Starke Pfoten FAQ's

Our puppies are on Canidae All Life Stages dry dog food when they go to their new homes. Click here to find a store near you.

We reccomend checking out Dog Food Anaylisis website when looking at dog foods for your pet. Here is a list of top quality premium dog foods we reccomend.

-Innova Evo -Orijen -Canidae -Nature's Variety Prairie -Innova Adult Dry
-Solid Gold -Timberwolf Organics -Chicken Soup For The Dog Lover's Soul
-Natural Balance -Wellness

Female puppies start at $1,500 + USD
Male puppies start at $1,600 + USD.

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Fill out our online puppy application or call (503) 826-8794 as soon as possible to start the reservation process on a puppy. We will contact you as soon as we receive your application.

We accept certified cashier's checks and cash.

To reserve a puppy, a 25% non-refundable deposit is required.

Our deposits are not "traditional" in the sense that it is NOT 100% a "first come, first serve" type of deposit order. We accept all good homes who are interested in our puppies, whether it be working homes, or pet homes, after we go over your puppy application and you have been accepted/approved.

We accept a few deposits before each litter is born. We accept them for specific male or female picks and the picks are based on the order we receive your deposit.

We do "guided picks" based on your order after 6 weeks when we do our offical temperament tests. We do our best to make sure the temperament of the puppy you are wanting is going to be the best possible match for your home and lifestyle. We won't let you choose a puppy that we know will not be a good match just because of it's color or look. Typically, there are 2-3 puppies that would do great for what you are looking for and then you can make your decisions off the little personality quirks that each puppy has.

We ship via Air Cargo to any major airport in North America where cargo flights are accepted. We charge a flat rate of $300 for shipping of 8-12week old puppies. Payment is to be made in advance of flight of puppy departure. This price covers the cost of the crate, health certificate, flight kit, transportation to the airport, and the actual flight cost.

We can ship the puppies once they are 8weeks old. Most flight arrangements are for the puppy to leave Austin/Bergstrom International Airport and arrive based on flight times and your schedule. Due to weather restrictions not all flights are available. If it is too hot or too cold for the puppy then the airlines will put in effect a weather restriction.

We are just about 30 mins outside of Austin, TX in Hutto.

We do "guided picks" based on your order after 6 weeks when we do our official temperament tests. We do our best to make sure the temperament of the puppy you are wanting is going to be the best possible match for your home and lifestyle. We won't let you choose a puppy that we know will not be a good match. We want the puppy and their new owners to enjoy each other and have a life long relationship.

Yes, we do offer a Starke Pfoten puppy program for puppies you purchase from us. Please contact us for details. Depending on your individual needs we can house/potty on leash, crate train, sit, down, sit-stay, down-stay, place, walk on a loose leash. Socialize to car rides, traffic, the busy city streets, other dogs, people, and have positive experiences at the vets office.

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A quick look at various items we suggest for your puppy. These will make your life and your puppy's life more enjoyable.

Click here for an article about the sport of schutzhund. We recommend checking out the local schutzhund clubs in your area. When you visit, keep an open mind and try to find a club where you see dogs that you would like your dogs to look like when trained. Not all clubs are the same as there are a vast array of training techniques and theories. If you don't like what you see, check out other clubs in your area until you find one that suites you and your dog. Remember, the sport is supposed to be fun for you and your dog and it can be if trained properly. Our dogs LOVE IT!

To find a club near you, check out the following organizations.
United Schutzhund Clubs of America
German Shepherd Dog Club of America - Working Dog Association
DVG America

Not sure what you need to train for schutzhund? Click here for an overview of schutzhund training equipment.