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All breeders are not the same...
• Do not buy from anyone who will not let you come to their home and see where their
dogs are kept and how they are cared for. You should be able to see all of the adults
and puppies.
• Beware of “cash only” breeders. If something goes wrong during or after the sale you
have no proof you purchased a puppy. It is much safer to write a personal check so you
have proof of your transaction with the breeder. Additionally, a “cash only” breeder will
likely not give you a written health guarantee.Click on this link to see our health guarantee.
• CLEANLINESS SHOULD BE A PRIORITY! Water tubs and pools should be clean and free
from visible algae. Australian Shepherds love the water and are in their water constantly
making it murky at times. We empty, clean, and refill their water tubs several times
daily. Yards should be clean and free of “waste”. Since Aussies love water, it is highly
likely the pens will have a certain amount of mud. Our dogs like to dig and romp in their
pools splashing water everywhere, thus creating mud.
• Dogs need adequate sunshine, fresh air, and room to exercise for proper
development. They should not be confined to a cage. A red flag would be dogs/puppies
that are kept in cramped cages and/or stacked on top of each other.
• Don't get caught up in the "oh what a cute puppy" and buy him because you feel sorry
for him. If you buy from a breeder with any of the above mentioned faults in their
program you are enabling them to continue breeding and selling their puppies.
What is a puppy mill?
• The definition of a “puppy mill” depends on who you are asking. In MY opinion
“puppy mill” is a word that defines how dogs are cared for. Not necessarily the
number of dogs a person has or the number of litters produced in a year. Just
because someone has more than one litter at a time does not make them a puppy mill.
Female dogs are no different than any other breed of animal. The adult females cycle in
groups producing litters at the same time.
Ask yourself when visiting:
• Does the breeder sell to a broker or pet stores?
• How does the breeder handle the puppies? Does he/she show compassion and care
towards the animals?
• Do the dogs seem happy and healthy?
A few thoughts on visiting a kennel...
• It is important to know that adult dogs can be well socialized but not be accepting to
strangers. Australian Shepherds are very social but some can be very protective of their
people and property. They may not appear well socialized to visitors. Mama dogs may also
be more aggressive than normal if someone approaches their puppies. Ask the breeder to
remove the puppy you want to hold or view more closely from the pen, rather than
reaching for him yourself.
• Disease can be carried on your clothes and shoes. PLEASE! DO NOT visit more than one
kennel without returning home to change clothes, shoes, and wash your hands. Be
respectful of breeders who don't allow visitors until the puppies have had at least their
first set of vaccinations. Do not expect to bring a dog you currently own to a kennel and
be allowed to remove him/her from your vehicle.
Cook Mountain Australian Shepherds is just a short drive from Tulsa and Muskogee, Oklahoma. We are located on HWY 51 between Wagoner and Tahlequah, overlooking beautiful Lake Ft. Gibson.
Email~ cookmtnaussies@yahoo.com
918-931-9225
Buyer Information
All breeders are not the same...
• Do not buy from anyone who will not let you come to their home and see where their
dogs are kept and how they are cared for. You should be able to see all of the adults
and puppies.
• Beware of “cash only” breeders. If something goes wrong during or after the sale you
have no proof you purchased a puppy. It is much safer to write a personal check so you
have proof of your transaction with the breeder. Additionally, a “cash only” breeder will
likely not give you a written health guarantee.Click on this link to see our health guarantee.
• CLEANLINESS SHOULD BE A PRIORITY! Water tubs and pools should be clean and free
from visible algae. Australian Shepherds love the water and are in their water constantly
making it murky at times. We empty, clean, and refill their water tubs several times
daily. Yards should be clean and free of “waste”. Since Aussies love water, it is highly
likely the pens will have a certain amount of mud. Our dogs like to dig and romp in their
pools splashing water everywhere, thus creating mud.
• Dogs need adequate sunshine, fresh air, and room to exercise for proper
development. They should not be confined to a cage. A red flag would be dogs/puppies
that are kept in cramped cages and/or stacked on top of each other.
• Don't get caught up in the "oh what a cute puppy" and buy him because you feel sorry
for him. If you buy from a breeder with any of the above mentioned faults in their
program you are enabling them to continue breeding and selling their puppies.
What is a puppy mill?
• The definition of a “puppy mill” depends on who you are asking. In MY opinion
“puppy mill” is a word that defines how dogs are cared for. Not necessarily the
number of dogs a person has or the number of litters produced in a year. Just
because someone has more than one litter at a time does not make them a puppy mill.
Female dogs are no different than any other breed of animal. The adult females cycle in
groups producing litters at the same time.
Ask yourself when visiting:
• Does the breeder sell to a broker or pet stores?
• How does the breeder handle the puppies? Does he/she show compassion and care
towards the animals?
• Do the dogs seem happy and healthy?
A few thoughts on visiting a kennel...
• It is important to know that adult dogs can be well socialized but not be accepting to
strangers. Australian Shepherds are very social but some can be very protective of their
people and property. They may not appear well socialized to visitors. Mama dogs may also
be more aggressive than normal if someone approaches their puppies. Ask the breeder to
remove the puppy you want to hold or view more closely from the pen, rather than
reaching for him yourself.
• Disease can be carried on your clothes and shoes. PLEASE! DO NOT visit more than one
kennel without returning home to change clothes, shoes, and wash your hands. Be
respectful of breeders who don't allow visitors until the puppies have had at least their
first set of vaccinations. Do not expect to bring a dog you currently own to a kennel and
be allowed to remove him/her from your vehicle.
Cook Mountain Australian Shepherds is just a short drive from Tulsa and Muskogee, Oklahoma. We are located on HWY 51 between Wagoner and Tahlequah, overlooking beautiful Lake Ft. Gibson.
Email~ cookmtnaussies@yahoo.com
918-931-9225
• The definition of a “puppy mill” depends on who you are asking. In MY opinion
“puppy mill” is a word that defines how dogs are cared for. Not necessarily the
number of dogs a person has or the number of litters produced in a year. Just
because someone has more than one litter at a time does not make them a puppy mill.
Female dogs are no different than any other breed of animal. The adult females cycle in
groups producing litters at the same time.
Ask yourself when visiting:
• Does the breeder sell to a broker or pet stores?
• How does the breeder handle the puppies? Does he/she show compassion and care
towards the animals?
• Do the dogs seem happy and healthy?
A few thoughts on visiting a kennel...
• It is important to know that adult dogs can be well socialized but not be accepting to
strangers. Australian Shepherds are very social but some can be very protective of their
people and property. They may not appear well socialized to visitors. Mama dogs may also
be more aggressive than normal if someone approaches their puppies. Ask the breeder to
remove the puppy you want to hold or view more closely from the pen, rather than
reaching for him yourself.
• Disease can be carried on your clothes and shoes. PLEASE! DO NOT visit more than one
kennel without returning home to change clothes, shoes, and wash your hands. Be
respectful of breeders who don't allow visitors until the puppies have had at least their
first set of vaccinations. Do not expect to bring a dog you currently own to a kennel and
be allowed to remove him/her from your vehicle.
Cook Mountain Australian Shepherds is just a short drive from Tulsa and Muskogee, Oklahoma. We are located on HWY 51 between Wagoner and Tahlequah, overlooking beautiful Lake Ft. Gibson.
Email~ cookmtnaussies@yahoo.com
918-931-9225
• It is important to know that adult dogs can be well socialized but not be accepting to
strangers. Australian Shepherds are very social but some can be very protective of their
people and property. They may not appear well socialized to visitors. Mama dogs may also
be more aggressive than normal if someone approaches their puppies. Ask the breeder to
remove the puppy you want to hold or view more closely from the pen, rather than
reaching for him yourself.
• Disease can be carried on your clothes and shoes. PLEASE! DO NOT visit more than one
kennel without returning home to change clothes, shoes, and wash your hands. Be
respectful of breeders who don't allow visitors until the puppies have had at least their
first set of vaccinations. Do not expect to bring a dog you currently own to a kennel and
be allowed to remove him/her from your vehicle.
Cook Mountain Australian Shepherds is just a short drive from Tulsa and Muskogee, Oklahoma. We are located on HWY 51 between Wagoner and Tahlequah, overlooking beautiful Lake Ft. Gibson.
Email~ cookmtnaussies@yahoo.com
918-931-9225
