Adoption Process

Adoption Process

Fill out puppy application

Application approval

Pay deposit & join waitlist

  • If you have preferences we will note them at this time, such as "red male". Our deposit is $500 & non-refundable. In the event we get to your place on the waitlist & don't have your requested gender we will either: offer you first pick at that point, issue a refund, or apply it to the next litter and give you priority preference. 

Await the birth of your litter & follow excitedly on social media!

Pick your pup when it is your turn on the waitlist.

  • Most often this happens when the puppies are 4-6 weeks of age, but sometimes families feel a connection & choose early on. So keep your eyes peeled & be ready to pick your new best friend! Once you have chosen your pup we will send you regular updates in addition to our social media postings.

Puppy pick up. In the few weeks prior to adoption day we will set up a pick up date & time with you, or set up travel arrangements, if necessary.

  • We never ship our puppies freight or cargo but are more than happy to help arrange the best way to get your pup safely to you. We are happy to have your pup fly main cabin with us to escort your pup to you.
  • Within reasonable distances we can sometimes deliver or meet part way with your puppy.
  • All travel expenses including airfare, gas, lodging, & food for extended trips are at the expense of the buyer.  

Pay the remaining balance.

  • The remaining balance due on your puppy is expected on or prior to pick up. Unless otherwise arranged please be prepared to bring cash. We also accept Zelle as a form of payment. Be advised we no longer accept Venmo as a form of payment on pick up day.

Included with all of our pups:

  • AKC Registration, Limited (The litter is AKC registered; once your pup has been adopted, contract signed, & paid for in full you will receive an electronic copy of their AKC registration form within 24 hours so you can register your pup to you. Breeding rights may be negotiated separately at the discretion of HLG.)
  • ENS exercises done in newborn phase
  • 6 week health check by licensed veterinarian
  • First vaccines & dewormer given
  • Health record
  • Misty Method & bell training for potty training
  • Bag of puppy food to transition to home food
  • Blanket with mama & siblings' scent
  • Puppy chew toy
  • Set of potty training bells
  • 26 month health guarantee

Our support for the life of your pup!

  • We love to keep in touch with our families & make new friends along the way. We hope you stay in touch by email, text, or our Facebook page and look forward to seeing photos through the years of your family and our pups as they grow. We are here to support you with questions as they may arise.