Litters
General Information For Prospective Buyers
When we plan a breeding, we do so with the principal intention of retaining a puppy or puppies that will further our own program. We then offer other puppies to carefully screened new owners with a guarantee of lifelong mentoring in whatever activity or interest they may have for their Belaya Whippet. We do not, as a rule, stipulate that participation in any one activity (showing, coursing, etc.) be a condition of sale, but we are especially pleased when our owners choose this, and we do offer extensive help with whatever training is needed for that activity.
With the strong belief that it is irresponsible to carry forward any trait that would limit a healthy life or be a liability to our owners we do test for genetically transmitted deafness, eye and heart anomalies. We have five generations of normal BAER (hearing) testing, and test all puppies at six weeks. We also test eyes annually beginning at one year and all breeding stock has current CERF certification. We check hearts at 6 weeks and provide all vaccinations needed before the age of one year with the exception of Rabies which must be administered by a veterinarian. We provide ongoing information on correct nutrition and keep in close touch with our owners for at least the first year. Many have become dear, long-term friends, and several have gone on to acquiring their second (or third) Whippet from us.
