Puppies
Bringing puppies into the world and placing them into homes is like extending our own family. We are behind our puppies from the moment they take their first breath to the day the take their last. We ask families to send us regular updates because nothing makes us more happy than seeing our pups all grown-up, being loved and succeeding in whatever life they are given! Whether it's competing in the obedience ring, retrieving ducks or being a prized couch potato, we want to know our puppies are living the good life with their best friend; their owner.
Every interaction a puppy has, it is learning something. And whether or not that learning is to the benefit of it's future owner is left at the hands of their breeder. We take immense pride in raising our puppies. From Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) to Puppy Culture, our pups are exposed to all sorts of new sights, sounds, animals and people. We do everything possible to build a confident, happy-go-lucky puppy that transfers easily into it's new home.
How we set our puppies up for success:
Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS)
Puppy Culture
Potty training starting at 2 weeks old
Desensitizing to nail trims
Introducing Susan Garrett's Crate Games
Introducing birds and bags
Introducing the clicker and operant conditioning
All of our puppies come with:
26 month health guarantee
AKC limited registration
AKC Reunite microchip
First DHPP vaccine
Age appropriate dewormings and a negative fecal result
Contract with delayed spay/neuter agreement
If you are interested in a Cory Code Retriever, please fill out our Puppy Application.
Important Information & Contract Summary
A $300 non-refundable deposit must be made to reserve a puppy.
Puppies will be matched to the home best suited per their temperament. We want to work with you, your goals and your preferences to make sure the right puppy goes into your home.
We do not remove dewclaws as we believe they are necessary no matter the dog's line of work.
Dogs must remain intact until 24 months of age. After their second birthday, they can be spayed/neutered if you choose.
All puppies must be picked up in person - No shipping.
As your dog's breeder, we remain as a permanent secondary contact on their microchip.
If the situation arises where you are unable to keep your dog, he/she is to be returned to us. No matter the age, no matter the reason, we will ALWAYS take one of our puppies back - No questions asked.
Dogs must be registered with AKC and have Cory Code at the beginning of their registered name by 6 months old.
Puppies are sold with AKC limited registration. This means your dog cannot be shown in the conformation ring (but is eligible for sports and companion titles) nor can your dog be bred. If breeding is something you are interested in, their AKC registration can be changed from limited to full once proper health testing is done and a title is earned.
We believe in complying with the breed standard, not fad colors! All of our litters are black and yellow with a slim chance of chocolate. We do not produce nor support those who breed for dilute colors.
The Function of Dewclaws
Front dewclaws are typically removed by some at 3-5 days of age, because they are believed to be a non-functional digit that poses an unnecessary risk for being injured.
In standing, the front dewclaw may not appear to be functional because it doesn't come in contact with the ground. However, observing the dewclaw when the dog is in motion tells a different story. Five tendons attach to the dewclaw and play an important role when the dog is in motion. For example:
When a dog’s lead leg is on the ground during the gallop or canter, the dewclaw is on the ground to stabilize the carpus
When a dog turns, the dewclaw digs into the ground to support the structures of the limb and prevent torque
If a dog does not have dewclaws, there is a higher potential for the carpal ligaments to stretch and tear which could result in laxity and arthritis over time (OUCH!). This can then result in more stress being generated through the dog's carpus, elbow, shoulder, and spine as it tries to compensate for the lack of digit.
On the other hand, the rear dewclaws do not have associated tendons and are considered non-functional (though they may be required for some breed standards to be present).
Here are some great articles:
And here are some cool videos showing the declaws in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp2xHj_NJn4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4XflsMEk-k
In the photo, you can see Grit holding a ball with his dewclaw to keep it from rolling away. He uses his dewclaws all day, everyday! It amazes me how he can grip toys, rip through the yard, turn on a dime and hold onto chewies all thanks to those dews! I wish all my dogs still had their dewclaws but only our rescue-mutts are lucky enough to have their fifth digit. From hunting, high impact sports to just a good game of frisbee, Trek and Cascade could highly benefit from the extra stability a dewclaw gives.
CONTACT US
For general questions regarding litters, training, boarding and any other service, please fill out the contact form. If interested in a puppy, please use the link below to fill out our "Puppy Application."