Placing
the puppies we raise in their new homes is a responsibility
we take very seriously. All our puppies are sold on a Show or Companion Contract.
Companion puppies are sold on a sterilization agreement. Companion
puppies from About Time Acres are NOT the undesirable pups
from a litter. They are simply pups who will not be used for
breeding. They are quite often show quality, and are sold
with the same Guarantee. (We do not offer "breeding quality"Corsos
- we believe that if a dog is not show quality it is not worthy
of being bred.)
If
you are interested in one of our puppies, please take a minute
to fill out our online puppy application & we will contact
you promptly. References will be required.
Reputation
is Everything to us. The quality and health
of the dogs we breed speaks louder than anything we could
ever say. When it comes to breeding a sound and healthy corso,
we make no compromises. Many breeders simply claim their dogs
are health tested/certified... and they count on the fact
that many buyers won't bother to search the OFA database to
verify this. Don't Be Fooled! We
provide you with the link directly to the OFA site for each
of our dog's certificates. We have nothing to hide, and we're
proud of it!
If you're looking for a cheap pup, look elsewhere. Just keep in mind the difference between "Price"
and "Cost". You can find a corso pup for a cheap
price. The question to ask yourself NOW, is if saving a couple
hundred dollars on the Price is worth the Cost. Is it worth
the Cost of thousands of dollars in vet bills when your corso
develops hip dysplasia? Is it worth the Cost of watching your
family's companion suffer because he was carelessly bred by
someone out to "make a buck"? Is it worth the Cost
of your children's tears when their beloved pet has to be
put down at a young age because he can't stand/walk anymore?
PLEASE, before you compromise and purchase that cheaper pup
for a lesser Price, ask yourself if it will really be worth
the Cost in the end.
If
you are looking for a healthy affordable quality dog, you're
in the right place. Our Cane Corso pups are
sold on a Contract, with a Full Health Guarantee. Our contract
is designed with the dog in mind, also to protect both buyer
and seller. Our primary concern is the care of our pups. In
the event of a health problem with your About Time Corso,
our contract DOES NOT require you to return your loved pet
to receive a refund/replacement. (Beware of any contracts
that do require the dog's return, as a number of breeders
will use this as a detriment to keep from actually having
to replace the dog / refund your money.)
* The Purchaser has read and fully understands the terms of our Contract/Guarantee and agrees to comply with them. Buyer, by sending payment and purchasing an "About Time" Cane Corso, agrees in full to the terms of our Contract/Guarantee & Purchase Agreement, and agrees to provide Breeder with a signed copy of said agreement.
High
Standards produce Quality Corsos. We have
been asked why our prices are high. We would rather explain
to you now why our price is high, than explain to you later
why our quality was poor. We would rather explain to you now
why we breed so selectively, than explain to you later why
your loved family companion is sick. Quite often, you do "get
what you pay for". We care about providing you with the
Best Quality possible.
A Deposit of $500 is
required to Reserve an About Time Cane Corso puppy. The deposit
will be applied toward the total purchase price.
Advance
Reservations are accepted on a limited basis
for each litter. Pups may be chosen at 6 weeks of age in the
order reservation deposits were placed. Remaining pups will
be made available on a first-come-first-serve basis to approved
homes.
Shipping is available, after your pup reaches
8 weeks of age, if you are unable to personally pick up your
new puppy. While you are welcome to come visit in person,
we realize a trip to New Mexico is not feasible for everyone.
We select the airline we ship on with the safety of the puppies
in mind, and the care they will receive in route. We have
never had a problem with the safety of our shipped puppies.
Shipping an About Time Cane Corso
Shipping
a puppy is a very simple process!
We make sure your new pup is crate trained and accustomed
to traveling (so the trip is nothing new and not stressful).
We call the airlines and make a flight reservation,
and arrange for required health certificate and crate.
We take puppy to airport and check in at required
time. A short time later you pick up your new puppy
at your airport.
We will ship our puppies & dogs, from Albuquerque
International Sunport Airport, to anywhere within
the US or Canada. We can ship overseas, but special
provisions have to be made, depending upon the destination.
We select the airline we ship on with the safety of
the puppies in mind, and the care they will receive
in route. We have never had a problem with the safety
of our puppies.
Your
new puppy will be shipped to you thru Continental's
"Pet Safe" program. The puppies are kept
in a climate-controlled and pressure-controlled pet
area of the plane - much like the passenger cabin
for humans. Continental has been absolutely wonderful
- in the years we have been shipping I have never
been anything but thrilled with their service and
care. (Unlike some other airlines who I won't name
here).
When
we ship with Continental "Pet Safe", we
book the puppy all the way thru to the final destination,
and confirm all plane changes in advance. We have
to be sure that the weather is ok, and that the pups
won't get too hot or cold. With Continental "Pet
Safe", we can insure the value of the puppy.
The shipping charge is usually approximately $270.
Your
total shipping expense will generally be around $365.
($270 freight, fuel taxes & insurance charges, plus $45 for shipping certificate,
and $50 for shipping kennel.) Kennel is a quality
crate (PetTaxi or similar) that your pup will be familiarized
with, and you can continue to use for crate training/bed
when your pup arrives.
- For an older or larger puppy, the kennel and shipping cost will increase by approximately $20-$40. If the puppy is older than 12 weeks, there is an additional $20 charge for a rabies vaccination - required to ship.
- We ship both to Canada, and Internationally Overseas. Shipping is available to Canada for approximately $25 additional charge. For other International shipping, contact us for requirements and a quote.
- We provide: A written health guarantee, plenty of shredded paper bedding for the trip, food/water dishes, a chew treat to keep your pup entertained while traveling, and a high-calorie vitamin booster before the trip. Food is provided in the crate. To be sure the pup's sugar levels don't drop, karo syrup is added to their water and frozen (to prevent spilling) in their dish as well.
We
are frequently asked:
"Will
the airline fly pets into my closest airport?"
Since 9/11, most airlines
have downsized the airplanes flying into various areas
of the country. This has limited the number of cities
we can ship to, as only the larger planes are equipped
with the climate and pressure controlled pet area
of the plane. Continental ships into most large major
airports, but depending on where you live you may
have to drive to pick your new puppy up. When we make
your reservation we will work to ship to the major
airport nearest you for your convenience.
"I
was told shipping will be a bad/harmful/negative experience
for my puppy, is this true?"
When the proper care
is taken, shipping is not a stressful experience for
a pup. We do not simply stuff your pup in a crate,
dump it on a plane, and hope it arrives fine. Each
puppy is accustommed to being crated. The pup is first
taught that the crate is its "den", a safe
and comfortable place. Once accustomed to being crated,
the pups are taken on trips with us to become accustomed
to traveling. By the time we take them to the airport
for their trip out to you, it is nothing they haven't
experienced already, and is not stressful at all.
When I first purchased
a dog from out-of-state I was given the impression
that shipping was a cruel thing to do and a bad experience
for my pups. I decided to have them transported across
the states (FL to NM) by a horse hauler who carried
them in the cab of his truck. After three long days
of bouncing around in a crate in an unfamiliar situation
with strangers, I recieved two very tired, very stressed
pups. It took weeks for them to settle down and gain
back the weight they lost due to stress. The next
pup I purchased was shipped in, and a couple hours
after she was dropped off in FL, I picked her up at
the airport here. She was a bit unsure about her new
surroundings for about 5 minutes, then settled right
in!
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Home for Life. Every
About Time Cane Corso that we breed is guaranteed a home for
life with us if needed. We believe that if we bring a dog
into this world, we have the responsibility to make sure that
dog always has a loving home and does not end up unwanted,
abandoned, and spending its last days alone in a shelter run. The biggest and most important commitment a breeder
can make is to take responsibility for the lives they produce.
We Do.
Thank
You for considering an About Time Cane Corso!
