Our adoption process is intentionally hands-on and highly personal. We encourage families to begin by completing our application. There is no obligation, but it provides valuable insight into our program and adoption process. Once we receive your application, we follow up with a phone interview. This conversation allows us to learn more about your family, lifestyle, and what you are hoping for in a puppy, while also giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Together, we determine whether we are a good fit to help you find the right puppy for your family. We understand that no two families are the same, and our goal is always to place our puppies in appropriate, loving, and forever homes. Ultimately, we would much rather help you find the right puppy than pressure you into adopting from us.

If you choose to place a deposit for a puppy, you officially become part of the CWB family! We make every effort to keep families well informed throughout the process, including updates on heat cycles, successful breedings, anticipated due dates, pregnancy confirmations/ultrasounds, and, of course, litter announcements. Facebook is our primary platform for frequent DIGITAL updates, but we also do our best to keep everyone updated via the Adoption Page of the website and through our quarterly newsletter.

Once the puppies arrive, we begin working through our waitlist and notify families of their assigned pick order. Throughout the puppies’ development, we share frequent photos and videos on Facebook so families can follow along as they grow and change. In addition, we conduct weekly professional photo sessions, giving families a clear view of each puppy’s progress and emerging personality week by week.

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A private Facebook group is used to communicate important updates and information leading up to Selection Day. All essential documents included in the take-home folders, along with details about the care package items, are shared in advance so families have time to review everything beforehand. This allows Selection Day to remain focused on fun, connection, and excitement. The group also provides a welcoming space for families to connect with one another, ask questions, and feel supported throughout the process.

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To our knowledge, we are the only breeder to offer families this level of daily access to the nursery, allowing them to closely follow the puppies as they progress through our structured puppy curriculum and reach key developmental milestones. The level of access and transparency our program provides is truly unmatched—our weekly highlight reels on social media offer a glimpse into this experience. This exclusive access enables families to witness the puppies’ rapid growth, observe their progress through our comprehensive eight-week exposure curriculum, and develop a meaningful understanding of each puppy that goes far beyond what a brief, single meeting could offer.

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During week seven, families also receive detailed information from temperament testing and physical examinations. These insights are shared in advance and serve as a valuable tool in helping families confidently choose the puppy that best aligns with their lifestyle, needs, and preferences.

On Selection Day, puppies are chosen in the order deposits were received, with selections taking place in one-hour time blocks. We have found this to be more than enough time for families to make thoughtful decisions. Chosen puppies are updated in the private Facebook group so families can follow along and see which puppies remain available during their assigned time. Our families affectionately refer to this process as “Puppy Draft Day!” It is always exciting, fun, and remarkably successful for everyone involved.

While the adoption process may conclude here, our relationship with our families is truly just beginning. We are incredibly grateful for the friendships and lasting connections that grow from being part of such a meaningful milestone in our families’ lives. The private Facebook group remains open indefinitely, allowing families to stay connected with their littermates, share updates, and even form lifelong friendships and get-togethers over the years. Our program and process offer something truly special and unique—something that continues to resonate with our families, as reflected in their heartfelt testimonials. (Visit Facebook for countless reviews!)