Shawna's
DOG LIFE Canine professional Breeder of The CMDR Colorado Mountain Dogs
Rocky Mountain Companion Dogs, LLC
Buying a puppy from us
The first step is to fill out an application, Be as complete as you can, these applications help us match you with your perfect pup. If our dogs seem like the right fit for you and your family, we will contact you to discuss your future puppy or adul from Fennario Kennels.
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There is a "Waitlist" for an RMCD, and the average wait for most folks could be 6 months or more, depending on what you desire in your perfect dog. There is a Tiered Deposit system to be placed on the waitlist.
(See more about how the waitlist works below)
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WHEN you see a litter, pup or adult that you may be interested in, let us know right away. If there is availability, we will note your interest in that dog/litter. We will work closely with you, through videos and email, phone conversations as well as an extensive social media community to match you with one of our fantastic puppies or adults. Transportation options are also listed below.
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PLACING A RESERVATION DEPOSIT:
Deposits are tiered according to time frame and litter groups.
Tier 1 - is for any puppy or adult "on the ground". (Including in utero)
$300
Tier 2 - is for those getting 2 or more pups or adults, AND/OR are waiting for a particular parentage, size, sex, color temperament or combination $600
Tier 3 - is for Service/Therapy prospects, with a training program. Those are contracted and deposited on an individual basis. $1000 - $2000
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Litter pages have a
"depositors box"
like this one.
If you are interested in a particular litter, deposits place your name in that box, holding your
litter choice.
to download an application
Our breeding program, Upcoming litters and future litter plans
Working with carefully selected dogs from working breed backgrounds, we hope to create
dogs for people that want something specific from their canine companion. We vet new owners with the scrutiny our dogs deserve, ensuring a permanent loving home for them. We are responsible for what we breed and offer continuing support for the dogs lifetime.
Our health guarantee is one of the most complete on the market today. Countless hours are spent pouring over pedigrees and contemplating clear health results to produce the most sound dogs possible, both in body and mind. See UPCOMING LITTERS page to see the plans in action. See THE BREEDING PROGRAM to get a glimpse into the mad world of the science of outcross breeding and the genetics involved.
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TRAINING FOR THE NEW PUPPY/ADULT
Rocky Mountain Companion Dogs offers all levels of training in all areas of working dog skills. Livestock Guardian aptitudes are developed to be poultry specific. Service and Therapy Dog training is tailored for the dog/person team they will become. We also offer group and private (in home possible) lessons for our dogs. See TRAINING for more information.
Transportation/Travel plans for my new puppy
Fennario will approve the following modes of transport for puppies 8 weeks to 6 months.
For pups dogs over 6 months, we will discuss them on a case by case basis.
1. PICKING UP YOUR PUPPY FROM FENNARIO in Colorado: You are welcome come any day of the week for a visit or to pick up your puppy, If you intend to extend your visit to Evergreen you can spend the night in one of the quaint bed & breakfast’s, cabins, hotels or state parks /campgrounds near-by. Your puppy will come with collar or harness, microchip # medical records and three days worth of the food he/she are currently eating.
2. AIRLINE TRAVEL – AS OF 4/1/21 - DUE TO CO-VID RESTRICTIONS AIRLINE TRAVEL FOR PETS IS NOT OPTIONAL.
Direct flights only from Denver International Airport (coded DEN) no longer than 4 hours. Under the circumstance that you will travel to the closest airport allowing for a four hour limit, YOU must be present to receive and transport your puppy the rest of the way home. I WILL NOT approve a transport agency to pick up your puppy at the airport. Your puppy will come with crate, collar, half days worth of food. RMCD puppy packet with registration/microchip & ID tag, and medical records.
3. ANIMAL TRANSPORT COMPANIES – Private or commercial must be interviewed and approved by myself before I will allow the company to receive the puppy. The puppy must spend no longer than two days (48 hours) in transport. Your puppy will come with collar, lead, ID tag with trademark, four days worth of food he/she is currently eating. Your new RMCD puppy packet will be shipped to you the same day your pup leaves.
4. HIRE ME TO DRIVE YOUR PUP TO YOU: This “is” an option, but costly and according to my schedule. I will however, be very happy to drive the pup myself under the right circumstances. You puppy will come with oodles of fun stuff and whatever is left from the bag of food we left home with.