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Raising family guardians and loyal companions.
Frequently Asked Questions
I know puppies come with a lot of questions, especially when you're starting your search. I've answered a lot over the years and compiled a list of the main ones.
Do you health test?
Yes! We health test all of our breeding dogs. We are very specific and thorough when selecting any outside studs, too. We genetically test every dog through Embark and ensure each dog is cleared of not only their breed specific diseases, but the remaining hundreds of diseases Embark tests for as well. These results are available upon request.
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We are in the process of getting our girls OFA tested per breed standards in the hopes of having our girls CHIC certified. However, in regards to hips, we've done a lot of research on this and find that there isn't a lot of consistent evidence to show that breeding dogs with good rated hips will only produce pups with good hips as well. We have a fantastic relationship with our vet and have our breeding dogs thoroughly examined prior to breeding to ensure their hips are solid. Our goal through these OFA and CHIC certifications is to maintain solid hips.
Is there a health guarantee?
Yes! We offer a one year health guarantee that protects your puppy from health disorders per their breed standard or any life altering congenital diseases including hip dysplasia and organ failure. If the quality of your puppy's life is lost due to something that could have been prevented from better breeding, we will take responsibility and help to make it right. If you feel that there is something wrong with your puppy, please contact us right away. We want to work with you to come up with a solution, you are not alone in this.
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Our guarantee is contingent upon an evaluation from our vet. We strive to produce quality puppies and have never had our health guarantee put in effect. However, if there comes a time where we must act on this we have options of either replacing the puppy, covering the cost or coming up with another affordable and acceptable solution.
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We do place a lot of emphasis on quality feed and age appropriate exercise with our puppies. The extra large breeds, especially grow very quickly. We will help guide you through this fast pace growth to ensure your puppy grows soundly.
When should I spay or neuter my puppy?
There is a lot of controversy around the proper age to spay or neuter puppies, especially when it comes to extra large breeds. We feel very strongly about this matter as we were new extra large breed owners once and made the mistake of spaying our first mastiff too soon. Because of this, she didn't have the proper hormones to help her bones and joints grow soundly and she ended up struggling with joint issues and arthritis at a very early age. We swore we would never do it again, nor would we ever allow our Rogue Mountain families to make that mistake unknowingly.
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We recommend waiting until 24 months or 2 years of age before spaying or neutering your puppy for a Mastador or 12 months or 1 year for our Springers. We feel so strongly about this, that if your pup is spayed or neuter prior to the recommended timeframe, unless discussed with us, we will void the health guarantee. The extra large breeds grow quickly and need the sex hormones to help with proper bone and joint health and their growth plates don't close until right around that two year mark.
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In regards to females, a fellow breeder explains it best:
"Unlike humans who have a menstrual cycle every month and shed the uterine lining, dogs only shed their lining when they have a litter. Because of this, every heat cycle that a bitch endures and doesn’t get bred will stack in her uterus. If she were to get bred for the first time as a 4-year-old, she would potentially have 5-6 linings stacked in her uterus. The linings make it difficult for the fertilized eggs to attach and the cervix loses its elasticity if it goes unused. What this means is that there is a high potential for puppies to be born malnourished and quite often results in a cesarean. This is quite expensive and REALLY expensive if it’s an oops litter and the puppies won’t help recover any costs. Worst of all it puts the mama dog at severe risk." - Julie from The Honest Breeder
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In regards to males, if you feel you can ensure that your male will not get the chance to accidentally breed another female and there are no behavior issues we don't recommend neutering at all.
How much are your puppies?
All our puppies are sold with an AKC Limited Registration. Full registration is available to approved homes at an additional cost.
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English Mastadors - $2,500
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English Springer Spaniels - starting at $2,000
Why are they so expensive?
We get "you sell your puppies for how much?!" a lot. So we'd like to explain how our puppies are priced fairly.
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We health test all our dogs using Embark DNA + breed test as well as OFA testing for hips, elbows, eyes and heart (if applicable for the breed). This tests for hundreds of possible diseases and gives us a complete picture of what our dogs look like genetically. We also make sure our studs are tested as well.
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Our puppies are raised indoors. That means in our home where we sleep, eat and play. We are there for every whelping, for every single puppy born, regardless of the time of day, regardless of plans we may have had. We assist mom when needed and make sure she is staying hydrated and her vitals are at safe levels. Our children get to handle and play with each puppy from the time they're a few days old until they're ready to go home. This almost means lots and lots of clean up. We are cleaning their pens everyday, multiple times a day, especially during the winter seasons when it's too cold for the puppies to be outside. During warmer months, this means puppies get to go outside when it's nice, but someone is always outside monitoring them.
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Because our puppies are raised in our home, we sleep with them and mom for the first few nights (yes, that sometimes means sleeping on the floor next to their whelping box) to ensure no one gets rolled or laid on. We have cameras set up so we can see everyone at any point in time. I can access these cameras from my phone when we leave the house. We also wake up with mom to help nursing for those first few nights to make sure she gets each puppy fed. If needed, we are supplementing puppies to make sure bellies are full and they can grow as they should.
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All this extra time and effort is factored into our cost. We're not just providing you a puppy. We're pouring our hearts and soul into each one of these puppies and we are ensuring they have the best start to an amazing future with your family.
What should I feed my puppy?
At Rogue Mountain Manor, we believe that a healthy start begins with high-quality nutrition. That’s why we feed our puppies a balanced 50/50 blend of raw food from Viva Raw and premium kibble from Diamond Puppy. This combination provides the benefits of a species-appropriate raw diet alongside the convenience and nutritional support of a trusted, vet-recommended kibble. We’ve chosen this approach to give our puppies the best foundation for growth, immunity, and overall well-being.
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Feeding pets a raw diet can offer a variety of health benefits, including shinier coats, healthier skin, cleaner teeth, and improved digestion. Many owners also notice increased energy levels and smaller, less frequent stools. Raw food mimics what dogs would naturally eat in the wild, providing them with fresh, whole ingredients that support overall wellness and vitality. An added benefit to feeding raw is less poop. With a raw diet, almost all the nutrients are being absorbed and used by the dog so there is less waste to end up in your yard.
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We will provide you with both a sample of Viva Raw and Diamond Puppy in your puppy swag bag, along with a coupon code to order more raw if that's the route you decide to go.
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If you already have a Rogue Mountain pup or have a dog that you'd like to try raw on, use my code to get yourself a discount: vivarawpets.com/ROGUE20 and fall in love with raw food yourself!
When can I pick up my puppy?
My puppy is 8 weeks on a Monday, can I just pick him up the weekend before?
No. I understand weekday pick-ups can be more difficult due to work schedules, but picking up a puppy prior to 8 weeks is illegal in our state. We promise, a few days is worth the wait and I'm willing to meet within 2 hours if it's more helpful.
Will my puppy be potty trained?
While we start potty training at 3 weeks old using the "Misty Method," we cannot guarantee that your puppy will be fully potty trained by the time you pick him up. We do promise that he will have a great head-start and will understand the concept of potty-ing somewhere other than his bed.
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We use alfalfa pellets in a litter tray to teach them that there is a certain area to potty. We use alfalfa to mimmick the scent of grass. They learn to associate the smell with where they need to potty. By 6-7 weeks of age, most of our puppies will stop playing to walk over to their litter tray to potty. When playing outside their pen, we make sure they still have access to the grass or a litter pan if we cannot take them outside due to weather. We want to set them up to succeed!
Do you crate train?
Yes! We love crate training and you should too! Crate training is not a bad or scary thing for your puppy when done properly. We introduce the crate when puppies are being weaned, around 4 weeks old. We keep the crate door open and we make sure they have comfy bedding inside. They are able to go in and out as they please and we often find a cute puppy pile during nap time.
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Crate training allows your family to enjoy your life without your dog, because as much as you love to take her everywhere, sometimes you just can't. When done correctly, the crate becomes her bedroom, her safe spot. The crate can also allow you to take a break from your puppy if you're having a difficult day. Puppies need structure and patience, just like toddlers. Providing them with a safe place to take a nap or a time out will allow you to do life without worrying about accidents or the puppy getting into something they shouldn't.
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If you'd like a head start with crate training, we do offer Puppy Preschool, a two week training program that teaches your puppy the basics of crate training.
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