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When you purchase a puppy from Brush Dale Kennel, you not only get a healthy Small Munsterlander Pointer puppy who is up-to-date with shots and worming - you get a lot more:
- Microchipped for identification;
- 3-year health guarantee (see below);
- SMCNA registration (includes one year paid Club membership);
- NAVHDA registration;
- 50% registration fee reimbursement for NAVHDA's Natural Ability Test, VHDF's Hunting Aptitude Evaluation, or JGHV's VGP (Spring Puppy) Test. We highly encourage you to "test" your puppy and we will help you in any way we can to prepare for the Test or Evaluation;
- Help with training. Michelle has more than two decades of experience training versatile hunting dogs;
- Low-cost hunting at Brush Dale. You may "pick-up hunt" on weekdays at Brush Dale for the cost of the birds you kill or cripple. We want your Brush Dale puppy to become a productive upland hunting dog, which can only happen if you get your pup into a field of birds on a regular basis. All other things being equal, the only difference between a great hunting dog and a mediocre hunting dog is the number of birds they've been on.
- At-cost hunting and training events. We generally host two inivation-only, at-cost, hunting/training events per year at Brush Dale, to which you will be invited.
- Discounts on future Brush Dale puppy purchases. You will receive a 10% discount on the 2nd puppy you purchase, a 20% discount on the 3rd puppy, and a 30% discount on the 4th or more puppy.
HEALTH GUARANTEEBrush Dale puppies come with a 3-year health guarantee: - If, within three days of picking up your puppy, he/she is determined to be in ill health (by a licensed veterinarian), you may provide us with a copy of the veterinarian’s invoice for services rendered and we will reimburse you for the cost of medications and/or procedures recommended by your veterinarian to return your puppy to sound health. Alternatively, upon signed written diagnosis from your veterinarian, your may return your puppy to us for a full refund.
- If, prior to six months of age, your puppy is diagnosed (by a licensed veterinarian) with a genetic illness or defect that will
- prohibit him/her from hunting now or in the future;
- significantly limit the amount of time per day he/she can hunt from what would be considered normal; and/or
- cause his/her premature death
we will reimburse you in full, or replace your puppy with a puppy of the same sex from your choice of an upcoming litter, in your sole discretion.
- If, between six months of age and three years of age, your puppy is diagnosed (by a licensed veterinarian) with a genetic illness or defect that will
- prohibit him/her from hunting now or in the future;
- significantly limit the amount of time per day he/she can hunt from what would be considered normal; and/or
- cause his/her premature death
we will replace your puppy with a puppy of the same sex from your choice of an upcoming litter.
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BREEDING-QUALITY PUPPIES
There are just a handfull of SMCNA-approved breeders of Munsters in North America and there are less than 25 living, SMCNA-approved stud dogs. For the integrity of the breed to remain intact, breeders must choose those Munsters with the very best physical structure and conformation, versatile hunting ability, and cooperative temperament for their breeding programs.
Brush Dale litters are evaluated at age 8 weeks for structural quality using Pat Hastings' method of evaluation. Buyers who intend to breed their puppies will be given a choice of those puppies determined to have breeding-quality physical structure and conformation, regardless of their pick order. And, they will be contractually-required to take the steps necessary to have their puppies SMCNA-approved for breeding. The necessary steps are: (1) Prizing in NAVHDA's Utility Preparatory Test; (2) PENN-HIP or OFA hip test; (3) Physical evaluation by vet; (4) SMCNA Breed Council evaluation; and (5) SMCNA Breed Council approval. PREFERRED HOMES
We prefer to place our puppies in hunting homes and will only consider a non-hunting home if the puppy will regularly participate in activities that utilize his/her natural talents, such as hunt testing (e.g. NAVHDA, VHDF, UKC, AKC), tracking, retrieving, or search and rescue. Although Munsters are probably the best house dogs of all the versatile breeds, they were bred to work and need a "job" for optimal health and happiness. They also require regular, off-lead exercise.
We also prefer our puppies to go to homes where they will spend daily, quality time in the house with their owners. Munsters require a lot of human interaction and will become depressed if regularly left alone for long periods of time. If your Munster will be left alone for several hours a day, such as while you are at work, we would like you to utilize an outdoor kennel for him/her. Even if your Munster will be in the house with another dog, spending 8-12 hours per day, 5 days a week inside does not provide enough mental and sensual stimulation for an intelligent hunting dog. Outside, your dog will be able to see and smell everything that is going on around him/her.
MALE OR FEMALE?
We charge the same price for either sex, as they are equally good hunters and family companions, and are equally easy to train. It is absolutely untrue that females are better hunters, are easier to train, or are better with children. The people spreading this misinformation are often breeders charging a premium for female puppies. Actually, Munster males are generally better with young children. They are easy-going, openly affectionate, wanting to please, and a little tougher than the females, so they tend to handle a kid's rough housing in stride. If you have young chilren, we recommend you select a male puppy. Otherwise, choose the puppy you like best, regardless of sex.
CHOOSING YOUR PUPPY
No matter how much we'd like there to be some scientific method of choosing the best puppy from a litter, there really isn't one. What constitutes the "best" puppy is extremely subjective, and what becomes of a puppy is very much in the hands of its owner. All things being equal - a sound breeding from a reputable kennel and a healthy puppy who has been properly socialized by the breeder - it won't matter which puppy you choose. You could close your eyes, reach in, and take home whichever puppy you happened to grab and you'd have the raw material for a great hunting and family companion.
It is possible to predict a little bit about a puppy's future personality based on his/her size relative to his/her siblings. The biggest puppy will most likely be laid back, calm, and easy-going. This is because he/she never has to scrap with his/her siblings for anything. You should take the introduction of new things, such as gunfire, slow and easy when training this puppy. On the flip-side, the smallest puppy will most likely be outgoing, fearless, and energetic. This is because he/she always has to scrap with his/her siblings for everything. You should be firm, consistent, and patient when training this puppy, as it may be difficult to hold his/her attention.
Because we are human and are programmed to like things we find attractive more than those we think are ugly, you should pick the puppy you are drawn to. If you really like how your dog looks, it will make your bond all that much stronger. As the puppies are growing, watch the videos and identify three puppies that you like the looks of. When it comes time to choose your puppy, you'll likely be able to take home one of those three.
TESTING YOUR PUPPY
We encourage you to prepare your puppy to take NAVHDA's Natural Ability Test, VHDF's Hunting Aptitude Evaluation, or JGHV's Spring Puppy (VJP) test. These tests are designed to evaluate the success of a breeding and to provide information for making future breeding decisions. They are important evaluations of a dog's natural hunting ability. Most importantly, the tests help prepare a dog to be a good hunting companion. Puppies who are well-prepared to take these "puppy" tests are generally capable of hunting for their owners during the following hunting season.
NAMING YOUR PUPPY
Your puppy's Registered Name will begin with the litter letter (for example, Brush Dale's Amazing Grace for an "A" Litter puppy, or Brush Dale's Beginners Luck for a "B" Litter puppy). His/her Call Name can be anything you desire. The Call Name is what you call him/her, what you use for his/her vet records, etc. Often, the Registered Name and Call Name have nothing in common. Other times, you may select a Call Name that goes along with the Registered Name, such as Gracie or Lucky that go with the examples. When choosing a Call Name for your puppy, think of names with one or two syllables that are easy to yell, and don't sound too much like any command you will be using. For instance, if you use "Here" as your recall command, you probably would not want to call your puppy, "Hero."
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