How it works at Magnolia

Step by step

1. 1

   Join the waiting list, with no obligation

   Interested in a puppy from our kennel? Then you can join our waiting list, entirely without obligation. That gives us an idea of the interest, and we keep you posted about future litters.

   After you sign up, we like to give you a call. That way we get to know each other a little, talk about your wishes and answer your questions. Personal contact matters to us: we both know where we stand, and whether our kennel and your expectations are a good fit.

   Signing up doesn’t commit you to anything, of course.

2. 2

   The waiting list and updates

   After a mating we let everyone on the waiting list know that a litter is on its way. Once the puppies are born you’ll hear that too, and in the first weeks we keep you posted on how they grow, with photos and updates.

   A place on the waiting list is no guarantee of a puppy, though. How many puppies there will be, and how many boys and girls among them, nobody knows beforehand. Much as we’d like to: nature can’t be steered. We’d rather be honest about that.

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   Visiting the puppies

   The first weeks are all about rest, recovery and the bond between the mother and her puppies. From about three weeks old you’re very welcome to come and meet them.

   We welcome you in our home, with plenty of time to get to know each other. We tell you about the way we breed, the care, the character of our dogs and what raising a puppy involves. There’s every chance to ask questions and admire the little ones.

   A puppy from our kennel gets a place in our hearts. That’s why we want to know it goes to a loving home that suits it. For us it’s not just about finding an owner for a puppy, but about the right match for life.

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   Growing up in our home

   The puppies spend their first weeks in peace and quiet with their mother, apart from the rest of the pack. Then, step by step, they get to know the world: they move to the living room and become part of family life.

   There they meet our other dogs and the children, and all the sounds of a household: the television, music, the vacuum cleaner. That way they get used to all kinds of impressions calmly and positively, and start their new life with confidence.

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   Choosing a puppy

   Often one puppy catches your eye straight away: its colour, its looks or that one stubborn little face. With us, you choose your favourite puppy yourself. Every puppy has a character of its own, and the best part is seeing which one you click with.

   Because we’re with the puppies every day from birth, we know them well. We tell you honestly about their character and development and are happy to think along, but in the end you follow your heart.

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   Reserving

   Once you’ve chosen your puppy, we ask for a deposit of 10% of the purchase price. That secures your reservation.

   The sale is set down in a written purchase contract, with every agreement on paper. It also includes our guarantee against hereditary defects, with the terms that come with it.

   We like to take the time to explain everything calmly. Choosing a puppy is the start of a special friendship, and it has to feel right for both of us.

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   Going home

   From eight weeks, when they’re ready, the puppies may fly the nest to their new golden basket. A lot is possible by arrangement: we want the move to go as smoothly as possible, for the puppy and for you.

   When it leaves, your puppy is microchipped and vaccinated and has its own European pet passport. Saying goodbye stays special every time, but the best part is knowing they go to a family where they’re just as loved as they are with us.

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   After coming home

   Once your puppy has moved, our contact doesn’t stop. We love to hear and see how our puppies are doing and how they develop.

   You can always call or message us: about food, care, training or anything you’re unsure about. We’re happy to think along. They were born and grew up with us, and always keep a special place in our hearts.