What should be in a puppy pack?

[Freedom]

What a wonderful package! It is almost like a gift for a baby shower!

Whether the adopting folks will appreciate all that is a different story. I agree with many of the above comments that a kennel is really not necessary. You have a few on hand and can ask folks if they want one, but I wouldn't just give it to them. I for one have never used a kennel for our dogs.

The leash and collar is so sweet! Again, you can just observe and if they pull one out, keep yours. If they were so excited they didn't even bring anything, bring it out. I mean, these people don't just show up, you know when they are coming.

The CD with puppy pics is such a nice item. Oh, wish I had that. But there again, some folks could care less. I say keep that in there, it's not something they can pick up themselves at a later date!

You are showing a lot of thought in putting together something so special. I can well imagine other breeders feeling a bit . . . left behind, he he.

[theterrierman]

If I were you, I'd veto the kennel, collar, and leash and leave everything the way it is. It's only a sample bottle of shampoo/conditioner, so it's not like the owners are going to have too much shampoo if they already bought some for the dog. Many people already have collars, leashes, and kennels, or buy them as part of the anticipation of having the puppy. The pictures, toy, pedigree, and parent's info are great things to have in the puppy pack. I'd say it sounds about right, except for what I mentioned before.

Andy

[wolfsoul]

I think it sounds fine, except for the crate. Crates are pretty expensive; The only time I am sending a pup home with a crate is when I am shipping it to it's new home.
And the pillow -- some people take weeks to pick a name for their puppy. I would either use the pup's temporary name, collar colour, or family name like "Smith Puppy" or "Jonhson Puppy." I remember that Candy was Howler for a couple weeks, Omen for another couple weeks, Pink for a couple of days..Took over a month before she was Candy. Loki was Sonic for a month before he was Loki. Visa was Destiny for her first couple months of life.

Otherwise everything sounds good to me!