When my phone hours outnumbered my waistline, I decided to put this information online. Now I have more time to chat with people who already have one of our Toy Fox Terrier puppies. I hope you'll understand and not consider this initial handshake any less personal because of the format.
So
what does pride of ownership and peace of mind cost?
Well it depends. Are you serious about showing? Maybe you don't
have time for the show ring, you just want the perfect friend, one who is
welcome everywhere, doesn't eat crackers in bed, and is the ultimate
conversation opener? I have six of those! Our Toy Fox Terriers
take turns going to the beauty shop with me, ride in the cart at Home Depot,
etc. so you guessed it, you'll have to wait for one of your own.
Toy Fox Terrier show puppies start at $1200 and can cost twice that much, depending on age and whether you want Show or Foundation quality. Pet puppies are half as much and can be shown in performance events but cannot be bred. Show dog or family dog, an O'BJ puppy is a real V.I.P. (Very Important Puppy!)
Guarantees. Every puppy is born in my bed or office, depending or whether I'm sleeping or working. They are reared according to proprietary, proven methods that insure optimum physical and mental development. Like a car dealer, I require proper maintenance but my guarantee exceeds that of a $70,000 automobile because a good puppy is worth more and lasts a whole lot longer! I guarantee your Toy Fox Terrier will grow up strong, healthy, and handsome. If we fail, I will replace the puppy and if some tragic accident were to happen, I'll share your loss.
For over forty years, every O'BJ puppy has left with his "bed and belongings," a written guarantee and (copyrighted) Care Package. Over 225 have gone on to become top winners and/or producers in their respective breeds but the others are no less treasured by their family and friends.
Show
Puppies
are guaranteed to attain their
AKC championship title
when properly shown in good weight and condition. But there's more.
I also guarantee fertility in a well-managed Toy Fox Terrier. Most
breeders duck this issue but what good is a sterile show dog?
Foundation Quality means just that. The phenotype and genotype with which to found a top breeding program. A dog that not only stands out in the show ring but one that can reliably reproduce superior quality puppies. A Toy Fox I would keep if I could.
Pet Puppies have a beauty fault which the untrained eye will rarely notice. They they have the same guarantee for quality, longevity, and health as the super stars! And why not,? They're from the same litter and every Toy Fox Terrier O'BJ receives the same organic meat, fresh goat's milk, one-on-one cuddling and optimum environment.
When?
Not before 10 weeks. Pet or Show,
it's extremely important for every Toy Fox Terrier puppy to learn the social
skills only a good mother can teach. Sibling interaction,
pecking order, playing with adult dogs and learning pack respect makes a
better adjusted companion that interact well with children, other pets,
and
that will understand the limits you impose. Hopefully, there
will
be limits.
While you're waiting, we send photos and a short questionnaire so we can
help you choose the Toy Fox Terrier puppy best suited to your needs and
lifestyle. This is a big commitment for both of us so it's important
that we do it right.
Rearing. At 21 days, when the dam would be returning from the hunt with a belly full of meat, our puppies get their first taste of raw meat, hand fed while in my lap. While I balk at regurgitating partially digested meat for them (that is their mother's job) their first solid food is what nature intended for a carnivore and that is not corn and wheat! We then introduce goat's milk, eggs, bones, vegetables, fruits, and finally, for convenience, a small amount of kibble. We expect our owners to do no less.
Housing.
The dog room is a pass-through room between my den and the dispatch office.
It is the pathway of daily activity so the dogs are fussed over by staff,
plumbers, and delivery people. When there's nothing going on, they sun
bathe outside on their hammocks or curl up in custom made TP Sachs, warmed
in winter by radiant-heat ceramic floors. Between naps, twice-a-day
home-cooked meals, and working as official greeters and driveway monitors, "Toy
Fox Terriers O'BJ" run and play in clean Carolina mountain air.
No, we don't rent rooms but we are the best dog-gone Bed and Breakfast in
the state!
Requirements. It's best to have a fenced area where a Toy Fox Terrier puppy can run, play, and go potty. Puppy must live in your home as he does here. He must have a cuddly bed if he can't get under your covers. Your puppy she see the vet for a get-acquainted visit within the first week and hopefully, never again! If you have a Show Puppy, you must send snapshots and progress reports for the first six months. Pet or Show, we ask that you contact us first if there is any problem, at any time.
Preparation. We send a "pre-puppy" checklist so you know what to have on hand, where to get it, and how to plan for the VIP arrival. We provide lifetime support because when I hold that just-born puppy, I must know his future is secure.
Getting your Toy Fox Terrier home. We've flown puppies all over the world and never had one harmed. Shipping is usually cheaper (about $250) than a road trip, and obviously the puppy gets home quicker than on a cross-country drive. We charge $100 for the round trip to Charlotte, NC or Greenville, SC International Airports. We pay for vet exam and health certificate, you pay for shipping and crate which will serve as his "den" for a while.
Picking up the puppy means we get to meet you, you get to see sire, dam, and the whole family. You can plan a mini-vacation in the Great Smokey Mountains and pick up your new Toy Fox Terrier puppy on the way home.
A
Word About Showing.
We love to share in your fun but never push
you to show. Another champion to our credit doesn't matter.
We've established a lot of AKC records, including one that will stand for
100 years:
Breeder of the Best Male
and the Best Female Akita in the historical 1984 AKC Centennial Show!
If we need another ego boost, we'll ask for your help in 2084.
We have friends who collect classic cars because they love having them in the garage. Hey, we're equally as happy with a classic dog curled in our lap! And why not? It's much more satisfying than objects d’art.
Can a painting hug you back??!! Does a statue follow your every step? Most people only wear their precious jewels on special occasions. I delight in mine every day!!
If
you want top quality but don't plan to show or breed, that's okay. We
just want you to enjoy your Toy Fox Terrier in ways that make YOU happy with
no pressure from a breeder.
So whether he's going to be your personal companion or wow 'em in the show ring, an O'BJ Toy Fox Terrier has "credentials." VIPs (Very Important Puppies) like Hugely are born by design, not by mistake!
Perhaps you're still not sure about a show dog or a pet Toy Fox Terrier so before we see "what's available" you need to know Why We Show Pets. And if you haven't been there yet, go back to The Breeder's Pedigree.
(828) 286-9944 9 AM to 8 PM in the Smokey Mountain Foothills of Rutherfordton, North Carolina