Litter Policy for Breeders

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that only the most reputable of breeders list puppies on the Foundation web site.

Breeder Requirements:

The breeder must sign the Foundation Code of Ethics.
The breeder must send a copy of their sales contract to the Foundation (P. O. Box 1495, Solvang, CA 93464). Breeders can present their own contract or use the Foundation's Sample Contract (.pdf).
For each litter, the breeder must submit the results of at least one pre-breeding test on the dam.
A suggested donation of $30 (US or CAN) per litter (When paying by credit card, put "Litter" in remarks section.)

The requirements apply to all breeders listing puppies on the Foundation web site.

Litter information

Breeders should provide the following information, in the same sequence:

Date of birth:
Picture of pups, sire or dam in .gif of .jpg format or URL of a picture (optional)
Full name and titles of sire:
Grand-sire:
Grand-dam:
Pre-breeding health tests performed on sire (if none, state so):
Full name and titles of dam:
Grand-sire:
Grand-dam:
Pre-breeding health tests performed on dam (if none, state so)
Kennel Name:
Number of male puppies:
Number of female puppies:
Date litter will be available for purchase:
Breeder's name:
Breeder contacts:
Address:
Breeder's telephone number:
Breeder's e-mail address and/or web site (An automatic link will be provided.)
Breeder's club affiliations:
Comments about the litter (optional)

Litters will automatically be deleted after 6 months, unless requested otherwise.

We will announce your litter on KB-L newslist, Facebook, and on Twitter.

Breeder Support

Foreign breeders who have a potential placement in the US, can use the following services of the Foundation:

If you email an adoption questionnaire your have received from your potential puppy buyer to Louise Piche, Placement Facilitator, she will:

review the application.
contact references
arrange for home visit
make a placement recommendation

This service is free to all non-American breeders.