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Buyer Requirements:

• We ask that our buyers do their research on the Siberian Husky breed.  This breed of dog is not for everyone.  They are active and inquisitive.  They require lots of human interaction and do not do well when left alone for long periods of time.  They WILL find ways to get your attention and not always in a pleasurable manner.  There are many web sites on the internet that offer excellent information on the breed, check the AKC Breed Standard.  There are also several books available.

• We do not ship pet quality puppies under most circumstances. We do not take PayPal or Credit card purchases. 

• Buyers need a fenced yard that is secure and an area where your Siberian Husky can get adequate exercise.

• We encourage our buyers to invest the time to take your puppy to obedience classes.  This helps ensure that your dog learns the rules of being a family member. We also encourage our buyers to continually socialize their puppy to new environments, new people and other dogs.

• We ask that our buyers keep in contact with us.  We love updates on how our puppies have grown up.  We encourage you to call us if you ever have questions about your dog or it's family history.  This also helps us in our breeding program.

• All buyers are required to complete an application before purchasing a Siberian Husky from Bralin Siberians. This is done so that the right match can be made and our dogs can live a long, healthy and happy life. We do not just sell to anyone or over the internet, there will be an interview and screening process for each applicant. Pet quality puppies are sold with a spay/neuter agreement contract and an AKC Limited Registration.

• Our website is for education and showcasing our dogs and our hobby, not as a business or just to sell dogs or puppies.

• Our puppy selection process:

• Choosing a puppy for a new home is one of the most exciting and difficult tasks for us at Bralin Siberians. The Siberian Husky is not a breed for just anyone. Perspective homes are carefully chosen and must fill out our questionnaire and expect an interview. We prefer to meet buyers in person and the puppies to be picked up at our home. With little exception, we do not ship pet puppies.  Litters usually number between 4 - 8 puppies, with the demand far out weighing the availability. Coat color, eye color and sexes are extremely difficult to predict as well as pet vs. show quality decisions. 
  
  Having been a breeder/owner, of Siberian Huskies for over 25 years, I know the anticipation and excitement of bringing another member into the family. My priority in placing puppies is , first to do what is best for the puppy and the family, match the proper puppy temperament to the family, their lifestyle and expectations, and what will assist Bralin Siberians in maintaining the healthiest and highest quality dogs for the future.
  
  Please realize that since we live with the pups, we are in a much better position to evaluate individual temperaments than you will be during your brief visit with the litter. It is our job to advise prospective buyers which pups will best match their life style, family situation, and also their experience with this and other breeds.
  
  The more details you provide us, the easier it will be to help you find the right puppy.
  
  We allow puppies to go to their new homes at 9 - 10 weeks of age. This is critical to allow them the best opportunity for good physical, mental, personality and temperament growth. During these  first weeks, our puppies are constantly monitored and handled to help reveal behavior and physical characteristics.  At about 8 weeks of age, the puppies are  mature enough to evaluate their conformation and physical traits reasonably well. It is only after this evaluation is completed that the litter can be divided into show or pet puppies. It is important to note that  the distinction between show and pet quality  only reflects on a dog's potential suitability for the show ring. It does not relate to a particular puppy's health, temperament or disposition. 
  
  AFTER the evaluations are complete, the potential pairing of particular puppies to families can begin. Priority is determined by the order in which deposits are received. Our best attempt is made to provide the desired color and/or sex. After show puppies are chosen, pet puppies are made available. Families, whether desiring a pet or a show puppy, having a strong desire for a particular color, eye color and/or sex can often severely limit themselves in a particular litter. We will attempt to inform pending buyers of the sexes and colors in the selected litter as early as possible. But, it is only after the evaluation period that it will be possible to know what category each puppy falls into and how they might be assigned. Owners should think about alternative choices to their primary request and be prepared to promptly accept a different color or sex.
  
  If no  puppy is available from a litter based on your desires of colors or the sex you wanted, then the puppy buyer can request the deposit either be applied to the next litter or fully refunded. Depending on the timing of the first litter to the next one available, it is possible for a reassigned deposit to receive a higher priority than it had in the original litter. Deposits are NOT refundable if you send one to hold a puppy and then purchase one from another breeder.  A deposit is a commitment.
  
  Hopefully, this helps you understand how our puppy selection process works. 
  It is Our desire to fulfill each owner's dreams........ 

  Puppy rearing:

  Our puppies are always raised in our home. We have dew claws removed at approximately 3 days old.  We also begin using neurological stimulation techniques at that age, to stimulate brain activity and enhance senses, a proven technique outlined at www.breedingbetterdogs.com.  Socializing puppies is an important aspect of creating a well rounded dog. We socialize our puppies as much as possible with people they don't know and dogs outside of their family unit. Our puppies are weaned onto Puppy Eukanuba at the appropriate age. They are released to their new homes on an individual basis depending on how they are doing, their litter size, when they start to eat on their own, and lastly how they react to their puppy shots. Generally, puppies go home between 9 to 10 weeks.  This is only if the puppy is completely ready to go and the environment where the puppy is going is a safe and secure one. Occasionally we have an older puppy available. These puppies usually have a better defined temperament and adjust very well to new environments.

  Vaccinations:

  Our puppies receive an initial vaccination and veterinarian exam at 7 - 8 weeks old.  We give shots at 7-8 weeks, 11-12 weeks and 15-16 weeks. After a pup is a year old, it requires an annual booster. Our puppies are wormed several times prior to going to a new home. We typically worm our puppies at 3, 6 and 9 weeks.  We use Revolution, a once-a-month application, to control Heartworm and external  parasites during the spring to fall months.  Depending on the time of year, we start our pups at 8 weeks on this medication.

  Health/Temperament Guarantee:

  We guarantee all puppies to be healthy when they leave the kennel.  If you receive a puppy from us and a health problem develops within 72 hours, you must contact us regarding the problem. We cannot be responsible for veterinary costs not approved prior to treatment. Should any dog sold by us develop any hereditary disease severe enough to warrant euthanasia, a replacement of the dog with one of similar quality shall be made after receipt of veterinary diagnosis of the disease and recommendation, along with proof of euthanasia. 

  Our dogs are guaranteed against Hip Dysplasia. OFA Evaluation (by an X-ray taken by a qualified veterinarian) must be done no sooner then 24 months. OFA grading of Excellent, Good, or Fair are considered acceptable. (Must be rated by OFA). Less then Fair will be replaced.

  We guarantee all our dogs against hereditary eye diseases. Should a dog we sold develop a hereditary eye disease that causes blindness before the age of 9 years, we will replace it with one of equal or greater value.

  Bralin guarantees your dog to be an excellent companion. If you are not 100% satisfied with his/her temperament (as described in the Breed Standard), please return your dog in healthy condition, within 1 month for a full refund. If your dog shows unprovoked aggression towards people, return your dog and we will replace him/her with another of equal or greater value.

  All parents of our puppies are in superb health. We OFA certify (see Orthopedic Foundation of America web site) all of our dogs. All our dogs have their eyes cleared, free of eye defects, by a certified ophthalmologist annually. (see CERF (Canine Eye Foundation of America) web site)

  Contracts/Agreements

  All of our dogs and puppies are sold with sales agreements containing our expectations from you as a responsible dog owner and our health and temperament guarantee. To preserve the quality of our line and the Siberian Husky in general, all non-show quality puppies are sold on a spay/neuter agreement with AKC Limited Registration papers. Although a puppy may have Champion or show quality parents, not all puppies can pass on their parents' desirable traits.
  
  If you are completely sure that you are ready to add a Bralin  puppy into your life, and you meet the requirements we outline on this webpage, please fill out our application for consideration.  If you are approved (I will contact you with the good news), and we will forward to you our sales contract. Once approved, you are encouraged to send in a $200 deposit to assure that you will be placed in order for a pup from the coming litter.  If a puppy does not match your choice (male, female, show etc), then I will transfer your deposit to the next litter or I will refund your deposit, your choice.  If you place a deposit with us and then get a different puppy from another kennel, and/or you no longer wish to be on the waiting list within 2 weeks from the puppies turning 8 weeks old, you forfeit your deposit. If due to unforeseen reasons, you need to postpone getting your puppy, I we will transfer your deposit to a future litter.
  

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