ADOPTION FAQ's

"Whether you choose to get your next dog from a breeder, shelter, or rescue, all that matters is doing your research, finding an ethical source, and making the best choice for your lifestyle." 

"Responsible dog ownership is about freedom of choice. Everyone has different needs, so the choice is yours to work with a responsible breeder or an ethical shelter or rescue. Choose what source suits you best so you can care for your dog for life."

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Medical records will always be shared electronically. Other puppy specific items vary based on the pup's age when they are adopted.

PRE-ADOPTION

For the safety of people and puppies we do not permit facility visits since our facility is also where our home is. We can certainly understand a buyer's concern for wanting to see the facility a puppy is reared in, as we hope they can also come to understand our concern for caution on our end of things such as not having met people before they apply to adopt one of our puppies. Though generally we like to believe people have good intentions we do need to be cautious. We can do video chats in the meantime.

ADOPTION DAY

We will always meet in a safe and public area for everyone's best interest on adoption days and to limit potential stress for any pups remaining at our facility.

Sharp Eagle mum Annie averages 32-37 pounds while Sharp Eagle puppa Buddy averages 35-40 pounds. They are considered a medium or intermediate breed mix in terms of height and weight.

We do not alter our puppies' physical state in any way (i.e., tails are natural; dew claws are kept)--unless medically necessary--other than spaying/neutering once it is age appropriate.

Some may be considered a reduced shedder based on their Wisdom Health Panel results, while others may be considered a heavy shedder.

They are mostly potty trained/house trained, however, it is good to plan for a few accidents inside as they adjust to a new environment after being adopted. Our pups are mostly crate trained, however, we have worked up to an window of four hours on average.

We send all medical records electronically to an applicant's preferred veterinarian within 24-hours after the adoption day. A copy of the puppy's vaccination records will be electronically sent to the adoptive family or printed off so they have that on hand during travels with the puppy, The microchip account will be transferred to a puppy's new owners on their respective adoption day, or after a puppy's visit to their new vet. We may verify in person at the adoption meeting that a puppy's microchip still functions properly. After the final adoption paperwork is signed electronically, we will put everything into one PDF document as a convenient reference, including the following documents:

• Signed deposit agreement

• Health panel results

• Signed adoption agreement

• Microchip transfer certificate

This answer will vary based on each puppy, however, we have found that pups from our 2023 litters are very intelligent. This is why we stress the importance of having a training program in place before adoption is finalized. Whether puppy training is done through an online resource such as the Good Dog Puppy Program, or through a local organization/professional, the key will be consistent and ongoing training. View articles here for additional insight about this double working breed mix.

Most of ours enjoy giving and receiving affection, are very athletic, and playful.

This answer will largely depend on the other dog(s) in question. If a particular puppy shows signs of disliking other dogs we work with a local dog trainer to pinpoint the cause and work through that with the puppy to minimize any lasting effects.

Local adoptions made to/within 25 miles of the Indianapolis Int'l Airport (IND) do not incur a transport charge. The final adoption cost for one puppy may not be the same for another depending on the miscellaneous details their new family chooses for them. Requests for ground delivery farther than 1-hour of Indianapolis require further discussion and planning.

Note:  Use of a third-party courier for long distance (ground transport) holds an average charge of $1.00/mile. We obtain quotes through UShip and/or CitizenShipper.