I request that you wait to contact me by phone until all terms and conditions are agreed upon, this way we have documentation as to what was said and when.  Everything agreed upon in email is legal and binding.  If you should call before everything has been settled, then anything discussed/decided over the phone is invalid until it has also been discussed and agreed upon via email, or contract.  I have a lot on my mind day in and day out.....I will likely forget most of what we discussed, so please put it in writing.   

I require half of the price of a puppy to hold until the puppy is 8 weeks old. Deposits are non-refundable, however, if something comes up and you are no longer able to purchase the puppy or dog, or you have changed your mind, the deposit may be transferred to another, or may reserve a puppy in a future litter.  I put  no limit on how far in the future you may transfer your deposit.  However, 20 years down the road, I may decide I no longer want to breed and will not have a puppy for you.  In this case your deposit is forfeited.  I will work with people who want to make payments, on a case by case basis.

We are not a wealthy family, and live payday to payday like most of middle class America, so in most cases, your payment is spent as soon as it is received, be it on vet care for your puppy (health certificates, immunizations, etc), shipping expenses (shipping crate, airfare, hotel reservations, etc) or simply put toward other bills or household needs between paydays.  The only case in which a cash refund is given is if your puppy dies, and I am unable to replace it within two years of notification.  See the section on my Replacement Guarantee for details.

 

          I now have the option of shipping via American Airlines from Roswell NM.  On October 1st, American Airlines has started servicing Roswell, but there are only two flights available and each flight will only carry two dogs.  They do not take reservations for their Pet Cargo, so there is a chance that when I plan to ship on a certain day, someone else could get there before me and take the spot I planned for.  I live an hour and a half from Roswell, so it is a real possibility that when I make plans to ship your dog to you, we may have to reschedule.  This is completely out of my control.

          Typically, I will be paying for shipping, unless otherwise stated, and that cost is not added to the purchase price, and the reason for this is because I have had some difficulty with some buyers being able to make the time to pick up the puppy from the airport due to their kids' ball games, dance classes, slumber parties, and a multitude of other reasons.  If this becomes an issue, then you will have to pay for ALL the expenses of shipping to accommodate your schedule.

          If I have to, I can drive 4 hours to El Paso, at your expense (this includes travel expenses: a Motel room, fuel and meals as necessary).  From El Paso, I typically ship via Continental because their facilities are climate controlled and are able to ship in the summer time.    When shipping out of El Paso, I normally have to leave my house at 2 am to make the flight.  If I should get a traffic ticket, blow out a tire, or if there is a wreck that has the road blocked half the morning, I will miss the flight and have to reschedule.  I will also need to reschedule if the road conditions are poor, wind probably being the biggest danger, as there are some places over the mountains that the wind can blow someone clear off the road.  These conditions are out of my control.

          I will do my best to work with your schedule, but when it comes down to it, it is my responsibility to ship the dog, and your responsibility to pick him up when he is scheduled to arrive at your airport.  If you are unable to pick the puppy up, then he will be scheduled for my next trip to the airport, which could be two weeks, or could be 6 weeks later.  If you are unable to pick the puppy up after 3 attempts, then a boarding fee will begin to accrue at $10 per day.

          If, however, it is imperative that the dog or puppy be shipped around your schedule, you are more than welcome to pay for the shipping yourself, as well as my actual travel expenses which includes, at most: fuel, overnight hotel stay, three meals and possibly daycare.  Even  this does not guarantee your shipping date against matters out of my control, such as: natural disasters, weather, and airline problems.  (You will not be required to pay for three meals, if we only eat two during our trip, nor will you have to pay for the hotel, if one is not needed).  I will estimate what the expenses are expected to be, and you will pay for them in advance, then whatever funds are left over will be refunded to you.  Keep in mind that anyone who is difficult to schedule for, fits into this category, and you will be charged accordingly.  I will do my best to consider your schedule when planning a shipping date, but if you are difficult to schedule for, then this is what it will come down to.

          All shipping dates are tentative and subject to change at any time.  I do not increase the price of my dogs or puppies to reflect the cost of shipping, so when a buyer chooses to pay shipping costs, that cost is added to the sale price of the dog or puppy.  There are no refunds, what so ever on shipping expenses, under any circumstance.

          When I ship a puppy from El Paso, it generally reaches its destination before I am able to get home.  There is no cell phone service between the El Paso and my home, so if I miss the flight for any reason, it is very likely that you won't know until you go to pick your puppy up from the airport.  I am willing to call from the airport, to avoid this surprise, if you are willing to accept a call in the early morning hours (when it is 6 am here, it may be 3 am where you are).

 

Health

I offer a conditional replacement guarantee, and the conditions are as follows:

If your puppy or dog develops any health conditions within the first two years, which you are not willing or prepared to take care of, you may return it for a replacement.  You will be responsible for the cost of  the health certificate and airfare to return the puppy or dog back to me.  Then, when a puppy or dog of comparable value becomes available,  you will have the first right of refusal, and when you have decided on one, it will be shipped to you as per the terms of shipping addressed above.  There will be no cash refunds.

If your puppy or dog dies at no fault of your own, within the first 6 months, you may request a replacement.  This will require proof of the puppy or dog's death, including, but not limited to verifications of death, and cause of death by a vet, at your own expense.  I understand the difficulty in doing this when you are heartbroken with grief, but this is to insure that I am not scammed when the dog may not have died at all, or died because of something you did, or didn't do.  If the death is, in fact, not any fault of yours, then I will replace the puppy or dog, for only the actual expenses to get the puppy or dog to you when one becomes available.  These expenses depend on your urgency as per the shipping terms as stated above (the more flexible you are, the cheaper this will be).  There will be no cash refunds.

If your puppy has died within 14 days of arrival,  with a communicable disease and all the criteria mentioned above have been met, and I have not produced at least one litter for your consideration within two years, I will refund your full purchase price, which does not include any shipping or other expenses. If, however, I am able to produce a litter for your consideration within 2 years, but you do not like the choices, or do not pick a replacement for other reasons, I am under no obligation to refund your money. 

FYI, if the puppy or dog dies of a communicable disease after 14 days, is run over, or killed by another dog, etc....there will be no refunds.

If you are unhappy with your dog, within the first 6 months, you may return it for a replacement. I understand that when buying a puppy over the internet, it is very difficult to get a feel for the puppies personality.  I will tell you as much as I can, but alot can be lost in translation.  You will be responsible for all shipping expenses including airfare to ship the puppy or dog back to me, and airfare to ship the new puppy or dog to you, which includes but is not limited to, health certificates, shipping crates and my travel expenses which may include an overnight stay in a hotel, and up to three meals, and will certainly include fuel, depending on how flexible you are concerning the shipping.  Another option, is that I can help you in reselling the puppy or dog, by advertising him on my website, as well as in online classifieds.  When prospective buyers contact me, I will let them know how to get a hold of you.  Either way, There will be no cash refund.

When a replacement request is made, and I have authorized it, you must return the puppy back within two weeks after making the request,  and I will send you pictures of what I have available for you to choose from, when one comes available.  After you have returned the puppy, and you are not happy with the choices, you can wait until a future litter, for as many litters as it takes to produce a puppy you like.  You must send the puppy back to me within 2 weeks, otherwise, you would need to make the request again.  You cannot request a replacement, then wait 6 months or a year to return the puppy to me and follow through with it.  The older the puppy gets, is the harder it will be for me to place him in a suitable home.  I will take back ALL puppies and dogs that I have sold, but in order to qualify for the replacement, it has to be done under my terms.

I retain the right to refuse the sale or replacement of a puppy or dog to anyone that I feel is questionable in their pet care practices.  With that said, please do not inquire to buy my dogs if you have a large kennel, even if you are a well known show kennel.  A cage is a cage, whether you are a show kennel or a puppy mill, and I don't want my pups growing up to live in one.  Its about quality of life, and I want mine to have an excellent one, where they are loved as part of the family.

 

Quality

All pups are sold as pets.  Some may be "Show Pets" some may be "Breed Pets", it is my intentions to place all my pups in homes where they will be cherished and loved as pets.

I want my best puppies shown, so I will offer them at a significantly discounted price.  In order to received the reduced price, I will be staying on as co-owner of the pup, and the registration certificate will be staying with me until I am satisfied that your true intention is to show the dog, and you are not just "playing along" so that you can get the discount.  Once I am satisfied with your intention, I will sign off on the certificate, giving you full AKC registration, and send you the papers.

I make no claims as to "show quality" only show potential.  I have been told that I have a good eye, however, I am nowhere near experienced enough or qualified to determine with absolute certainty, if a puppy is of show quality.  I will, however, set them up in photos so that you can take or send the pictures to other people in the industry and ask their advice.  I will tell you of their good and their bad qualities, to help you in your decision, but the bottom line is that you need to educate yourself, in order to make the final decision.  Look at lots and lots of puppy show-photos, and read as much as you can on the breed.

If you want a full registration, with no strings attached, expect to pay more, and I must receive pictures of your home, and property, as well as pictures of your other dogs.  I will also need references from your vet, and people who have done business with you before.  The more pictures and references, the better.  Full registration will only go to pet homes that also breed or show.  If your dogs live in cages, don't waste your time asking about my puppies.  Under no circumstances, will a  puppy be sold with full registration that is miss-marked or possessing undesirable traits. 

Limited registration, with spay/neuter is available.  Once the surgery has been performed, prove it to me, and I will send the AKC papers to you.   With the spay/neuter option, you will have the option of receiving the pup at a younger age, and spaying or neutering when they are old enough, or you can leave them with me until they are old enough, and I will split the cost of the surgery with you.  Either way, the registration papers will not be released until the agreement has been fulfilled. 

 

Now that you are familiar with my terms and conditions, you can see everything I have available on the "For Sale" page.  If you see something you like, please send an email telling me all about yourself and what your plans are.  I will try to keep the page updated so that the information is not more than a week old.

I retain the right to refuse the sale or replacement of a puppy or dog to anyone that I feel is questionable in their pet care practices.