eyelid exposing the conjunctiva
Entropion: In-turned eyelid, with eyelashes rubbing on the cornea
Cataracts: Opacity of the lens or its capsule in the eye
Post Polar Cataracts: Cataract the size of a pin prick, will in 95% of cases not influence the eye sight
Multifocal Retina Dysplasia: Retina with lesions (or folds) resulting from defective development
Progressive Retinal Atrophy: Progressive destruction and loss of retinal tissue.
Other Problems:
Golden Retrievers, like most other pure bred dogs, have a variety of diseases to which they are predisposed. Reputable breeders screen their breeding stock for health problems such as Hip Dysplasia. Although this does not exclude some problems arising, it does minimise the risk of potentially producing puppies with health problems. (This does not mean that non-purebred dogs are not at risk of developing diseases, but because of their unknown ancestry one is not aware of which disease they may be predisposed to.)
Hip and Elbow Dysplasia
Goldens, like most large breed dogs, are predisposed to Hip and Elbow Dysplasia. There are 3 roll players in this disease; Genetics, Environment and Nutrition.
Genetics
To minimise the risk of producing puppies with Hip Dysplasia, reputable breeders have their breeding stock's hips and elbows X-rayed once they reach adulthood (at 12 - 18 months of age). These X-rays are examined and scored by a radiologist. Only dogs with acceptable scores are then bred from. Unfortunately there is room for error as this is not a genetic test but merely states that the specific dog is free from radiographical changes. This does not mean that the dog is genetically free from Hip or Elbow Dysplasia merely that the dog shows no sign of the disease. At this stage there is no genetic test available for Hip or Elbow Dysplasia. See KUSA (The Kennel Union of South Africa) website for grading explanation. (under Documents: Hip and Elbow Dysplasia)
Environment
Environment and how the puppy is raised plays a hugely important part in whether a puppy will develop Hip and Elbow Dysplasia or not. Jumping over obstacles, in and out of cars, slipping on floors, over-exercising can all lead to a puppy developing these problems. It is therefore essential that you are cautious with a puppy's activities until it is at least 12 months old. If your puppy has an accident at this stage (like falling off something) they probably will develop a joint problem. On the other hand, Hip Dysplasia is by no means a death sentence and most Goldens with this problem cope extremely well into old age. In this day and age there are also many ways of maintaining a dog with joint problems, such as nutrition.
Nutrition
Nutrition is the other and most controllable variable in this equation. With a large breed dog one has to prevent the puppy from growing too fast and this can be done through nutrition. At Goldenzauer we feed Hill's Science Plan Large Breed Puppy and / or Eukanuba to our puppies and insist that our owners do the same. One of the most detrimental factors for Hip Dysplasia is an overweight puppy or dog. It has been proved that dogs that are overweight are 50% more likely to develop Hip Dysplasia than their littermates at ideal weight.
Eye Disease
Goldens, once again like many other breeds, are predisposed to many eye diseases as well. To avoid producing puppies with problems, reputable breeders have their breeding stock screened annually. Once again, these certificates only state that the dog in contention does not have the disease/s at the time of the screening. Unfortunately there are as yet no genetic tests available for eye diseases in Golden Retrievers (some other breeds such as Labrador Retrievers, have DNA tests available for some of the eye diseases. Although these certificates cannot assure one of never producing an affected puppy, at least by testing, reputable breeders are not breeding with affected dogs and therefore minimising the risk of producing affected puppies.
Eye Diseases that Golden Retrievers are predisposed to:
Ectropion: Out-turned lower eyelid exposing the conjunctiva
Entropion: In-turned eyelid, with eyelashes rubbing on the cornea
Cataracts: Opacity of the lens or its capsule in the eye
Post Polar Cataracts: Cataract the size of a pin prick, will in 95% of cases not influence the eye sight
Multifocal Retina Dysplasia: Retina with lesions (or folds) resulting from defective development
Progressive Retinal Atrophy: Progressive destruction and loss of retinal tissue.
Other Problems:
- Dermoid Sinus - is a genetic, autosomal skin condition in dogs. It is also known (apparently incorrectly) as pilonidal sinus because it resembles pilonidal sinus in humans. However, unlike pilonidal sinus in humans, dermoid sinus in dogs is a neural tube defect. Dermoid sinus is sometimes also confused with dermoid cyst (a teratoma).
- Allergies
- Heart Problems
- Epilepsy
- Cryptorchism - an dog with undescended testes
- Monorchism - an dog having only one testis in the scrotum
WHAT ABOUT BREEDING WITH MY DOGS?
The Breeding of Golden Retrievers (or any other breed of dog or other animal) should not be taken lightly. It is a serious responsibility that can have far-reaching consequences that you need to be aware of because the actions of a single person could result in a devastating impact to a particular breed, the same as it could be an incredible success.
Breeding dogs is not for the fainthearted and uninformed. If you are considering breeding with your dog you are most welcome to contact us for advice. There is lot that needs to be taken into consideration when breeding with dogs, some of the most important being:
Breeding dogs is not for the fainthearted and uninformed. If you are considering breeding with your dog you are most welcome to contact us for advice. There is lot that needs to be taken into consideration when breeding with dogs, some of the most important being:
- Is your dog registered with the Kennel Union of South Africa (KUSA)? Why is this important? - this ensures the "purity" of the breed where generations has been carefully planned by experienced breeders for over 100 years. This could give you a very good indication regarding the lineage of the dog and what "type" of breeding was used to produce your dog. There are numerous types of breeding practices, of which line-breeding is the most preferred, out-crossing sometimes done when a particular breeding line is too close or inbred and inbreeding - that is only used when absolutely necessary & done with great care & healthy, clear dogs only!
- Have you done all the necessary health checks required for your particular breed AND is the results on both Sire & Dam clear? Why is this important? - this is probably the MOST important aspect of any breeding plan because no breeding should be done with dogs not tested & found to be clear or hereditary diseases. Please refer to the "Health Concerns" page for the required tests & hereditary diseases specific to a Golden Retriever.
- Are you familiar with the pedigree of your dog and have you researched the pedigree of both the sire and dam and sure that their pedigrees are complimentary?
- Do you have the TIME to invest in the care of a litter - for the female 63 days in pregnancy & the puppies at least 9 weeks?
- Do you have a sound reason for breeding? It is not recommended that you breed just because you "want to experience a litter" or "your female should have a litter before she is spayed". I believe that the only sound reason for breeding would be if you are prepared to invest the necessary time and cost for the improvement & continuation of quality specimens for the breed.
- Is your house suitable for a litter? Puppies can not just be left outside underneath a shack or tree to fend for themselves. They need shelter, a proper whelping box, sufficient blankets and a sterile environment to avoid serious diseases & complications with the litter.
- Do you have buyers for your puppies? Giving your puppies away to the first interested persons or selling them through a pet shop is not acceptable.
- Are you prepared to offer a "after sales service" for puppy owners to support them with questions & problems that they might encounter for the entire lifespan of the puppy (which could be 15 years).
- Are you prepared and can you afford all the costs associated with raising a litter? It costs a minimum of R2500 to raise a SINGLE PUPPY.
- Do you have enough knowledge about the breed to educate prospective owners on their traits, temperament, quirks, good points AND bad points to ensure that your puppy owners make an informed decision that a Golden Retriever is the right dog for their family?
- Are you a member of the Kennel Union of South Africa (KUSA) and are you aware of the registration process & costs associated with registering a litter of puppies?
- Do you believe that the dog you want to breed from is a QUALITY SPECIMEN of the breed according to the official Breed Standard?
- Is your house suitable for a litter? Puppies can not just be left outside underneath a shack or tree to fend for themselves. They need shelter, a proper whelping box, sufficient blankets and a sterile environment to avoid serious diseases & complications with the litter.
- Do you have buyers for your puppies? Giving your puppies away to the first interested persons or selling them through a pet shop is not acceptable.
- Are you prepared to offer a "after sales service" for puppy owners to support them with questions & problems that they might encounter for the entire lifespan of the puppy (which could be 15 years).
- If you are serious about breeding, I will assist with the greatest of pleasure to guide & advise on all the necessary procedures & requirements. Please feel free to contact me.
Your puppy has been registered with a breeding restriction, which states “Progeny not eligible for registration”. What this means is that if you wish to breed with your dog the restriction remains in place until certain conditions are met. These conditions are in no way intended to discourage breeding with quality animals, but are there to ensure that our bloodlines retain their integrity and high standards.
The current conditions for bitches are:
The current conditions for dogs are:
Breeding is a serious commitment and is not for the fainthearted - should you wish to dedicate your time and efforts to breeding the Golden Retriever in an ethical and humane manner you will have our full support and guidance.
The current conditions for bitches are:
- A bitch can only be bred after the age of 20 months (preferably 24 months).
- The bitch and the stud dog are to be given a clean bill of health by a veterinary surgeon.
- Hip and elbow dysplasia test results must be no worse than 1:1 (if the score is 1:1 the stud must have a 0:0 score).
- The bitch must have a current eye clearance certificate.
- Full dentition must be present (absence of P1’s may be tolerated depending on overall quality). If P1’s are missing then stud dog must have full dentition.
- The bitch must not suffer from any obvious hereditary diseases/defects.
- Stud choice to be approved by breeder of bitch.
- A working qualification of either: YDT (Very good/good rating), Canine Good Citizen, Aptitude (100 – 220 score) or Novice Obedience must be achieved.
The current conditions for dogs are:
- A dog can only be used at stud after the age of 18 months.
- The stud dog and the bitch are to be given a clean bill of health by a veterinary surgeon.
- Hip and elbow dysplasia test results must be no worse than 1:1 (if the score is 1:1 the bitch must have a 0:0 score)
- The dog must have a current eye clearance certificate.
- Full dentition should be present (absence of P1’s may be tolerated depending on overall quality). If P1’s are missing then bitch must have full dentition.
- The dog must not suffer from any obvious hereditary diseases/defects.
- Bitch to be approved by breeder of dog.
- A working qualification of either: YDT (Very good/good rating), Canine Good Citizen, Aptitude (100 – 220 score) or Novice Obedience must be achieved.
Breeding is a serious commitment and is not for the fainthearted - should you wish to dedicate your time and efforts to breeding the Golden Retriever in an ethical and humane manner you will have our full support and guidance.
What is COI Analysis and Why is this Important?
COI stands for Coefficient of Inbreeding. Essentially, it measures the common ancestors of dam and sire, and indicates the probability of how genetically similar they are.
COI is a “tool” used by knowledgeable breeders to plan, eliminate, procure and evaluate their breeding program - and not as just a number that dictates if a breeding is a good or a bad one.The degree of inbreeding can be measured by using a Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI). This is the probability that two copies of the same variant at a gene have been inherited from an ancestor common to both the sire and dam. The lower the degree of inbreeding, the lower the inbreeding coefficient.
COI is a “tool” used by knowledgeable breeders to plan, eliminate, procure and evaluate their breeding program - and not as just a number that dictates if a breeding is a good or a bad one.The degree of inbreeding can be measured by using a Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI). This is the probability that two copies of the same variant at a gene have been inherited from an ancestor common to both the sire and dam. The lower the degree of inbreeding, the lower the inbreeding coefficient.
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Mochavulin Puppies
Below are photos of dogs that we have bred, most of the photos taken by their owners.
The Puppy Price Debate
We often get inquiries from people just wanting to know what the price is for our puppies. We sell our puppies at a premium price - due to all the health checks, including DNA testing that we do, the quality of our dogs, our careful selection of breeding dogs according of COI (Coefficient of Inbreeding) Analysis and that we raise the puppies inside our homes and the ongoing support that we provide.
We do the following Health Checks on our dogs:
If price is your only consideration, then I would like to recommend that you read this page carefully as it will contain VERY IMPORTANT information on why you should not just be concerned about price as you can get a puppy for as little as R3000 or as much as R20,000 - but manor factors are applicable that you should consider.
There is quite a considerable difference in price & therefore also in QUALITY. You might buy a puppy now for R3000 / R8000 / R15 000, but the chances that you will soon be burdened with high vet bills will increase two-fold & you will probably also not get any support, advice or guidance from the breeders should any problems arise.As with any pedigree dog, every breed suffers from genetic problems due to the limited gene pools being used. That is why pedigree dogs sometimes do get sick more often than the usual "pavement special" because with mixed-breeds its exactly what you get - a diverse combination of numerous genes from different breed that may or may not counteract against one another. Although you might end up with a more "genetically sound" dog you will also never know the temperament of the dog, the full size it might reach or whether or not any of its ancestors has any genetic defects that can result in more problems, huge vet bills and a lot of heartache when you have to put your beloved dog to sleep because of cancer or other ailments, or simply cant afford the veterinary costs associated with hip replacements, expensive exploratory surgery or any other major illness.
Choosing a RESPECTED, REPUTABLE Breeder is therefore one of the most important decisions that you will make. Although all dogs are still "livestock" there cant be any guarantees as we are still dealing with nature ... and even the most carefully planned mating can still result in either minor or major problems - the difference comes in the breeder, the support, the advice, guidance and expertise that you will not get from someone that does not know the breed intimately as well as the associated problems with the breed. With the right guidance you can avoid a lot of problems, simply by following the recommended feeding, exercise and training guidelines & you are more assured of a long-term, happy, healthy pet!
Its therefore easy to see WHY going to a RESPECTED, REPUTABLE and REGISTERED, ACCREDITED KUSA BREEDER is the only option that you should consider!!!
We do the following Health Checks on our dogs:
- DNA for PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) and Ichtdiosys
- Eye Tests
- Hip Xrays
- Elbow Xrays
If price is your only consideration, then I would like to recommend that you read this page carefully as it will contain VERY IMPORTANT information on why you should not just be concerned about price as you can get a puppy for as little as R3000 or as much as R20,000 - but manor factors are applicable that you should consider.
There is quite a considerable difference in price & therefore also in QUALITY. You might buy a puppy now for R3000 / R8000 / R15 000, but the chances that you will soon be burdened with high vet bills will increase two-fold & you will probably also not get any support, advice or guidance from the breeders should any problems arise.As with any pedigree dog, every breed suffers from genetic problems due to the limited gene pools being used. That is why pedigree dogs sometimes do get sick more often than the usual "pavement special" because with mixed-breeds its exactly what you get - a diverse combination of numerous genes from different breed that may or may not counteract against one another. Although you might end up with a more "genetically sound" dog you will also never know the temperament of the dog, the full size it might reach or whether or not any of its ancestors has any genetic defects that can result in more problems, huge vet bills and a lot of heartache when you have to put your beloved dog to sleep because of cancer or other ailments, or simply cant afford the veterinary costs associated with hip replacements, expensive exploratory surgery or any other major illness.
Choosing a RESPECTED, REPUTABLE Breeder is therefore one of the most important decisions that you will make. Although all dogs are still "livestock" there cant be any guarantees as we are still dealing with nature ... and even the most carefully planned mating can still result in either minor or major problems - the difference comes in the breeder, the support, the advice, guidance and expertise that you will not get from someone that does not know the breed intimately as well as the associated problems with the breed. With the right guidance you can avoid a lot of problems, simply by following the recommended feeding, exercise and training guidelines & you are more assured of a long-term, happy, healthy pet!
Its therefore easy to see WHY going to a RESPECTED, REPUTABLE and REGISTERED, ACCREDITED KUSA BREEDER is the only option that you should consider!!!
