GENERAL HEALTH GUARANTEE

There are many diseases that affect dogs. Some are contagious and some are inherited. A proper vaccination program can greatly reduce the chances of your puppy becoming ill with most of the more deadly viruses. A complete vaccination/medical history will accompany the puppy/dog at the time of sale. Another very good way to help protect your puppy is really just common sense; do not expose it to these diseases! Do not take it to pet shops at this young age, either.

The puppy being purchased is guaranteed to be current on its vaccinations, and to have passed a veterinarian's examination. Buyer will be provided with a copy of the health certificate. Buyer understands that the puppy will need boosters of the initial vaccinations, generally spaced three weeks apart, until the DA2PL+CPV "puppy series" is completed (at 16 weeks of age), and then once annually thereafter.

SnickersDoodles guarantees your puppy to be free from infectious diseases for 4 days after puppy leaves our premises, and guarantees puppies to be free from genetic problems for up to two years of age.  Puppy will leave our facility clean, in good general health, and with no physical defects.  Dewormings and immunizations set forth by our veterinarian will have been completed as shown.  While it is generally recognized that intestinal parasites and ear mites are common in puppies, and part of a puppy’s early development, we will make every effort to prevent such parasites.  Often, the stress of change and travel can cause intestinal parasites to emerge after the puppy has left its mother.  Buyer agrees to continue de-parasitization testing and treatment (if necessary) with their veterinarian (see below).  De-worming will have been done at age 3, 6, 8, and 10 weeks of age (pyrantel pamoate, Panacur and Albon) and the puppy’s vaccinations will be administered at 6 weeks of age.  

Ø       New owners must take their puppy to their veterinarian within 4 days of receiving pup for examination, testing for worms, treatment for worms if necessary, and to schedule ongoing immunizations. Failure to have the puppy examined by vet within four days of date puppy was received by buyer, or if purchaser fails to provide required immunizations or dewormings, this health guarantee will be void. If the purchaser’s veterinarian finds the puppy to be in poor health, the veterinarian’s written description of the problems must be provided, dated within 4 days of the date purchaser received their puppy.  With documentation by vet that is dated within 4 days of receipt of puppy that shows infections, seller will pay for ongoing administration of treatments and if issue is a genetic defect, purchaser will be refunded price of puppy or given a replacement puppy.  We will pay veterinarian fees up to the purchase price of the animal after vet has documented genetic defect present, dated within the 4 day time period.  Cost of exams and tests are responsibility of buyer. 

Ø       Genetic defects are covered by this guarantee for two years.  A written examination from veterinarian must state that genetic defect exists and be accompanied by x-rays and other testing as appropriate.  Buyer must contact seller for consultation, PRIOR to treatments or surgery for genetic defects or other health problems, to review all possible treatments.  Buyer must provide seller with written diagnosis from examining vet and receipts.

Ø       New owners agree to keep their puppy at home and away from other dogs, public places, parks and will use care in allowing others from outside their home to pet or touch the puppy.  This is to protect the puppy from exposure to parvovirus and other infectious illnesses.  New owners will not enroll the puppy in obedience training classes until all immunizations are completed. 

Ø       Purchaser agrees to spay or neuter the puppy at the age recommended by their vet, prior to the puppy’s reaching sexual maturity.  Purchaser agrees puppy will not be used for breeding.   Buyer agrees to send proof of spay or neutering to the sellers. 

Ø       Buyer must keep growing puppy at a healthy weight appropriate for its size; must prevent harmful exercise that strains or negatively impacts joints; must feed their puppy a nutritious and quality brand of dog food that is specifically formulated for the particular type of dog.

Ø       TEMPERAMENT:  Buyer understands that puppies nip, chew, bark, and jump up.  Buyer agrees to train the puppy to correct these behaviors and to be responsible for the puppy’s ongoing socialization and behavioral training.  Buyers that are inexperienced with raising puppies and families with children under 6 years of age agree to seek professional help from a certified, in-home trainer within ten days of the puppy’s arrival into the home.  All buyers agree to consult with a professional trainer should there be continued negative behaviors.   Seller does not guarantee for temperament.   

BASIC CARE AGREEMENT
This agreement is a "condition of sale" and applies to all our dogs and puppies bred at Snickers Doodles. It is included for the purpose of providing for the puppy's/dog's continued health and well being. Violation of this agreement invalidates all other guarantees. Purchaser does hereby agree to take good and reasonable care of this puppy/dog, including but not limited to the following:

1. Purchaser must provide all required vaccinations from the time of purchase as recommended by the purchaser's veterinarian, and annually thereafter unless otherwise recommended by purchaser's veterinarian.
2. Rabies shots must be provided as recommended by purchaser's veterinarian and/or required by law.
3. Any parasites, internal or external, must be promptly eliminated.
4. Puppy/dog must be started on heartworm preventative as soon as purchaser's veterinarian feels is appropriate.
5. Clean, fresh water and proper food, in sufficient amounts must be provided.
6. Puppy/dog may not be allowed out, unattended, unless within a secure enclosure.

By signing this contract the purchaser has read, understands and agrees to all conditions and terms of this contract. The purchaser also understands that any breach in contract by the purchaser may result in repossession of the puppy/dog and all paperwork supplied to the purchaser at the time of sale and/or by legal action taken by Snickers Doodles. Purchaser will be responsible for any expenses incurred from reclaiming/repossessing the puppy/dog . No refunds will be issued if any breach in contract results in a repossession of this puppy/dog. No refunds are granted for voluntary owner returns.

*Any returned puppy/dog must be accompanied by all necessary paperwork and a statement from a licensed veterinarian stating the follow:

a) Vaccinations are and have been kept current,
b) Puppy/dog has had a negative fecal within thirty (30) days,
c) Puppy/dog has had a negative heartworm tests within (30) days and has been kept on heartworm preventative,
and d) Puppy/dog appears healthy and well cared for.
 

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SELLER:______________________________________________
PURCHASER:__________________________________________