Rockport Mastiffs, Where Temperament Is Guaranteed.
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We guarantee our Mastiff puppies free of hip displacia,
(Progressive Retinal Atrophy (P.R.A.); a blinding eye disease) and Von
Willebrands disease(a disease of the blood) for two years from date of sale. All pet puppies are sold on
Non-Breeding Agreements.
We guarantee all our Mastiff puppies have been age appropriately socialized. English Mastiffs are very people orientated. They need a great deal of communication with their owners and other pets. To help a dog make a wonderful canine citizen and human companion, we as responsible breeders socialize our new born puppies. Socialization is a complex process that involves a few stages. Puppies should interact with their mother and littermates. Communication with people should also be included to form stable bonds between the puppy and its owner. Properly socialized Mastiff puppies should neither be too timid nor too inquisitive.
All Rockport Mastiffs are registered with the Canadian Kennel Club. We do not
sell without registration papers. When the puppies go to their new homes their
vaccinations and worming schedules are up to date, they have been micro chipped
for identification and have been thoroughly health checked and are
accompanied with a health letter from our Vet.
We insist that a puppy buyer take the new puppy to their own veterinarian within
3 days to be examined. If, FOR ANY REASON, the veterinarian is not happy with
the puppy, we will replace the puppy or refund the purchase price.
All our Mastiff puppies leave Rockport Mastiffs prepared as follows with:
| 1. | A health record, which includes a vaccination certificate |
| 2. | A letter from the Veterinarian (Full Disclosure) |
| 3. | A Bath and a nail clipping |
| 4. | Food and a few toys |
| 5. | A Puppy Information Kit, which includes a three-generation pedigree. |
We have a written purchase contract which is signed by both parties.
Raising puppies is one of the most important aspects of our breeding program at Rockport Mastiffs. Our Mastiff puppies are born under the supervision of a veterinarian at all times. They are raised in their own room within our home environment.
From birth our puppies are watched 24 hours a day to ensure they are gaining weight at a normal rate and that the mothers are keeping them clean. Our mothers are calm, friendly, relaxed and proud of their babies. We, at Rockport Mastiffs, would not breed a female that was nervous or an hysterical barker. The mothers have a great influence on the puppies' early days.
The weaning process is started at five weeks of age. This is when the puppies start to learn, trust and interact with people. After a few days the puppies will all run out to greet anybody that comes close to their pen. We are fanatical about socializing our Mastiff babies. They are in an area where they can see everybody coming in and out of our house.
Our dog, "Kala" (the over protective 10 pound spaniel), insists on bopping in and out of the puppy pens to play with the pups, their toys and to scrounge their food. Several times a day, out come the baby gates to block off the kitchen and dining-room, and it's pandemonium! Puppies racing around playing, investigating and harassing the adults with "Kala" in the middle of everything.
The older puppies are introduced to the great outdoors, first on the lawn, then down in the yard. This way they learn to go to the bathroom outdoors and on the newspapers. Our puppies are brushed and combed regularly; nails clipped once a week. They are wormed three times, microchipped for identification, vaccinated and thoroughly health checked by our veterinarian before leaving for their new homes.
At approximately eight weeks of age, after having been well prepared to make the adjustment period as smooth as possible, Rockport Mastiff puppies are ready to go to their new homes.
Puppy Availability
Most of our Mastiff puppies are spoken for
before they are born but we welcome puppy enquiries by e-mail or telephone
(1-250-337-4033). We like prospective families to visit us, whenever
possible, before making a commitment. They can see our home, how the puppies are
raised and meet the expectant mothers and, in most cases, the proud
fathers-to-be.
Although Mastiffs are very adaptable dogs, they are not suitable for every
family situation. We never pressure anyone into purchasing from us. We want our
puppy to fit in and be happy, as much as the new family being thrilled with
their puppy.
We are listed on the Internet with our own Web Page. A large percentage of our
clients are word-of-mouth referrals from people who already have one of our
Mastiffs.
We have puppies placed for pets or show dogs all over North America and Mexico.
From time to time we may have a rescue dog available for adoption and always
encourage prospective owners to consider this option when available.
Visitors are welcome, there is no obligation to buy. Give us a call to set up an
appointment.If our own puppies are spoken for, we have a number of breeders we
can recommend. We only recommend other breeders who maintain our own high
standard and who raise their puppies in a well-socialized, family environment.
Rockport Mastiffs are always available for help and consultation with regards to any or all of our Mastiffs placed into new homes.
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