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SALE PRICE OF PUPPIES
Breeders who participle in the AKC Dog Detection Task Force have made the com- mitment to breed their females and provide puppies for sale. Because there are many buyers from different agencies, vendors and organizations, no one price has been set. Selling price is usually based on the age of the pup, the buyers need, and their opin- ion about the puppy’s potential and worth. Final selling price is generally related to age and performance at time of evaluation. Buyers are usually looking for well socialize puppies that are comfortable around chil- dren, adults, crowds, new places, different surfaces, smells, are happy, upbeat, play- ful, willing to chase and retrieve a ball or toy. Many buyers will want to see how pups handle isolation and confinement. There- fore, breeders and puppy raisers are encour- aged to use a dog crate when preparing and developing their pups. Depending on age and the needs of each buyer, performance becomes the important factor in determin- ing price. The market for a well social- ized pup is large and breeders whose pups demonstrate the traits mentioned generally demand the higher prices.
There is also a market for pups not selected. Breeders who decide to sell pups early will learn there are other buyers look- ing for older pups. To help these breeders, the AKC supports a website and a program called “AKC Market Place” where breeders can list their pups by breed and age. Mar- ket Place provides information about the breeder and the pups for buyers to review. Experience shows that many buyers prefer older, well socialized pups that has been exposed to an enriched environment which makes them ideal for placement in a family or home environment.
ADJUNCT AND NON-TRADITIONAL BREEDS
Adjunct and non-traditional breeds, their breeders and puppy raisers are com- mended for their desire to participate in this program and for their willingness to help in this national security effort. Because of limited time and resources only two breeds were identified in the current pilot pro- gram. Adjunct breeds are those known for
PHOTOS BY AIDAN GERETY, AKC
their established history and versatility as a working dog breed. Some adjunct breeds are used for single-purpose (detection only), others for dual-purpose (patrol and detec- tion). Their participation is welcomed and they will have access to the resources of this pilot along with reports and suggestions. Feedback and recommendations about their dogs and pups will be provided as time permits.
Adjunct and non-Traditional breeders who choose to become involved do so with the understanding that they will complete the application and be accepted.
The expectation from these breeders and puppy raisers (Adjunct and non-traditional breeds) follows:
BREEDERS AND PUPPY
RAISERS CAN EXPECT FROM THE AKC CONSULTANT
• Assistance and help via email, website, and social media
• Advice and counsel during whelping, weaning, socialization and enrichment periods
• Recommended protocols during socialization, enrichment and training periods
• Feedback about puppy videos submit- ted (breeders and puppy raisers)
• Guidance throughout a process that answers questions that arise regarding weaning, socialization and develop- ment of the pups
• Personal and individual dog or puppy information will not be shared with others
• Cumulative data about the dogs and pups will be shared with those involved in approved research
• Be willing to share information and learn from others
All breeders including those in the adjunct and non-traditional breeds are expected to negotiate with buyers the suc- cessful placement and price for their dogs and puppies. The Task Force does not nego- tiate, own, buy or sell dogs but does provide advice and assistance. If they are known to the Task Force they will be placed on an information list that is passed along for breeders to use.
More information is available at:
For the Application: https://www.survey- monkey.com/r/FXSHJSY
For More information: https://purpose- raisedpup.com/
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog- task-force/akc-pilot-detection-puppy-rearing- program/
For information about AKC Dog Detec- tion Task Force contact: Penny Leigh: Pro- gram Manager, 919-816-3749, Penny Leigh (pxl@akc.org)
For further information about the AKC Dog Detection Task Force breeding pro- gram contact: Scott Thomas at scott@pur- poseraisedpup.com 210 392 4109
Following the events of 911, Brussels, Boston, Las Vegas, New York, London and too many more in addition to the increased number of natural disasters, the need for sent, explosive detection and patrol dogs has greatly increased.
“Perhaps you would be willing to raise one puppy to protect our country.” —Dr. Carmen Battaglia
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