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At Starrytails we are dedicated to breeding top quality Mini Americans from our fully health tested dogs.

We strive to breed within the breed standard for happy, healthy and intelligent dogs that will excel in their owners chosen field of performance or be active loving family pets.

 

We aim to promote this new breed in the UK by increasing the gene pool with a small number of carefully chosen dogs from top breeders in the U.S. and Europe, only allowing breeding from the best,  and assisting along with other breeders in gaining English Kennel Club recognition.

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Our dogs are our pets first and foremost.

They live in the home with us, and are very much family pets where they receive appropriate training, exercise and love. They have earned their places by our sides (and on the sofas!)  in return for their unconditional love and the joy they bring us each and every day. 

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Puppies are raised in the home and well socialised - they are introduced to all the usual household noises and bustle of life, with other dogs, and lots of outdoor fun and play.

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 There is a dedicated all weather outdoor playground area with lots of stimulating and sensory play items and toys for our puppies - we also do daily individual play with each puppy so that at 8 weeks they are very familiar with interacting with humans.

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We implement a very thorough socialisation programme to ensure you have a happy puppy and follow the Puppy Culture ethos.

Toilet training, crate training and car rides are all part of our enrichment protocols together with confidence and optimism games which we encourage new owners to continue.

 

Puppies are microchipped and  examined by our vet before they leave us and a signed Veterinary Health Certificate issued.  Copies of all health documents and that of the parents to confirm health status will be included in our puppy pack - together with some familiar bedding and toys and some extras to help your new puppy settle in! We offer a lifetime support for you and your new Miniature American!

 

Puppies will be registered with the American Kennel Club and for those wishing to pursue a performance sport they may be registered on the Kennel Club Activities Register.

 

We aim to achieve high standards in excess of KC breeder requirements including extensive health testing. Starrytails is licensed as per DEFRA requirements with our local County Council with a Higher Standards rating. We are proud to be  an accredited breeder with  MASCGB in recognition of our health testing and  our breeding practices.

 

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