1. The Buyer bears all costs relating to the sale of the puppy, including transportation. The risk of loss or injury to the puppy is on the Buyer at all times after the puppy leaves the Seller's possesion.
2. The Buyer agrees to have the puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian and agrees to send written documentation from the licensed veterinarian of this visit within three (3) business days of taking possession of the puppy.
A. If the puppy is found to be in poor health, the Buyer has the option of returning the puppy to the Seller, at the Buyer’s cost, for a full refund.
B. The Buyer will provide a written statement from a licensed veterinarian clearly stating the defect or illness.
C. If the puppy is not taken to a licensed veterinarian and proper documentation is not sent to Seller within three (3) business days of taking possession of the puppy, the health guarentee is void.
D. Please ensure that the puppy is kept in a kennel or held in the waiting room of a veterinary office, and that the exam room is properly disinfected before the appointment to avoid any unwanted ilnesses.
E. Do not let the puppy walk on the floor in the veterinary office and ensure the room was cleaned prior to putting your puppy on the table. Buyer recommends bringing a clean towel or blanket with Seller to be safe.
3. The Buyer is responsible for all medical expenses associated with the treatment of intestinal parasites if the puppy is diagnosed. (even if the puppy has parasites present when sent home). Seller has taken all steps to try to prevent intestinal parasites and the puppy has, however, been dewormed according to his/her age schedule by a licensed veterinarian up until Seller has taken possesion.
A. If you are not willing to treat puppy parasites(worms/coccidia/giardia etc...also, sometimes more than one treatment is needed), then PLEASE DO NOT BUY A PUPPY.
B. It is VERY common for puppy parasites of all kinds to flourish after joining their new family (stress and change can and often accommodate this).we do not guarantee the puppy is clear of parasites. Although we treat the puppy with age appropriate deworming every two weeks and do our best to keep them healthy. Most parasites can be contagious, and it is possible that other dogs in the house may get them. Do not let your other dogs eat the puppy’s feces and clean it up immediately using proper cleaning chemicals.
4. The buyer agrees to provide the best possible care for their puppy for the duration of his or her life. This includes, but is not limited to:
A. Housing the puppy indoors
B. Feeding only a premium quality, complete food intended for dogs
C. Maintaining their puppy at a healthy weight
D. Having their puppy seen by a licensed veterinarian for a wellness exam annually
E. Taking their puppy to the licensed veterinarian if he or she becomes sick or is injured
F. Keeping all immunizations current according to the guidelines of the American Veterinary Medical Association
G. Administering heartworm preventative medication (if living in an area of concern)
5. The Seller highly recommends the Buyer provide basic obedience training with their puppy within the first year of owning their dog. Whether that be from a professional trainer or Buyer decides to train them on their own. Seller asks that if Buyer trains the puppy on their own, that Seller has patience with the puppy through training and to give possitive reinforcement when warrented and not enable the puppy when he/she does not comply.
6. The Buyer agrees to postpone strenuous, forced exercise until after their puppy is over one (1) year of age to minimize joint damage as puppies develop.
7. The Buyer agrees to contact the Seller immediately if the Buyer determines they are unable to keep their puppy for any reason. The Buyer and Seller will jointly determine how the dog will be rehomed. The Seller is in NO WAY responsible for any costs associated with transport etc. in rehoming the puppy. No refund will be given unless puppy is returned due to a congenital defect, which must be determined by a reputable company chosen by the breeder.
8. The Buyer agrees to NEVER place their puppy with a rescue group, in a shelter, pound, or similar facility or research laboratory.
9. The Buyer allows the Seller to use any pictures of the dog that the Buyer posts on social media for the purposes of reposting and sharing on Facebook, Instagram, their website, Twitter, YouTube, etc. or in any manner they choose.
10. Buyer is responsible for activation of the Trupanion FREE 30 day insurance (code provided by seller in health record notes) and must be activated within 24 hours of taking possesion of your new puppy or this health guarantee is null and void.