Frequently Asked Questions About Our Boxers
Below are the questions we hear most often from families considering a Weepin Oaks Boxer. If your question isn't answered here, please reach out through our contact page.
Do you have puppies available right now, and what do they cost?
Check the New Puppies section for current availability, and visit our puppy pricing page for cost details.
How long have you been breeding Boxers?
We have raised AKC Boxers since 2003 and have never worked with another registry or breed.
At what age can a puppy leave for its new home?
Puppies are fully weaned and generally ready around seven to eight weeks of age. They must have their first shots and a vet check before release; our vet gives the first set at six weeks. If our vet approves and the pup is ready at seven and a half to eight weeks, it may go home then — never before the check-up and first shots. The second set is due at nine weeks and the third, including rabies, at twelve weeks. Some vets follow a slightly different schedule; our priority is a healthy pup that isn't over-vaccinated.
Are all your adults and puppies AKC registered?
Yes. Every adult here is a purebred AKC (American Kennel Club) Boxer. We keep only AKC Boxers and no other dogs.
How do I reserve a puppy?
A full deposit of $200 holds your puppy. Arrangements can sometimes be made for special circumstances — please contact me.
What is your deposit refund policy?
Deposits are non-refundable but may be transferred to another litter.
Do you accept checks or PayPal?
We accept cash and Zelle. We no longer use PayPal for deposits or balances. Please contact me before sending any payment. Zelle is secure and has worked very well for us.
How do I purchase a puppy or join the waiting list?
Deposits and reservations can be made through Zelle — contact me first and be sure to note which puppy or litter you want.
Do you offer a health guarantee, and do you guarantee color?
Yes, we stand behind our puppies' health 100%; see our Health Guarantee. We cannot guarantee that a puppy's color will stay the same as when chosen — many lighten or darken as they grow.
What do you feed your puppies?
Sportmix Premium Puppy Food, available at Tractor Supply stores. It is a natural, balanced puppy food, and the company has never had a recall or pet food issue. They also make an organic line. You'll receive a small bag to take home with your puppy.
How do you evaluate dog food ratings?
You can review ratings at www.dogfoodadvisor.com. They explain the terminology and their rating method, and you can decide what suits your dog and your budget.
Where are you located?
We are in southeast Alabama — roughly 12 miles east of Jack, 17 miles north of Enterprise, 25 miles southwest of Troy, and about 65 miles south of Montgomery.
What hours are you open for visiting puppies?
We are here most of the time but keep no regular open hours, since we don't have puppies year-round. Please read our visiting page. No puppy pick-ups on Sundays, as this is the Lord's Day.
Are the puppies wormed?
Definitely. We worm puppies from three to six weeks of age, and our vet checks them for worms. Worming details and shot records are in your take-home packet. All our dogs receive heartworm medicine, which passes through the mother's milk to nursing pups. Early tests have come back negative. Puppies see our vet at least three times before going home, and at least four times if shipped.
Do puppies come with full AKC registration?
Yes, puppies come with full AKC registration. We strongly recommend neutering and spaying. Limited registration applies only to the runt of a litter, meaning that dog cannot be shown in conformation or used for breeding. If you plan to breed, please contact me first.
Do you give the puppies their first vaccination?
Our vet does. Puppies come with their first set of shots and a vet-issued vaccination record in the take-home packet.
When is the next vaccination due?
Generally at nine weeks and again at twelve weeks (with the rabies shot). Some vets also give a shot at fifteen weeks.
Do you protect against parasites at your kennel?
Absolutely. Parasites and worms are common organisms, and every breeder should protect puppies from them. We administer a prescription parasite preventive called Albon or Marquis, obtained from our vet. It's costly, but worth it.
Should I take my puppy to the vet right away?
Your puppy will have received all the health care our vet requires for a happy, healthy start. Per our contract, you must have your puppy vet checked within 72 hours.
Why should I keep my pup on NuVet Plus?
Both parents were on NuVet Plus before breeding. The mother stays on it to keep her immune system strong, passing that on to her unborn puppies and through her milk after birth. Puppies stay on it through weaning and beyond. Continuing NuVet Plus keeps your puppy's immune system high, so few medical issues should arise, and it helps prevent outbreaks of demodex (red mange), which thrives on a low immune system — see our Demodex page. Our contract also asks you to keep your puppy on NuVet Plus because we want your puppy to stay healthy.
What is in the new owner take-home packet?
The Weepin Oaks Boxers Puppy Health Guarantee/Contract, AKC registration papers, a vet-issued shot record, a small bag of Wholesome Puppy Food, and NuVet Plus information.
Do you dock tails and remove dew claws?
Our vet performs both.
Do you ship puppies?
Yes, we ship puppies. Shipping is extra.
Has your kennel ever been inspected by the AKC?
Yes — we have been approved to AKC standards. See our AKC inspection page.
Are you a puppy farm or puppy mill?
No! Puppy mills keep dogs in small stacked cages with little exercise or human contact, and the animals are unclean and poorly cared for. Our dogs and puppies are played with to keep them socialized, and we have about three to four litters a year — often fewer. Mills produce puppies constantly. Learn more on our No Puppy Mills page.