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Breeder of Standard Puggles, and Pocket Puggles!
Hi! My name is Ashley and I am very proud to announce our Puggles and Puggles web site. I am one of the very
very few puggle breeders in the New England area. I live in the beautiful state of Maine with my beautiful daughter April
and my wonderful fiance Ricky. I am so excited to tell you all about our Puggle Puppies! All of our beloved animals are "home
raised". We are NOT a kennel, our family members have free reign of the house and yard. We are just one big happy and healthy
family! Serving Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts,
Connecticut, Rhode Island,Vermont, and New York State.
Our Pups
I take what I do very Seriously, this is my life, my love, my passion. Pups are raised in many different
environments such as outdoor kennels, puppy mills (large quantities of different breeds, little human contact and generally
poor conditions), upscale environmentally controlled facilities, inside a home environment, etc. Always ask to see where and
how your puppy was raised. If the breeder is reliable, they will show you and will be willing to answer questions for you.
Any reliable breeder will also be available to you AFTER you take your puppy or dog home too.
Puppy Brokers are people who purchase several pups or entire litters at a low cost and resell them to the
public for profit. Brokers can be individual people or pet stores. Most brokers buy pups from puppy mills or large scale breeders
after the pups are taken away from their mother and may or may not be knowledgeable about the parents or conditions that the
pup was raised in. Some brokers will tell you they've raised the puppies when in fact they haven't. They mainly sell pups
for the income generated. These people are easier to spot because they ALWAYS have puppies available instead of keeping a
waiting list. You might ask why some of their pups can be AKC/ACA registered and some can't.
Finally, To raise a litter of healthy, happy, well balanced pups, it takes a great deal of love, time and
expense. On average it will cost $400-$500 to feed the mother and pups from breeding to the time the pups leave the breeders
care if they receive a food high in quality & nutrition. Medical expenses will range from $400-$600 depending on size
of the litter and services rendered. The breeder will also need supplies which can cost a little or a lot per litter depending
on their program. At 8 weeks of age all the puppies vaccinations are givin, that is a cost of approximatley $150-$250 for
normal sized litters (4-5 puppies).Most people don't do business without some planned profit margin, so if the pup sells for
a few hundred dollars or less, the puppy may not be receiving top nutrition, medical or individual care. If you would like
to buy a pup from someone who has no answers for you, no documention of pups and mothers care, then you may be looking for
trouble. Never buy a pup if the breeder is willing to release the pup at 4 weeks of age. They still need to socialize with
their mother and siblings for at least 4 more weeks and have only been eating puppy food for 3-4 weeks. The start they receive
in life will be reflected upon the adult they are at maturity.
A Dog's Prayer
Beth Norman Harris
Treat me kindly, my beloved master,
for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the
loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience
and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging
of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.
When it is cold and wet, please take me inside, for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to
bitter elements. And I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Though had you no
home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land,
for you are my god and I am your devoted worshipper.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell
you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your
side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life should your life be in danger.
And, beloved master, should the great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from
you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest - and I will leave you
knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands. Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart
in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.
WE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!
My brother Sgt. Dane A. Hayes is a United States Marine, stationed in 29 Palms, California. He was
stationed in Iraq for 7 months but now I am so happy to say he is home! I am so proud of him as well as all our troops fighing
for us. God Bless Everyone Of You.
The Marines Hymn
From the Halls of Montezuma,
To the Shores of Tripoli;
We fight our country's battles
In the air, on land, and
sea;
First to fight for right and freedom
And to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title
Of UNITED
STATES MARINES.
Our flag's unfurled to every breeze,
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in every clime and place
Where we
could take a gun;
In the snow of far off northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes;
You will find us always on the
job --
The UNITED STATES MARINES.
Here's health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve;
In many a strife we've fought for life
And
never lost our nerve;
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes;
They will find the streets are guarded
By
UNITED STATES MARINES.
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