CONTRACT AND HEALTH GUARANTEE
This contract/health guarantee must be signed upon payment of your deposit and then a second copy must be signed when you take possession of the dog/puppy. Dog/puppy will come with AKC registration form. This means with FULL registration you have the right to breed or show the dog, but breeding and show quality are not guaranteed. LIMITED registration excludes the breeding rights.
Telephone: 530-744-4364 and EMAIL: ddgmspringerspaniels@gmail.com
For confirmation of appointment and results – failure to comply will result in cancellation of this
guarantee. Buyer must provide dog/puppy with routine preventative care, such as, but not
limited to:
1. Following veterinarian guidelines for vaccinations and worming
2. Following veterinarian guidelines for proper nutrition
ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON REFUNDABLE. If you change your mind about getting a puppy - you forfeit the deposit. If breeding does not take in the female, which can happen for a variety of reasons, your deposit will roll forward to a future litter. There are no exceptions to this. Any and all shipping costs will be the responsibility of the buyer.
HEALTH GUARANTEE:
This dog/puppy is guaranteed for 3 years after date of possession against fatal and life
threatening congenital disease which adversely affects the health of the animal. Congenital
disease must be of a severe or life threatening nature. If the dog dies within the 3 year
guarantee period the buyer will pay to have it autopsied to determine the reason of death. If
reason of death is congenital then the Seller will replace the puppy.
This guarantee does not cover under bite, over bite, hernia or inverted vulva (which
fixes itself after the first heat) and occasional heart murmurs of a level 1 or 2 that are not
a life threatening nature. All of our dogs are vet checked before sales. It is understood
that some of these “issues” can occur later in life and are not the fault of the breeder.
All items covered in this guarantee are by replacement only. WE DO NOT GIVE REFUNDS.
Seller will not be responsible for any medical expenses incurred. Buyer is aware that owning a
puppy means trips to the veterinarian and understands that he/she will be responsible for all
payments. As of the date of delivery, the dog/puppy has received proper vaccinations and
worming. The Buyer has been informed of this and is responsible for future vaccinations and
worming.
This guarantee does not cover or include treatment for Coccidian, Giardia or Kennel Cough,
which is common in puppies that are shipped and is usually caused by bacteria or protozoa.
Kennel Cough is self-limiting and must run its course. Full recovery is expected and Kennel
Cough on its own is not life threatening.
A puppy showing any serious genetic or congenital defect will be replaced as follows:
- Animal must show defect within 3 years of possession. The hips have to be found
“MODERATE OR SEVERE” (OFA). Seller must be notified of the problem in 2 business
days of the licensed veterinarians determination and have 2 reports from 2
unassociated veterinarians stating the same problem and Seller will provide a
replacement puppy of equal value.
- No refund, in part or in full, will be given.
- Original puppy must be returned to Seller in good condition, other than the specified
problem, at the Buyer’s expense. The Buyer will then qualify for a replacement puppy.
- This guarantee applies to the original puppy only and is non-transferable to a second
party.
- Buyer is responsible for transportation costs to and from the Seller on a replacement
puppy.
- No replacement puppy will be given if the puppy has been euthanized without
permission of the Seller.
- Replacement puppy will be mutually agreed upon by both parties and will be of
comparable quality. It is understood that the replacement puppy may not be from the
same parents as the original puppy.
- There are certain disorders that may be caused by environmental factors, for example:
allergies, thyroid dysfunction, and other autoimmune disorders that are not covered by
this guarantee.
- We DO NOT guarantee against conditions that may or may not be stress related from
the move to a new home and/or shipping process. These stress related conditions that
have previously remained dormant can be triggered by the above circumstances and
unfortunately cannot be diagnosed until an active case becomes evident. Some of these
stress related conditions or illnesses are: Coccidian, Giardia, and Kennel Cough.
- Any physical problem, which is or could be the result of injury, is not covered under this
guarantee.
- There is no guarantee or warranty that the Buyer will be able to breed or show the
puppy regardless of show or breeding potential.
- This contract supersedes any and all previous agreements.
- This contract is null and void if the terms and conditions are not fulfilled.
- Buyer agrees that he/she understands this contract fully.
- If at any time during the life of the dog/puppy concerned in this contract, the purchaser
due to unforeseen circumstances cannot continue to keep the dog, we ask that the dog
be returned to us so that we may find a suitable home for him or her. NO EXCHANGE OF
MONEY OR REPLACEMENT IS OFFERED IN THIS CIRCUMSTANCE.
- Puppy will be ready for delivery between 8 – 10 weeks of age. Most are ready at 8
weeks old, but some may need a little more time.
This is a formal contractual agreement between Seller and Buyer. If the dog is sold
to a third party this guarantee is expired and is not transferable.
This contract is effective as of February 21, 2018.
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