At Tollchester we believe Tollers and Manchesters are breeds that should be well
rounded.. With exceptional health, temperament, soundness, working aptitude and breed type.
For our breeding program at Tollchester, 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". So whether your Toller or Manchester
is to be a show, obedience, agility, hunting, earth trials, lure coursing or family dog, each litter is produced with the
same aspiration in mind.
We feel very strongly about having health clearances (OFA/OVC hips, Heart/Thyroid tests, Cerf/PRA eye testing and VWD (Manchesters)) on all 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,
people 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. We stress proper socialization and training at an early age! Contact us for a copy of our puppy aptitude tests (PAT).
At Tollchester we follow the "Rule of Sevens" we make sure the right puppy goes
the right home. ... this 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.
At Tollchester 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.
At Tollchester, all our dogs are holistically raised. All our puppies are weaned
onto the BARF diet for optimum health, nutrition and development. Check out our BARF page for more information or contact us.
We are very apprehensive about over-vaccination. Vaccines are a matter
where more is not better! All our puppies are raised on the limited vaccine protocol
and sent to their new homes with very precise vaccine advice. Please ask for more information.
At Tollchester we are advocates of the early spay/neuter program. Every pet quality puppy will be spayed/neutered prior to leaving the breeder. We strongly believe, breeding
should be left to the fanciers who are dedicated to improving their breed. Check out our early spay/neuter page for more information. Please contact us if you have further questions.
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. Contact us for a copy of our Contract.
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, obtains
at least 2 titles, 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/neutered prior to leaving the breeders’ home.
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. If you are interested in a Toller
or Manchester please contact us for a copy of our questionnaire.
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.
Current price for our puppies is $1500 which includes hip x-rays (prior to 12months
of age), Cerf testing (prior to 12months of age), and a general check up (prior to 12months of age) as well as early spay/neuter
for pet puppies (prior to 3months of age) or PRA testing (prior to 3months of age) for show puppies.
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 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 SMT BREEDER
QUESTIONS FOR YOUR NSDTR BREEDER
