Breeder & Training Support

Every puppy produced through Vanir McNabs is a member of our family for life, as are the owners who purchase one of our puppies. This means that we are available to our puppy owners for support and questions, always. Whether it is health, training or just to talk, we are here for you 100% of the time.

You will have lifetime access to our puppy owners Facebook group, as well, to ask questions, share pictures, videos, stories and keep in contact with other puppy owners!

We care about the inside and out of every puppy we bring into this world. That means we want to make sure they receive nothing but the best when it comes to eating healthy food. We feed a variety of high quality, grain inclusive kibble. This helps us build tolerance to a variety of proteins, grains and brands of food. This means that when you bring your puppy home, they will have an easy time eating whatever quality food you feel comfortable with.

We have strict protocols for the health of our puppies. We begin their deworming on a schedule at weeks 2, 4, 6 and 8.

Puppies will receive their first parvo/distemper vaccines by 8 weeks old at a licensed veterinarian.

 Vanir McNabs puts a massive focus on making sure we only breed and produce dogs of the highest quality. 

As a herding breed, McNab Shepherds are prone to genetic conditions which can easily be tested for and prevented through appropriate screening. Because this breed is active, they can be prone to joint issues. This is why we clear and grade our dogs' eyes, hips and elbows through the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals). 

We use Embark to check and clear for these genetic conditions:

Degenerative Myelopathy 

Collie Eye 

Imerslund-Grasbeck Syndrome 

MDR1 Drug Sensitivity 

Myotonia Congentina

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis

Primary Lens Luxation 

Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome

& more!

We use OFA to grade our dogs on:

Hip Dysplasia 

Elbow Dysplasia 

Eye Examinations

We offer a 24 month health guarantee on each of our puppies for hips, elbows, eyes and genetic conditions. That means if your puppy were to be diagnosed with any of the above issues, we will make it right.

Vanir McNab Shepherds cares about every one of our puppies and their new owners! We want you to have a life full of happiness, health and fun. Because of this, we send each puppy home with a comprehensive Welcome To Our Family go-home packet! Included in this packet is:

Trupanion Pet Insurance

· 30 days of coverage with no upfront payments

· Immediate coverage, waiting periods are waived

· $250 deductible, 90% coverage and no payout limits

· Coverage for new unexpected injuries or illnesses (more information about Trupanion online)

*Terms and conditions apply. See the policy at Trupanion.com/pet-insurance

Go-Home Bag

 ·  Puppy toy

 ·  Photos of your puppy

 ·  Bag of puppy food

Paperwork

 ·  Vaccination and health records

 ·  Embark DNA and health kit results for individual puppies

 ·  Prepaid microchip registration information

 ·  Handouts on potty training, nutrition, training and more

We pour our heart and soul into creating puppies who are well-rounded and emotionally resilient to make your life and theirs as happy as possible. Every puppy we produce goes through an extensive socialization and enrichment program that follows each litter's developmental progress. We do ENS, ESI and more to make sure that your puppy comes home and is ready to go, to aid in as minimal of an adjustment time as possible. Of course, every puppy is an individual, but we work hard to help each puppy be as prepared as they can be by doing individual outings, car rides, beginnings of crate training and potty training, exposure to a large variety of sounds, surfaces, environments, adults, children, dogs, cats and more. We work hard on building strong stress resistance, emotional flexibility and recovery. This is just a small summation of the work, attention and love that goes into every puppy we bring into this world.