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"Home of the Original Teddy Bear Puppies"

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Our Breeding Goals:

Thank you for your interest in our dogs and our breeding program.  We strive to produce happy, healthy, outgoing puppies with people pleasing personalities, and from humble beginnings, we have selectively bred for Teddy Bear Type and people loving temperament since 1980.  

Our puppies have proven themselves from generation to generation to be very adaptable - and they love their "people." We produce family-oriented loving pets with the potential to do as much or to go as far as their "people" would like to take them. If you adopt a Teddy Bear puppy or adult, they are yours to take into the show ring for that Championship title, or into the obedience ring to demonstrate their remarkable ability to learn, or into the agility ring to show how well a dog and human coalesce to think alike and work together.  Many Wright's pups have earned titles from Show Champion and Obedience to Agility.

Of course, you can settle on just loving them and spoiling them at home.  Many have done well with their people in other competitions such as Flyball!  Some have been in TV commercials, part of Magic Shows, and many are certified as companion animal therapists.  There are no limits to the relationship that you can develop with your Eskie.

Teddy Bear Type:

We (Wright's American Eskimos) originated the "Teddy Bear Type." This was coined by us very early in our breeding and showing program in the early 1980's to provide a phrase that visualizes and describes a type of eskie that has a broader muzzle, heavier coat, heavier bone, a little more substance (but not overdone) which gives the dog a fuller, more aristocratic, yet balanced appearance. Our dogs are bred from several generations of hand-picked dogs that are structurally well balanced, have correct single tracking movement and a flowing, elegant ground covering gait.

FAQ:  Yes - All of our puppies ARE the Teddy Bear Type...

The development and refinement of the genetics that produces the Teddy Bear Type is from selective breeding and line breeding to "stack the deck" with the desired traits.  Many of the expressed traits for this type are recessive, which means that they are not expressed unless the genes are contributed by both parents.  These traits can become easily hidden through an outcross or by breeding to heterozygous traits.  Only by using the principles of selective breeding can these traits can pair up to become homozygous.

The personality traits and the overall expressed traits are different than the dogs produced by breeding similar bloodlines. We have spent almost 30 years into creating this specialized type. and we are proud to consistently achieve a very high degree of uniformity in our puppies.

When breeding our bloodlines for more substance and bone, the puppies develop slowly and often go through many awkward physical and emotional stages as they mature.  They usually take longer to go through the stages of development.  Generally, our puppies take 2 to 3 years before true physical adulthood is reached. But they also seem to always retain the playful mind of puppyhood.

There is almost always a waiting list with many families waiting patiently for puppies.  This means that puppies are rarely available on demand.  One option is to keep checking back for the updates to this puppy page to watch for litter plans, a puppy that can become available at the last minute, or an available older puppy or adult whose situation may have changed.

To be placed on the reservation list, a deposit of $25 is required. The deposit is applied to the adoption cost.  The remaining amount is not due until the puppy is picked up, or just prior to making shipping arrangements.

Reservation Details:

When sending a deposit (personal check in the amount of $25 to the address above), your name will be placed on the waiting list in order of receipt.  There is a waiting list for the Standard Size, and a separate waiting list for the Miniature size.  Please include your preference for male/female or first available.  You are welcome to change your preference for male/female and size at any time. 

After the deposit is received, a confirmation will be sent via email (or snail-mail.)  Then comes the hard part - the wait for mother nature to provide a beautiful litter of Eskies. 

After the litter of puppies arrives, we take about 2 weeks to watch over them to ensure that they are thriving.  Then, the families on the waiting list are contacted to see if the timing of adoption will work out.  Then, as the puppies grow and mature, the personalities of the puppies are matched up with the new homes.  This makes the waiting list dynamic.  The family can opt to wait for another litter if the timing is not good, or if the personality match is not close to what they are seeking. 

TRAINING TIPS:  A good way to prepare for adopting any dog, the TV Series "The Dog Whisperer" by Cesar Milan is highly recommended. The series is found on the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL. Watch several episodes to gain insight into dog psychology.  Humans often transfer feelings and thoughts to dogs, however, this can confuse them and bring out poor behavior traits.  This series is a good way to learn about how to understand the pack philosophy of dogs and how to adjust your energy and environment to bring out the relationship that you have in mind.

Philosophy of Adoption:

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our breeding program.  We have been breeding since 1980, we love our dogs and have been blessed by how our bloodlines have developed and progressed through all of these years.  We have and we have been very successful in producing high consistency between the puppies in our litters. 

Every puppy is a unique creature, a living gift from nature and from the Animal Kingdom.  Part of their purpose is to share their lives, spirits and energies with us.  They are living beings that embody the deepest form of unconditional love and commitment to their people, and in so doing, they bring honor to the American Eskimo as a breed. We don't see puppies as being a product of an assembly line or a manufacturing process.  They have thoughts, feelings, affinities, preferences, habits and reactions similar to humans, but they do not react as humans do.  In many respects, they are like little children in dog fur.  Each one has strengths and some weaknesses that are inherent in nature.  They have a soul and are linked to an ensemble of destinies and family paths that heal, absorb negativity and help to bring balance to the earth and to the lives that they touch.  They want to teach us to live each day to the fullest, one day at a time.  They enrich our lives in more ways that we can ever know, often absorbing stress and negativity from our daily lives so that we can be stronger, healthier, and more fully resilient to life's changes.  

Each puppy is adopted to loving homes and families.  The adoption fee helps us reduce the cost of care and maintaining the facilities for all of the Eskies, horses, cats and more that share their lives with us.  Adopting a puppy is a very serious commitment; one that should not be taken lightly.  When adopting a puppy - you're opening your life up to changes, adventures and experiences that you might never have imagined... or planned on.

General FAQs and Puppy Details:

REGISTRATION: All of our puppies are registered with the AKC (American Kennel Club) and the UKC (United Kennel Club - the first registry to record the husbandry for the American Eskimo.)  When the litter is registered, a certificate is provided by each registry for each puppy.  In order to register the dog, the certificate must be submitted (with the registry fee) and include the Registered Name and Owner Information.  Both registries provide the option to purchase a pedigree.  The AKC offers pet Health Insurance (veterinary coverage up to $1500) for a trial period.  This option must be activated shortly after the permanent registration papers have been issued. 

MICROCHIPS: Every puppy is microchipped for identification purposes.  The microchip number and the papers to transfer the microchip to your name are provided.  This can provide peace of mind if your pet becomes separated from you.  Vets and shelters are able to read the microchip number, which will enable them to return your dog to you.

FOOD and SUPPLEMENTS: The puppy's food and NuVet supplements are provided to help the transition go smoothly.  To assist with care and training, a Purina Puppy Video is provided to assist with caring for a new puppy, and a Natural Training video will help you get your relationship off to the right start using natural methods. 

WORMS:  Worms and parasites are creatures of nature that have lived along side (and inside) plants and animals for thousands of years.  The conventional way to control worms and parasites is to interrupt and break the lifecycle.  Breaking the lifecycle is difficult, because wormers are only effective on the adult stage, not on the cysts or larvae.  Therefore, wormers only eliminate the adult parasites which cysts continue to wait for the animal to become stressed or the immune system is challenged (this occurs after vaccines are given.)

The lifecycle for Roundworm (white worms that resemble spaghetti) is quite insidious.  Roundworm cysts migrate to the mammary ducts of the mother and are transmitted to puppies almost every time they nurse.   

There are many types of worms and parasites that can affect puppies such as hookworm, whipworm, tapeworm, coccidia, giardia, etc. Management of the environment and limiting exposure and stress is part of the equation, but these organisms have been around for thousands of years and are present in our daily surroundings, whether they are seen or not.  To minimize the impact and effect of parasites, it is very important to keep a close watch on the health of the digestive tract to keep it strong and balanced.  To that end, as part of our regimen, we use natural products such as colostrum, diatomaceous earth  and natural supplements which help the puppy's system establish a balanced flora and encourages proper digestion and absorption, which in turn discourages worms and parasites.  NuVet supplements help optimize and balance the puppy's needs by providing essential elements and nutrients that are not present in normal daily food.  This enhances their ability to thrive and resist imbalances.

VACCINATIONS: Vaccinations is a topic where there is an abundance of poorly understood information and advice that is fueled by fear factors. There are many options that can be used to acquire and/or confer immunity, but every option has a certain level of risk.  There are no guarantees in this arena.

Using these methods and educational information is provided.  The adaptive immune system of the puppy does not begin to develop until at least 12 weeks of age, which is the major reason why vaccines fail to provide immunity when given at an early age.  The puppies have material antibodies that perform this function until their immune systems mature and develop the capacity to create antibodies.  Giving vaccination shots that contain deactivated live/dead virus before the age of 12 weeks can delay the onset of development of the immune system.  These vaccines also suppress the innate  immune system that responds to bacterial and systemic infections, which is often seen when intestinal worms hatch shortly after vaccination.  To mediate this risk, we use homeopathic vaccine nosodes on a regular basis to help with protection.  When vaccination is requested or warranted, we use the homeopathic nosodes to detox regular vaccines.  Upon request, we prefer to vaccinate only for distemper and parvo.  Most other vaccines are not warranted at a young age.  In general, vaccines should only be given for prevention when a potential threat of infection is at hand.

Nadia is a large girl with an over-abundant coat and a great deal of substance. She is a grand daughter of Marushka and is very outgoing and sweet natured.

Siberia                                                      Sabre                                                       Talia and puppy

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Air shipping is an air cargo service which adds a significant amount of time and cost. This option may not be attractive or feasible due to schedule limitations and temperature restrictions imposed by the airlines.  The carrier schedules the flights at times that are best for transport, which could mean that the schedule may not be convenient for you.  Weather circumstances such as temperatures below 50 degrees or higher than 70 degrees at any stop along the route, fog or even heavy passenger loads can delay the puppy's travel for days up to several weeks.  Service from the St. Louis Lambert airport (STL) can be provided by Delta Dash. 

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An alternative to air shipping is for you to fly into the St. Louis Airport in person and carry the puppy home with you in a Pet Carrier.  When the puppy is accompanied, many risks and problems are minimized, plus scheduling is in your hands, temperature restrictions do not apply and a Health Certificate is not required.  Many adoptive families have chose this option and were very happy with the control over the outcome.

Ground Transport - A new alternative that has become available is transport by motor vehicle (such as car, truck, trailer or moving van.)  Reliable transporters can be found at U-Ship.  The way this works is the shipper places a listing on U-Ship www.uship.com with the details of the From/To locations and the dog/puppy.  Transporters place bids and it's is up to you to accept or decline bids.  The site also has feedback so you can check on how well the transporter has performed previously.  This is a great alternative and with personal service, the cost can be very reasonable.

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