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Delayre Kennels was founded in 1963 originally breeding and showing Wire Fox Terriers, along with Airedales and Dalmatians (which we no longer breed) In 1969 we acquired Silky Terriers. We are in Sun Valley Ca where we established our licensed kennel in 1974 .

Our primary Silky line goes back into the original Coolaroo lines (which combined several of the top breeding lines from Australia) along with Koala, Casa de Casey, Bonneen and my latest outcrosses from the Nantiki kennel and Bedafareal kennel in Australia My primary Wire line goes back into Deko, Mt. Ayre, Ascot, Albany, Baglan and Louline.

At Delayre Kennels we believe that dogs should have not only a sound body, but also have good temperaments and trainability level. Delayre bred, and owned dogs and their progeny have appeared in movie, TV and print media including the Eiger Sanction, Titanic, Jack Frost and Purina ads and have worked as therapy dogs and K9 Ambassadors .

All puppies purchased as pets go with a non-breeding contract and/or limited registration. We recommend spaying and neutering at 8 months of age. If a top quality puppy is purchased with breeding rights a contact is signed requiring ethical breeding practices and ABSOLUTELY NO PET SHOP WHOLESALING OR BROKERING of any puppies produced by this puppy or it's progeny

I now have a monthly newsletter, You may sign up at the bottom of this page. I also have a group Silky Terriers and Wire Fox Terriers Oh My on Face Book and a Delayre Kennel Fan Page

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I found a Silky breeder who without permission is using three pages from my webs site on her site including pictures of my dogs . If you find any person using

any part of my website I would appreciate an e mail with the web site address . I am not affiliated with any other Silky kennel and anyone using my information

I have no Wire puppies available. If all goes well I should have puppies late December.

All our puppies go with a 15 day initial guarantee covering Parvo and distemper viruses and one year guarantee covering major genetic problems. All my puppies have current shots and they are micro chipped with AVID .We also provide many extras including Eukanuba puppy food, kennel cab and mat for the cage , starter puppy toy information on care and training, and discounts on boarding, grooming and training in our kennel. We also are now giving up to a $100 rebate when we receive proof of spaying or neutering

We also have a responsible pet owners incentive program. Every puppy who successfully graduates from a puppy preschool program will receive a $20 graduation check, If the puppy also graduates either from an obedience, or agility class you will receive another $20 graduation check. A copy of the diploma and/or a letter from the training school is required

If the puppy becomes a certified therapy dog though Love on a Leash , Delta Society or other recognized group, or a certified service dog or search and rescue dog the pet parents will receive a $50 good citizen award. Copies of the certification is required.

For your convenience we do accept VISA, Master Card and Discover Card. We show puppies only by appointment, weather permitting between 11a.m. and 3 p.m. every day.

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Are becoming the majority of puppies being sold in California . At one time they were being smuggled in form Mexico In 2005 about 10,000 per year. Now thanks in part to breeder restriction laws and mandatory spay and neutering that number has jumped to 280,000 in 06. They are now coming in through countries such as Chili, Indonesia, Mexico , Korea and Russia. Unlike the USA some other countries don't have age restrictions and puppies are coming in as young as three weeks of age . Many die before being sold as young as 4 and 5 weeks of age. Customs requires that the people bringing in puppies from these countries quarantine them until they reach 4 months of age and have their rabies shot before being sold. Surprise to no one including customs the puppies are not being quarantined but sold ASAP. Most are Maltese, Yorkshire Terriers, Pomeranians and Shih Tzu. Many at 4 weeks of age they are being sold as T cups

Boarder puppies are not necessarily cheap. Some sell as high as $2000. They are sold primarily through the internet and low cost ads . such as the recycler, penny saver. The easiest way to determine if it is a boarder pup is no parent. Don't be fooled by photos of the "parents". They are sold through mainly private parties. Occasionally they will be sold through pet shops and kennels. Pet shops must disclose where they were born. It must be on their cages and you may ask for documentation. If they call themselves kennels their license will be posted along with a sellers permit and business permit. If not they are operating an illegal kennel. The laws are not important to this type of puppy seller they just move and set up business in a new location. They use throwaway cells and very rarely leave a paper trail . Many puppies die prior to or shortly after being sold other may have ongoing heath concerns. The biggest concern is rabies. In the USA the main carriers of rabies are bats, and skunks. The domesticated dog and cat are not considered a problem. In the countries mentioned, dogs are major carriers of rabies The incubation period for rabies can be very short (3 weeks ) or very long (1 yr ) A rabies shot given to a puppy carrying the virus that has yet to incubate will not stop the virus. The County of Los Angeles has a border puppy task force. They sent out a form for Veterinarians to report possible border puppies. I have links to the letter and more information below. The first is called Breed Wars the second the Veterinarian form

Check out How to Choose a Dog Breeder for more information to help you know how to choose a reputable dog breeder for any breed of dog. Also more breeder laws and useful links .

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JUST A DOG

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog," or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog."

Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." "Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.

Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.

"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a human."

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog." just smile, because they "just don't understand."

Author Richard A Biby

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