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*Available*

*We have breedings planned this year for our girls Pandora & Stormy*

Both girls will be fully health tested before breeding, stud dog will either be "Paco" below, or Ch. Foxfire's Star Fleet Commander, Ataxia Clear - who is a Best of Breed winner over ranked specials from the bred by class owner/breeder handled. Contact me for more info if you are seriously interested.

GAFF'S THIEF OF GOLD, OFAca, Ataxia Carrier
*AKC Major Pointed*

*SORRY - ALL PUPPIES FROM PACO/MYSTIC'S DEC. 2009 LITTER HAVE FOUND LOVING HOMES*

If you were interested in a puppy from us, please remember most or all of our puppies find homes well before they are even born or shortly thereafter. If you are interested in one of our puppies, please view our planned breedings page or contact us for more info.

Before being considered for a puppy from us, please fill out and e-mail us a puppy questionnaire. We will review the puppy questionnaire and contact you shortly thereafter. All puppies are health and temperament guaranteed on contract and will be registered with the AKC. Vaccinations and de-worming will be up-to-date and all puppies will be vet checked prior to leaving our home. Shipping is available in the USA and to some places overseas as well.

We follow a very particular socialization protocol which may be viewed here.

All litters are Aptitude Tested at 49 days and will provide results upon request for each puppy.

Co-breeding in 2009 didn't take - will be repeated Summer 2010:

Ch. Mt. Brier's Knight Of Foxfire, TT, OFA "Knight"

Mt. Brier's Champagne Blond, OFA "Champagne"

Expecting blue/white puppies from this co-breeding with outstanding temperaments, correct conformation/movement, amble bone/substance, beautiful head pieces and high working/training ability. Breeding will be repeated as the first did not take. You can view previous kids out of Knight or Champagne at the bred by us page. Deposits of $300 are being accepted now from approved homes, please complete a questionnaire if you are interested. Puppies will be health and temperament guaranteed on contract and will be up-to-date on vaccinations and de-worming. Shipping is available but we enocourage you to pick up your puppy in person.

Please check the planned breedings page for upcoming litters.

Contact:

Amanda Reichelt
Colville, Washington, USA

Phone #: (509) 216-3528

E-Mail: mountbrierfarms@yahoo.com

Be sure to note that this breed is prone to hip dysplasia / elbow dysplasia, congenital heart defects and ataxia. When buying an AmStaff or APBT ask for each dog's OFA hip/elbow # (unless the dog is PennHIP'd for hips) and cardiac #'s (done by a board certified cardiologist only) and check to be sure it is actually listed in the OFA database. Also ask to for the dog's Ataxia test # (from Optigen or Antigen). Make sure that the puppy you purchase is fully health and temperament guaranteed itself as well on contract. We guarantee the health and temperament of our puppies for their LIFETIME, not for just one or two years (refer to our Contract & Guarantee for details). We personally check our breeding stock for more than just hip dysplasia and congenital heart defects (by a board certified cardiologist - not a vet) with OFA even if what is being screened for is not neccisarily a major health problem in our particular breed - just to be absolutely sure that our dogs are truly sound. We aim to produce the healthiest dogs we can. There are NO bloodlines out there that are 100% free of health issues and any breeder who claims to have such a line is not being honest. Without health testing there is no way to know if a dog is truly sound and healthy, simply because a dog acts or looks healthy does not necessarily mean the dog is really, truly sound.

Please remember that owning a dog is a lifetime commitment
(likely to live 10+ years), are you really ready for a new puppy?

The Cost of Breeding the Right Way.

Would you like to join our mailing list for info on current litters, available puppies & adults? Please e-mail us here with the subject line "Join Puppy Mailing List" and please include a description of what you are looking for in a puppy or an adult.

4 week old females from Knight and Jinx (born August 2007) - NOT FOR SALE

We are always available to answer any and all questions concerning your puppy from us. We stay in contact with all of our clients and we want to hear about your puppy from us over the years. Many long-time friendships have been formed with several of our clients, which we consider to be extended family, and we just love to hear from you all and receive updates about your puppy!

-Only loving, family oriented, responsible homes need apply for one of our dogs-

Please Read Carefully & Understand Before
Contacting Us About A Puppy or Adult...

We breed our AmStaffs to the American Kennel Club standard and our APBT's to the United Kennel Club standard with temperament being our number one priority, followed closely by sound health, and then by correct structure, breed type & movement. We observe our puppies most carefully, and also conduct certain temperament and aptitude tests at the appropriate times. We are focused on producing excellence, with a keen appreciation of the AKC (AmStaff) breed standard's request of - "The American Staffordshire Terrier should give the impression of great strength for his size, a well put-together dog, muscular, but agile and graceful, keenly alive to his surroundings. He should be stocky, not long-legged or racy in outline. His courage is proverbial." Pedigrees are studied at length; we investigate the history of both the stud and bitch with regard to temperament, health, bite, structure, longevity, color, title (prefix/suffix) details, and other information. Puppies are often times sold by the time of or shortly after birth (not available to go to new homes until 8 weeks of age), so it is advised that if you wish to purchase a puppy from an upcoming litter please complete and send us a Puppy Questionnaire, then contact me by phone (509) 216-3528 or drop me an e-mail. A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 which is deducted from the purchase price is required to hold a puppy of a certain pick (picks are made in the order that deposits are received). If you are approved for a puppy from us we will then accept your deposit, but please read Deposits & Payments before sending it. When the puppy reaches 6 weeks of age exactly he/she will need to be paid for in full including any shipping/crate/health certificate charges that may apply (unless the buyer is picking up their puppy in person) or the seller reserves the right to place or keep the puppy. Payments made are not refundable. We reserve the right to refuse sale to any person at any time, without giving a reason. Our puppies are raised exclusively in-doors (with outside playtime once vaccinated) with hands on socialization from day one. All potential buyers are screened throughly prior to placement with the intention of placing each puppy in the most suitable home. We are not responsible for any veterinary bills, travel expenses or any other charges incurred once the puppy or adult is transferred into the buyer's possession. Shipping is available in the USA for those who cannot pick up their puppy in person and we do ship to other countries (we have dogs over in Belgium, Sweden, Spain and Puerto Rico). Please contact your local airline for pricing and flight arrangements if you live outside of the USA. All puppies and adults are sold with a written contract and health/temperament guarantee for their lifetime. Spay/neuter and non-breeding contracts are required on all pet quality puppies or adults with no exceptions of any kind. Referances are always available (including our veterinarians). We ask that new owners stay in touch with us about their puppy - we are always willing to answer any questions for the lifetime of your dog & love to get updates/pictures of them thoughout their life with you!

Dallas and Rustin's puppies from 2004 at 3 weeks old

-We will not ship or allow pick up of puppies any
earlier than 8 weeks of age for their best interest-

-We ship puppies COD which means the new
owner pays for the flight at time of pick up.
We must receive payment for the crate and health
certificate before shipment is done. Crate is $50.00
for a young puppy (8 weeks) or $75-$95 for an older
puppy or adult dog depending on size, and the health
certificate from a veterinarian is $50.00 (requirement to fly)-

-Occasionally we will co-own show puppies or adults-

-We will NOT sell any puppies just for the purpose of breeding-

*ATTENTION*

We vaccinate our puppies at 5 & 7 weeks old. We do not recommend over-vaccinating your puppy, and use a limited vaccination program. Please visit the New Vaccination Protocol site for some very important information about over-vaccinating your dog. Also, please check out: Vaccinosis!

*Very Important Information For New Owners*

Puppy socialization & training is of utmost importance and must begin immediately:
Puppyhood is the most important and critical time of your dog's life. What socializing is done now thoughtout puppyhood will forever affect your puppy's life and his or her temperament as an adult. I recommend you read:
How to Socialize Your New Puppy

Puppy training and learning basic manners:
General issues, Housetraining, Socialization, Chewing & Biting

Teaching your puppy bite inhibition,
a must for all dogs of any breed/size:
Training Puppies Not to Bite

House training your puppy the right way:
ADTN's Housebreaking