Placing
the puppies we raise in their new homes is a responsibility
we take very seriously.
All our puppies are sold on a Show or Companion Contract.
Companion puppies are sold on a sterilization agreement.
Companion
puppies from Little Nell are NOT the undesirable pups from
a litter. They are simply pups who will not be used for
breeding. They are quite often show quality, and are sold
with the same Guarantee. (We do not offer a "breeding quality"
Bichon Frise - we believe that if a dog is not show quality
it is not worthy of being bred.)
If
you are interested in one of our puppies, please take a
minute to fill out our online questionnaire & we will
contact you promptly. References will be required.
Reputation
is Everything to us. The quality and health
of the dogs we breed speaks louder than anything we could
ever say. When it comes to breeding a sound and healthy
Bichon Frise, we make no compromises. Many "breeders"
produce pups for one
reason - Profit. Sadly, when this is the case, quite often
dogs that should not be are bred; dogs that have health
or genetic problems, but can still produce another couple
litters.
If you're looking for a cheap pup, look elsewhere.
Just keep in mind the difference between "Price"
and "Cost". You can find a Bichon Frise pup for
a cheap price. The question to ask yourself NOW, is if saving
a couple hundred dollars on the Price is worth the Cost.
Is it worth the Cost of thousands of dollars in vet bills
when your Bichon develops medical problems? Is it worth
the Cost of watching your family's companion suffer because
he was carelessly bred by someone out to "make a buck"?
Is it worth the Cost of your children's tears when their
beloved pet has to be put down at a young age because he
was poorly bred and has severe health problems? PLEASE,
before you compromise and purchase that cheaper pup for
a lesser Price, ask yourself if it will really be worth
the Cost in the end.
If
you are looking for a healthy affordable quality dog, you're
in the right place. Our Bichon Frise pups
are sold on a Contract, with a Full Health Guarantee.*
Our contract is designed with the dog in mind, also to protect
both buyer and seller. There is a lot of important information
in our contract, please review it carefully. Our primary
concern is the care of our pups. In the event of a health
problem with your Little Nell Bichon Frise, our contract
DOES NOT require you to return your loved pet to receive
a refund/replacement. (Beware of any contracts that
do require the dog's return, as a number of breeders will
use this as a detriment to keep from actually having to
replace the dog / refund your money.)
*
The Purchaser has read and fully understands
the terms of our Contract/Guarantee and agrees to comply
with them. Buyer, by purchasing a "Little Nell"
Bichon Frise, agrees in full to our Contract/Guarantee agreement,
and agrees to provide Breeder with a signed copy of said
agreement.
High
Standards produce Quality Bichon Frises.
We have been asked why our prices are high. We would rather
explain to you now why our price is high, than explain to
you later why our quality was poor. We would rather explain
to you now why we breed so selectively, than explain to
you later why your loved family companion is sick. Quite
often, you do "get what you pay for". We care
about providing you with the Best Quality possible.
A
Deposit of $250 is
required to Reserve a Little Nell Bichon Frise puppy. The
deposit will be applied toward the total purchase price.
Advance
Reservations are accepted on a limited basis
for Pick-Of-Litter pup from each upcoming litter. Remaining
pups will be made available on a first-come-first-serve
basis to approved homes.
Shipping
is available after your pup reaches 8 weeks of age if you
are unable to personally pick up your new puppy. While you
are welcome to come visit in person, we realize a trip to
Colorado is not feasible for everyone. We select the airline
we ship on with the safety of the puppies in mind, and the
care they will receive in route. We have never had a problem
with the safety of our shipped puppies.
Shipping
a Little Nell Bichon Frise
Shipping
a puppy is a very simple process!
We make sure your new pup is crate trained and accustomed
to traveling (so the trip is nothing new and not
stressful). We call the airlines and make a flight
reservation, and arrange for required health certificate
and crate. We take puppy to airport and check in
at required time. A short time later you pick up
your new puppy at your airport. Its that simple!
We will ship our puppies & dogs, from Denver
International Airport, to anywhere within the US
or Canada. We can ship overseas, but special provisions
have to be made, depending upon the destination.
We select the airline we ship on with the safety
of the puppies in mind, and the care they will receive
in route. We have never had a problem with the safety
of our puppies.
Your
new puppy will be shipped to you thru Continental's
"Pet Safe" program. The puppies are kept
in a climate-controlled and pressure-controlled
pet area of the plane - much like the passenger
cabin for humans. Continental has been absolutely
wonderful - in the years we have been shipping I
have never been anything but thrilled with their
service and care.
When
we ship with Continental "Pet Safe", we
book the puppy all the way thru to the final destination,
and confirm all plane changes in advance. We have
to be sure that the weather is ok, and that the
pups won't get too hot or cold. With Continental
"Pet Safe", we can insure the value of
the puppy. The shipping charge is usually approximately
$200.
Your
total shipping expense will generally be around
$330. ($200 freight charge, plus $50 for shipping
certificate, $50 for shipping kennel, and $30 for gas and tolls.) Kennel
is a quality crate (PetTaxi or similar) that your
pup will be familiarized with, and you can continue
to use for crate training/bed when your pup arrives.
For an older or larger puppy, the kennel and shipping
cost will increase slightly. If the puppy is older
than 12 weeks, there is an additional $20 charge
for a rabies vaccination - required to ship.
We provide: A written health guarantee, a collar and tags, plenty of
bedding for the trip, food/water dishes, a chew
toy to keep your pup entertained while traveling,
and a high-calorie vitamin booster before the trip.
We
are frequently asked:
"Will
the airline fly pets into my closest airport?"
Since 9/11, most airlines
have downsized the airplanes flying into various
areas of the country. This has limited the number
of cities we can ship to, as only the larger planes
are equipped with the climate and pressure controlled
pet area of the plane. Continental ships into most
large major airports, but depending on where you
live you may have to drive to pick your new puppy
up. When we make your reservation we will work to
ship to the major airport nearest you for your convenience.
"I
was told shipping will be a bad/harmful/negative
experience for my puppy, is this true?"
When the proper care
is taken, shipping is not a stressful experience
for a pup. We do not simply stuff your pup in a
crate, dump it on a plane, and hope it arrives fine.
Each puppy is accustommed to being crated. The pup
is first taught that the crate is its "den",
a safe and comfortable place. Once accustomed to
being crated, the pups are taken on trips with us
to become accustomed to traveling. By the time we
take them to the airport for their trip out to you,
it is nothing they haven't experienced already,
and is not stressful at all.
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Home for Life. Every Little Nell Bichon
Frise that we breed is guaranteed a home for life with us
if needed. We believe that if we bring a dog into this world,
we have the responsibility to make sure that dog always
has a loving home and does not end up unwanted, abandoned,
and spending its last days alone in a shelter run. The
biggest and most important commitment a breeder can make
is to take responsibility for the lives they produce. We
Do.
Thank
You for considering a Little Nell Bichon Frise!
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