This sales agreement constitutes the conditions set forth between My Bella Pooch, breeder of the puppy, and the buyer of the puppy, each identified on the Purchase Details page of the sales agreement. Purchasing a puppy from us is a simple process, basically you agreeing to care and love your puppy.
General Information
Before purchasing a new puppy, it is important that you carefully consider your decision. We want the new owner and the new puppy to both be happy. We know that the puppy will love you. In return we want you to love your new puppy. Please acquaint yourself with the characteristics of the Italian Greyhound. Although the Italian Greyhound is extremely adaptable, not all breeds are suitable for all lifestyles and environments. No puppy is delivered until it has been properly weaned from its mother.
Your puppy has been started on a vaccination and de-worming program. By the time you receive your puppy it will have received its first DHPP vaccination and been de-wormed. A certificate of health will be provided, issued by a licensed veterinarian, for your puppy following a standard examination given to new puppies. It is very important that you continue a health program for the well-being of the puppy. You will be provided the vaccination and health record for your puppy. This record is for you and your veterinarian’s information concerning treatments and treatment dates. The health schedule you follow should be arranged between you and your veterinarian. It is very important to continue the vaccination and worming schedule for your puppy, including annual boosters.
Puppy Guarantee
The breeder is providing the buyer a puppy which is a live animal. Like all live species, many external conditions affect the long-term and short-term health of your puppy such as: how the puppy is treated, environment, interactions, and nourishment. Breeder has no control over these conditions after the puppy is delivered. Your puppy is guaranteed on two levels. First your puppy is guaranteed to be in good health and free of any communicable disease when delivered. Second, your puppy is guaranteed to be free from genetic defects.
All of our puppies are examined by a veterinarian and receive a clean bill of health. To establish continuity of care after receipt of puppy buyer is required to take their puppy to a licensed veterinarian for a routine health screening and shot, if needed, on the date noted on the Purchase Details page of the sales agreement. The date noted generally coincides with the puppy shot schedule established by standard veterinary practices. Failure to do so voids and nullifies the Puppy Guarantee. Upon initial exam should the attending licensed veterinarian diagnose any condition detrimental to the puppy’s general health or conclude that the puppy is defective and unfit for purchase due to the puppy's general health, notify the breeder immediately. Failure to notify the breeder of veterinarian’s report immediately following said examination will void and nullify the Puppy Guarantee.
Breeder warrants the purchased puppy against any genetic defect for a one (1) year period following date of purchase which would render the puppy unfit as a pet. In the event that such a defect in the puppy is discovered within the one-year period, following examination by a licensed veterinarian and verified in writing by said veterinarian, which causes the inability to use the puppy for the purpose of which it was intended, which is a household pet, then a replacement puppy will be offered.
Breeder shall furnish buyer with a replacement puppy of similar quality and value at breeder’s convenience. No Vet expenses are covered under this warranty. In connection with the above warranties, buyer hereby expressly agrees that under no circumstances shall breeder be liable to buyer for consequential damages of any sort including but not limited to veterinary examination and treatment. This warranty constitutes the complete warranty between the breeder and the buyer and no other representations, promises or warranties apply, either stated or implied.
Although a puppy looks promising, show quality cannot be guaranteed. Your puppy is sold as a pet with no guarantees for breeding, showing or any other purpose other than as a pet. No warranties in any manner are expressed regarding the show prospects of your puppy. If your puppy has a show fault that renders the dog unable or undesirable to be bred or shown, that is not the fault of the breeder and is the chance you take buying a puppy.
Buyer agrees to assume all cost for the routine health screening and/or any subsequent exams and/or any services or medical treatments performed by a licensed veterinarian. No reimbursement will be made to any veterinarian or buyer for veterinarian services by the breeder under any circumstances. Replacement shall be conditional upon receipt of a signed veterinarian's certificate clearly stating the disease responsible for such condition together with return of the puppy which is certified to be unfit. The buyer shall be responsible for all shipping costs associated with return of the defective puppy.
The provisions of this warranty shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws and statutes of the State of California. The venue for any litigation concerning the warranty will be limited to Kern County, California, under a non-jury proceeding. Should the Puppy Guarantee become applicable, all documents pertaining to the puppy must be returned to the breeder at the expense of the buyer. Documents include but are not limited to Registration Application, original Vaccination and Health Certificate, all reports prepared by the attending veterinarian, shipping manifest, etc. Failure to comply will void and nullify the Puppy Guarantee.
Payment Options
The first thing we ask is NEVER attempt to send a deposit or payment for a puppy without first talking with us and prior to both parties agreeing to the sales agreement. Deposits are accepted to reserve puppies at any age. The standard deposit to hold a puppy for purchase is $200.00, which is applied to the purchase price. The deposit is non-refundable. The balance of your account, including shipping, will be due in full prior to delivery.
We accept personal checks (except when picking up your puppy), cash (in person) and credit cards (using PayPal, VENMO or other such online payment system) for your deposit. Allow two (2) weeks for processing of any funds sent through the US Mail. Any charges incurred for such service are the responsibility of the buyer.
Some people would like to give us their credit card information either over the phone or by e-mail. Both of us benefit from using an online payment system. This provides a secure venue for the processing of payments. We appreciate the confidence but, cannot accept the responsibility of credit card or bank information being passed to us. By using an online payment system, no human ever sees your information, increasing system security.
Any time you pick up a puppy in person, we request the balance in cash only (no exceptions) or to have your puppy pre-paid two weeks prior to pick up. Any and all expenses, including veterinary, after delivery, are the responsibility of the buyer. Once paid in full, AKC registration papers are guaranteed unless other arrangements have been made.
Puppy pick-up/delivery will be agreed upon prior to acceptance of your deposit. Additional charges may apply for puppies boarded beyond the pick-up/delivery arrangement. Shipping is available via commercial air where available or via personal transport, door to door, within the continental United States. Cost for such service will be agreed upon at the time the deposit is accepted. Puppies cannot be shipped until eight weeks of age.
Should you be unable to take delivery on your puppy, the deposit will not be refunded to you. The only exception to this rule is if the puppy you have reserved becomes unavailable for health reasons. Although extremely rare, since puppies are living, breathing beings, there are times when the puppy you reserve may become ill, unsound or unsuitable as a pet. We will not place a puppy that we cannot guarantee. If this should happen, we will offer your deposit back to you immediately, or you may choose another puppy.