Facility
Health Program
Puppy Development Program
Breeding Stock
Service
Location and Shipping
Deposit Policy
Puppy Selection Policy
Guarantee
Owners
INTENT & PURPOSE
It is our goal to produce the best possible hunting dogs and family companions. Our kennel is operated on the philosophy of quality invested provides quality received.
FACILITY
The
kennel grounds occupy approximately 2 ½ acres. We have two
banks
of adult kennels that contain six 5' x 12' runs each. And six puppy
runs of 4' x 12' each. The kennel floors are concrete and on a 5 degree
slope that drains into a trough. The trough is connected to a
1000-gallon septic system. The runs are divided by chain link fencing.
The welping areas are inside a metal building. There are three concrete
runs of 8' x 16' inside and 8' x 8' outside. These are also connected
to the septic system. The concrete slopes and troughs make for easy and
thorough daily cleaning. We have an exercise and training area that
contains a one-acre pond. HEALTH PROGRAM
All of our dogs are
fed Eukanuba dog food. This was
the result of a nutritional inquiry to Purdue University and Ohio State
University Schools of Veterinary Medicine. The expense of feeding this
top quality food is more than offset by its results. All of our dogs
are on Interceptor once a month wormer and Advantage flea and tick
control. All of our dogs have their hips OFA certified and must score a
good or excellent to be bred. Annually our dogs receive rabies
&
parvo vaccinations and their eyes are examined by a canine
opthamalogist with the result submitted to CERF for registration. Or
puppies receive Interceptor wormer at 3 weeks of age and their first Ft
Dodge Puppy Shot (Duramune DA2PP + CVK) at 5 weeks. We repeat the Ft
Dodge Puppy Shot every two weeks until they leave or reach 16 weeks.
Dew claws are removed by the pinch method, limiting scaring.
FOR INFORMATION ON EUKANUBA SPORTING DOG FOOD VISIT
WWW.EUKSPORT.COM
PUPPY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Our
puppy development program begins with early neurological stimulation
using the "Bio Sensor" program. The "Bio Sensor" program was developed
by the U.S. Military for their war dog program. Later it became known
to the public as the "Super Dog" program. This program consists of five
exercises performed on the puppies daily from the third day of life
through the sixteenth day of life. The benefits from this program are: - Improved cardiovascular performance
- Stronger heart beats
- Larger adrenal glands
- More tolerance to stress
- Greater resistance to disease
Feeding time for puppies is a time of high energy and drive. We use this time to introduce problem-solving exercises to the puppies. Daily we introduce different barriers between the puppies and their food. The puppies are challenged to go under, over, around, or through barriers to get to their food. This type of brain stimulation is proven to actually increase the size of the cortex. When the puppies reach their food we fire a 22 blank pistol to imprint in their minds the association of gunfire with something good, food. This noise conditioning makes the transition to the field and the reward of a bird after gunfire easier.
At six weeks of age we introduce the pups, as a litter, to a clip wing quail or chukar. The competitiveness of the group makes the bird introduction a pleasant experience for all, leaving a positive bird imprint in their minds.
It is important to note at this point that unstructured handling and play by adults and children also takes place during this time to promote normal human bonding and socialization.
A lot of experts feel the first six weeks is the most important time for development in a dog's life. Newborn pups have their eyes closed, have a limited digestive system that requires mothers licking to function, depends on external sources for body heat, and can only smell, suck, and crawl. At six weeks they see, walk, eat and digest solid food, regulate their own body heat, play, reason, and develop traits unique to themselves.
Studies have shown that the effectiveness of "jump start" exercises during the first six weeks of life can never be duplicated again.
BREEDING STOCK
Hunters Point Kennel currently owns, hunts, and breeds sixteen APLA Certified Pointers, one APLA Master Pointer Retriever, and one APLA Grand Master Pointer Retriever. That is more APLA titled dogs than any other pointing lab kennel ! These dogs represent the "best of the best" pointing lab bloodlines in the country. This pattern of success represents a high standard of ability and temperament to be selected for our breeding program. We retain pups from our own litters and purchase outside pups every year. We start these pups and evaluate them for our breeding program. They must be better than our current dogs to earn the right to be placed in our program. We are dedicated to making a great breed of dog even better. We feel a responsibility to the breed that has brought us so much pleasure, and to you our client. The purchase of a hunting companion is a serious investment in training time, emotional attachment, and money. Accept nothing less than hunter tested and APLA certified parents on both sides of your pup.
SERVICE
Service after the sale of a puppy is an area that is rarely discussed but can be very important. A breeder must have that ability and the desire to provide post sale service. The ability to provide service means being knowledgeable in the areas of training, health and nutrition, canine behavior, problem diagnosing, and hunting both upland birds and waterfowl. The desire to provide service simply means that willingness to share our knowledge for the benefit of our clients. Byron and I both stand ready and able to provide post sale service.
LOCATION AND SHIPPING
Our kennel is located in Salem, Indiana, which is 35 miles northwest of Louisville, Kentucky. We ship puppies by air out of Louisville International Airport at Standiford Field. Federal regulations require a puppy traveling alone to be a minimum of 8 weeks of age. The charge for shipping by air is based on the size of the kennel (200-puppy crate) and the method of travel, regular air cargo or counter to counter. Distance is not a consideration in the shipping cost. Regular air cargo currently runs from $90.00 to $120.00 depending upon airlines. Counter to counter currently runs from $163.00 to $170.00. A $45.00 deposit is required for the shipping crate and this deposit is refunded when the crate is returned.
DEPOSIT POLICY
If we produce the puppy you have chosen with regard to litter, color, and gender, you are expected to complete the purchase. If you do not, the deposit is forfeited or applied to a puppy in the future. If we do not produce the puppy you have chosen with regard to litter, color, and gender you have the following options:
- A full refund of deposit
- Choice of another available puppy
- Re-apply deposit to a future litter
Deposits are recorded when RECEIVED. This order of deposits received is also the order of selection of pups. If you are coming to the kennel to make your own selection you must arrive on the date and at the time you are assigned. If you are unable to arrive at your scheduled time, we will make the selection for you. This is necessary in order to be fair to those making travel plans in advance. Puppies being shipped will be selected in the appropriate order based upon instructions from the purchaser. Puppies being picked up can leave at six weeks of age. Puppies being shipped must be eight weeks of age as per federal regulations.
GUARANTEE
We provide a written guarantee against genetic hip or eye disease for your puppy's first 26 months. If the conditions of the guarantee are invoked, you may keep the original dog if you supply proof of sterilization, and we will give you another dog of equal or better breeding at no cost. Breeding the dog before 24 months of age will void the guarantee.
OWNERS
Justin McGill
justin@pointing-lab.com
I have been involved with
hunting dogs, livestock, and
hunting dog breeding since childhood.
I
grew up on a dairy farm in
Danny Allen
danny@pointing-lab.com
Treating
people as I would expect to be treated has provided me with 24
successful years as an insurance agent. I have applied this basic
concept to Hunters Point Kennel as I handle the advertising, marketing,
and record keeping part of the business. The result has been hundreds
of satisfied puppy buyers all across the United States. I am a life
long avid hunter and fisherman. I am a member of NRA, Ducks Unlimited,
Quail Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever. I am currently a member of the
board of the American Pointing Labrador Association and a two-term
past-president. Byron Fagg
As
a 24 year employee of Purdue University in the capacity of County
Extension Educator, I have worked to help area farmers produce top
quality crops and livestock. This experience has helped me in handling
the breeding, health care, feeding, and daily maintenance at the
kennel. I believe quality is a result of deliberate action. I am a
lifelong hunting and fishing enthusiast and a member of Quail Unlimited
and the American Pointing Labrador Association.
HUNTERS POINT KENNEL PROUDLY
FEEDS:
R and R Pheasant Hunting, LLC
We are proud to provide dogs for our friends at R & R Pheasant hunting. Please visit their site @ www.r-rpheasanthunting.com
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