What do I need to bring when I pick up my puppy?

Please bring a water bowl, food bowl, leash, collar, potty bags, a towel, small crate if needed. And we will be sending home a puppy swag bag full of goodies to keep your pup entertained, a blanket with mom’s scent, along with your puppy’s vaccination records, microchip information and Limited AKC Registration.

Is the deposit refundable?

Deposits will ONLY be refunded if we do not produce enough puppies to fulfill deposits received or the gender you have requested is not available. In this case, you will be allowed to pick the opposite gender or move to the next litter. If you do not choose either of these options, you will be refunded your deposit.

How much is a puppy?

Puppies come with a $500 non-refundable deposit due after the phone interview is given and we feel you are a good match for one of our puppies. At the time your puppy is 6 weeks old, the $3,500 remaining balance is due. Reservations will be placed in order deposit is received.

What forms of payment do you accept?

For all deposits, we accept Venmo, Zelle or PayPal.

For all final payments, we accept cash, check, cashier’s check or money order.

Do you pick out my puppy?

We do not pick out your puppy, however, we will make suggestions based on personality and temperament on which puppy would be better suited to fit you and your family.

How do I get on the puppy waiting list?

To get on the puppy wait list, 1. Subscribe to the email list. 2. Fill out the application form sent to the email provided. 3. Once we look over your application and feel you are a good match for one of our puppies, you will be contacted to set up a phone interview. 4. Once interviewed, if we still feel you are a good match for one of our puppies, you will be notified. 5. At this time, the non-refundable deposit of $500 and a completed contract will be required. 6. Once submitted, you will be added to the puppy wait list. *Reservations will be placed in order deposit is received.

What if I want to wait until the next litter?

If the upcoming litter timing is not right for your family, you can be placed on the next litter. However, a phone interview, deposit and contract are still required in order to secure a spot on the next puppy litter. Please keep in mind, there is no guarantee on when the next litter will be due.

Deposits will ONLY be refunded if we do not produce enough puppies to fulfill deposits received or the gender you have requested is not available. In this case, you will be allowed to pick the opposite gender or move to the next litter. If you do not choose either of these options, you will be refunded your deposit.

Will I receive photos and updates of my puppy?

Yes! We will be adding lots of weekly photos on our website under “current puppies” or be sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook.

How long is the waiting period for a puppy?

Puppy applications for our upcoming litter is closed. Our next litter will be expected around April 2025, with a Gotcha Date in June 2025. Please note, this is an estimated time of arrival and is subject to change. Be sure to be added to the waiting list to begin the application process. The puppy list is first-come-first-serve based on time deposit received. The earlier you begin your application process, the sooner we will be able to add you to the puppy list.

Do you allow breeding rights?

No. All puppies will come with a LIMITED AKC registration, meaning no breeding rights. No exceptions.

Can we come visit our puppy before we pick him/her up?

We do not allow visitors from birth until 6 weeks of age for health reasons, as well as the added stress it tends to place on the mom. Although at the time the litter reaches 6 -8 weeks of age, we will allow visitors who have been approved and have placed a deposit.

How do we pick up our puppy?

We encourage you to come to our home to pick up your puppy. This gives you the opportunity to see the type of environment your puppy was raised in, as well as give you an idea of how to better transition them to their forever home. We do understand all families do not have this option, therefore in the event you cannot pick up your puppy, we will be willing to transport your puppy (by a Magnolia Creek Labrador family member only) to you, based on an agreement between both parties. Please reach out for more information. *We do not allow our puppies to be sent home with a puppy transport company.

Do you answer questions after we pick up our puppy?

Absolutely! If you have any questions regarding training, vaccinations, feeding, etc., we are here to help, no matter how big or small the question may be!

What type of training and socialization will my puppy receive before going home?

At Magnolia Creek Labradors, we believe training begins with the breeder. We use 3 different socilization and training process of Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), the Rules of 7 and early scent introduction, along with the basic training skills of potty training, crate training, sitting. You can read more about these training processes here.

When will my puppy be able to come home?

Your puppy will be able to go home at 8 weeks.

Will you ship my puppy?

No, we do not ship puppies, nor do we send them home with a puppy transportation company.

Why do you require an application?

By requiring an application from from all potential puppy buyers, this gives us the opportunity to properly place our puppies in the correct homes. This allows us to be certain our puppies will be taken care of for the rest of their lives with the family we send them home with. When you are purchasing a puppy, this is a commitment for the lifetime of the puppy. It ensures the puppy we helped come into the world to live a happy and healthy life the way we, as responsible breeders, intended.

If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to ask by emailing us at magnoliacreeklabradors@yahoo.com or by DM on Instagram or Facebook.