Placing
the puppies we raise in their new homes is a responsibility
we take very seriously. All our puppies are sold on a Show or Companion Contract. Companion
puppies are sold on a sterilization agreement. Companion
puppies from About Time Acres are NOT the undesirable pups from
a litter. They are simply pups who will not be used for breeding.
They are quite often show quality, and are sold with the same
Guarantee. (We do not offer "breeding quality" Italian Greyhounds
- we believe that if a dog is not show quality it is not worthy
of being bred.)
If
you are interested in one of our puppies, please take a minute
to fill out our online questionnaire & we will contact you
promptly. References will be required.
Purchasing
an "About Time" puppy - The process starts here.
Please Read This. Purchasing a
puppy from us implies that you have read, understand and agree
to these terms.
Reputation
is Everything to us. The quality and health
of the dogs we breed speaks louder than anything we could ever
say. When it comes to breeding a sound and healthy Italian Greyhound,
we make no compromises. Many "breeders" produce pups for one reason
- Profit. Sadly, when this is the case, quite often dogs that
should not be are bred; dogs that have health or genetic problems,
but can still produce another couple litters.
If you're looking for a cheap pup, look elsewhere. Just keep in mind the difference between "Price" and
"Cost". You can find an Italian Greyhound pup for
a cheap price. The question to ask yourself NOW, is if saving
a couple hundred dollars on the Price is worth the Cost. Is
it worth the Cost of thousands of dollars in vet bills when
your IG develops medical problems? Is it worth the Cost of watching
your family's companion suffer because he was carelessly bred
by someone out to "make a buck"? Is it worth the Cost
of your children's tears when their beloved pet has to be put
down at a young age because he can't walk or has severe seizures?
PLEASE, before you compromise and purchase that cheaper pup
for a lesser Price, ask yourself if it will really be worth
the Cost in the end.
If
you are looking for a healthy affordable quality dog, you're
in the right place. Our Italian Greyhound pups
are sold on a Contract, with a Full Health Guarantee.* Our contract is designed with the dog in mind, also to protect
both buyer and seller. There is a lot of important information
in our contract, please review it carefully. Our primary concern
is the care of our pups. In the event of a health problem with
your About Time Italian Greyhound, our contract DOES NOT require
you to return your loved pet to receive a refund/replacement.
(Beware of any contracts that do require the dog's return,
as a number of breeders will use this as a detriment to keep
from actually having to replace the dog / refund your money.)
* The Purchaser has read and fully understands
the terms of our Contract/Guarantee and agrees to comply with
them. Buyer, by purchasing an "About Time" IG, agrees
in full to our Contract/Guarantee agreement, and agrees to provide
Breeder with a signed copy of said agreement.
High
Standards produce Quality Italian Greyhounds. We have been asked why our prices are high. We would rather
explain to you now why our price is high, than explain to you
later why our quality was poor. We would rather explain to you
now why we breed so selectively, than explain to you later why
your loved family companion is sick. Quite often, you do "get
what you pay for". We care about providing you with the
Best Quality possible.
A Deposit of $200 is required
to Reserve an About Time Italian Greyhound puppy. The deposit
will be applied toward the total purchase price.
Advance
Reservations are accepted on a limited basis
for Pick-Of-Litter pup from each upcoming litter. Remaining
pups will be made available on a first-come-first-serve basis
to approved homes.
Shipping is available after your pup reaches 8 weeks of age if you are
unable to personally pick up your new puppy. While you are welcome
to come visit in person, we realize a trip to New Mexico is
not feasible for everyone. We select the airline we ship on
with the safety of the puppies in mind, and the care they will
receive in route. We have never had a problem with the safety
of our shipped puppies.
Shipping an About Time Italian Greyhound
Shipping a puppy
is a very simple process!
We make sure your new pup is crate trained and accustomed
to traveling (so the trip is nothing new and not stressful).
We call the airlines and make a flight reservation,
and arrange for required health certificate and crate.
We take puppy to airport and check in at required
time. A short time later you pick up your new puppy
at your airport. Its that simple!
We will ship
our puppies & dogs, from Albuquerque International
Sunport Airport, to anywhere within the US, Canada, and even to Switzerland.
We can ship overseas, but special provisions have
to be made, depending upon the destination. We select
the airline we ship on with the safety of the puppies
in mind, and the care they will receive in route.
We have never had a problem with the safety of our
puppies.
Your new puppy
will be shipped to you thru Continental's "Pet
Safe" program. The puppies are kept in a climate-controlled
and pressure-controlled pet area of the plane - much
like the passenger cabin for humans. Continental has
been absolutely wonderful - in the years we have been
shipping I have never been anything but thrilled with
their service and care. (Unlike some other airlines
who I won't name here).
When we ship with
Continental's "Pet Safe" shipping program, we book the puppy
all the way thru to the final destination, and confirm
all plane changes in advance. We have to be sure that
the weather is ok, and that the pups won't get too
hot or cold. With Continental's "Pet Safe",
we can also insure the value of the puppy. The shipping
charge is usually approximately $210.
Your total shipping
expense will generally be $275. ($210 freight
charge, plus $35 for shipping certificate, and $30
for shipping kennel.) Kennel is a quality crate (PetTaxi
or similar) that your pup will be familiarized with,
and you can continue to use for crate training/bed
when your pup arrives.
- For an older or larger puppy or dog, the kennel and
shipping cost will increase by approximately $20 to $40. If
the puppy is older than 12 weeks, there is an additional
$20 charge for a rabies vaccination - required to
ship.
- We do ship both to Canada, and Internationally Overseas. Shipping is available to Canada for approximately $25 additional charge. For other International shipping, contact us for requirements and a quote.
- We provide: A
written health guarantee, plenty of shredded paper bedding for the
trip, food/water dishes, a chew treat to keep your pup
entertained while traveling, and a high-calorie vitamin
booster before the trip. Food is provided in the crate, and water with karo syrup in it is frozen (to prevent spilling) in their dish as well.
We are
frequently asked:
"Will
the airline fly pets into my closest airport?"
Since 9/11, most airlines
have downsized the airplanes flying into various areas
of the country. This has limited the number of cities
we can ship to, as only the larger planes are equipped
with the climate and pressure controlled pet area
of the plane. Continental ships into most large major
airports, but depending on where you live you may
have to drive to pick your new puppy up. When we make
your reservation we will work to ship to the major
airport nearest you for your convenience.
"I
was told shipping will be a bad/harmful/negative experience
for my puppy, is this true?"
When the proper care
is taken, shipping is not a stressful experience for
a pup. We do not simply stuff your pup in a crate,
dump it on a plane, and hope it arrives fine. Each
puppy is accustomed to being crated. The pup is first
taught that the crate is its "den", a safe
and comfortable place. Once accustomed to being crated,
the pups are taken on trips with us to become accustomed
to traveling. By the time we take them to the airport
for their trip out to you, it is nothing they haven't
experienced already, and is not stressful at all.
When I first purchased
a dog from out-of-state I was given the impression
that shipping was a cruel thing to do and a bad experience
for my pups. I decided to have them transported across
the states (FL to NM) by a horse hauler who carried
them in the cab of his truck. After three long days
of bouncing around in a crate in an unfamiliar situation
with strangers, I received two very tired, very stressed
pups. It took weeks for them to settle down and gain
back the weight they lost due to stress. The next
pup I purchased was shipped in, and a couple hours
after she was dropped off in FL, I picked her up at
the airport here. She was a bit unsure about her new
surroundings for about 5 minutes, then settled right
in!
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Home for Life. Every About Time Italian Greyhound
that we breed is guaranteed a home for life with us if needed.
We believe that if we bring a dog into this world, we have the
responsibility to make sure that dog always has a loving home
and does not end up unwanted, abandoned, and spending its last
days alone in a shelter run. The biggest and most important
commitment a breeder can make is to take responsibility for
the lives they produce. We Do.
Thank
You for considering an About Time Italian Greyhound!
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