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Pick-up at Kennel

Baldwin is within driving distance of many midwestern cities. Puppies are ready to be picked up at the kennel at 7 weeks of age. All parties that are able to come and select their own puppy are invited to do so in order of their pick.

Commercial Flights

For folks flying in on commercial flights, our nearest airport is Mpls. - St. Paul, MN.

Private Aircraft

For those looking to fly in on a private aircraft, there is a 4,000 foot air strip in New Richmond, WI. New Richmond is about 20 miles from our grounds. We can send a car to pick you up and return you to the New Richmond airport.

If you are unable to come to the kennel we can ship your puppy from Mpls. - St. Paul, MN to your nearest airport. National and International shipping is available. Puppies are shipped at 8 weeks of age, in compliance with federal airline regulations.

The cost of shipping and the shipping crate are the responsibility of the buyer. A $100. charge is also added to cover the expense for the health certificate, setting up shipping arrangements and airport delivery.

If you would like us to ship your puppy or dog, please give us the name of the airport, any airlines you would recommend and a convenient day and time for you to pick your dog or puppy up. We will set up the arrangements and contact you to confirm them.

We stand behind our dogs with a fair and comprehensive warranty

We make a great effort to produce healthy, genetically sound dogs with great interest in birds and hunting. But if for a genetic reason your puppy is unsatisfactory in the areas of physical health or natural ability, these policies are in effect to ensure fairness to our clients as well as ourselves.

Puppies               

If upon arrival, your puppy is not as it was represented by us, in the areas of physical description, personality, or ability, it may be returned to us the day after arrival for a replacement. This only covers puppies that are shipped.

Buyer's are given 7 days to have their veterinarian examine the puppy for any health problems. If the puppy has a health problem it may be returned for a replacement.

If before the age of 13 months it is determined the puppy lacks the natural ability for hunting, is not trainable, has an unstable or vicious temperament or has developed a serious genetic or congenital defect, it will be replaced.

If before the age of 27 months the dog develops a hip or eye defect, it will be replaced.

Started or finished dogs

All dogs purchased as started or finished dogs are sold with a 10 day trial period. If not satisfied with the dog within this trial period, it may be returned for a replacement.

If before the age of 13 months the dog develops any serious genetic or congenital defect, it will be replaced.

If before the age of 27 months the dog develops a hip or eye defect, it will be replaced.

*The return of any dog and/or shipping fees are the responsibility of the buyer.

*Buyer's are responsible for veterinarian expenses while the dog is in the buyers care.

*Upon return of the affected dog the buyer will be provided with a replacement.

The above section highlights the main points of our warranty. These and other points are also covered in our sales agreement. The sales agreement is a document designed to give the buyer and the breeder a clear understanding of their responsibilities in the event that a dog or puppy may be unsatisfactory. The buyer will be supplied with two copies of the agreement. They must be signed and returned to us. We will then sign them and one copy will be sent to the buyer with the dogs registration papers and shot record.

Reading a Pedigree

The parents of a dog in the pedigree are always to the right of his or her name, with the sire (father) listed above the individuals name and the dam (mother) listed below. Any titles are listed either before or after the dogs name, depending on the type of event.

Pedigree Key of Abbreviations

FC – Field Champion
AFC – Amateur Field Champion
NFC – National Field Champion
NAFC – National Amateur Field Champion
CFC – Canadian Field Champion
CAFC – Canadian Amateur Field Champion
CNFC – Canadian National Field Champion
JH – Junior Hunter
SH – Senior Hunter
MH – Master Hunter
CH – Champion in Grouse Trial or Shooting Dog Trial competition
RU-CH – Runner-up Champion
SD – Shooting Dog
TSDA – Top Shooting Dog Award (An award given annually to the dog with the most points in S.D. Stakes in a season)