About Our Puppies & Health Guarantee

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="2" width=210 BGCOLOR="#99CC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0648dfc3.jpg"> <div> <B><IMG SRC="372c47c0.jpg" border=0 width="196" height="124" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>MAIN MENU</B></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Keystone Gun Dogs"><U><B>Home</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id72.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Puppy Reservation List"><U><B>Puppy Reservation List</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id99.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Heat Stroke"><U><B>About Heat Stroke</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Shorthairs"><U><B>About Shorthairs</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>About Our Puppies & Health Guarantee</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id82.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Archived Photos"><U><B>Archived Photos</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id86.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Available Adult Dogs"><U><B>Available Adult Dogs</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id73.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Brags"><U><B>Brags</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id81.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Breeder Awards"><U><B>Breeder Awards</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Favorite Links"><U><B>Favorite Links</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gun Dog Training"><U><B>Gun Dog Training</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Obedience Training"><U><B>Obedience Training</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id68.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Housebreaking/Crate Training"><U><B>Housebreaking/Crate Training</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id71.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="How to Stop Puppy Biting"><U><B>How to Stop Puppy Biting</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="In Memory"><U><B>In Memory</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id77.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Keep In Touch Testimonials"><U><B>Keep In Touch & Testimonials</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id90.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="NAVHDA"><U><B>NAVHDA</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id78.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Past Litters"><U><B>Past Litters</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id61.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Photo Gallery"><U><B>Photo Gallery</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id63.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Puppy Photos"><U><B>Puppy Photos</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id85.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Q A"><U><B>Q & A</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id62.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Recommended Books"><U><B>Recommended Books</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id89.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Retired Dogs"><U><B>Retired Dogs</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id64.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Boys"><U><B>The Boys</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id67.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Girls"><U><B>The Girls</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id83.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tivas Training photos"><U><B>Tiva's Training photos</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id93.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ugly Dog Photos"><U><B>Ugly Dog Photos</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id95.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Web Site Award"><U><B>Web Site Award</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U><B>Contact Us</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=82 BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0658dfe1esnpes.jpg"> <div> <B>Puppies</B></div> <div> <B>© Copyright. All the material including photos, written content are subject to copyright laws. Any reproduction or use of this information without expressed written consent is strictly forbidden.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=398 colspan=2 BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0658dfc3.jpg"> <div> <I><B><U>About Our Pups</U></B></I></div> <div> <I><B>(Please page down to view Health Guarantee and Agreement of Sale)</B></I></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B><IMG SRC="7fd09d60.jpg" border=0 width="521" height="470" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></I></div> <div> <B>Keystone Gun Dogs is totally devoted to breeding exceptional Versatile German Shorthaired Pointers - a breed enjoyed for its diversified hunting abilities afield and family-friendly playfulness indoors. We breed on average 2 or 3 litters a year and we sell pups to</B><B> approved homes only.  We only ship pups to those that will be training and testing through NAVHDA or c</B><B>ompetition/show homes.</B></div> <div> <B>All litters are AKC and NAVHDA registered and are sold with a limited registration.  Your deposit will reserve a puppy and hold your place in the selection process. Since breeding is planned on the basis of deposits received, deposits are non-refundable unless there are not enough pups in the litter in order for you to get one of them. The price of the pup helps to cover the cost of the excellent care Keystone Gun Dogs takes in the breeding, weaning and training process. Our work begins well before the pups are born. Both parents receive pre-breeding health checks, receiving regular veterinary care, current vaccinations and testing and treatment for any parasites. Ongoing veterinary care, regular exercise and good nutrition ensure continued health of the parents and subsequently the puppies. The average cost of raising a litter of 10 pups is approximately $2,950. This does not include any problems that may arise such as an emergency C-section, etc.</B></div> <div> <I><B>S</B></I><B>ince litters are generally sold out before the pups are whelped we will accept your deposit to hold your place in the selection process.  </B><A HREF="id72.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Puppy Reservation List"><U><I><B><U>(Please see Reservation List page for any available puppies or planned litters).</U></B></I></U></A><B> We are not a glorified puppy mill and do not have an endless supply of puppies. Our pups are home raised and most litters are sold out ahead of time.  If you are looking for honest breeders that gives individual attention to their dogs please contact us.  Litters are carefully planned with emphasis given to health and the well being of our dogs and puppies.  All of our dogs are OFA health screened at the appropriate age for hips, elbows, eyes, and thyroid. Be very careful in the state of Pennsylvania of "Puppy Mills'.  Puppy Mill breeders generally have a dozen litters a year and may raise other breeds of dogs. Our breeding program consists of breeding for temperament, overall hunting ability, soundness of health, conformation, intelligence, obedience willingness, natural pointing ability and retrieving instincts. We sell pups to approved homes only. Raising, training and showing dogs is our PASSION, </B><B><U>not </U></B><B>a business.  </B><B><U>We do not sell pups to agents, brokers or pet shops!  Please contact us for our upcoming litter and availability of pups.  A list of references is available upon request. Our pups sell for $1,300. The average price of pups from other breeders is $1,000.  When you factor in that GSP's live for an average of 13 + years that's a difference of only  $23. per year.  Well worth buying a quality dog.</U></B></div> <div> <B>When the pups are 2-3 days old, they take their first trip to the vet for tail docking, dewclaw removal, weight recording and overall checkups. Back home pups stay with their mama where she keeps busy cleaning her babies, keeping them warm, and nursing. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Starting at 2 weeks of age, the pups are handled more frequently to begin their socialization with humans. The pups are lightly petted and groomed and their nails are clipped. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>At approximately 4 weeks old the pups will get introduced to softened puppy food to begin the weaning process. The nails continue to get clipped as necessary to protect mama from scratches and continues the socialization process. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Between 5 to 6 weeks of age, the puppies naturally "play" at retrieving objects, proudly walking around with small bird wings in their mouth. The starter's pistol is still being shot on a daily basis gradually moving closer to the pups. Every pup is introduced to pheasant feathers on the end of a fishing rod and/or live quail. Some puppies at 5 weeks old are already sight pointing. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>At 7 weeks old the pups make another trip to the veterinarian for their first vaccinations. A licensed vet examines each pup. By now the puppies have been totally weaned from mamma and are fed puppy food.</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>At 8 weeks of age pups are going to their new homes.</U></B></I><B>  It is illegal in the state of Pennsylvania to sell a pup under the age of 8 weeks. (Beware of breeders in Pennsylvania selling pups under 8 weeks of age! These are most likely puppy mills!)</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Please keep in touch with emails, phone calls and photos!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Health Guarantee</U></B></div> <div> <B>Your new puppy is guaranteed to be healthy at time of sale. All pups are checked by our licensed vet and each pup will have its own Health Certificate.  All pups are dewormed and will have received their first series of vaccinations. Keystone Gun Dogs recommends that you bring your new puppy to a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of possession for an examination.  If your new puppy is found not to be in good health, with a letter from your licensed veterinarian stating so, buyer notifies Keystone Gun Dogs immediately, and returns the puppy and the full purchase price will be refunded.  Pups are </B><B><U>guaranteed</U></B><B> against hip dysplasia (OFA only certification), Von Willebrand's Disease, Heart Disease, Addison's Disease, eye disorders and Lupoid Dermatosis for one year from whelp date.  We have gorgeous dogs and puppies with awesome hunting ability as well as the temperament that will make our dogs outstanding members for your family.  We pride ourselves to breed only sound healthy adults. </B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id100.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Agreement of Sale"><U><B>Click here to view our Contract (Agreement of Sale)</B></U></A></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Copyright © 1991-2011 •  Keystone Gun Dogs • All Rights Reserved</B></div> <div> <B>www.keystonegundogs.com</B></div> </td> </tr></table></body>