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 on one of our upcoming litters, 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 work through the waitlist and notify families of their pick order. We share countless photos and videos on Facebook so families can watch the puppies grow and develop. In addition, we conduct weekly professional photo shoots, allowing families to see each puppy’s progress and personality unfold week by week.

A private Facebook group is used to communicate important information leading up to Selection Day. All essential documents included in the take-home folders, as well as details about care package items, are shared in advance so families can review everything ahead of time. This allows Selection Day to focus on the fun and excitement! The group also gives families a space to connect with one another and ask questions freely. To our knowledge, we are the only breeder to provide families with daily access to the nursery, allowing them to follow the puppies as they move through our puppy curriculum and reach key developmental milestones. The level of access and connection our program offers is truly unparalleled—just take a look at our weekly highlight reels on social media to see it in action. This exclusive access allows families to witness the puppies’ rapid growth, observe them progress through our extensive eight-week exposure curriculum, and truly get to know each puppy on a deeper level than any brief, single meeting could provide. During week seven, families also receive detailed information regarding temperament testing and physical exams, which can be reviewed in advance and used as a valuable tool when choosing the puppy that best fits their needs and desires.

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!)