Basic Information
Generally, we'll only have puppies for sale, which will be listed on the Available Puppies page. If we ever have started dogs available, they'll be listed there, too. Our selling terms apply to those animals only.
 If
you are interested in purchasing a puppy from Rock Llewellin Setters,
you must first complete and send a Puppy Request Form, which will provide us information about your lifestyle and that which you may provide for the dog. Someone will contact you after the receipt of the form. If approved, you will be put on the Waiting List. Because of our great concern for each dog we raise, we reserve the right to refuse a sale to anyone.
We'll let everyone know when the pregnancy is confirmed; at that time we will start taking non-refundable deposits. When sending your deposit, you'll need to specify sex of the pup preferred; we will not reserve according to color. The Waiting List order will determine the picking order. If we don't have the specified sex of the pup that you want, you may take the other, wait for the next litter, or get a refund on your deposit. Note, this is generally the only time we will provide a refund of deposit, which is otherwise non-refundable. Also, while it is up to you to choose a pup on your own, since we are familiar with the pups, we will suggest those in the litter which would be most compatible. Lastly, if you are on the Waiting List but we haven't received your deposit by the time the puppies are 35 days old, you will be notified/reminded. If we still haven't received it by day 42, then the puppy picking process will proceed and you will lose your place/be moved to the last position on the list. No puppies will be reserved without a deposit.
Pups will be evaluated, priced, and chosen no earlier than six weeks of age. We'll let you know when it is your pick. We encourage you to schedule a visit to meet the pups after they've had their first vaccination. Ideally, everyone will decide on their pup between six and eight weeks of age, so that everything is in order when the pups are ready to be transferred at nine weeks.
Buyer must be the person taking care of the dog; RLS will not sell puppies to third parties or as surprises. Should a person wish to buy a pup as a gift, RLS requires the Puppy Request Form to be completed and the Bill of Sale to be signed by the person receiving the pup. Also, the Llewellin may not be later sold/given away without expressed and signed agreement from us, to ensure it will always be in an appropriate home (see Puppy Request for further info).
As
a buyer, you will receive a signed copy of the Bill of Sale, Pedigree, FDSB registration papers, Health Record, Nutrition Information, Spay
and Neuter Information, Recommendations, and Familiar Commands and Schedule. You should be familiar
with and willing to comply with the conditions stated on the Bill of
Sale. Puppies will be fully weaned by
nine weeks and will be expected to go to their new homes around nine weeks old. Additional late-pickup charges may be applied to the purchase
price, if the puppy remains at RLS after ten weeks of age to cover the
cost of feeding, vet expenses, and training. LATE-PICKUP CHARGES: $20 per week until sixteen weeks of age. Older pups' rates to be determined at necessary time. Payment in full (reserving-deposit
deducted) is required before Bill of Sale is signed and puppy is released
from RLS's  ownership.
We would prefer to meet everyone who takes home one of our pups and highly recommend our buyers make the drive/flight here to pick up their pup. If this is not a possibility, we can arrange to ship the pup by air if the distance/flight seems reasonable for a young pup. Shipping expenses are the buyers' responsibility, which may be applied to the purchase price of the pup.
Pricing Information Etc*
There
is a non-refundable reservation deposit of $150. This deposit will be
deducted from the total purchase price.
$700 for a Breeding, Hunting, and Pet Quality Female
$650 for a Breeding, Hunting, and Pet Quality Male
$600 for a Hunting and Pet Quality Female
$600 for a Hunting and Pet Quality Male
 *Prices are subject to change. Prices vary due to RLS judged quality, which will be decided no earlier than six weeks of age. RLS can make no guarantee that said pups will mature into breeding quality dogs, understandably, but the BHP label at six-nine weeks old will be given to those pups that lack the immediate undesired traits as far as RLS can determine. Prices may later vary due to age and training.
For $50 dollars our vet can insert a microchip under the skin for permanent identification (excludes the small fee to register the ID number). We strongly recommend this procedure and will pay for half of the implanting procedure, but we will only schedule it if the prospective owner wishes. If he/she opts not to have this done while the pup is still at RLS, he/she should seriously consider it when the pup is taken in for later vaccinations. This is an invaluable method of identification, as all vets and shelters have universal readers that can identify each dog and return it to the owners.
If the buyer is planning to have to pup shipped to him/her, RLS will need to be contacted ahead of time, so that it can make the plans for shipping. Some basic expenses for shipping include handling, shipping carriers, airfare, and veterinary-approved health certificates. Buyer will be responsible for shipping expenses and must pay RLS for these expenses, which must be received prior to shipping.
Note: For specific litters, we will be interested in selling some BHP quality females/males under a special contract to exceptionally responsible, knowledgeable small kennels/homes that will consider leasing them back to us for possible breeding. Naturally, we would want the owners to keep in close touch and live regionally, so that we could visit, see the dog work, and determine if we should use them. In such situations, we will also ask that the owners contact us with the details of all (if any) other breedings of the dogs and only breed in a deliberate, responsible manner (if at all). Details of this program/contract have yet to be fully thought out but we'll post more information when it is. Another option might be a co-ownership. Please let us know if you'd be interested in something like this.
 RLS realizes that not all dogs should be bred. RLS recommends Hunting and Pet Quality dogs to be spayed and neutered at an appropriate age, for which RLS deducts a portion of the purchase price, and that extra caution and knowledge be in place to prevent unwanted pregnancies in the meantime. (See our listed articles on the subject.)
If a pup is sold as BHP quality, RLS expects that the owner uses his or her best judgment when considering breeding, in regards to the mature quality of the dog in hunting, temperament, conformation, and health; we would especially like such individuals to stay in contact so that help may be provided when needed.
Although RLS strives to breed healthy puppies, there are always possibilities of congenital or genetic defects. If RLS is selling a puppy that has a known congenital or genetic defect, the buyer will be  informed of it. If it needs treatment and is in RLS's possession when it is old enough to receive it, RLS may the procedure at no further addition or deduction for the buyer; however, buyer may be paying for the late-pickup charges.
Additional late-pickup charges may be applied to the purchase price, if the puppy remains at RLS after ten weeks of age to cover the cost of feeding, vet expenses, and training. LATE-PICKUP CHARGES: $20 per week until sixteen weeks of age. Older pups' prices will be determined at necessary time according to training.
Lastly, while we have no stipulation that says buyers must stay in contact with us, we always appreciate updates and are happy to offer help/advise whenever its needed.
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