At Alfheim-Andromeda, the safety and lifelong well-being of our puppies is non-negotiable. Every puppy that leaves our program is microchipped with an AKC Reunite microchip, and each chip is verified by our veterinarian during the puppies’ 8-week health exam. The vet documents the microchip number in both the health record and your contract so you always have it on hand.

As responsible breeders, we register every puppy’s microchip with us listed as the primary contact. This is a crucial safeguard for several reasons:

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1. Ensuring our dogs are never lost to the shelter system.
If one of our dogs is ever picked up by a rescue or shelter, they can only release the dog to the person listed as the primary microchip registrant. By keeping ourselves as that contact, we can step in immediately to retrieve the dog and ensure they are safe. This prevents our puppies from disappearing into the system—something we take very seriously.

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2. Rapid reunification if your puppy ever becomes lost.
If your dog goes missing, we can be notified right away. We will contact you, help coordinate recovery, and support you through the entire process. Our goal is simple: get your dog home quickly and safely.

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3. International travel support.
Many of our puppies travel the world with their families. If you plan to move or travel internationally, just let us know—we will add you as a secondary contact to ensure you can be reached no matter where your dog is found. This dual-contact system provides security across borders.

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4. A lifelong safety net.
Our commitment does not end when a puppy leaves our home. Keeping ourselves as the primary contact ensures that every dog we produce always has a guaranteed place to return to, no matter what life brings. Whether an owner falls on hard times, becomes unable to keep the dog, or a dog ends up in the wrong hands—we will always take that dog back, no questions asked.

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At Alfheim-Andromeda, we believe that responsible breeding doesn’t stop at genetics or early care—it extends to a lifetime of advocacy. Registering microchips under our name is one of the ways we honor that responsibility and ensure that none of our dogs ever contribute to the shelter population.

We are proud of the work we do, and microchipping is just one part of our commitment to ethical, responsible, and compassionate breeding.