Payton's health testing
                              OFA Hips Good & Elbows R~ Normal, L~ DJD 1, Cardiac Normal, Patella Normal,  CERF Clear, PRA,
                                                                                               Thyroid Pending
My vet confirmed the DJD was caused by an injury, if you know Payton then you can understand how it happened. She is one happy
dog, she hops and jumps all the time on her front legs. This makes me crazy and I was not surprised when she came back with the
DJD. My vet said I should not take her of my breeding program since she had so many other good qualities to offer. If you would like
to talk to my vet please email or call me for more information

                                                                                                 
      At mountain Peak we take our breeding program very seriously. We breed for Quality not Quantity. Healthy, beautiful,
temperamentally sound  puppies are what we strive for. We puppy aptitude test all of our puppies before placing them, that
way we are sure you are getting a puppy that fits you and your family's lifestyle. We breed very selectively and not very
often.. All of our dogs are health tested, temperament tested. All puppies are vet checked, wormed and vaccinated before they
go tho their new homes.  It is also mandatory that all puppies are microchipped.           
                    Mountain Peak Mastiffs
                Quality and Soundness are what we strive for
                 Breeding For Excellence One Generation At A Time
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 If you are interested in a puppy from this breeding feel free to contact me at
                  303-803-7295 or mtnpeakmastiffs@aol.com
All pictures are the property of Mountain peak Mastiffs,
    no copying or reproduction allowed with out consent
                                                                                    DAM
                                                    Intl Ch. Mountain Peak's Sweetness To The Max
                                                    "Payton"

If you are planning to buy a mastiff puppy, please read this first...................................
Mastiff breeders are becoming more and more concerned with the large number of poorly bred puppies
that are being sold to the unsuspecting puppy buyer.  Many of these puppies end up having numerous
health problems and poor temperaments.  We have been working together and have come up with a list
that we feel could be indications of an inferior bred puppy, and what you, the puppy buyer, should be
aware of when searching for your new addition.  These red flags are listed below.

First and foremost, NEVER purchase a puppy from a pet store.  These puppies are usually raised by
irresponsible backyard breeders or puppy mills and rarely have any pedigree or health information
available.  You should also never buy from someone that sits in front of a store and has a box of adorable
little puppies for sale.

Listed below are some of the red flags you may want to watch for when searching for a responsible
breeder.....

•Lack of health testing of parents before breeding - may mention they "know their lines" and testing
is unnecessary.  Responsible breeders feel strongly that health testing is necessary to limit the
chance of producing an unhealthy puppy.  If absolutely no health testing can be verified, you
should look for a puppy elsewhere.



•Pedigrees that display "convenience breeding" rather than selected breeding.  A dedicated
breeder will have selected the two dogs they breed to produce puppies very carefully, and will be
familiar with all their parents. Some indications of "convenience breeding" or puppy mill breedings
are no champions, very young or old parents, and/or the breeder is unfamiliar with any of the dogs
in the pedigree.  Ask for a 3 generation pedigree.  Beware of a breeding that may have been done
from convenience or a puppy mill, rather than a thoughtful selection for the best possible puppy.



•Someone that produces puppies in mass quantities and/or is breeding several different breeds of
dogs at one time.  This can be a tricky one.... Some very responsible breeders produce higher
amounts of puppies than others breeders.  They health test their dogs, take good care of them,
participate in AKC events, and produce some very nice puppies.  Not all responsible breeders are
the same and this is where the pedigree research and a close relationship with your breeder
comes into play.  The goal here is to AVOID puppy mills.

•Someone that can not answer breed specific questions.  A responsible breeder should always be
able to give you specific information about the breed, such as known health issues that are
associated with that breed.

•Someone that does not register their dogs with AKC (American Kennel Club) or the CKC (Canadian
Kennel Club), but may use a different registry such as the Continental Kennel Club - be careful...the
last two clubs mentioned use the same initials).  If a breeder does not offer AKC registration, it is
usually because the parents are not registered and very likely came from a backyard breeder or
puppy mill.

•Someone that fails to ask you (the buyer) questions about your home, family, environment for the
puppy, etc.  A responsible breeder cares deeply for the health and happiness of the puppies they
produce.  Their goal is to make sure all their puppies go to a safe, secure, loving home and if they
fail to ask you questions, it's a good indication that they do NOT put the well being of their puppies
first.  You should continue your search for a breeder that cares deeply about their puppies.



•A low priced puppy is more than likely a poorly bred puppy.  Responsible breeders spend large
amounts of money on reproduction, health, showing, etc.  There are too many expenses to list at
this time, but if you see a puppy priced very low, chances are you would not be getting a quality
bred puppy.  Another indication is a breeder that charges a low amount and/or a "click here to pay
for your puppy" on their website or allows their puppies to be purchased on credit.  We feel that if a
puppy must be purchased on credit, the family may not be financially secure enough to take care of
unexpected medical expenses.  Mastiffs are a giant breed and vet care can become very
expensive in no time.  Back yard breeders and puppy mills can and do sometimes charge higher
amounts for their puppies to "mask' their poor breedings.  They fool people into believing that a
higher priced puppy is a well bred puppy.  This is not true and again, pedigree research becomes
very important.

Of course, there are exceptions to the above, but we feel that this is a good place to start.  Our goal is to
help the puppy buyer find a responsible breeder who can provide them with a healthy, happy puppy.  If
we can help you or answer any of your questions, please feel free to contact us.

Jann Lanz
Goldleaf Mastiffs