Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does a puppy cost? A: Females are $2,000 and males are $1,800.

Q: How do I reserve a puppy? A: Start with the Puppy Interest Form, then a get-to-know-you call. A $500 deposit then secures your spot on the waiting list for a litter.

Q: Is the deposit refundable? A: The deposit is non-refundable, but it can be rolled forward to a future litter.

Q: What comes with my puppy? A: Every puppy goes home vet-checked and up to date on vaccinations, raised with early neurological stimulation and socialization from day 3, temperament tested at 7 weeks and matched to your family, and covered by a 1-year health guarantee.

Q: When can my puppy come home? A: Puppies go home at 8 weeks. Our current litter is due around November 10, 2026, with go-home the week of January 5, 2027.

Q: Where are you located? A: Timberline Standards is a small family breeding program in Gardnerville, Nevada, in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Q: How do I contact you? A: Call or text Sheri Karosich at 775-790-3217, or email sheri.karosich@gmail.com.