Chinese Cresteds of Wolfecreek

05/02/2024

Fun with the Carolina Mudcats & an exciting win in the bottom of the 12th! Trout says thanks Muddy the Mudcat.

03/11/2024

Anthony has finally decided bunny chasing is really fun!

01/06/2024

Blue Ridge Beef Recall

Blue Ridge Beef issues recall expansion of Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix due to Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes contamination

01/01/2024

A good visual on levels of hair in Hairy Hairless Crested.

12/15/2023

Photos from pumpkin season.

11/26/2023

Truth, sadly some just cannot grasp this reality or they let themselves be brainwashed by animal rights/activists groups which they confuse with animal welfare groups.

Not sure who said it... would love to give credit-

10/28/2023

And, it’s a CAX for the “old man”!!! He thought it was too hot for photos after running in crazy 80 degree NC weather at the end of October. He had a point, but I said we had to commemorate such an awesome accomplishment 😁.
(CAX = Coursing Ability Excellent)

10/20/2023

Who knew!

Brussels Sprouts for Pets? It’s a YES! 💯💚

Aside from sulforaphane, your pet can get an abundance of nutrients from Brussels sprouts, such as vitamins C, K and A, as well as lutein and zeaxanthin. ⭐ These nutrients may help boost immune response, maintain good eyesight and lower the risk of excessive bleeding in pets. ✅

📌 You can feed your pet raw or gently cooked/steamed Brussels sprouts, sliced into bite-sized pieces.

Learn more about Brussels sprouts for pets here: https://bit.ly/3ZR8E7z

10/13/2023

Good listen. Helpful information!

Have you been giving rice to your dog? Odds are if it's every now and then your dog will be just fine, but there are some concerning studies out there that m...

10/09/2023

https://youtu.be/f6vsg183Xa0?si=F2IzWYvc-Xz5Nad_

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08/05/2023

Please stop using these poisons / chemicals...Cytopoint and Apoquel

https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/cytopoint-for-dogs-not-safe/?fbclid=IwAR1IgaTCQP1dV8ALSLPgjN1SPq2mvWG_-lmN4MzG4w3XmRf_fM-51HrPfXg

05/28/2023

AKC pointed Wolfecreeks Senior Field Agent DiNozzo CGC TKN ATT
Whether earning his new ATT title or points Anthony loves playing in the sand over staying clean for any competition 😁.

05/26/2023

Fang loves Muddy the Mudcat & watching a Mudcats’ victory at Bark in the Park. A little chilly for May!
Carolina Mudcats

05/02/2023

Important information!

More reasons to be concerned about popular flea and tick products for dogs and cats. https://hemopet.org/more-concerning-news-regarding-flea-and-tick-products-for-companion-dogs-and-cats/

04/28/2023

Mona loves Muddy the Mudcat & watching a Mudcats’ victory even at a chilly Bark in the Park.
Carolina Mudcats Baseball Club

02/12/2023

And ….. it’s a DCAT for the “old man” of the house! Fang had the most fun of my kids this weekend, although Mona, Martha & Eight also enjoyed the beautiful venue, even with the “Crazy Carolina February Weather”. We definitely prefer doing this at other times of the year! Being close to the DCAT lured us out.😂

01/08/2023

Tommy with another bestie/protector, Clifford the Chinese Red Dog.

01/08/2023

Tommy living his best life in VA with one of his besties/protectors, FiFi the Dobe.

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas to all Wolfecreek fans from the whole Wolfecreek pack!
(pictured are CC Mona & Lab Joan with Muddy Claus)

Carolina Mudcats Baseball Club
Muddy the Mudcat

10/15/2022

It’s pumpkin season!

07/11/2022

Truth, but so many are fooled.

05/07/2022

Very good info for anyone interested in a quality dog!

Not my words but very accurate depiction of what it costs to do what we do here.

I have recently seen a few discussions on the cost of different purebred puppies. A common theme amongst these discussions is people being surprised at the cost of a well bred purebred dog. There are typically two kinds of responses to hearing these higher costs:
1. They are astounded by the price and think it is a scam or ridiculous.
2. They think you are insulting their $300 purebred by saying it is not worth as much.

No one is saying that your dog is worth less as a companion based on what you paid, but well bred dogs cost what they cost for very good reasons. A well bred dog can be thought of as an investment, you pay more up front to ensure a higher likelihood of paying less over the dog’s lifetime for health and behavioral issues.

The cost of a well bred dog varies heavily amongst breed and more slightly across different regions, but the averages for each breed can be roughly estimated. For example, a well bred miniature poodle is likely to cost you between $2,000-3,000 for just a non breeding registration pretty much anywhere in the Canada. So, if I see someone selling a poodle for $1,000 or less that tells me that massive corners are being cut in regard to health testing, veterinary care, or titling. Reputable breeders so rarely even break even, so they certainly could not afford to take a hit like that, so this would tell me that most likely those puppies are not well bred.

To demonstrate why well bred dogs cost what they do, let’s dive into the details of what all goes into producing the litter. To make it simpler, we’ll continue our example using the poodle and I will be giving averages based on estimates from clinics in my area and from breeders I have spoken to regarding this. Individual costs for each breeder will obviously be different based on location and how long it takes to title the dog.


𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: $3,000 - $5,000

𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗛 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: $10,000-$15,000
This includes entry fees, travel costs such as gas, hotels, meals, etc, grooming supplies. Breeders often have to travel very far out of province (Canada)for shows, so these costs will vary. This cost can also be significantly higher if a professional handler is used, and poodles are an expensive breed to finish with a handler.

𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 (𝗥𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆, 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗲𝘁𝗰): $5,000-$10,000 per sport
This includes entry fees and travel costs.

These are important steps because they prove through an unbiased third party that the dog has proven itself worthy of being bred. Conformation is meant to serve as judgement of breeding stock, which means that the judges are comparing the dog to its breed standard to see how well it represents it. Titling in sports proves the dog has the drive and trainability to excel in these activities that will hopefully be passed on.

Health testing is one of the most important parts of breeding responsibly. The goal is to produce an overall healthier next generation, so doing all breed appropriate health tests and only breeding those who will pass on better genes is of the utmost importance. For poodles to receive a CHIC number, which is a certification given when the dog has been screened for every disease recommended by the parent club for that breed and those results are publicly made available, there are four required tests:

𝗛𝗶𝗽 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘁 >𝟮𝟰 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 (we also do elbows so x2):
Radiographs: $150-$250
Sedation if necessary: $100
OFA submission: $35

Patellar Luxation 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘁 >12-24 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀:
Veterinary: $100-200
OFA submission: $35

𝗘𝘆𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆:
Exam: $55-$60
OFA submission: $12 new, $8 resubmission thereafter

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Blood draw or cheek swab: $100- $200
OFA submission: $35

In addition to these tests, many breeders will often do DNA testing to screen for common heritable issues in their breed. For example, PRA and OCD, VWd, are commonly screened for in poodles.
𝗗𝗡𝗔 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: $250 through Pawprint (For their poodle label) or $80 per test through other companies. There are many other tests that can and often should be done, these are just an example.

Costs associated with breeding or a pregnant bitch:

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲: $1,000-3,000
There could also be extra costs associated with shipping the stud or costs associated with artificial insemination.
𝗕𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁: $50
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀: $100/each
𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘀/𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀: $150/each
𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁, 𝗲𝘁𝗰: $200
This is assuming the bitch has an easy pregnancy and birth as an emergency C-section could easily cost $5,000.
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗻: $250
𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗿, 𝗲𝘁𝗰): $300
𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: $300-500
𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗱: $50/week
𝗩𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: $100/puppy

Taking all of the low end estimates and assuming immediate conception and a flawlessly simple pregnancy and delivery of an average sized litter already breaks $20,000, and none of these figures factor in the time and expertise of the breeder which cannot be quantified. They often take days off work to travel for shows and sport trials or during the first week or so after the puppies have been born. They spend years studying the breed, studying pedigrees, and carefully choosing their pairings. They spend at minimum 8 weeks with the litter once born following puppy raising protocols that ensure the puppies will be as socialized as possible by the time they get to you. They examine the puppies closely looking at structure and personality to decide which puppy is the best fit for you and your lifestyle. After all of this, they also provide a lifetime of support to you and your new dog.

I know that I too was a little shell shocked the first time I learned what a well bred dog costs, but the more that you learn about all that is involved and how important each of those steps are, the more you understand how incredibly worth the investment a well bred dog is.

(L-R: CH Elvira, GCH Barbie & CH Betty)

04/15/2022

Impersonating the Easter Bunny … Happy Easter everyone!

04/08/2022

04/04/2022

He loves this sport! My boy earned his CAA title. (coursing ability advanced)

03/31/2022

A couple more good days at dog shows for the boys.
Anthony WD/BOS & Fang RWD day 1
Fang WD/BOS & Anthony RWD day 2

03/26/2022

Look at me fly! Earning his BCAT & loving it.

03/13/2022

My boys had a great long weekend at the dog show. My THL puppy was RWD both days he was entered, shown by Christi & Addie (Thanks so much for the help!) Fang was WD one day & snagged two qualifying FastCat runs in the cold, windy snow flurries.

02/28/2022

Fang earned his BCAT & CA titles Saturday. His fastest time running Fast Cat was 23.47 mph, not bad for my veteran boy!

12/07/2021

Anthony got dressed up to sit on Rudolph’s lap and meet Santa!
(Photo by Christine Weisse)