King
Llewellin Setters
Alfred
O. King, Sr. & Drenda K. King
PO BOX
100
Enola, AR 72047-0100
PHONE:
501-849-3383
Web page: www.llewellin.com
E-mail
AOK: kingllewellin@windstream.net
E-Mail DKK: ladykingllewellin@windstream.net
GUARANTEE
& PURCHASE AGREEMENT
100%
Guarantee
100%
I
have bred for the best of foot-hunting gundogs; the LLEWELLIN SETTER
!
I
have bred ONLY 100% Llewellin Setters FROM only 100% Llewellin
Setters !
I
have stood behind my dogs since 1965 !
HEALTH:
All
pups are guaranteed when sold to be completely healthy in every way
within the first month.
I
will pay up to $100.00 of uncovered Vet expenses, provided the buyer
agrees and proves to:
Maintain
the vaccination schedule provided and at least 2 months of Pet
Insurance,
Information
on both are shown below at the end of this
section.
The
Llewellin is THE original English Setter with none of the breeding
toward Show or Field Trial dogs.
I
breed 100% Llewellin Setters for a companion family dog; a
foot-hunting gundog.
I
have no hereditary health problems. I have taken every step
possible to eliminate from my breeding stock
any
dog or entire line of dogs which has consistently shown health
problems.
In spite of my
best efforts to the contrary, allow me to make the following
statement clear,
SHOULD
ANY CASE OF CHD or OTHER MAJOR HEREDITARY GENETIC DISEASE OCCUR
I
WILL REPLACE IT WITH ANOTHER COMPARABLE PUPPY OF YOUR
CHOICE.
In
the case of a replacement involving a major health problem we
reserve the right to require the return of the dog. This
requirement is made in order for my Vet and I to determine if any
given dog or perhaps an entire line should be excluded from my
breeding program. In any such case we will pay for the return
shipping of the dog involved.
Should
any dog be returned or replaced the papers are to be signed over to
me and returned. The registration will be submitted in my name
along with a statement that the registration is to be voided for any
further use.
100
% PURE LLEWELLIN SETTER PUPPIES:
Pups
are guaranteed to point, back, and retrieve by one year
old.
If
any problem does develop (no way of knowing what nature may cause),
I
will replace with another comparable puppy of your choice.
In
each situation I will decide if the replaced dog is to be
returned.
Veterinary
proof that the immunizations schedule that was provided with the pup
has been followed must be provided to me in reference to any
replacement. Consideration on my replacement policy must be
made if a dog has been treated for any disease that would interfere
with the dogs scenting or mobility functions or should the
recommended immunization schedule not have been followed.
Any
dog returned must readily, boldly, and happily come to you or I when
called and obey the most basic of commands. This lets me know
if you have socialized & worked with the pup. Bonding at
an early age is a very vital part of training a Llewellin.
A
field Llewellin should be provided with a fenced lot or kennel run
in which to run & play daily. While crate training is
appropriate for beginning a Llewellin pup it must also have access
to a daily open area when you are away from home. Basic
commands such as COME, SIT, STAY, HEAL, playtime Retrieve, ECT, are
to be taught early on. Apart from these basic commands (taught
for the sake of the puppy’s safety) all Llewellins pups must FIRST
be given the opportunity to run the open fields in order to learn
for itself what works and does not work in pursuit of birds BEFORE
control training is enforced.
IF
a dog does everything but POINT or is BIRD-SHY, too much control has
been forced on the dog early on.
The
replacement guarantee will not be
enforceable.
Gun-Shyness
and/or Bird-Shyness are man made and no dog will be replaced in
either case.
My
Llewellins are sold for the purpose of a field-dog companion and
foot-hunting dog only.
I
do not raise Field Trial Dogs.
I
do not raise Show Dogs.
While
I DO NOT restrict breeding rights; I DO NOT sell or guarantee dogs
for breeding purposes.
We
do offer pups without Breeding Rights if it is your intent to never
breed the dog.
This
policy simply offsets the eventual Spay or Neutering expense for you
as the owner.
STARTED
and TRAINED DOGS
Most
started & trained dogs will be sold prior to hunting
season.
This
allows for time for the dog to be socialized and bond with you and
its new home.
These
dogs are sold by appointment in order for you to see EXACTLY how the
dog performs when purchased.
Your
acceptance of the dog is proof that the dog has met with your
approval.
No
replacement is applicable on any Started or Trained Dog.
King
Llewellin Setters
PO BOX 100 ~ 15 Hoggard Road ~ Enola, AR
72047-0100 ~ Alfred O. King, Sr. ~ 501-849-3383
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Giardia Lamblia – On your first appointment –
schedule treatment then immunization
Kennel Cough/Bordetella booster – At your first visit
with your Vet – recommended due to change in climate & travel
for the pup
Lyme Disease – Rely on your Vets recommendation
if prevalent in your area
Rabies – In accordance with local law, given by
your Vet – adult annual boosters
WORMING & TREATMENTS:
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Strongid/Pyrental at 2 – 3 – 4 weeks
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Panacur at 5 – 7 – 9 – 12 weeks + monthly
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Heartworm monthly treatment staring at 12 weeks
PREVENTATIVE: Because of Coccidiosis,
Giardia and other intestinal bacteria and parasites which cause
diarrhea and dehydration which lowers a pups resistance to disease:
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PANACUR – For Giardia as well as worming.
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ALBON/SULFADIMETHOXINE – For Coccidiosis.
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YOUGRT or clabbered 2% milk – An invaluable aid in stabilizing the
digestive system.
Add a large spoon of YOGURT to the daily feeding for at least the
first 2 weeks. Yogurt stabilizes the GOOD BACTERIA in the
digestive system!
The combination of travel and the change in
water can cause the stomach to be upset. Keep in mind that the
pup is JUST LIKE A BABY. Bowel balance can be a problem when
changing homes, air flights & car travel as well as any type of
water change (something that nothing can be done about). Both
nausea and diarrhea MUST BE STOPPED RIGHT AWAY. If the pup has
extremely loose stool (more mucous than food residue) give it ½ of
an Imodium caplet. IF and only IF the pup has another loose
stool do you repeat the Imodium and do not give unless the stool
indicates the need.
Why is the control of nausea and diarrhea so
important? Again let me stress that the pup is just like a
human baby. The digestive system of a pup under 4 months of
age and an infant is much more sensitive than that of an older half
grown pup or child; this is due to the speed in which this tissue
grows during this period. In non-technical terms, the tissue
is so new that it is more sensitive; not muscled or toughened.
ANY ‘STRESS’ DUE TO STOMACH UPSET CAN RESULT IN
STRETCHING AND/OR A SLIGHT TEAR IN THE LINING OF THE STOMACH &
INTESTINES. THEREFORE, COMMON FOREIGN BACTERIA (Coccidia) AND
PARASITES (Giardia) CAN THEN FIND ENTRY WHERE, IF THE LINING IS IN
THE NORMAL ‘HEALTY’ CONDIDION, IT WOULD NOT HAPPEN.
Coccidia is probably the most common of
problems. It is contracted from exposure/contact of the spore
of any and all wild bird droppings. This cannot be
avoided. Often birds are also shipped on the same cargo
shipment, or held at the same terminal as your pup. Giardia is
found in most all water sources. Only the very young are
susceptibly to it (that is why infant’s water is boiled). It
was first brought to light only a few years ago in the extreme
northern states in humans.
Due to improvements in the newer vaccines,
recommendations for vaccinating puppies and dogs have also
changed. Also more and more it is recommended that one should
get their new pup at weaning age. This new shot schedule fits
in very well insuring a healthy pup changing homes at the age of 7
to 8 weeks.
Some veterinarians may vary the vaccination
schedule based on the incidence of disease in your geographical
area. If health problems arise in you pup, proof that this
shot schedule, worming program and health recommendations were
followed BY A LISCENED VETERINARIAN must be presented to us.
Veterinary Pet Insurance
If
applied for 2 weeks prior to delivery it will be in effect at the
time the pup is shipped.
Prior to 2003 a Breeder Policy was available
whereby I could purchase the first month for you.
Since I can no longer do so on your behalf,
should a medical problem arise
within the first two
weeks I will pay a maximum of $100.00 on any
uncovered amount of the Vet bill.
The first 2 months of a policy will pay for
itself.
- From minor problems to life-threatening
situations, whether it is a recurring ear infection, being injured
in an accident or contracting a serious illness, there will come a
time when your pet needs medical attention. That is when your pet
deserves the best care possible. But these days, that can cost
hundreds-even thousands-of dollars.
- If
in effect at the time your pup arrives the policy would cover any
shipping related stress as well as all subsequent immunizations
not to mention accidents or ever cancer!
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A 5%
discount is also available for 2 or 3, at 10% discount for 4 or
more.
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Fortunately, VPI allows you to provide medical
care for your pet without having to worry about the cost. Policies
cover more than 6,400 medical problems and conditions for accidents
and illnesses, with optional coverage available for preventive and
routine care.
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Pet
owners can visit any licensed veterinarian, veterinary specialist or
animal hospital in the world.
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Veterinary Pet Insurance helps pay for office
calls, prescriptions, treatments, lab fees, x-rays, surgery and
hospitalization for covered medical problems.
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Policies cover dogs and cats from six weeks of
age and older. There is no upper age limit.
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You
may go online at www.petinsurance.com or call
1-800-872-7387
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Also many Vets now offer their
own preferred insurance policies.
… … … … …
Umbilical Hernias:
Conventional wisdom says
that umbilical hernias are inheritable, and a dog with a hernia
should not be bred. Conventional wisdom, however, does not
differentiate between "true hernias" where
there is a defect in the body wall, and "delayed closures", where a small bit of
omentum slips out of the area before the umbilicus closes.
In 26 years of dealing with breeders and reproduction, I do
not have any evidence that "delayed closures" are
inheritable.
"True hernias" are
indeed highly inheritable. They generally have a thick cartilage
edge with an irregular, more or less circular shape. They may extend
up into the diaphragm, causing a communication between the thoracic
(chest) cavity and the abdominal cavity. These are very difficult to
repair surgically because there is a great deal of tissue missing
and the tissue is hard and inflexible. They often require the use of
a mesh implant to close the defect. These hernias can be related to
other midline defects such as heart abnormalities and cleft
palates.
"Delayed closures" are
just that. There is an area in the abdominal wall where the great
vessels of the umbilical cord exit the body of the fetus to derive
nutrition and oxygen from the placenta. After birth, these vessels
close and shrink up. There is left behind a small area in the
midline where the vessels formerly escaped the body. The nature of
this structure is a linear slit in the midline, lined with normal
connective tissue. There are other structures on the 'midline' that
undergo similar development after birth. In the heart, there is a
hole between the upper chambers that allows the fetus to bypass the
lungs, which, of course, cannot contribute any oxygen to the blood
before birth. Oxygen is obtained through the umbilical cord from the
placenta, where the mother's blood stream exchanges oxygen and
carbon dioxide with the baby's circulation. When there are delayed
closures in the heart, it may be possible to hear a murmur at 4 or 5
weeks that is no longer audible by 6 or 8 weeks. This is normal
development. These holes, like the umbilicus, must be present in the
fetus and close over a period of time after
birth.
It is essential with
either condition to "reduce" the tissue escaping at least once
daily. Turn the puppy on its back and gently massage the protrusion
and slide the contents back up into the abdomen. This lowers the
risk of a loop of intestine becoming strangulated in the protruding
tissue. If the 'hernia' is a closure defect, the normal process of
closing will continue, and at some point a small amount of omentum
may be entrapped in a bubble outside the essentially closed body
wall. This is viewed by most people as a hernia, and a serious
problem. If the dog is a year old, has a small bubble, or 'belly
button', and it cannot be reduced, has been there since it was a
baby, and the dog is healthy and well, it is pretty obvious that the
bubble does not contain any intestine. While the puppy is younger,
it may not be clear. The very tiny holes with a small bubble of
omentum do not require surgery. Slightly larger holes should be
closed to be sure that no intestine becomes strangulated in the
process of closure. NOTE: no delayed closure can ever close
completely simply because there is something sticking through it. If
there were no omentum sliding out, they would continue to close
normally. What they do, is they close tightly around the omentum,
trapping it outside in an absolutely firm unchanging
bubble.
"True" umbilical hernias
can make no progress in closing, ever. They must always be
surgically repaired. These individuals should never be bred.
I have never seen a
bitch with a delayed closure and trapped omentum bubble show any
sign of problem in carrying a litter or whelping. I have never seen
one of these bitches produce puppies with hernias.
The catch is, you must
know which you have. Most veterinarians don't draw these kinds of
conclusions or try to differentiate the two different conditions.
Your vet may or may not be of help to you in this. Breeders with
years of experience often know the difference intuitively. Indeed,
since "true" hernias are relatively rare, most have never seen one,
unless they are breeding a line that produces them. In these cases,
they see true hernias with great enough frequency that any breeder
with any common sense will abandon that line.
… … … … …
HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED SHIPPING
STRESS WITH A NEW PUP?
IT CAN BE AVOIDED BY KNOWING WHAT TO LOOK FOR
& NOT BEING AFRAID TO ACT
IMMEDIATELY………….
BE PREPARED BY KNOWING
WHAT TO LOOK FOR and ENJOY THE NEW ADDITION TO YOUR FAMILY!
How many of you knew
what this entails? The King men tend to have nervous
stomachs. Odd stressful, even pleasant & exciting
situations, that don’t faze others, can trigger nausea, pain and
pardon me, diarrhea.
I know this is a rather
gross subject, but it is one that needs to be discussed.
Pups are susceptible to
this type of stress on their systems also. They react in the
same manner. It is very easily
treated. The new change in environment, shipping or
traveling in a vehicle, water changes, even weather extremes are
stressful.
It must be taken care of
immediately. What would not
in the least affect a grown dog can literally kill a pup! It
is a shame that this can happen. Once is too often that it
does. The deaths are from secondary
causes that follow.
The main reason for
these deaths is that it is simply misdiagnosed and the new owner
waits a few times to see if it will continue. By now the pup
is lethargic.
Vets are all too often
not consulted till the problem is extreme and they tend to look for
extremes such as disease or infestations.
It is very often judged
to be one of the terrible Viruses that now abound. It is very
important to be aware that a dog will test positive for Parvo or
Corona when recently administered an immunization. If you are
in an emergency Vet’s office, make your Vet is aware of the type and
date of the last shots given.
Pups, like infants with
a stomach ‘bug’, or even teething, face the same problems. If
diarrhea and/or vomiting continue without being checked they will
dehydrate. The stomach lining and their intestines are the
fastest growing and therefore thinnest tissue in the infants/pups
body. Continued diarrhea will quickly, cause a tear and
literally flush out the membrane lining the digestive system.
This of course results in bleeding and all too often, death.
Any case of diarrhea
should be attended immediately. A light tranquilizer
will not harm the pup. Imodium Caplets are the best thing to
use in this situation. Any bad tasting liquid will cause the
pup to gag and therefore vomit. Just as in people give an
initial dose (1/2 caplet for a 8-12 week old pup) and again AFTER each subsequent loose
stool until firm. Often no more than 2 doses
are needed.
If this precaution is
followed you will never know what disaster you have avoided.
The stool should always be firm but not hard and should be brown in
color. Yellow is a first signal. A good stool is an
accident that can be picked up with a tissue or paper towel.
If the stool is too thin don’t automatically assume the worst and
wait in dread. Just use the medication and nip any problem in
the bud.
Don’t be afraid of the
possibilities either, just be prepared by know what to look for and
ENJOY THE NEW ADDITION
TO YOUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!
… … … … …
Coccidia &
Giardia
Please understand that puppies can often be
very stressed from their transport and their change in living
conditions, which can compromise their immune system and between the
stress and the compromised immune system, it is very common for them
to get Coccidia. This is an internal parasite that can only be
treated, never cured (ALL dogs in the world have this, but it lies
dormant until stress triggers the parasite to multiply. It is
easily treated).
Another factor for puppies coming from the
south to the north is climate change, again the stress from their
transport and their change in living conditions, which can
compromise their immune system, can lead to an Upper Respiratory
Infection - again easily treated, but needs to be treated as soon as
you notice a cough, sneeze, matted eyes or a runny nose.
We treat ALL dogs twice a month as a
preventative for Coccidia with a pill of SMZ-TMP
[Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim]. All
pups begin this bi-monthly 5 day schedule at the time they are
closest to weaning age of 6 weeks as Sulfur based drugs cannot
be given to pregnant or lactating dogs.
At the same time we give a 5 day regime of
Panacur for worming and as a full treatment for
Giardia.
Coccidia - Isospora species is specific to
puppies and kittens. These coccidia tend to be pretty species
specific, so infection of a puppy or kitten is not thought to be a
risk to humans and puppies are not a risk to cats or infected
kittens a risk to dogs. It is very likely that if one puppy in a
litter has Coccidiosis that all puppies are affected. It is
extremely difficult to prevent coccidia infections, especially in
group situations, so puppies coming from a breeder with coccidia are
not an indication of poor sanitation or poor health care practices.
It is simply a very common problem.
Coccidia can be present but dormant in all
dogs. Older dogs with more developed digestive systems do not
show any physical signs unless otherwise physically
ill. The puppy’s digestive system is among the fastest
growing organ in the body thus a thinner more susceptible avenue for
further complications. Think of it in this analogy: In
puppies just as in an infant child any form of diarrhea must be
stopped immediately as the stress to the intestines can trigger
another infectious problem.
Coccidia are a group of protozoan parasites
that are extremely common and which infect a wide number of animal
species, including dogs, cats, horses, cattle, goats, sheep
and all poultry --- and almost all species of wild
animals as well, including rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks,
ground hogs and all wild birds. All the things puppies
love to investigate, so the possibility of contact with
Coccidia is always present. A puppy can becomes
infected with Coccidiosis but never has clinical signs of disease
such as diarrhea, loss of appetite, vomiting or failure to thrive.
These pets may never show any clinical signs and without signs it is
questionable whether they should be treated or not,
although almost all veterinary practitioners go ahead and treat
for the infection. We do here as the puppies are housed in
adjacent off the ground runs. This suspended flooring keeps
them from walking about in their feces.
The
first thing that has to be considered is that Coccidiosis is very
common. It is likely that 30 to 50% of puppies have coccidia in
their stools at some time during their first few months of
life. It is something that cannot be 'killed', the
life-cycle of those present is ended; thus ending the current
episode and the current treatment.
Giardia - The original source of an outbreak
may be cysts in contaminated water [natural water sources such as
streams and ponds] or the environment, warm and moist conditions
[Giardia was first found in humans in the mid 90's before being
diagnosed in animals]. Infected dogs may be either
carriers (ie: show no clinical signs but continue to harbor
infection and pass cysts into the environment) or dogs that have
diarrhea associated with infection may act as the source. Surveys
have shown that about 14% of the adult dog population and over 30%
of dogs under the age of one year were infected. Once passed, the
cysts can survive in cold water for several months.
After a short period of time outside the host’s
intestine, the trophozoites round up and form cysts that enable them
to survive environmental conditions without a host to protect them.
The cyst can be dried out to decontaminate the environment, but if
it is cold and wet the cyst can live for many months with two
incompletely formed trophozoites inside, ready to infect a new
host. Stale yard water, ponds and all standing water is the
classical source of a Giardia
infection.
After having been swallowed, the cyst shell is
digested away, freeing the two trophozoites which attach to the
intestinal lining. If the host has diarrhea, trophs are shed in the
diarrhea, but Giardia may also form
cysts within the host in preparation to be shed. Either form
can be found in fresh stool.
After infection, it takes 5 to 12 days in dogs
for Giardia to be found in
the host’s stool. Diarrhea can precede the shedding of the Giardia. The
symptoms are almost identical to Coccidia. The cysts
begin to interfere with the absorption of food, so feces from
affected animals are typically light colored, greasy and soft. There
may be additional signs of large intestinal irritation, such as
straining and mucus in the feces, even though the Giardia do not colonize
the large intestine. Usually the blood picture of affected animals
is normal, though occasionally there is a slight increase in the
number of eosinophils (one of several types of white blood cells)
and mild anemia. Without treatment, the condition may continue,
either chronically or intermittently, for weeks or months.
AGREEMENT
Buyer understands that in addition to the
purchase price the buyer is to pay for a shipping crate if
needed.
Buyer will pay shipping charges if unable to
pick the dog up at the Kennel.
Buyer understands that an ID Chip will be
implanted in each dog for a fee of $25.00.
Buyer understands that this dog will be
registered with the IPDBA and is eligible to be registered with
NSTRA.
Buyer and Seller hereby agree that in the event
of any breach of contract, defect in the subsequent sale or any
litigation whatsoever regarding any matter; any and all litigation
will be held in a court of law in Faulkner County,
Arkansas.
By my signature I
acknowledge and accept King Llewellin Kennels Guarantee and
acknowledgement of this purchase agreement.
Signed: _________________________________ this _______ day of
_______, 20___.
OR copy and past this box in an email reply:
By this e-mail I
acknowledge and accept King Llewellin Kennels Guarantee and
acknowledgement of this purchase agreement.
Digital Signature:
_________________________________
this _______ day of _______, 20___.
We
at King Llewellin Setter Kennel have been the breeder of 100%
Llewellin Setters
SINCE 1965
We
at King Llewellin Setter Kennel have been the breeder of 100%
Llewellin Setters
FROM
100%
Llewellin Setters SINCE 1965
Our 100% LLEWELLIN SETTERS are registered
with:
IPDBA and are eligible to be registered with
NSTRA
Please go to the following web pages to view
the purpose and goal of each registry.
IPDBA http://ipdba.8k.com/
NSTRA http://www.nstra.org/
Recently derogatory comments have arisen
concerning our family.
This seems to stem from a cut back we initiated
in our breeding program.
A portion of this cutback is due to our age and
health. For more detailed information see
PLEASE BE ASSURED THAT WE WILL
CONTINUE BREEDING OUT BELOVED
100% LLEWELLIN SETTERS ON A SMALLER AND VERY
REFINED SCALE
