How It Works

Apply

Start with a quick puppy application telling us about your family, your home, and the companion you're dreaming of. It takes about five minutes, and there's no commitment — it simply helps us get to know you.

Meet & Approve

We'll schedule a friendly call to get to know one another, walk you through our program, and answer every last question. This is where we make sure a Lakeshore puppy is the right fit for your life — and ours for you.

Reserve Your Spot

Once approved, a $500 deposit and a signed Deposit Agreement reserve your place in line. Deposits are applied toward your puppy's price, and your spot carries forward from litter to litter until you find your match.

Pick Your Puppy

When a litter turns six weeks old, we share photos, videos, and temperament notes in your list order. We help match each family with the puppy whose personality fits their life best, then finalize your Purchase Agreement.

Go Home Day

At eight weeks, your puppy comes home — vet-checked, age-appropriately vaccinated, microchipped, and started on Early Neurological Stimulation. You'll leave with a go-home kit, a blanket that smells like home, and our lifetime support.

2-Year Health Guarantee

A written genetic guarantee backed by full Embark and OFA testing on both parents.

Vet-Checked & Vaccinated

A full vet exam, age-appropriate vaccines, deworming, and a microchip before pickup.

Go-Home Kit

A starter bag of food, a familiar blanket and toy, and our complete puppy-prep guide.

Early Socialization

ENS, Early Scent Introduction, and Puppy Culture protocols from day three.

30-Day Insurance Trial

A complimentary 30 days of pet insurance for peace of mind during the transition home.

Lifetime Support

We're your breeders for life — questions, training tips, and guidance whenever you need it.