We’re thrilled to announce our 2025 Dani x Ozzie litter! Below you’ll find details about the purchasing process. At LuLu Ridge Pups, we’re dedicated to matching each puppy with the right family, and we truly appreciate your interest, your time, and your trust as you prepare to welcome a new pup into your home.
How To Reserve A Pup
· Submit an application.
· Participate in a follow-up conversation (in person, telephone or via Zoom).
· Receive approval or denial through the communication method we’ve been using.
· Wait List ‒ once approved, you will be added to the waitlist in the order applications are received (first come, first served).
· Deposits are due upon application approval.
Deposits
· Deposits are non-refundable if the buyer backs out, unless there are extenuating circumstances (exceptions are at my discretion on a case-by-case basis).
· If I decide the sale is not in the pup’s best interest, or if something unforeseen happens to the litter, the deposit will be refunded in full.
· If your desired pup (gender/color) is not available in this litter, you may transfer your deposit to a future litter or request a full refund.
· A deposit is required to secure your spot. Payment must be made within 24 hours of approval, or your spot will be forfeited and offered to the next applicant.
Price and Payment
· Deposit: $500
· Price: $2,500 + tax
· Downpayments can be made by cash (preferred) or Venmo. Final payment must be made by cash only. Checks are accepted only in certain cases.
· Remaining balance is due at pickup of puppy. Failure to pay will result in forfeiture of your spot.
If mailing a check, it must arrive within 5 business days, or your spot will be forfeited.
Make checks payable to:
Laura Schmieder
P.O. Box 790, Black Hawk, South Dakota 57718
Please notify me by text when mailing a check so I know to watch for it.
Pup Visitation and Pick Up
· Anticipate that around 6 weeks old, I’ll notify you and schedule an appointment for you to select your pup.
· Appointments will be scheduled back-to-back (45 minutes each). Please be mindful of time so we stay on schedule.
· Pick-up timing depends on the pup’s maturity. Some may be ready at 8 weeks (often males), while others may be held back until 10‒12 weeks.
· Please plan to pick up your pup between 8‒12 weeks unless otherwise discussed.
Out of Town Client Puppy Selection
If you're purchasing a puppy from a distance and you will be having the pup shipped, by filling out the application and having conversations, I'll understand what personality traits you're looking for.
We will then set up a Zoom call, and you will be able to see the pups as they play and interact with people. I can make recommendations based on their personalities and answer questions as you select your puppy.
Location
· I relocated to Rapid City, South Dakota in 2022 from western New York. I’ll be advertising locally and in the New York/New England area, as many of my clients are based there.
· General shipping is available at the buyer’s expense.
Note, I am considering a trip back to New York in mid-January (around the time pups will be ready). If that happens, I may be able to deliver pups for pick-up in Wayland, New York, shipping fees apply.
Puppy Training - Preparing to Welcome Your Pup
To give you and your pup the best start, we require all new families to complete puppy obedience classes once their pup is home. This important step builds a strong foundation for training, bonding, and lifelong success.
Please keep in mind that families are responsible for the cost of these classes, so we encourage you to plan for this important part of your puppy’s development.
Sire and Dam Information
Sire: Innishfree’s Blazing Red Ozzie
Owned by Linda Kelley of Krazy-K9 Dog Training, Piedmont, South Dakota
· Ozzie is a Fox Red Lab with an impressive hunting pedigree (though not formally trained for hunting).
· Has produced successful hunters, as well as family pets and service dogs.
· He combines an incredible personality with sharp intelligence and remarkable agility.
· Ozzie is AKC registered.
Dam: Oh, Dani Girl
Owned by Laura (Lu) Schmieder of LuLu Ridge Pups, Rapid City, South Dakota
Dani’s story is deeply personal. Lu purchased her in 2017 from a family friend’s litter after the loss of her beloved chocolate Lab. Having known Dani’s parents and grandparents for years, Lu had witnessed the intelligence, temperament, and overall quality these dogs consistently passed down. When the opportunity came to welcome Dani, she knew without a doubt that this was the right dog for her.
Just one year later, in 2018, Lu was in a serious car accident. Dani became her constant companion during a very long, multi-year recovery that followed. Always by her side, Dani proved to be incredibly intuitive ̶ using her eyes to communicate, offering comfort, and often anticipating Lu’s needs before she spoke them. She traveled across the country with Lu to appointments with specialists, and during that time was public-access trained so she could provide support wherever they went.
Dani is equal parts playful and cuddly, with a gentle personality that makes her wonderful with children, other dogs, and families alike. Her pups have inherited her intelligence, intuition, and versatility ̶ thriving as beloved family pets, skilled hunters, and dependable service dogs.
While Dani is not currently AKC registered due to missing paperwork from her grandfather, she has been DNA tested (100% purebred), microchipped, and OFA tested for hips and elbows.
Lu is actively working to track down the breeder for her grandfather’s papers in hopes of completing her registration.
We are so excited to share the offspring of these two incredible dogs with you, and we hope your new pup brings as much joy to your family as Dani and Ozzie have brought to ours.
We look forward to welcoming you to the LuLu Ridge family!
