What can I expect when I apply for a puppy from Daintree?

STEPS

PART 1

  • Start with some research.  Educate yourself about the breed.  As with any purebred, there are standards, health issues, grooming requirements, typical traits, activity level, and life expectancy to learn about.  We can answer any questions you may have, but I am sure you can appreciate it is always nice to speak to someone who has done some research already.
  • When you are sure you want to get a puppy from Daintree Duck Tollers, fill in and submit the Quick Application Form.
  • We appreciate knowing if you are applying with other breeders, as it can be a bit of a surprise when a family is approved and all is a 'go' only to find out they bought a puppy from one of our friends instead!

PART 2

  • Selecting homes is an in-depth process involving your application's review, and home visit if possible, and phone interview if not. 
  • After Daintree has reviewed your application, we will set up a phone call or a home visit if you are local.  The purpose of the home visit is not to an 'audition' to determine if your home is suitable for a puppy, but more to meet in person, meet 1 or 2 of the Daintree dogs, who accompany me, and get further information/answer questions you may have.

PART 3

  • On approval, you will be asked to fill in the written portion of the application.  Getting more in detail about our agreement, the link to download will be sent to you on email.  It will need to be mailed, faxed or scanned & emailed back to us.
  • If the pups are not yet here, your first deposit will be $100*.  If the pups are already here, the initial deposit required is $500.
  • *For those who paid $100 before the pups were born, the next installment of $400 is due before they are 14 days old.
  • As an approved buyer, you will be given a username and password for this website which offers you exclusive access to the Daintree puppy progress pages not available to the general public.  Here you can watch the pups grow through photos, video and blog updates.
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  • When the puppies are 8 weeks old, they are vet checked, fully dewormed and ready to come and live with you!  Your remaining $1000 will be due upon pick up or prior to shipping.  (Shipping/transport/incidental charges are additional.) 
  • It is proven that vaccinations at such an early age are redundant to maternal antibodies, so no shots are given prior to the puppies leaving- you are encouraged for vaccinate for Parvo when your pup is 12-14 weeks old and to keep him away from unknown dogs and heavy traffic areas for dogs until after this vaccine is given and for up to 3 weeks after. (Click here for vaccination rules.)
  • The puppies are started on early training and to use newspaper for potty.  Each puppy receives a 2 year health warranty in writing as well as 6 weeks of FREE pet insurance.  You are becoming part of the Daintree Family and will receive lifetime support for any medical, behavioural or other issues that may arise.
  • If you need us to run your puppy on here with us due to timing issues, this is negotiable at an extra cost of $70/week after the age of 9 weeks. 
  • Puppies who are being shipped will be subject to additional costs including but not limited to: Fee charged by Vet to provide documentation that the puppy is fit for air travel, airport transfer fee, crate purchase, shipping charges and all applicable taxes.

Trisha is a wealth of knowledge on the care and raising of puppies and happy to answer any questions you have before or after you have your Daintree Dog.  We intend to keep in contact with you and love to hear updates on how our extended families are doing.