At Tollchester we believe Tollers should be versatile. Exceptional health,
temperament, soundness, working aptitude and breed type are of utmost importance.
We believe breeding isn't a 'business' but instead a community of people who care for the breed and do their best to
educate others. We support mentorship programs for breeding and believe every breeder (both experienced or
not) should have a community of dog people to support them. At Tollchester all of our owners are part of our family and
our community. We keep in contact with our puppy buyers and host events multiple times a year to encourage owners to take
part in events - picnics, bbq's, dog shows, meet and greets etc...
For our breeding program, we've set very high objectives. Our number one
goal is the production of healthy, sound puppies with ideal temperaments and conformation. Every breeding is planned months
in advance with the ambition of producing top quality show dogs that possess the ability to "work". A wise person once told
me "breeders should never breed
dogs that aren't needed for their breeding program. All breedings should be done with the same goal in mind, to produce top
quality dogs you the breeder would want to keep". Whether your dog will be show, in obedience, agility,
hunting, earth trials, lure coursing or family dog, each litter is produced with the same aspiration in mind - to produce
sound dogs both body and mind.
We believe in health clearances on dogs/bitches used
for breeding. We do not use dogs/bitches in our breeding program that have any type of genetic defect or disorder, nor dogs
that are not within the 'standard' in any way.
At Tollchester all our litters are whelped in our home and are raised "underfoot"
until they are ready to go to their new homes at 9-16 weeks of age. Puppies are socialized with other dogs, cats, adults
and children. All puppies are started on basic retrieving, obedience, crate-training and housebreaking. We perform puppy aptitude
and temperament testing on all our puppies, prior to placing them in their new homes. Our puppy aptitude tests are to make
sure the right puppy goes to the right home.
At Tollchester we follow the "Rule of Sevens" we make sure the right puppy goes the right
home. The Rule of Seven is a socialization protocol that indicates that all puppies by the age of seven weeks should have
been exposed to the following
- 7 different surfaces (carpet, concrete, wood, vinyl, grass, dirt, gravel, wood chips,
etc)
- Played with at least 7 different types of objects (big balls, small balls, soft fabric
toys, fuzzy toys, squeaky toys, paper or cardboard items, metal items, wooden items, leather items, milk jugs, etc)
- Been in 7 different locations (front yard, back yard, basement, kitchen, car, garage,
laundry room, bathroom, crate, kennel, etc)
- Met and played with 7 new people (including men, woman, children and older adults)
- Been exposed to 7 challenges (climb on a box, climb off a box, go through a tunnel,
climb steps, go down steps, climb over obstacles, play hide and seek, go in and out a doorway with a step up or down, run
around a fence)
- Eaten from 7 different containers (metal, plastic, paper, china, pie plate, glass, etc)
- Heard at least 7 different loud sounds (alarm clock, whistle, siren, gun shots, radio,
dinner bell, air horn, etc)
All our puppies at Tollchester are raised with "Early Neurological Stimulation" also known
as the "Bio Sensor program". By following the methods of stimulations written by Carmen L Battagalia we strive for the
production of better puppies. The five benefits have been noted from this type of stimulation include, stronger heart
beats, stronger adrenal glands, more tolerance to stress and greater resistance to disease.
We stress proper socialization and training at an early age! We recommend at minimum of
16 weeks of puppy training. It is said over 96% of dogs in shelters who die from euthanasia are not formally obedience trained.
A "good" dog is made with the proper training and guidance! You and your puppy will be a happier pair with proper training
and care. We are advocates of dog pychology and their menthods of 'training'. A example of this style of guidance for your
dog is the followings of 'the dog whisper' aka Cesar Milan http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/
At Tollchester, all our dogs are holistically raised. All our puppies are weaned onto
the raw diet (BARF) for optimum health, nutrition and development. Check out our BARF page for more information.
We are very apprehensive about over-vaccination. Vaccines are a matter where
more is not better! All our puppies are raised on a limited vaccine protocal and sent to their new homes with very precise
vaccine advice.
We strongly believe, breeding should be left to the fanciers who are dedicated to improving
their breed. We are advocates of the early spay / neuter program for puppies going to homes
not experience in breeding. Check out our early spay and neuter page for more information.
All puppies are sold with a comprehensive written sales contract/guarantee which includes
a lifetime of help, advice and assistance to all our puppy buyers! Puppies are tattooed/micro-chipped and registered with
the Canadian Kennel Club.
Every puppy is sold on a CKC non-breeding agreement, if you wish to breed this can be
lifted later only if the puppy is put onto a co-ownership contract with the breeder, passes all health clearances, meets
the breed standard, and has a good temperament. All pet puppies that are not going to be used for show or breeding will be
spayed or neutered.
Each puppy will be sent home with an inclusive puppy package with parent’s pedigrees,
training/grooming tips, and information about your puppy.
Our dogs are available to approved homes only! Once
we have received your questionnaire we will contact you about your application. If you are approved for our general waiting
list you will be kept up to date with current litters, future plans and any references of puppies currently available I can
provide. When a litter is bred at Tollchester and a breeding is confirmed you will be contacted in regards to our litter waiting
list. If you wish to be placed onto our litter waiting list a deposit will be requested to hold a spot on this list. You will
be sent a deposit contract prior to your deposit that will explain methods of payment and the requirements and responsibilities
of the non-refundable deposit. Payments are payable in US funds for US and Foreign residents
and Canadian Funds for Canadian residents. Waiting list for a litter can range between 2months - 1 year depending on the individual
needs of the person and puppy.
Finding the right home for the right puppy is one of my highest priorities. As the breeder
I always reserve the right to choose which puppy goes to which home. When the litter is born evaluations start instantaneously.
After 8 weeks of observation, a temperament test, and a conformation evaluation your puppy will be chosen for you. If for
some reason a suitable puppy is not available for you, you will have the choice of the following litter or choose to go to
another breeder. I don't require anyone take a puppy, if for some reason you are unable to take a puppy you have until the
last minute to back out. I am always willing to give references to reputable breeders.
All show/performance prospect puppies are chosen first and take priority over pet puppies.
This is because of the special requirements a show/performance puppy has. Show/performance puppies are ONLY placed in serious
show/performance homes.
If you would like to meet our dogs in person, visits to our home are welcomed, but are
on an appointment only basis. Please contact me at tollchester@gmail.com to set up a time for a visit.
At Tollchester we are part of the NSDTR Club of Canada (BC Director for 2005/06), Canadian Kennel Club and the BCATC
CHECK OUT LINKS RELATED TO OUR BREEDING PROGRAM BELOW:
BONES AND RAW FOOD
LIMITED VACCINATIONS
RECOMMENDED VETS
EARLY SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM
REPUTABLE BREEDER CHECKLIST
RESPONSIBLE BREEDER VRS BACKYARD BREEDER
GROW YOUR PUP WITH BONES - BREEDING PRACTICE
TRUE TO FORM BY PLUIS DAVERN
QUESTIONS FOR YOUR NSDTR BREEDER
