Frequently asked Question's
Everything you need to know about our program, pricing and what to expect in your Benoit Farms Aussie!
PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS WHOLE PAGE, MOST OF YOUR QUESTIONS CAN BE ANSWERED RIGHT HERE.
PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS WHOLE PAGE, MOST OF YOUR QUESTIONS CAN BE ANSWERED RIGHT HERE.
First Steps!
- After reading through our FAQs if you are interested in an Aussie pup from Benoit Farms & Livestock, fill out our PUPPY APPLICATION. Once we receive your application we will set up a phone call to learn a little more about you and answer any questions you have for us.
- Once your application has been accepted you can submit your $500 non-refundable deposit. This will hold your spot on our reservation list until you find your perfect addition. All deposits are paid directly through our GoodDog page, we will send you a deposit request.
- Follow us on Facebook
- Follow us on Instagram
- Join our Facebook Families Group (private group for those who have a Benoit Farms Aussie or a Paid Deposit and are on our reservation list)
- Start Preparing for your new addition!
- We post lots of videos/pictures so our families can feel like they are part of the pups first 8 weeks virtually.
Pricing
Pet/ Performance/ Working Pups on a Spay/Neuter Contract with Limited Registration are priced between $1,500- 2,500(price includes WA State Sales tax).
Please contact us directly to discuss Intact Show/Breeding prospect puppies.
We also ship Show/Breeding prospect puppies oversees to serious show homes.
A $500 deposit is required to be added to our reservation list, this money will be applied to your puppy once one is picked.
The Puppy Deposit is to be paid via Good Dog
The remaining balance for pick up puppies is due before pick up Paid Via GoodDog.
For puppies requiring travel final payment must be paid and cleared via Good Dog ,
including all transportation costs (health certificate, crate, and airfare) before the puppy leaves.
Please contact us directly to discuss Intact Show/Breeding prospect puppies.
We also ship Show/Breeding prospect puppies oversees to serious show homes.
A $500 deposit is required to be added to our reservation list, this money will be applied to your puppy once one is picked.
The Puppy Deposit is to be paid via Good Dog
The remaining balance for pick up puppies is due before pick up Paid Via GoodDog.
For puppies requiring travel final payment must be paid and cleared via Good Dog ,
including all transportation costs (health certificate, crate, and airfare) before the puppy leaves.
Selection Process
Benoit Farms & Livestock ALWAYS retains the first pick(s) of any of our litters, then we start offering puppies to families. Our families who have paid a reservation deposit will have first choice. We do ask that families choose their puppies in a timely manner so other families behind them can choose theirs. Remember every family is looking for something different, just because a puppy is last pick in the litter doesn't mean it isn't someone's first pick. If you're looking for something specific, we recommend getting on our reservation list early. You may end up waiting 6+ months for a specific request. We pride ourselves in knowing our families on our reservation list have chosen us as their breeder because of our puppy program and care we give to these puppies.
Pickup & Shipping
For pick up puppies...
- Our pickup date for litters are listed in the litter description, usually we plan for Saturdays as it makes travel easier for everyone. We block out a time frame to meet up with our puppy families at our farm. We ask that you don't visit any other breeders/farms/kennels 2 weeks before visiting our farm to avoid spreading any communicable diseases to our pack. We do not do tours and have an area set up at the entrance of of property to meet families.
- Depending on our schedule we can occasionally arrange meet ups near neighboring states. Please reach out to us to see if we can work out off farm meet ups.
- Puppies traveling via Airplane will fly in the cabin accompanied by a flight nanny. Travel expenses for your puppy are NOT included in the purchase price and are usually around $600. We do have an amazing flight nanny service that we use on a regular basis and can help set everything up for you.
- If families would rather fly into SeaTac airport (Seattle, WA) we can meet families at the airport.
- Flying puppies cargo is also an option (weather permitting).
AKC Puppy Protection Package
All puppies will be paid into the Puppy Protection Package for their new families. We submit all the information for our families the day the puppy leaves our care. The cost of this package is included in your puppies price.
AKC Puppy Protection Package Includes:
AKC Puppy Protection Package Includes:
- AKC Registration
- AKC Pet Insurance Trail Plan (Activation Required)
- Lifetime Enrollment to AKC Reunite Lost Pet Recovery
- AKC Family Dog Magazine- 1 year subscription
- AKC New Puppy Handbook
- Lifetime Behavioral Support thru AKC GoodDog Helpline
- Complimentary first office visit at a veterinary practice listed with the AKC Veterinary Network
Your puppy's first 8 weeks!
Our puppies are raised in our home on Puppy Culture Curriculum. We weigh our puppies daily for the first 13 days and then weekly there after, we do Early Scent Introduction and Early Neurological Stimulation.
- Tail docking and dewclaws are removed at 1-3 days old.
- Age appropriate wormings: 2, 4, 6, & 8 weeks old (wormings at 10 & 12 weeks recommended) we use Pyrantel Pamoate & Safeguard
- First Vaccination, between 7-8 weeks old
- Microchipped with AKC Reunite www.akcreunite.org
- Puppies will be sent home between 8-9 weeks old with a GO HOME PUPPY PACK, with all the things you need to get started, including a small bag of food and LIFETIME breeders support!
Health Guarantee
We offer a 2 year health guarantee on all Benoit Farms and Livestock Puppies covering any Fatal/Severe genetic defects.
We require our puppy families to have your puppy vet checked within 3 business days of pick up and email us a copy of your puppy's report card from the vet. This is a great time to establish your new dog with your Veterinarian and schedule your puppy's booster shots!
We require our puppy families to have your puppy vet checked within 3 business days of pick up and email us a copy of your puppy's report card from the vet. This is a great time to establish your new dog with your Veterinarian and schedule your puppy's booster shots!
Registries
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All our dogs are at minimum registered through AKC, although we are switching our program to dual registered dogs AKC/ASCA.
We are also an AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. breeder. |
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Breed clubs
We are involved with several Clubs/Associations. Our dogs compete in Conformation and Dog Sports!
AKC- American Kennel Club
ASCA- Australian Shepherd Club Of America
USASA- United States Australian Shepherd Association
AKC- American Kennel Club
ASCA- Australian Shepherd Club Of America
USASA- United States Australian Shepherd Association
Home for life/Lifetime breeder support
Our puppies ALWAYS have a forever home here. If you no longer are able to care for your Benoit Farms Aussie they are always welcome back here at any age no questions asked.
We always want to be a great resource for you and your puppy. We will always do our best to help guide and answer any questions you have as you are raising up your four-legged friend!
We always want to be a great resource for you and your puppy. We will always do our best to help guide and answer any questions you have as you are raising up your four-legged friend!
Nutrition
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Our dogs are all fed Purina Pro Plan Dog Food here at Benoit Farms.
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Supplements
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All Benoit Aussie's are given Nupro All Natural Dog Supplement Daily. This is a balanced formula high in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and essential fatty acids. It Improves appetite, helps maintain proper bone growth, improves coat highlights and pigmentation, while minimizing dry skin and shedding, helps maintain a healthy central nervous system and heart rate, and supports healthy body systems, including the cardiovascular system, central nervous system, immune system and digestive sytem.
We also supplement our dogs with Bio-Coat. |
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Training
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We are super excited to share that we have found an amazing online training option for all of our puppy families. BAXTER & Bella's exclusive online puppy school has agreed to now offer our families an instant 25% savings off of their membership!
USE OUR UNIQUE DISCOUNT CODE: Benoit25 In short, their easy-to-use and fun-to-follow online dog training program provides everything you will need in order to successfully train your new puppy and achieve better animal ownership and experience the very best in canine companionship! Inclusive of more than 75 lessons, over 100 how-to videos, printable chart & checklists, as well as lifetime access to so many other supporting resources, their team of puppy parenting professionals are committed to helping you successfully integrate your new canine companion into your life, family and home, and they even include unlimited one-on-one video-enabled video coaching, phone calling, events, classes and courses too! You can learn more about who they are, what they offer and how to get started by visiting: https://www.baxterandbella.com/learn-more Or simply watch their overview video by clicking on the following quick link (Such a cute family): https://youtu.be/VdbrmycYiNM As you already know, we have worked very hard to start your puppy off on the right paw and the BAXTER & Bella online puppy school is a great way to help transition your new puppy from our home and into yours. Not only will you learn the skills you need to be a successful animal owner, but your puppy will learn incredible manners and behaviors as well... In full sincerity - IT'S A GAME-CHANGING TRAINING PROGRAM! |
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Genetic Testing
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Paw Print Pedigrees - Breeder Profile (pawprintgenetics.com)- Benoit Farms & Livestock
Dogs not listed on here had their genetics report done before arriving to BFL and we are more than happy to share those with our puppy families as well. |
OFA's
We do OFAs on all our dogs prior to breeding them. Results for each dog are listed on their individual pages, also as we have litters I list the parents OFA results with the litters. All OFA finals can be found on the OFA website. I also keep on file Hip/Elbow Radiographs on all our dogs.
The OFA requirements for Australian Shepherds to be CHIC certified include Hips & Elbows (after 24 months old), & Eyes (Cleared yearly). We also do Patellas on all our dogs.
The OFA requirements for Australian Shepherds to be CHIC certified include Hips & Elbows (after 24 months old), & Eyes (Cleared yearly). We also do Patellas on all our dogs.
Spaying and neutering your pet
We recommend waiting till your puppy is between 1 to 2 years old, to be spayed or neutered, this allows time for your puppy to grow and develop properly.
