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Desert Willow Sales Policies

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 Desert Willow 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” Aussie's – 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.

Desert Willow Application

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Purchasing a "Desert Willow" puppy - The process starts here.
Please Read This.
Purchasing a puppy from us implies that you have read, understand and agree to these terms.

Australian Shepherd Purchase Process & Terms

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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 Australian Shepherd, 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 Australian Shepherd 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 Aussie 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 Australian Shepherd 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 Desert Willow Australian Shepherd, 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.)

Show Contract

Companion Contract

 * The Purchaser has read and fully understands the terms of our Contract/Guarantee and agrees to comply with them. Buyer, by purchasing a "Desert Willow" Aussie, agrees in full to our Contract/Guarantee agreement, and agrees to provide Breeder with a signed copy of said agreement.

 

High Standards produce Quality Australian Shepherds. 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.

Desert Willow Australian Shepherd Prices

 

A Deposit of $150 is required to Reserve a Desert Willow Australian Shepherd puppy. The deposit will be applied toward the total purchase price.

Deposit Information

 

Advance Reservations are accepted on a limited basis for each litter. Pups may be chosen at 3 weeks of age in the order reservation deposits were placed. Remaining pups will be made available on a first-come-first-serve basis to approved homes.

Advance Reservation Information

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 a Desert Willow Aussie 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 or Canada. 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 "Pet Safe", 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 "Pet Safe", we can insure the value of the puppy. The shipping charge is usually approximately $200. Your total shipping expense will generally be around $300. ($200 freight charge, plus $50 for shipping Health Certificate, and $50 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 approximatly $20. If the puppy is older than 12 weeks, there is an additional $20 charge for a rabies vaccination - required to ship. We provide: A written health guarantee, plenty of bedding for the trip, food/water dishes, a chew toy to keep your pup entertained while traveling, and a high-calorie vitamin booster before the trip. 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 accustommed 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.   [Close Window]

 

A Home for Life. Every Desert Willow Australian Shepherd 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 a Desert Willow Aussie!