05/03/2026
📣 A Quick Reminder About Parvo & Our Safety Policies 🗣
We know everyone is excited to meet puppies, and we truly appreciate the love and support!
We want to take a moment to explain why we don’t allow visitors inside our home or on our property while we have young puppies.
One of the most frequently asked questions we get from potential puppy families is “can I come meet the puppies?” or “when can we come pick out our puppy?”
As much as we would love to host in person visits, we are unable to do so for a few very important reasons. For us, the well-being of our dogs and family will *always* come before convenience or curiosity. While we understand the excitement families feel when preparing to welcome a new puppy into their lives, protecting our dogs and family is our top priority.
One of the things we pride ourselves on is that we are a family-owned kennel. We run it as a husband and wife team, with our children being heavily involved in the upbringing of the puppies. We believe this adds a more personal touch to our program and the puppies we produce. Additionally, our dogs are exposed to quail, ducks & horses daily. They are not simply animals that live in kennels and litters are produced and left in a whelping area for the entirety of their 8 weeks, they are our family and we love & care for them each whole heartedly daily!
It goes without saying that puppies and their mothers are very vulnerable in the days and weeks after whelping, and unnecessary stress or exposure to outside germs can be extremely harmful during this critical period.
What many people don’t realize is that even the most well-meaning visitor can unintentionally carry in bacteria or viruses on their hands, shoes, or clothing that could jeopardize the health of the entire litter. Beyond the health concerns, frequent visitors can also cause anxiety for the mother dog, which directly impacts her ability to care for her puppies.
That being said we’d like to elaborate on the key reasons that our answer is “No”, this question time and time again & provide some supporting examples for why we make this our policy. In the following sections, we’ll outline the primary reasons why in-person visits are not permitted, explain how this policy safeguards both puppies and families, and share the alternative ways we help our families connect with their future companions before go-home day.
🐾 Parvo is extremely dangerous.
It’s a highly contagious virus that can be carried on shoes, clothes, hands, even car tires—and you don’t have to have dogs at home to bring it in. Puppies under 16 weeks are the most vulnerable because they’re still building immunity and have not completed their vaccinations.
🚫 One accidental exposure can be deadly.
Parvo can survive in soil for up to ten years, and once it’s brought onto a property, it can infect litter after litter. As responsible breeders, our number one priority is keeping our puppies safe and healthy.
📌 In addition to the respiratory illnesses that are also easily spread.
• kennel cough
•distemper
✔️ How we protect our babies:
• Strict no-visitor policy for property and home
• Sanitized, controlled areas for puppy care
• Regular checks and vaccinations on schedule
• Virtual meet-and-greets, photos, and videos for families weekly if not daily
• Always a phone call away with any questions
We understand this may feel different than some breeders, but our goal is to ensure every puppy gets the best and healthiest start possible. Thank you so much for understanding and helping us protect these little lives. 💛🐶
If you ever have questions or want more updates, please feel free to reach out!
