Summer 2026 Applications Now Open
We are currently accepting applications for our Summer/Fall 2026 planned litters.

At Pickwick Pugs, becoming part of our program is a thoughtful, relationship-based process designed to ensure the very best match for both puppy and family. We breed very selectively -- typically once per year.

The first step is completing our Puppy Interest Form, which places you on our interest list. From there, we will connect through conversations and virtual meetings (Facetime or another app) to get to know you, your lifestyle, and what you are hoping for in a companion. If it feels like a strong mutual fit, you may be invited to join our waitlist and ask that you review our contract. Once puppies are born and developing, we begin the placement and matching process, carefully pairing each puppy with the home where they will thrive.

At Pickwick Pugs, we do not place puppies on a first-come, first-served basis. Each puppy is raised with intentional care, and we take equal care in selecting the right home. Our goal is not simply to place puppies, but to create lasting partnerships between our dogs and the families who welcome them. We also work with a professional trainer/behaviorist to provide objective temperament evaluations.
This ensures:

• Confident puppies in the right environments
• Happy, successful lifelong placements
• A true “meant to be” match

This approach allows us to support each puppy’s long-term well-being while building meaningful, lifelong connections with our Pickwick families.

After submitting your Puppy Interest Form, you can expect the following:

• Review of your submission
  We take time to thoughtfully review each inquiry and learn more about you and your home.
• Initial conversation
  If it appears to be a potential fit, we will reach out to schedule a phone or virtual meeting to get to know you better and answer any questions.
• Next steps in the process
  Following our conversation, select families may be invited to complete a more detailed application and, if appropriate, join our waitlist.
• Ongoing communication
  Once on the waitlist, we will stay in touch regarding upcoming litters, timing, and the eventual matching process.
  
  

We appreciate your patience throughout this process, as each step is designed to ensure the best possible outcome for both our puppies and their future families.

A Few Important Things to Know

Deposits
We do not generally accept deposits in advance but after puppies are born and thriving. Deposit ($750) is applied toward the final purchase price.

Wait Times
Most Pickwick families wait several months—and sometimes over a year for their puppy.
We believe this careful, intentional process leads to exceptional outcomes.

Raising & Timing

• Puppies remain with us until at least 12 weeks of age
• Most go home between 12–24 weeks
• Training is custom-tailored in the final weeks for each puppy’s future home

Adult & Young Adult Pugs
Occasionally, we have:

• Retired pick-of-the-litter pugs
• Young adults or champions transitioning to companion homes

These pugs (typically 6 months–2 years) are exceptional and are socialized, very often holding many awards/wins if not AKC titles.

Meeting in Person
We require meeting all new owners in person. We do not use third-party shipping or flight nannies. We may personally deliver in some cases, for an additional fee, schedule permitting. We are located near Birmingham, Alabama, with access to both Birmingham and Atlanta airports.

The Pickwick Difference
We are deeply committed to preserving and improving this extraordinary breed through:

• Ethical, selective breeding
• AKC standards and championship lines
• Advanced genetic health testing (UC Davis VGL/BB)
• Individualized raising and training

If immediacy is your primary goal, we may not be the right fit—and that’s okay.
If you’re looking for a lifelong companion raised with intention, expertise, and extraordinary care… you are in the right place.

The Pickwick Experience
Families selected for our program receive access to our exclusive Pickwick Pug Bible—a comprehensive guide we’ve written covering:

• Training and development
• Nutrition and health
• Grooming and maintenance
• Puppy stages through senior care

It’s one of the ways we support our families for a lifetime—not just on “gotcha day.”

Learn More
For a list of reputable breeders, we recommend visiting the
Pug Dog Club of America.

✨ We would love to hear from you and begin the conversation.
Jeff & Amy McLelland
Pickwick Pugs • Outside of Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Jeff with Tory (CH Pickwick's Worship the Ground I Walk On)

(Cover photo = Myles, "Pickwick's Even the Moon is In On Our Scheme" from the Stars Fell on Alabama Litter - Myles lives in Long Island)