Bonita Havanese Puppy Contract
What we request of our puppy owners:
• You will get the puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian within 5 days of going to its new home. If a problem does arise, we must be contacted within 72 hours, and the breeder’s veterinarian must verify the problem. All test results, and records will be provided to the breeder in this instance.
• You will provide your puppy with routine preventive care such as, but not limited to: annual physicals by a licensed veterinarian, age-appropriate wormings, and vaccinations. It’s very important that vaccines and wormings are kept up to date.
• You will spay or neuter your pup at an appropriate age, to be decided by you and your veterinarian.
Bonita Havanese One Year Puppy Health Guarantee (for congenital)
All items under this guarantee are factors in decision to provide a replacement puppy. We do not give refunds under any circumstances. We are not required to cover any medical expenses incurred.
A puppy showing any serious genetic or congenital defect will be replaced as follows:
Puppy must have received all proper vaccinations and wormings in accordance with the age of the puppy. Breeder must be notified at onset of problem in writing with a report from the veterinarian. Breeders Veterinarian will interpret the report and if he concurs then a replacement puppy will be arranged. Replacement puppy will be of similar quality. Original puppy must be returned to the breeder. At discretion of the breeder, veterinarian exam may be required at buyer’s expense.
Only genetic problems are covered, and those considered are: Liver shunt, Congenital Liver disease, Severe open fontanel or skull deformity, or heart and lung conditions.
A puppy with a congenital defect must be returned or euthanized with the prior permission of the breeder to qualify for a replacement puppy in accordance with this agreement.
No refund in part or full will be given.
A returned puppy must be in good condition other than the specified problem, at the buyer’s expense. The owner will then qualify for a replacement puppy as long as all terms of this agreement are met.
Buyer is responsible for transportation costs to and from the breeder on a replacement pup for both puppies.
This guarantee applies to original puppy and is not transferable to a second party.
Replacement puppy will not be from the same bloodlines or the same parents and will be of similar quality.
There are several disorders that may be caused by factors out of our control, some of which are environmental. Some of these disorders which are not covered under this guarantee are allergies, thyroid dysfunctions, demodectic mange, sarcoptic mange, luxating patellas, giardia, coccidiosis, and other autoimmune disorders.
Any physical problems with the puppy that are the result of injury are not covered under this guarantee.
We guarantee a healthy, companion pet ONLY! Spay or neuter is required at the appropriate age as is determined by your vet. Papers (with limited registration) are mailed once spay/neuter certificate is presented.
If puppy needs to be shipped all costs are the responsibility of the puppy buyer.It is further understood and agreed, that Buyer will pay legal expenses incurred in the connection with this agreement. Also any legal issues in connection with this agreement will be settled in the State of New York.