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Every decision we make is centered around one priority: protecting your puppy’s health. That includes how and where their early vaccinations are administered.


❓️Do the puppies see a veterinarian?

❗️Absolutely❗️
All puppies visit our licensed veterinarian at 6 weeks old for:

●1st set of core vaccinations
●A fecal screening
●A full wellness exam

This visit confirms each puppy is healthy, thriving, and ready for the next steps in their development.


❓️Why don’t the puppies return to the vet for their 2nd and 3rd vaccinations?

1. To Reduce Parvo Exposure Risk

Even in the cleanest, most careful clinics, parvo can walk through the doors without warning. I have personally been at the vet on days when a parvo case was brought in — and while my vet takes every precaution, parvo has a life of its own.

The safest place for young puppies under 12–14 weeks is home, with controlled, limited exposure.

Administering the 2nd and 3rd vaccinations ourselves keeps them out of high-traffic medical environments during their most vulnerable window.

2. The First Vet Visit Gives Us What We Need

Once the veterinarian examines each puppy at 6 weeks and they receive their first vaccine, we have:

●A documented clean bill of health
●A professional start to their vaccine protocol
●Confirmation that puppies are safe to continue their series at home

From there, it becomes a matter of limiting unnecessary risk.

3. We Use the Exact Vaccines Purchased Directly From Our Vet

For full transparency, we only use vaccines:
●Purchased directly from our veterinarian
●Kept properly refrigerated
●Administered on the correct schedule

Every family receives a vet-stamped receipt showing when and where the vaccines were purchased.

4. Administration at Home Is Standard in Reputable Breeding Programs

Most experienced breeders — especially programs that prioritize disease-controlled environments — administer follow-up puppy vaccines themselves. It allows:

●A stress-free experience for puppies
●Zero exposure to sick animals
●A consistent health routine in a clean, familiar space

It is a best-practice approach, not a shortcut.


❓️Will my puppy still need a vet visit after going home?

❗️Yes❗️
We ask all families to schedule a vet appointment as soon as retainer has been placed.  The scheduled date should be within the week of pick up. Your vet will:

●Perform their own wellness check
●Review the vaccine record
●Advise you on the next due date in the vaccination series

This keeps your puppy’s medical file consistent and complete.


✔️In Summary

We give the 2nd and 3rd vaccinations ourselves not to avoid the vet, but to protect puppies during the highest-risk age window for parvo and other contagious diseases. They get the professional care they need first, and the safe, controlled environment they deserve after.

Your puppy’s wellbeing is our heart-work — and minimizing exposure while completing their vaccine series is one of the many ways we honor that.