~~~~~~~~~HOW TO HOLD AND RESERVE A PUPPY~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Always assume other families are interested in the same puppy as you are, because we will NOT inform you of others being in line for the same puppy,unless you ask us. In order to hold a puppy for yourself and to prevent others from buying the puppy, you need to ask for a 48 hour hold. You should only ask for a hold if you are sure you want us as your breeder and you are serious about the specific puppy joining your family.The 48 hour hold gives you time to call us ( click HERE for our phone number) We would like to address questions if you have any. A payment needs to be made within the48 hours in order for us to hold puppy longer. Even wtih puppies on 48 hour hold, If buyer doesn't contact us within 12 hours of the hold being placed, the puppy may be released back for sale, thus not held the full 48 hours.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~DEPOSIT POLICIES~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
On puppies under $2000 deposits are $500 under 6 weeks of age. Over 6 weeks old, 50% down is required
On puppies over $2000 deposits are $1000 under 6 weeks of age. Over 6 weeks old, 50% down is required.
We do sometimes work out payment arrangements if you need them, but payments must be made on the agreed upon times and puppies are not released until they are paid for in full. We do not offer financing currently.
Puppy must be paid in full by 8 weeks of age unless other arrangments have been contracted for puppy to be paid in full by 10 weeks of age. Deposits go towards the purchase price of the puppy. Deposits are non-refundable and non- transferable, so be sure you want the specific puppy before placing a deposit. We only allow you to change to another puppy if the one you reserve dies or if the puppy, as determined by the BREEDER, develops off course predicted.
There is a one week grace period for the balance being late as long as the buyer give us the courtesty of telling us you will be late, otherwise if we do not here from you when payment is due we will send you a reminder email and phone call request for payment. After the one week grace period ends,without any contact from the buyer, payments are forfieted and puppy is released back to sale to the public.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~RESERVING A PUPPY 8 WEEKS AND OLDER~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If you reserve a puppy that is over 8 weeks of age you may pay half down and the balance in 1 week.
~~~~~~~~~~~ FORMS OF PAYMENT WE ACCEPT ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(1.)Bank to Bank Wires which you go into your own bank and have teller make the transfer of funds directly
(2.) Direct deposit into our Bank of America Business account
( walk into any Bank of America and make a documented deposit )
(3.) U.S. Postal Money Order
(4.) Online money wire transfers from your bank to us ( usually no fee)
(5.) CASH deposited into our checking account
~~~~~~~~~~~FORMS OF PAYMENT WE DO NOT ACCEPT~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cashiers checks.
Personal or business checks, Credit card checks. Credit cards
All kinds of mnoney orders ( WE DO ACCEPT POST OFFICE MONEY ORDERS )
~~~~~~~ CONTRACT TO READ BEFORE WE ACCEPT PAYMENT ~~~~~~~~
Puppies are sold as pets and companion animals unless otherwise contracted in writing. This agreement is a legal document between the buyer and seller. The buyer agrees that he/she has read and understands this agreement and no other guarantees or warranties have been made either expressed or implied by the Breeder/Seller. There are no binding amendments unless in writing.
Payments and deposits are not refunded if buyer backs out of purchase of puppy for any reason .Payments and deposits are not refunded but transferable over to another puppy of any sex and similar quality from the breeder if the puppy reserved dies or becomes unsalable while in the care fo the breedere. Seller is not obligated to refund, no exceptions and Breeder does not pay medical bills buyer incurs. We offer exchanges only as per the terms of held this contract.____________ Initials
Local pick ups are done at Breeder's Veterinarian office for health certificate, unless other arrangements have been mutally agreed upon.
Vet Examination/ Fecal exam Required - Buyer agrees to have a Veterinarian examine purchased puppy within 48 hours of adoption, including an office fecal exam testing for parasites and worms.
Fourteen Day Parvo Coverage- Please note that many breeders nowadays do not waranty for Parvo at all. Read their contracts and see for yourself. We use Neopar so a puppy from us should not contract Parvo. Blood tests and fecal test for Parvo are not conclusive. Veterinariasn often label any vomiting or dipareeha signs as "Parvo" so Seller requires that Buyer has there Vet do A SPECIFIC TEST to rule out Giardia, Campylobactor, Ecoli and Salmonella. These are illnesses that can mimic Parvo. A FECAL GLASS SLIDE TEST must be submitted by your Vet to a lab. If this test comes back negative then the breeder would accept a Parvo diagnosis. If your puppy should die from Parvo within 14 days of buyer taking possession, the breeder will provide a free replacement puppy if the following conditions are met by the buyer:
1. Buyer must notify breeder within a few hours of puppy being ill.
2. The required Vet visit and office fecal was done within 48 hours of buyer taking possession.
3. Within a few hours of illness, A fecal slide test was sent to a lab by Vet to look for parasites, campylobacter, Ecoli and Salmonella.
Worms and Parasites. Breeder requires all puppies have a fecal exam done at the Buyer's Vet's office within 48 hours of buyer taking possession. Even if the fecal is negative the Breeder advises a repeat fecal exam within 10 days of the first. We reimburse for cost of medications.
Genetic One Year Health Warranty - Seller guarantees puppy until twelve months of age against life threatening congenital defects of the heart, liver, and brain. If a proven life threatening congenital defect is found within this time period, the buyer must notify breeder within 5 days of findings. Breeder must be given medical records and documentation of proof, only then breeder will provide ONE of the following resolutions:
1. Upon return of the fatally ill dog, Seller will issue a credit of the cost of the dog, minus shipping, to be used with the Seller for a replacement puppy from one of Seller's litters.
2. Buyer may retain defective dog and still receive a replacement once the buyer has spent up to the cost of the dog in non elective medical care for a proven definite genetic defect of the heart, liver or brain.
If puppy is diagnosed as having a disabling, crippling, or deadly genetic defect which resultz in death or euthanasia within the one year warranty period and the buyer wishes to make a claim for a new puppy, the following will be required:
1. Buyer must pay for a post-mortem necropsy (autopsy) to prove genetic defect causing death. Necropsy will be performed at buyer’s expense.
2. A photo of the deceased puppy/dog must be sent with the necropsy report for I.D. verification.
(Under no circumstances is purchased puppy to be euthanized without Sellers knowledge and consent as this will void replacement warranty)
Vaccines : Distemper-Parvo-Parainfluenza- Adeno-2-Hepatitis ( called a 4-way) Some Veterinarians prefer 3-way puppy shots and Seller approve of this.
Rabies: Rabies vaccine must be given alone and not combined with any other vaccines, nor should the Rabies vaccine be given closer then 1 month of any other vaccines.Most Vets will permit you to hold off on Rabies until your puppy is 6 to 8 months old or older.
Expenses - Purchaser agrees not to hold the Breeder responsible for veterinarian
fees or medical expenses beyond any exclusively described and outlined terms within the confines of this sales agreement. Buyer is responsible for all medical bills he incurs for the puppy and agrees to not hold the seller of said puppy responsible for any such incurred expenses. Shipping, and also delivery charges are the responsibility of the purchaser._______________initials
Registration: Puppies are sold as pets with limited akc or ckc. Seller is not responsible for actions of dog registries. Papers will be completed and ready for you when your puppy is picked up or at time of shipment, but once in a rare while it may take 30 to 60 days to mail the registration to you once puppy is in your custody. We currently use only AKC and CKC and reserve the right to choose which one.There are a dozen of dog registries so If you require a certain type of registration, confirm with Seller that such registration is available before purchasing puppy, otherwise Breeder reserves the right to choose registry type, no exchanges or refunds due to types of registry.Registration can't be changed after purchase.
Warranty limitations : We do not warranty non fatal and cosmetic defects such as but not limited to ear shape or size, color of coat, or quality of coat. Longhairs "drop coat" starting at around 12 weeks. We also do not warranty size, weight, skin color or condition, uncomplicated hernias, cosmetic defects, fertility of male or female including male’s testes. We also do not warranty against moleras of any type or size (open crease lines of skull called open fontanels, open creases of the skull usually close by 9 to 15 months of age) luxating patellas of 2nd degree or less or conditions common to the breed that are neither fatal nor proven to be fully genetic in nature. Luxating patellas over 2nd degree, exchange only upon return of dog. Never allow a small breed dog to jump up or down from furniture. ALL delivery and shipping is the buyer responsibility.Puppy credits or coupons do not apply to shipping, but to puppy only.It is the buyer's responsibility to integrate the puppy with any other dogs in the household, We do not guarantee that a puppy will get along with other animals in your family. Upon death of breeder or incapacitating illness which causes breeder to be unable to keep and breed dogs, all obligation will cease.Any puppy or dog that becomes homeless may be returned to us for re-homing or permanent homing at our discretion, without refund, credit or replacement.
Disclosure: California law allows contract agreements between buyer and seller as long as reasonable options of resolution exist, should a health issue arise. Our options for resolution are contained within this contract. You must decide if our terms are reasonable to you. If you do not find our options for resolutions fair and do not agree to our terms then you must not send a deposit or payment to purchase a puppy from us. We refuse to sell to anyone who does not agree to abide by the terms, policies and conditions described in their entirety herein.
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Nuvet Supplement: Required during the warranty period. You will find that close to 100% of breeders are now requiring this supplement and list the supplement requirement on their contracts. This dietary supplement is not found in stores. It is unique and unlike any other. Needed for bone, cartilage and muscle development as well as eyes, brain and organs. Proper nutrition is the key to optimal health. To order please find the link on my home page.
PRECAUTIONS UNTIL PUPPY is 7 MONTHS OLD: No greenies, rawhides, dried organ meats NO CANNED FOOD even if in plastic container is still canned food. Small breed puppies have weak immune systems made even weaker for a short period of time by monthly vaccinations. Small breed puppies can become ill in a matter of hours, from bacterial overgrowth of commonly found dog bacterial or protozoa flora, or normal environmental bacteria and viruses. During the first month at home keep your puppy away from places where dogs congregate like PetSmart.Do not allow puppy to walk on Vet office floor. Keep puppy off yard grass and side walks until shots are finished.
Jurisdiction
No disagreement is ever expected, but if any disagreement arises, it will be settled by a court in San Joaquin County, State of California.
Facsimile/Electronic Signature
The parties hereto agree that this Agreement may be executed by facsimile/electronic signatures and such signatures shall be deemed originals.
Misc Info
This contract is valid for the original purchaser of the dog from Seller. If the dog is transferred to another owner then this contract is null and void.Any part of the agreement that becomes void, does not void any other parts of the agreement.
Seller requests Buyer print and mail or scan and electronically email a signed original contract to Seller and to retain a copy of the contract agreement for them.
Buyer agrees that upon sending a deposit for the purchase of a puppy the buyer will automatically bind themselves under these contract terms with the seller, regardless of the contract not being signed. Contract becomes active after a payment is made to reserve.
~~~~~~ Release Dates ~~~~~~
Estimated adult weight is based on 1 year of age. We have a 99 percent accurancy and many of our sales are to return customers. Since we keep our puppies until a minimum of three months of age we can catch a change in charting weight and advise you to change to another puppy. This careful observation of ours prevents families who hold size as the second prority to heath, from taking home a puppy that could grow larger then you desire. Neutering and diet after age 1 can affect weight.
Pick up dates: Every puppy has a release date. One week late grace period is given for emergencies, followed by $25 per day charge puppy is in our care when the puppy should be in your care.
~~~~~~Double Puppy Purchase~~~~~~
Two puppies of similar ge can fly in one carrier. We give a discount on a two puppy purchase.A deposit on each puppy will be required. Deposits from one puppy can not be transferred over to the other . Each puppy is viewed as a separate purchase and comes under our contract terms listed below.
~~~~~~Flying In To Pick Up Your Puppy~~~~~~
Customers flying in to get their pups happens often.
Our Nearest regional airport is Sacramento, Ca. We are approximately
60 mins away from the airport, so car rental would also be needed for you to travel to our place to pick up your puppy.
If you choose to have us meet you at the Airport there is a $100.00 charge.
Our next closest airport is San Francisco International , about 90 minutes from us.
We charge an additional $150.00 to meet you at this Airport
Please make sure that whatever airline you are going to come in on is the
same airlines you will be departing on from our airport. If you will be
departing on a different airlines then the one you came in on you need to
make sure that the outgoing airlines ( from our airport) with will take pets in cabin .
and how much the additional cost to have the puppy on board with you.
You will still need a flight certificate most times and our vet certificate is an additional $75.00,
If flying in to pick up your puppy ou will need an airline approved carrier you bring yourself.
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~~~~~~THINGS TO BRING WHEN PICKING UP YOUR PUPPY ~~~~~~
1. Crate ( small size )
2. Soft towels to line the crate,in case of car sickness or potty.
3. Wet wipes, paper towels and small plastic bags for accident cleanup.
4. Bottle of water and small plastic bowl.
5. Nutrical
We will give you some food, blanket, toy, folder with shot records and other paperwork
I didn't answer all your questions? Please contact me at Munchkinpups@aol.com
~~~~~~ OUR SHIPPING YOUR PUPPY TO YOU ~~~~~~
We often sell our puppies to loving families throughout the United States and Canada. This means a flight. As an experienced breeder who has flown puppies safely for years, I can assure you that it is a safe way for puppies to travel once they are socialized and enjoy the company of all people. Well socialized puppies trust not only the breeder who raised them, but all people in general.
Puppies who are secure in themselves and have balanced personalities, trust and love people. Such puppies handle flights well and walk out of their carriers with tails wagging. We have dozens of customer references on sisxteen pages of testimonials detailing this.
When our Chihuahua pups are anywhere from 12 to 16 weeks old we will prepare them for the flight to you. We will set the lfight and email the information to you with the exact location and time to pick up your puppy.
On board the airplane your puppy will share the same room temperature as human passengers. Your Chihuahua puppy will breath the same air. Puppies are kept in a climate and pressure controlled area of the airplane where they remain safe and secure during the flight. Suitcases are not kept in climate and pressure control areas, so puppies aren't thrown in with the luggage, as is a rumor!
We take great care at preparing our Chihuahua puppies for flight. We use a permanent marker to print your name, address and airport on the carrier your puppy stays in during flight.During the warm months we line the inside with non-ink waterproof paper, a pee pad or pad and several layers of paper towels, a soft blanket and toy to cuddle with and toys. We place food, water inside with the puppy. Puppies can walk freely inside the carrier which is more than human passengers can do while in flight and strapped to their seats.During the winter months the temps on board remain the same as during the summer, but for the short 10 to 20 minutes of time the puppy is taken off the airplane and is exposed to cold temps, we add source of heat that maintains temperatures for 8 to 10 hours. We do add waterproof lining, blankets, stuffed animal and absorbant material. Always food and water.
