Buyer's responsibilities- *Have pup examined by a licensed veterinarian within time alloted on guarantee, usually a week from the date he comes home to you. Seller must be informed of the results of vet check whether good or bad, by midnight on same day, via email. It is not necessary to obtain a written report from your vet, just inform me how it went. Failure to do this by buyer will result in the cancellation of this guarantee! No excuses. You, the buyer will invalidate any/all terms of contract by not notifying me of results and you will terminate your rights to any compensation, ever. The guarantee/contract is invalid if buyer conditions are not met!!!
*Provide pup with routine preventative care such as but not limited to: Annual physical exam by your vet. Follow vet guidelines on de-worming, heartworm prevention and vaccinations. Provide a premium food. House the animal correctly, no chains in the backyard.
Health guarantee-
This pup is guaranteed for six months against fatal and life altering congenital/genetic disease which adversely affects the health of the animal. This includes severe hip Dysplacia which hampers dogs movement and requires surgery to return him to ambulatory state. Kidney, heart, pancreas, spine and liver problems of a severe, life threatening nature. If the dog dies within 6 month time frame, the buyer will pay to have it autopsied. If reason is congenital, genetic seller will replace pup within 12 months of report.
This guarantee does not cover what we in the Bulldog breeds consider normal: cherry eye, entropion, ectropion, "loose" hips or knees, allergies, soft palate issues, trachea issues, stenotic nares, inverted tails, fertility issues, parasitic, fungal or bacterial infection, respiratory infection, undescended testes, localized demodex etc. Buyer understands that Bulldogs are special and that special consideration must be given if buying one of these breeds. We will not cover death if your pup has been put under (for surgery etc) and has died. Putting a Bulldog under requires a skilled and knowledgeable vet and all necessary precautions to be in place.
All items covered by this guarantee are by replacement only. You must return affected pup to us (unless we request euthanasia) and we will replace him/her. We do not give refunds either full or partial. Buyer is responsible for all shipping, transportation costs to send affected pup back to us and to ship replacement pup to buyer. If you refuse to return pup or have it euthanized, you forfeit your right to any compensation, ever.
Seller is not responsible for any medical expenses incurred. Buyer is aware that owning a pup means trips to the vet and bills. Buyer understands he/she will be responsible for all vet bills. Pup has been vet checked within 72 hours prior to leaving us and found to be in good health. We will NOT sell a pup that shows any sign of illness or injury.
As of the date of delivery, your puppy will be current on vaccinations and de-worming as well as given coccidia prevention/treatment. The buyer has been informed of these. Buyer is aware puppy will need more vaccinations and de-wormings and agrees to provide these. Buyer understands that though his/her pup is current on shots, more are needed to provide immunity to disease. In some cases, if the pup is due for another shot the day of shipping, we will not provide this shot. Vaccination can be stressful enough on its own.
Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs. Pup must be paid in full before it leaves us.
Pup is guaranteed against Parvo Virus and Distemper for 5 days upon arrival to your home. Buyer must have ELISA test performed within this 5 days if claiming either of these viruses.
This guarantee does not include coccidia or Kennel Cough, both of which can be common in puppies. Kennel Cough is usually self limiting. Full recovery is expected and on its own is not life threatening.
A pup showing serious signs of severe congenital defect will be replaced as follows:
Animal must show defect within the covered time, up to 6 months of age. Seller must be notified of the problem within 2 days of diagnosis. Buyer must have reports from 2 licensed vets from two unassociated veterinarian clinics. These reports must reach same diagnosis and conclusion. Buyer must obtain all vet records and get them to seller within 5 days of first request. Buyer must return animal to seller within 10 days of report of trouble. Seller will replace pup with one of equal or greater value within 12 months. Replacement pup is chosen by seller.
A pup with a defect must be returned to seller, or if the situation is grave enough, euthanized with prior permission from seller, for buyer to be qualified for replacement pup. Replacement pup will be one of equal value but is seller's choice. Affected pup will be replaced within 12 months of the affected pup returned to us.
No refund in full or part will be given.
The returned pup must be in good condition, other than specified problem. It must not be spayed or neutered. Buyer is responsible for all costs to return pup to seller. Buyer is also responsible for costs to get the replacement pup to buyer.
No replacement will be given to seller if pup is euthanized without seller's permission. No replacement will be given if pup dies and buyer does not perform autopsy or if autopsy does not show congenital defect caused death. Seller has the right to request pup's remains to be autopsied by state lab, buyer pays for this.
Any physical problem which is or could be caused by accident or injury, neglect or poor diet is not covered in this guarantee.
There is no guarantee or warranty that buyer will be able to breed or show the pup, regardless of show or breeding potential. This includes breeding soundness and registration.
This contract is null and void if the terms are not met. This includes registration papers due, if any on the pup.
By not returning our signed contract, buyer gives up any right to compensation from seller, ever. Buyer, by not returning our signed contract to us, is buying pup AS IS with no guarantee, warranty. We will need confirmation from you that you are purchasing pup without guarantee in this case. If we are shipping your pup, we will not ship until we have received the signed contract/guarantee. You will be sent this contract to sign and return approximately 48 hours prior to shipping. Any delay in returning signed contract will probably result in boarding fees as you have now delayed the shipment of your pup(s).
This contract is good for original buyer only and is not transferable. If buyer refuses to pay balance, changes mind, does not take timely delivery of the pup, the deposit will be forfeited. Deposits are NOT refundable for any reason other than pup is found to have serious health issues at our vet check. Life threatening illness.
Seller does not guarantee AKC registration on any pup eligible for it. We have had no issues with AKC but, we the sellers of this pup, have no prior knowledge of your standing with AKC, record keeping abilities or ability to follow written directions. We will assist you in obtaining AKC, but will not guarantee it. If you are in good standing with the AKC, you will not have any issues obtaining AKC registration on our pups.
Buyer agrees and understands that this contract is the only guarantee set forth. Buyer also understands/agrees that place of venue and jurisdiction is Powesheik County, Iowa. Should buyer chose to pursue matters in this court of law, Seller will request reasonable attorney fees from Buyer for Seller's attorney.
No other warranties, either expressed or implied. Adults are sold as is with full disclosure to buyer and no guarantee. Pups are sold with full disclosure of results of vet checks.
Because these are bulldogs, we strongly urge you the buyer to either request the PAWS warranty or for you to contact a pet insurance company. We recommend this one. That way, if you have issues, not covered by our contract, you are still covered. Dollar for dollar, Bulldogs cost more in vet fees than probably any other breed.
In addition to our guarantee, we now offer The PAWS 90 day warranty. Maximum illness benefit payout of $1,000.00 in the first 90 days.
We can also offer a full year warranty through PAWS.