We are compiling a list of interested families, and will only breed if our reservation list is full. Responsible breeding is important to us. If you would like one of our pups, please complete the Reservation Questionnaire by clicking the below button. We will work together to reserve your spot on the list!
We encourage a visit to any breeder to meet their dogs prior to committing.
Please see our social media for the most recent photos and videos.
Reservations go on a first come, first approved order. If you reserve from one of our upcoming litters, and there are not enough pups or there is not a puppy specific to your needs (male/female/yellow/chocolate) we will offer you a different puppy or bump you to the next litter. (If I could “place an order” with the girls for specifically what everyone wanted; I would!)
*Breeder Reserves the right to “first pick” where necessary, and that supersedes the regular reservation list*
Health Testing
All of our puppies are examined by the veterinarian and vaccinated with their first vaccine. This is generally called “Distemper” but actually includes vaccination against: Distemper, Parainfluenza, Parvo Virus and Adenovirus.
Pups are started on a deworming program at 2 weeks of age. They are dewormed every week because this breaks the life cycle of the worms we are targeting. When you bring your puppy home he/she will have been treated a total of 7 times. Puppies can pick up worms from everywhere – they are young and they are exploring – thus we encourage you keep the puppy on a deworming program as recommended by your veterinarian.
Every puppy is thoroughly examined by the veterinarian prior to vaccination. This includes checking the ears, eyes, nose, mouth (to check for dental issues such as an overbite), as well as examination of the abdomen and joints and hips. Each puppy goes home with their individual health record stating the puppy was healthy on exam.
Each puppy is microchipped for tracking purposes in the event your furry family member goes on a self-guided tour of the neighbourhood.
Your puppy is guaranteed against the following congenital or hereditary defects/diseases, as my breeding dogs are all health tested at Neogen’s PawPrint Genetics, and clear from the following:
- Centronuclear Myopathy
- Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome
- Degenerative Myelopathy
- Exercise Induced Collapse
- Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis
- Macular Corneal Dystrophy
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration
- Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1
- Skeletal Dysplasia 2 (Dwarfism)
- Stargardt Disease (Juvenile Macular Degneration)
- Cone Degeneration
- Cystinuria
- Elliptocytosis
- Hyperuricosuria
- Ichthyosis
- Myotubular Myopathy 1
- Narcolepsy
- Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency
Pet Insurance - via PetSecure
Our pets are our family, and having the best health coverage is so important. We have teamed up with PetSecure, and send each puppy home with 6 weeks pet insurance!! This is a wonderful safety net to have in the first 6 weeks when pups are exploring your home and “taste testing” things they shouldn’t. Of course we recommend training and supervision, but pet insurance gives you peace of mind in the event your pup needs to be vetted.
I have pet insurance through PetSecure for all of my dogs, and we have had to use it on occasion. It is nice to know you have some back up if your furry family member ever becomes ill or injured.
The best example of when PetSecure came to our rescue, is when my senior gal, Hemi, ate a dog bed – yes all of the stuffing! She had to have emergency exploratory surgery to remove a tonne of stuffing from her GIT. It was very stressful, but PetSecure was there for us for this foreign body surgery.
The Nutrition that gets them off on the right paw...
The Chocolates and their pups all eat Great Canadian! This is good wholesome nutrition, no bells and whistles, no additives or colouring agents, and best of all….it’s made right here in Ontario, with locally grown ingredients!
Yes, the diet the Chocolates’ eat contains corn! Corn, and many other grains are nutritious ingredients. Nutritionists formulate diets based on the nutrients a dog needs…not the ingredients the dog needs. Dogs don’t need ingredients – they need nutrition in the form of protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and amino acids – all of which can come from any ingredient.
Every pup is sent home with a little bag of Great Canadian to get them started. I always recommend continuing on with the same diet for some time so as to prevent digestive upset. Our dogs do great on these formulations, so there is no reason our pups won’t either!
The Genetics of it all
Genetics are my Favorite!
This spreadsheet explains the genetics behind coat colour:
E/e: Controls the yellow colour.
B/b: Controls the black/brown colour
D/d: Controls the dilution factor
Bottom right, 4 white squares indicate the potential for Dudley pups from a Chocolate X Chocolate breeding. Pretty rare as you can see – BUT, we can do it!
Diesel: EebbDD
Hemi: EEbbDD
Caliper: EebbDD
Chassis: EebbDD
Camber: EebbDD
Axle: EebbDD
Charger: E?bbDD
Aerial: EEbbDD
Chrome: EEbbdd
Gauge: EEBbdd
Fender: EEbbdd
Throttle: EebbDD
Dodge: EEBbdd
Pedal: E?bbDD
How often do you breed?
I get this question all too often, and I am happy to educate people on my research and beliefs. We begin breeding the girls around 2 years of age. Of course, this is an individual thing, so I also base it on maturity level, and whether or not I think a girl is ready to be a mother.
Many studies have shown that breeding “back to back”, or at every heat cycle is in fact BENEFICIAL to the female. My girls are bred at each heat cycle (typically every 6 to 8 months), because it is healthier for their uterus. In University I studied reproduction, and one of the simplest statements a professor made was “a healthy uterus is a busy uterus”. If a female is not spayed, and her uterus is not working, you put her at an increased risk for pyometra. This is an infection of the uterus, which can result in death. I’d never wish this on one of my girls, so we breed at each heat cycle; but they retire earlier.
Several studies have examined canine uterus’ that have been bred back to back and compared them with uterus’ that were bred by skipping cycles. The comparison actually revealed that back to back breeding resulted in a healthier uterus. A link is below if you’d like to read more.
There is a lot of contrary opinions, mostly due to lack of education, and yes many people frown upon my methods – though I am happy to share the information.
Back to Back Breeding and Pseudopregnancy The Australian Journal of Professional Dog Breeders
Mid-Woofery & Back to Back Breeding
Clinical Aspects of Uterine Disease in the bitch and queen
