Kahaka Kennels agrees to:

• Dock the puppy’s tail to the German standard, which is near 50%. Dewclaws will not be removed.

• Administer first set of vaccinations (6-week shots and vaccines) and deworming.

• Microchip the puppy; they are extremely friendly, trusting, and eager to explore.

• Provide a copy of the parents’ pedigree.

• Provide a safe, enriching, and developmentally appropriate stimulating environment while in our care.

• Complete BioSensor conditioning with the puppy.

• Provide Puppy Adopter with a veterinary health check.

• Complete nail clipping.

• Complete pre-pick up bathing.

• Provide one gallon bag of food so adopter can transition puppy to their food of choice.

Puppy Adopter agrees to:

• Pick up the puppy from Kahaka Kennels during designated dates (or, if alternate plans have been agreed upon, pay the agreed upon transportation fee or boarding fee to cover the cost of travel/food. Dates and transportation cost are open to some negotiation)

• Provide the puppy with a hunting home or equivalent purpose or level of exercise that is suitable for their energy levels and stimulation needs. These pups love to be with their people most importantly and are happiest if provided opportunity for mental engagement.

• Keep the puppy as part of the family

• Maintain the puppy in good health, as recommended by a veterinarian

• Puppy Adopter shall provide all proper immunizations, regular vaccine boosters (they will need 8-, 10-, and 12-week boosters), heartworm treatment, rabies vaccination at 1 year, and recommended routine therapy

We highly recommend Puppy Adopters…

• Register the puppy using the provided pedigree.

• Expose the puppy to a hunting environment in preparation for NAVHDA’s Natural Ability Test, and

• Test the puppy in NAVHDA’s Natural Ability Test prior to the puppy reaching 18 months of age.

We strive to place each puppy in a loving environment conducive to the puppy’s needs. If, for any reason, a Puppy Adopter can no longer care for the puppy, Kahaka Kennels shall be given the first opportunity to resume ownership.

Kahaka Kennels is not required to accept the puppy, but must be made aware of any change in situation that affects the Puppy Adopter’s ability to care for the puppy and be allowed the opportunity to apply rehoming rights.

If Kahaka Kennels chooses to resume ownership, the puppy will be returned with all of its registration paperwork and health records, at no cost to Kahaka Kennels.