--- title: "Washington Puppy Records: What to Read Before Homecoming" type: "post" slug: "how-to-verify-washington-puppy-breeder-health-records-before-buying" published_at: "2026-08-24T07:10:33+00:00" modified_at: "2026-10-16T10:17:54+00:00" url: "https://sagepuppies.com/how-to-verify-washington-puppy-breeder-health-records-before-buying/" markdown_url: "https://sagepuppies.com/how-to-verify-washington-puppy-breeder-health-records-before-buying.md" taxonomy_category: - "Health & Wellness" - "Washington Puppies" author: "Matt Milar" publisher: "Sage Puppies" --- # Washington Puppy Records: What to Read Before Homecoming Read puppy records before booking the journey home. A useful file ties dated care and examination information to the same puppy, distinguishes parent testing from puppy care, and leaves time for a veterinarian to explain anything unclear. Sage Puppies is Cassie Milar’s South Jordan, Utah program, founded in 2025, offering Havanese, Havapoo and Cavapoo puppies. General purchase pricing is $3,500–$4,500; confirm the individual price and supported arrangements with Cassie. Review [current puppies](https://sagepuppies.com/available-puppies/) and [pricing and reservation](https://sagepuppies.com/pricing-reservation/) . Travel and ongoing care are separate. Sage has no Washington facility. [See available puppies](https://sagepuppies.com/available-puppies/) [Start your application](https://sagepuppies.com/application/) Listings can change. Open the individual puppy’s profile for current details and discuss fit and supported homecoming arrangements with Cassie. ![Illustration of an adult and child reviewing papers at a table beside a small dog and a pet carrier.](https://sagepuppies.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ai-image-1787555333736-5gnm1.webp) AI-generated illustration; not an actual Sage puppy, family or veterinary-record review. [https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/big-fudge/](https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/big-fudge/) HavapooMale ### Big Fudge Big Fudge is a cuddle bug! This puppy is a happy tail wagging ball of fluffy minky soft fur. Big Fudge is pee pad… AvailablePickup / delivery by arrangementConfirm individual price [Meet This Puppy](https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/big-fudge/) [Apply](https://sagepuppies.com/application/) [https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/chai/](https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/chai/) HavapooMale ### Chai Chai is a tiny boy, he will be small boy closer to 6-8lbs. He is very playful and just a mega sweetheart. AvailablePickup / delivery by arrangementConfirm individual price6-10lbs [Meet This Puppy](https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/chai/) [Apply](https://sagepuppies.com/application/) [https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/rolo/](https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/rolo/) HavapooMale ### Rolo This sweet boy is a beautiful milk chocolate coat and so much love to give. He loves to chase a ball and explore new… AvailablePickup / delivery by arrangementConfirm individual price7-12lbs [Meet This Puppy](https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/rolo/) [Apply](https://sagepuppies.com/application/) [https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/mocha/](https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/mocha/) HavapooFemale ### Mocha Mocha is a beautiful deep brown coat, has the perfect chocolate nose! She is bigger than the other pups and definitely a chill girl.… AvailablePickup / delivery by arrangementConfirm individual price8-12lbs [Meet This Puppy](https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/mocha/) [Apply](https://sagepuppies.com/application/) [https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/rocky/](https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/rocky/) HavapooMale ### Rocky Rocky is a rockstar! This boy is very affectionate, playful and curious. He loves to smell new places and things. He’s got tail that… AvailablePickup / delivery by arrangement$3,5008-14lbs [Meet This Puppy](https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/rocky/) [Apply](https://sagepuppies.com/application/) [https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/ralphy/](https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/ralphy/) HavapooMale ### Ralphy This boy is lighted hearted, snuggly and very smart! Per pad trained, kennel exposure. Passed all his temperament evaluations with high records. AvailablePickup / delivery by arrangement$3,5009-14lbs [Meet This Puppy](https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/ralphy/) [Apply](https://sagepuppies.com/application/) [https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/sugar/](https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/sugar/) HavapooFemale ### Sugar Sugar lives up to her name: a sweet little sprinkle of playful charm, dressed in a red-sable tuxedo and always happy for affection. AvailablePickup / delivery by arrangement$3,500Approx. 8-12 lbs [Meet This Puppy](https://sagepuppies.com/puppies/sugar/) [Apply](https://sagepuppies.com/application/) ## Match every record to the same puppy Look for a consistent date of birth and name or identifier across the documents. Ask how a litter identifier relates to the puppy’s current name. If a microchip is recorded, check that the number is consistent; do not assume every puppy has one simply because a sample form includes a field. Read the dated examination, vaccination, parasite-care and treatment entries that are available. Identify the clinic or professional responsible for relevant records and ask which care is due next. A mismatched date or identifier needs clarification before you rely on it. Your veterinarian can interpret medical details; a buyer should not diagnose health or readiness from a document alone. ## Read parent reports beyond the headline Ask which tests apply to each parent and request the actual identifiers, dates and results. A broad phrase such as “health tested” does not tell you which conditions were evaluated or what a result means for the pairing. Parent reports and the puppy’s examination record answer different questions. The [OFA CHIC program](https://ofa.org/chic-programs/) explains that a CHIC number reflects completion of its breed-specific protocol and public release of results at that point in time. It does not mean every result was normal or guarantee future health. Review the actual findings with your veterinarian. An absent database entry alone does not explain why information is missing. Sage’s [health-testing information](https://sagepuppies.com/about/health-testing/) describes the program’s approach; confirm the reports relevant to the puppy you are considering. ## Confirm the current Washington entry requirements The baseline [Washington entry rule](https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=16-54-170) addresses veterinary inspection certificates, identification and rabies vaccination, with age-dependent provisions and conditional exemptions. It also addresses heartworm testing or prevention for dogs six months and older. Do not assume every puppy needs every test, or that an existing-family-pet exemption applies to a new purchase. **Checked October 16, 2026:** WSDA’s [small-animal import page](https://agr.wa.gov/departments/animals-livestock-and-pets/animal-health/import-requirements/small-animal-import) still displays an NWS emergency notice, while the [June 17 rulemaking record](https://agr.wa.gov/services/rulemaking/wac-16-54-emergency-nws-061726) lists an October 15 expiration. These inspected pages do not establish a later renewal. Have WSDA and the issuing veterinarian confirm the current requirements and document window for the actual puppy, origin, transit and entry date before booking. That date conflict is a reason to confirm the current position, rather than copying a deadline from an older article. Neither a general health record nor a tentative travel date establishes entry eligibility or carrier acceptance. Ask which document format is accepted and who is responsible for providing it. ## Keep the agreement separate from the medical record Read the written purchase and reservation terms for the individual placement. Clarify price, payment timing, changes, refund provisions, any stated health coverage, notice requirements and the correct contact if circumstances change. Keep a copy of the version you reviewed. A veterinary report records care or findings; it does not create a refund promise. Likewise, a reassuring sales conversation does not replace written terms. Ask qualified legal help about unclear terms or how a rule applies to the actual transaction. If a health concern arises, seek veterinary care promptly without waiting for a seller’s reply. Do not delay care while deciding which agreement provision may apply. ## Build a small handoff file Keep dated medical records, current food and routine notes, relevant parent reports and the agreement together. Include the confirmed receiving plan and the contact information the participants need. Keep an accessible copy for the journey and your first veterinary appointment rather than relying on a single message thread. Agree who sends the documents, who checks them before departure and which adult receives the puppy. If timing changes, identify who reconfirms the plan. Use [delivery and pickup information](https://sagepuppies.com/delivery-pickup/) as the starting point for discussing arrangements; it does not establish a particular route, carrier, fee or departure date. ## Resolve gaps before choosing a date Ask one specific question at a time: “Which dated exam entry belongs to this puppy?” or “Can my veterinarian review the report behind that result?” Separate a clerical clarification from an unresolved medical question. If an important answer is missing, pause the commitment until the right person explains it. The [Washington buyer guide](https://sagepuppies.com/puppies-for-sale-in-washington-a-safe-buying-guide/) covers household and breed decisions; the [matching guide](https://sagepuppies.com/washington-puppies-what-to-ask-about-puppy-matching/) helps turn the care information into a realistic routine. Review [the process](https://sagepuppies.com/our-program/how-it-works/) and [apply](https://sagepuppies.com/application/) when ready for a discussion. An application does not establish approval or reserve a puppy.