Contract
What you need to know before you sign
The following is our health guarantee and is included in the Purchaser’s Contract.
Health Guarantee
• Seller is providing the Purchaser with a healthy puppy, free of internal and external parasites, as well as free of infectious diseases and life-threatening congenital defects.
• Seller guarantees for 72 hours that this puppy will not become infected with any fatal viruses including Distemper, Parvo, and Corona.
• Seller warrants that the above-described puppy is in good health at the time the Purchaser assumes ownership. NOTE: If a veterinarian, on examination of the puppy, determines that the puppy is not in good health due ONLY to a genetic defect, NOT due to neglect, evidence of abuse, exposure to weather, injury, choking, poisoning, or lack of vaccinations, Purchaser may return the puppy. These terms are to protect both the Purchaser and the Seller.
• This guarantee does not include the diagnosis of worms, coccidiosis, kennel cough, or giardia. These common parasites may be found in any healthy puppy. They can easily be acquired from your water, soil, or boarding facility; moreover, these conditions are treatable.
• This health guarantee also does not apply to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) as this condition is not hereditary and can be prevented.
• This contract guarantees that the puppy is free from any genetic defects from birth up to one year of age. This contract does not guarantee the puppy’s personality, disposition, life span, size, or color of coat.
• This health guarantee excludes bad bites, retained testicles, and hernias. If bad bites, retained testicles, and hernias are found during the puppy’s wellness check, these conditions will be noted in the Vet Record Book the Purchaser is given when picking up the puppy. The seller will contact the Purchaser before pickup if any of these conditions are found at the Vet check.
• If within 2 days of purchase when the Purchaser has puppy checked by Purchaser’s vet there are any signs of genetic defects, Purchaser must contact Seller for a replacement puppy if available then or at a future date. The Seller reserves the right to seek a second opinion by a veterinarian of the Seller’s choice, and the Seller will pay all reasonable costs. If, however, a veterinarian other than the Seller’s choice institutes any treatment or administers any further vaccinations to the puppy, this Purchaser’s Contract is null and void.
• The Seller is not responsible for any incurred vet bills due for any reason. If the Purchaser elects to return the puppy to the Seller, it must be done within 3 days of picking up said puppy. Seller will not be held liable for any travel expenses for puppy exchanges.
• If the puppy dies a necropsy must be performed by a licensed veterinarian to determine the cause of death and provide the Seller with a written and signed statement that includes the veterinarian’s address and phone number. This contract will only be upheld when a licensed veterinarian states what was found medically wrong with the puppy.
• Please note that small breed dogs have a high risk of not handling anesthesia. Seller is not responsible if said puppy dies due to anesthesia.
• Puppy has had its first immunization and worming by West Shore Veterinarian Clinic Grand Haven, MI. Seller will provide Purchaser with veterinarian records at time of pick up.
Please click on this link to read the information about protecting your puppy from parvovirus and other puppy diseases. This information is extremely important, and I will ask you to sign and initial that you have read and understand this information. I consider this to be part of your agreement when purchasing a puppy from me.