We are committed to ensuring our puppies are handled, socialized, and
introduced to manners. There is a lot of love, pride and work
involved with raising each and every one of our litters.
At
Howling Pines our dogs are, first and foremost,
family companions! They are a pleasure to have in our home and our
hopes are for our puppies to be a pleasure in their new homes as well.
All of our dogs are thoroughly health tested and clearances done prior to
being bred. Most of our clearances are done at 24 months of age.
In addition to health testing, the dog must have a sound, friendly
temperament to be included in our breeding program.
We pay close attention to
the developmental stages that puppies progress through while they are with
us. There are three major developmental stages that occur in the
first two months of a dog's life. We make sure each stage is
successfully accomplished. These include: Socializing puppies with a
variety of people (children, strangers, etc.), teaching bite inhibition
and establishing household manners.
Puppies are socialized
with other dogs, cats, adults and children of all ages.
Howling Pines' puppies already
have a good sense of obedience ... even at the early age of five weeks
old.
We do not take reservations on a litter as we wait to make sure there is a
puppy that matches your family's needs. Families who understand the
malamute breed and can offer a good, loving home are encouraged to visit
and may, if desired, be placed on our waiting list.
We spend time talking
with you about what you want to accomplish with your newest family member.
We also take this time to show you all the appropriate papers regarding
the parents' CKC certificates, pedigrees and health test results.
At eight weeks old
temperament testing is done. At that time we will find out if one of
the puppies is well suited to your family. It is always a great day
when we can phone you with the terrific news that we have a puppy for you.
WHY SO CAUTIOUS ? Malamutes can live up to and beyond 12 years of
age. It is much better to have a breeder who works tirelessly in the
beginning to find you the right match, than to hand over the first dog
available. We want you AND the dog to be very happy.
Puppies are vaccinated,
examined by a licensed veterinarian and micro-chipped before going to
their new homes. Howling Pines
usually waits for the dogs to mature to ten weeks old before placing them
into their new homes.
