Puppies for Sale in Vermont

A:Vermont winters don't mess around, so picking a breed that handles the cold matters. Golden Retrievers and Pomskies are built for it. Both have thick double coats that keep them comfortable even when the temperature drops well below freezing. Miniature Poodles also do surprisingly well in cooler climates, especially with a simple trim adjustment for winter months. Fluffy French Bulldogs are a popular pick for Vermont families too, since they're primarily indoor companions and do just fine in any climate as long as you keep those walks shorter on the coldest days. Mini Dachshunds and Teddy Bears round things out nicely for families who want a smaller dog that spends most of its time inside by the woodstove.

A:Absolutely, and we love when families make the trip. Visits are by appointment so we can give you our full attention. You'll meet the parent dogs, walk through the kennel, and spend real time with the puppies. It's one thing to see photos online, but holding a puppy and watching how it interacts with your kids is a completely different experience. If traveling isn't in the cards, we also offer virtual tours so you can see exactly how our puppies are raised before making a decision.

A:Vermont's cold weather means a little prep goes a long way. Have a warm, draft-free spot set up inside before your puppy gets home, and grab a few puppy-safe jackets or sweaters for those first outdoor trips, especially if you're bringing home a smaller breed. Stock up on paw balm or booties early, because road salt and ice can irritate young paw pads fast. Schedule a vet visit within the first week, and plan your outdoor potty routine around the weather. Short, frequent trips outside work better than long ones when the windchill is brutal.

A:Vermont is a 9 to 12 hour drive from our farm, and some families make it a road trip while others have us handle the delivery. Either way, here's who raised your puppy. We're a family of nine, five girls, two boys, and two parents, on five acres in the rolling hills of Central Ohio, and we've been doing this for over 13 years. Our kids are in the whelping room and the play yard every day, so puppies leave here having been held and played with constantly. The kennel has heated tile floors for winter and geothermal cooling for summer and has been remodeled multiple times over the years. We're certified through the Purdue University Canine Care Program, one of the few breeders in the country to hold that certification, and our vet from Danville Veterinary Clinic checks our dogs every week. Every puppy goes through Early Neurological Stimulation between days 3 and 16, which builds stress tolerance and immune response early, and every parent dog is health and genetic tested. Climate-controlled ground transport delivers to Burlington, Rutland, and anywhere else. Read more about our family on our About Us page.