Top Shelf Pet Quality Puppies Defined

Our Top Shelf Litters produce mostly Pick  and Show Quality Puppies so what is a Pet Quality Pup?

DOGS that "MAY HAVE" a show disqualifying fault or conformation which is faulty AS DESCRIBED BY THE AKC BREED STANDARD AND are not deemed suitable for breeding purposes, BUT CAN BE USED FOR ALL AKC PERFORMANCE EVENTS, SUCH AS OBEDIENCE, RALLY OBEDIENCE, AGILITY, FOR JUNIORS ONLY-JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP,  TRACKING, SEARCH & RESCUE WORK, HERDING AND SERVICE DOGS. AND OF COURSE A GREAT PROTECTOR AND THE BEST COMPANION AND FRIEND YOU COULD EVER WANT. THESE PET QUALITY PUPPIES are in no way sick, or inferior in any other way, BUT MUST MANDATORY BY CONTRACT BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED BY SIX MONTHS OF AGE; AND WILL BE SOLD ON A AKC "LIMITED" REGISTRATION (MEANING THIS DOG OR BITCH CAN NEVER BE BRED).

PET QUALITY PUPPIES: *NATURAL EARS: *CROPPED EARS: Call me at 209-368-1365  FOR UPDATED PRICE  *NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT REQUIRED; but we don't overbook, when your puppy arrives, we then use your deposit towards your total purchase amount due.

DOGS that ARE DEEMED TO HAVE a show disqualifying fault or conformation which is faulty AS DESCRIBED BY THE AKC BREED STANDARD: WHEN SCREENING THE PET QUALITY QUESTIONERS WE FIND MANY WONDERFUL CUSTOMERS WHO REALLY LOVE THE BREED, AND APPRECIATE OUR DOGS; BUT FOR WHATEVER THEIR REASONS CAN'T SHOW A DOG OR BITCH TO THEIR AKC CHAMPIONSHIP YET PROVEN TO US THEY WILL CONSISTENTLY WORK THE PUPPIES TO FULL GROWN DOGS IN OBEDIENCE WHICH IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US, AND WANT A DOG THAT THEY CAN DO PERFORMANCE EVENTS WITH AS A HOBBY AND DON'T EVER WANT TO BREED, WE ALWAYS SET  THESE PUPPIES ASIDE FOR THIS TYPE OF CUSTOMER.

IMPORTANT NOTE: MORE OFTEN THAN NOT OUR PUPPIES DO NOT HAVE A FLAW ONE! IT'S JUST THAT SOME LITTERS THE QUALITY IS SO "DEEP" AND WE DON'T HAVE ENOUGH PAID IN CUSTOMERS FOR THE AMOUNT OF SHOW QUALITY PUPPIES IN THAT LITTER. THESE SHOW QUALITY PUPPIES ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PET PAID IN CUSTOMERS, WITH PRIORITY GOING OR STARTING WITH THE CUSTOMERS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO TRAINING AND ATTAINING EVEN JUST ONE PERFORMANCE/WORKING TITLE, TO THE CUSTOMER WHO WANTS TO DO AS MUCH POSSIBLE IN THEIR LIFETIME WITH THEIR FOUR LEGGED PARTNER. **MOTIVATED PERFORMANCE SHOW HOMES WILL GET THE TOP PRIORITY WHEN I AM PLACING THESE SPECIAL PET PUPPIES. IT OFTEN IS THE CASE MORE THAN NOT THAT WHEN YOU BUY A TOP SHELF PET PUPPY YOU ARE GETTING A PUPPY WITH NO FAULT AT ALL AND ACTUALLY COULD OF BEEN SHOWN TOWARDS AN AKC CHAMPIONSHIP.

*At three days of age, all puppies will go in for their first full individual health exam to check for health, heart murmurs, any genetic or health issues, then after that, they will get their tails docked and front dewclaws removed as per the AKC Breed Standard (pet and show).

 * PUPPIES ARE HOUSE RAISED, LOVE, GROOMED, AND INTRODUCED TO THE GROOMING TABLE, CLIPPERS, (USED TO WEARING A COLLAR AND HAVING A WALKING LEAD ON THEM AS WELL) AND HAVE ALSO HAD VERY GOOD EXPERIENCES WITH AUTO TRAVEL. THEY ARE HANDLED (DAILY NUMEROUS TIMES) DAILY AND SOCIALIZED BY TAMI PHILLIPS WITH THE HELP OF HER TWO DAUGHTERS- BOTH AKC JUNIOR HANDLERS AND EXHIBITORS, SAMANTHA- AGE 9 YRS. AND BRIGETTE- AGE 16 YRS. OLD.

*All Pet puppies will be sold on a "limited registration" basis, meaning they will not receive their puppies registration papers until each puppy of either sex is spayed or neutered by six months of age. Delaying the sterilization process as stated in contract will lead to Breeder Fining Puppy Owner for every day past 6 months sterilization from a licensed vet does not take place. A copy of the spay and neuter certificate must be to the breeder by the time the puppy is 6 months of age to fulfill pet agreement and get access to their puppies registration papers which Breeder will send out in a timely manner after receiving the necessary certificate.


Extra Costs if Shipping is Required

*ALL DOMESTIC FLIGHTS ARE USUALLY $200.00 (BREEDER AND NEW PUPPY OWNER WILL WORK TOGETHER TO GET BEST FLIGHT STRAIGHT THRU FOR PUPPY'S WELL BEING)-INCLUDED IN THE SHIPPING COSTS WILL BE A $50.00 FLIGHT EXAM (PAPERWORK) THAT IS MANDATORY FOR ANY PUPPY TO FLY AND IS DONE BY THE BREEDER'S VET, AND CRATE IS ALSO A COST FIGURED IN AND MUST BE PAID BY PUPPY BUYER, AND BREEDER DOES EVERYTHING TO BRING CRATE UP TO ALL AIRLINES CODE, TO INCLUDE LIVE ANIMAL STICKERS, YOUR PUPPY PACKET& ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR NEW PUPPY WHEN YOU GET HIM/HER WILL BE TAPED ON TOP OF THE CRATE, AND BREEDER WILL ALSO  PROVIDE PUPPY WITH FOOD, WATER &  WITH CUPS SO THAT YOUR PUPPY CAN BE WATERED OR FED IF AND WHEN NEEDED BY AIRLINE PERSONNEL IN CRATE, PLUS PROVIDE NECESSARY BEDDING. BREEDER ALSO DRIVES PUPPY TO THE SACRAMENTO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FREE OF CHARGE AND STAYS WITH PUPPY UNTIL TAKE OFF OF YOUR PUPPIES  FLIGHT AS PART OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT GOES WITH TOP SHELF PUPPIES.

Rates for shipping to countries Outside the United States will vary upon many factors, and those arrangements shall be made between the out-of-country buyer and Tami Phillips and these rates can vary greatly. If you're interested in purchasing a puppy that will require such shipping, just tell me what your nearest MAJOR airport is and I'll check into rates and let you know.
Shipments to foreign countries often require special paperwork for health requirements, etc... these requirements must be individually checked into.


When will you will receive your Puppy?

It can take 16 to 20 weeks before your pup will be yours for life. We have one of the most renowned obedience trainer and competitor in the USA to professionally behavior test your puppy. (Please note: This means it will be 9 weeks before we can hand pick the pup to suit your specific needs or show plans-whether they be conformation or performance i.e., obedience, agility, etc.) *Cropping on all puppies will take place at 11 wks. *The time it takes for the ears to come up varies from pup to pup; but the average time frame after cropping for the ears to be standing correctly is 4 to 6 weeks.

*Puppies are house raised, loved, groomed and introduced to the grooming table and clippers and handled daily and socialized with the help of our two daughters-age 6 and 13. All puppies will come with all age appropriate inoculations, wormings and all will be micro chipped and each will come with a current health certificate.

*Puppies are sent home with a starter-kit (everything you need to get off to a good start with your new pup). *Videos can and will be taken for any potential owner who can't come visit the puppies or who lives out of state.