Purchasing a Chihuahua
ACCEPTED PAYMENTS FOR A PUPPY:
I require a non-refundable deposit to reserve a puppy. The deposit amount is subtracted from the total purchase price of the puppy. Once a puppy is
chosen and a deposit is placed, it is non-refundable. Deposits are normally considered non-transferable. However, in certain situations a deposit
may be transferable upon my approval. I will accept cash, USPS money orders or Paypal (all major credit cards, existing funds or e-checks) for a
deposit. Under no circumstances do I accept personal checks, no exceptions, period. Once a deposit is received, the puppy is on hold for you
until 8 weeks old when full payment is due.
You must contact me via telephone or email after your deposit/payment has been sent to have your puppy placed on a "hold"! After a reasonable
amount of time, if the deposit has not been received, the puppy will be taken off hold and will be offered again for sale and should another party
agree to purchase said puppy, your deposit will be mailed back to you, once received, and you will lose any hold over said puppy!!! It is your
responsibility to make sure your deposit is received in a timely fashion so you don't lose your puppy! I will notify you after receiving your
deposit/payment via telephone call or email and the puppy will then be changed to a "sold" status.
Payment in full for your puppy is required on, or before, the puppy is eight weeks old regardless of delivery date. If your puppy is not paid for in full by
eight weeks old, your puppy will be available for sale to another party and your deposit will be forfeited.
Repeat buyers are *entitled to a $50.00 discount of all future puppy purchases. My puppies are like potato chips, you can't have just one! :)
***Please note that no additional discounts (ie. repeat buyer discount, multiple
puppy purchase discount, etc.) apply to "sale" or "clearance" puppies!***
Please email or call me before sending a deposit.
WHAT YOUR PUPPY COMES WITH:
Puppies leave with a puppy pack. Items vary but usually include a soft plush toy, a vinyl or latex squeaky toy, a rope bone, a fetch ball, treats, chews,
a potty pad and a sample of the food your puppy has been raised on! All puppies will receive age appropriate vaccinations with DHPP (distemper,
hepatitis, parvo and parainfluenza vaccination), will be dewormed every two weeks with Pyrantel and/or Safeguard (a high quality, broad spectrum
and safe dewormer) and will be given a coccidia preventative treatment if needed. Each puppy also leaves with a health record and a 12 month
written limited health guarantee. Puppies are not weaned or separated from their Mother and littermates until 7-8 weeks of age (or longer if
necessary) to insure that they are healthy and well adjusted puppies prior to placement in their new homes!
DELIVERY OF A PUPPY:
I prefer to have my puppies picked up in my home because this is the safest and least stressful on my puppies. I am also willing to drive to help with
the delivery of your puppy for a convenience fee of $25.00 for one hour away or $50.00 for two hours away Delivery is only available weather and
time permitting so, therefore, must be scheduled in advance.
I reserve the right to hold a puppy should I think it’s necessary for the health or safety of a puppy to pickup/deliver at a later date.
***Update*** Air shipping is available again......WEATHER PERMITTING!!! I will make a reasonable attempt to get your puppy to you on the desired
scheduled shipment date, providing the puppy is eating well enough, is large enough, the weather is safe enough for travel to and from the airport
and the temperatures and weather conditions at all points of travel are within the safety limits. Please, keep in mind that the airport I use is located in
Duluth, Minnesota and it is nearly a four hour round trip for me. I am also located in very northern Wisconsin, right below Lake Superior and I am
located in the snow belt area so sometimes travel is unsafe due to wind, snow and icy roads. Shipping expense is the buyer's sole responsibility.
The cost for this service is $350.00. This includes an airline approved safe travel crate, vet issued state-to-state shipping certificate required by law
and the actual airline cargo fees.
Sometimes, Delta Airlines must charge a Delta-Dash fee when shipping to airports that do not normally accept pets as cargo, if there is not enough
time between points of transfer or if the puppy is to be shipped or received before or after normal operating hours which can be different for each
airport. Delta Dash charge is approximately $70 on top of the regular cargo flight charges. I do my best to try schedule each puppy's flight within
normal hours of operation and will try to line up flights/airports that get your puppy to you the fastest with normal cargo services. In the event that
Delta Dash is required, even if you have already paid the $350 shipping fee, it is still your responsibility to pay the additional fees as this is beyond
my control! For that Delta-Dash fee though, your puppy gets even more one-on-one personal attention by the flight steward/stewardess and is the
last one on the plane the first one off! So, that's not a bad trade-off! :)
On a similar note, I am only able to ship your puppy via Delta Airlines as that is the only cargo facility that ships pets out of Duluth, Minnesota. The
next available airport is nearly four hours from me, each way, so shipping from any other airline is not an option for me.
MY HEALTH GUARANTEE
What I Do Cover:
I guarantee my puppies for twenty-four (24) months from date of birth for life threatening genetic disorders. If the puppy were found to have a life
threatening congenital defect, the seller would replace the puppy with one of equal value, when available, upon the return of the puppy and the
registration papers at the buyer’s expense. I require a written statement from a licensed vet detailing the condition as soon as the condition is known.
I reserve the right to ask for a second opinion from a licensed veterinarian of my choice. Any vet bills incurred to diagnose or repair a problem will be
the responsibility of the buyer.
What I Do Not Cover:
I do not guarantee against conditions that may be triggered by stress related from the move to a new home or by the shipping process. Certain
medical conditions triggered by such stresses such as coccidiosis and hypoglycemia are an inherent risk in purchasing a puppy and cannot always
be avoided, but they can be treated. I also do not cover giardia, worms and other internal and external parasites as these are common to puppies. I
cannot guarantee against any other future health problems with my puppies. Owning a pet is a risk and it’s inevitable that there will be vet bills and
health concerns within your puppy’s life. Children don’t come with health guarantees and neither do pets! Know the risks and responsibilities of
owning a dog before you consider purchasing one from me or anyone else! I also make no guarantee as to color, size, or future fertility. All vet bills
are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
Before Sale:
My puppies are guaranteed to be in good health at the time of sale. I will not knowingly sell a sick puppy and you will not buy a puppy from me without
full disclosure on the health of the puppy. If a minor problem is ever found, it will be discussed with you before you buy/receive the puppy. You would
then have the option of continuing the purchase of this puppy or declining. In the event that there is a problem with the puppy, I would refund all
money or replace the puppy. If you choose to purchase a puppy regardless of a medical condition, all veterinarian bills resulting are your
responsibility.
After Sale:
The buyer agrees to take puppy to a licensed vet within 72 hours of leaving sellers possession for an examination to ensure puppy is in good health.
If a licensed veterinarian does not see the puppy within 72 hours and a copy of the vet examination is not sent to the seller, then this contract is void.
You MUST take your puppy to the vet and remit a copy of the exam to me to have any health guarantee.
BUYERS RESPONSIBILITIES:
***The buyer agrees to include my kennel name "Chimex's" as the PREFIX of each puppies AKC, CKC and/or CPR registration name. An example of
this would be "Chimex's Pequeno Paco".***
The buyer agrees to abide by the obligations stated in the health contract for this puppy. The buyer agrees to get medical attention for the puppy by
a licensed veterinarian in the event of illness. The buyer also agrees to keep the puppy current on all vaccines and de-worming.
**It is important that your puppy not be exposed to other dogs, dog feces, parks, etc until your puppy finishes out his/her vaccination schedule. Some
puppies have maternal antibodies that inhibit vaccinations from working even when properly administered. Maternal antibodies rapidly decline after 8
weeks of age so that the 8, 12 and 16 week old shots much more effectively immunize. Parvo is deadly and can be tracked in on shoes, clothing, etc
and is a real risk to your puppy. Please do not expose your puppy to the public until they are fully immunized and at least 12 weeks old. You DO NOT
want to bring them home with Parvo unknowingly because the risk of death from this disease is great. Your puppy should also be put on a heartworm
preventative between 4 and 6 months of age.
The buyer agrees to feed appropriate food and in the appropriate amounts. Buyer agrees to provide adequate shelter, love, and attention to the
puppy. A puppy is a long-term commitment and should be treated as such.
I believe I have very nice dogs and want the best of homes for them. Please educate yourself and be fully aware of the responsibility of owning a dog
before you consider purchasing one of my puppies. Be sure to research the breed before purchasing a puppy so you know what to expect. Since you
are purchasing a toy breed, be sure to do your research on hypoglycemia, as this condition is common in toy breeds and can be deadly. There are
many ways to prevent this from happening, however, if you are ill informed you could lose your puppy to this condition. Please make sure to read the
information I have provided on my website regarding hypoglycemia by clicking HERE.
IF AT A LATER DATE, YOU CANNOT KEEP YOUR PUPPY:
If at any time in the life of the puppy that you buy from me, the buyer is unable to keep the dog for whatever reason, the seller will accept the dog
back and find a suitable home for him/her. However, no exchange of money or replacement is offered in this circumstance. I care about my dogs first
and foremost and will take back any dog that I have sold should the buyer ever decide that he/she couldn't keep him/her. I aim to provide high quality
purebred dogs to loving homes and do not want my dogs in shelters or mistreated in any way.
LEGAL:
I reserve the right to refuse to sell a puppy to anyone, for any reason. I will not knowingly sell to pet stores, puppy mills or brokers. My main
concern lies in the welfare and treatment of the puppies I have raised and I want to ensure that my puppies go to good homes. If I have reason to
suspect that a potential home may not be safe or suitable for any puppy, I also reserve the right to refuse sale even after a non-refundable deposit
has been placed, however in this situation the deposit would be refunded to the buyer.
I reserve the right to make changes and update this agreement from time to time. However, when you sign my guarantee, it is legal and binding from
the moment it is signed! Any changes after signing, however small or large, are ONLY effective IN WRITING and must be agreed upon and signed by
BOTH parties! Both the Buyer and the Seller will receive signed copies of all agreements and guarantees.
If any legal action incurs in conjunction with this sale, all proceedings must take place in my county of residence, Ashland County, Wisconsin.
This page has been last updated on November 19, 2011.
ACCEPTED PAYMENTS FOR A PUPPY:
I require a non-refundable deposit to reserve a puppy. The deposit amount is subtracted from the total purchase price of the puppy. Once a puppy is
chosen and a deposit is placed, it is non-refundable. Deposits are normally considered non-transferable. However, in certain situations a deposit
may be transferable upon my approval. I will accept cash, USPS money orders or Paypal (all major credit cards, existing funds or e-checks) for a
deposit. Under no circumstances do I accept personal checks, no exceptions, period. Once a deposit is received, the puppy is on hold for you
until 8 weeks old when full payment is due.
You must contact me via telephone or email after your deposit/payment has been sent to have your puppy placed on a "hold"! After a reasonable
amount of time, if the deposit has not been received, the puppy will be taken off hold and will be offered again for sale and should another party
agree to purchase said puppy, your deposit will be mailed back to you, once received, and you will lose any hold over said puppy!!! It is your
responsibility to make sure your deposit is received in a timely fashion so you don't lose your puppy! I will notify you after receiving your
deposit/payment via telephone call or email and the puppy will then be changed to a "sold" status.
Payment in full for your puppy is required on, or before, the puppy is eight weeks old regardless of delivery date. If your puppy is not paid for in full by
eight weeks old, your puppy will be available for sale to another party and your deposit will be forfeited.
Repeat buyers are *entitled to a $50.00 discount of all future puppy purchases. My puppies are like potato chips, you can't have just one! :)
***Please note that no additional discounts (ie. repeat buyer discount, multiple
puppy purchase discount, etc.) apply to "sale" or "clearance" puppies!***
Please email or call me before sending a deposit.
WHAT YOUR PUPPY COMES WITH:
Puppies leave with a puppy pack. Items vary but usually include a soft plush toy, a vinyl or latex squeaky toy, a rope bone, a fetch ball, treats, chews,
a potty pad and a sample of the food your puppy has been raised on! All puppies will receive age appropriate vaccinations with DHPP (distemper,
hepatitis, parvo and parainfluenza vaccination), will be dewormed every two weeks with Pyrantel and/or Safeguard (a high quality, broad spectrum
and safe dewormer) and will be given a coccidia preventative treatment if needed. Each puppy also leaves with a health record and a 12 month
written limited health guarantee. Puppies are not weaned or separated from their Mother and littermates until 7-8 weeks of age (or longer if
necessary) to insure that they are healthy and well adjusted puppies prior to placement in their new homes!
DELIVERY OF A PUPPY:
I prefer to have my puppies picked up in my home because this is the safest and least stressful on my puppies. I am also willing to drive to help with
the delivery of your puppy for a convenience fee of $25.00 for one hour away or $50.00 for two hours away Delivery is only available weather and
time permitting so, therefore, must be scheduled in advance.
I reserve the right to hold a puppy should I think it’s necessary for the health or safety of a puppy to pickup/deliver at a later date.
***Update*** Air shipping is available again......WEATHER PERMITTING!!! I will make a reasonable attempt to get your puppy to you on the desired
scheduled shipment date, providing the puppy is eating well enough, is large enough, the weather is safe enough for travel to and from the airport
and the temperatures and weather conditions at all points of travel are within the safety limits. Please, keep in mind that the airport I use is located in
Duluth, Minnesota and it is nearly a four hour round trip for me. I am also located in very northern Wisconsin, right below Lake Superior and I am
located in the snow belt area so sometimes travel is unsafe due to wind, snow and icy roads. Shipping expense is the buyer's sole responsibility.
The cost for this service is $350.00. This includes an airline approved safe travel crate, vet issued state-to-state shipping certificate required by law
and the actual airline cargo fees.
Sometimes, Delta Airlines must charge a Delta-Dash fee when shipping to airports that do not normally accept pets as cargo, if there is not enough
time between points of transfer or if the puppy is to be shipped or received before or after normal operating hours which can be different for each
airport. Delta Dash charge is approximately $70 on top of the regular cargo flight charges. I do my best to try schedule each puppy's flight within
normal hours of operation and will try to line up flights/airports that get your puppy to you the fastest with normal cargo services. In the event that
Delta Dash is required, even if you have already paid the $350 shipping fee, it is still your responsibility to pay the additional fees as this is beyond
my control! For that Delta-Dash fee though, your puppy gets even more one-on-one personal attention by the flight steward/stewardess and is the
last one on the plane the first one off! So, that's not a bad trade-off! :)
On a similar note, I am only able to ship your puppy via Delta Airlines as that is the only cargo facility that ships pets out of Duluth, Minnesota. The
next available airport is nearly four hours from me, each way, so shipping from any other airline is not an option for me.
MY HEALTH GUARANTEE
What I Do Cover:
I guarantee my puppies for twenty-four (24) months from date of birth for life threatening genetic disorders. If the puppy were found to have a life
threatening congenital defect, the seller would replace the puppy with one of equal value, when available, upon the return of the puppy and the
registration papers at the buyer’s expense. I require a written statement from a licensed vet detailing the condition as soon as the condition is known.
I reserve the right to ask for a second opinion from a licensed veterinarian of my choice. Any vet bills incurred to diagnose or repair a problem will be
the responsibility of the buyer.
What I Do Not Cover:
I do not guarantee against conditions that may be triggered by stress related from the move to a new home or by the shipping process. Certain
medical conditions triggered by such stresses such as coccidiosis and hypoglycemia are an inherent risk in purchasing a puppy and cannot always
be avoided, but they can be treated. I also do not cover giardia, worms and other internal and external parasites as these are common to puppies. I
cannot guarantee against any other future health problems with my puppies. Owning a pet is a risk and it’s inevitable that there will be vet bills and
health concerns within your puppy’s life. Children don’t come with health guarantees and neither do pets! Know the risks and responsibilities of
owning a dog before you consider purchasing one from me or anyone else! I also make no guarantee as to color, size, or future fertility. All vet bills
are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
Before Sale:
My puppies are guaranteed to be in good health at the time of sale. I will not knowingly sell a sick puppy and you will not buy a puppy from me without
full disclosure on the health of the puppy. If a minor problem is ever found, it will be discussed with you before you buy/receive the puppy. You would
then have the option of continuing the purchase of this puppy or declining. In the event that there is a problem with the puppy, I would refund all
money or replace the puppy. If you choose to purchase a puppy regardless of a medical condition, all veterinarian bills resulting are your
responsibility.
After Sale:
The buyer agrees to take puppy to a licensed vet within 72 hours of leaving sellers possession for an examination to ensure puppy is in good health.
If a licensed veterinarian does not see the puppy within 72 hours and a copy of the vet examination is not sent to the seller, then this contract is void.
You MUST take your puppy to the vet and remit a copy of the exam to me to have any health guarantee.
BUYERS RESPONSIBILITIES:
***The buyer agrees to include my kennel name "Chimex's" as the PREFIX of each puppies AKC, CKC and/or CPR registration name. An example of
this would be "Chimex's Pequeno Paco".***
The buyer agrees to abide by the obligations stated in the health contract for this puppy. The buyer agrees to get medical attention for the puppy by
a licensed veterinarian in the event of illness. The buyer also agrees to keep the puppy current on all vaccines and de-worming.
**It is important that your puppy not be exposed to other dogs, dog feces, parks, etc until your puppy finishes out his/her vaccination schedule. Some
puppies have maternal antibodies that inhibit vaccinations from working even when properly administered. Maternal antibodies rapidly decline after 8
weeks of age so that the 8, 12 and 16 week old shots much more effectively immunize. Parvo is deadly and can be tracked in on shoes, clothing, etc
and is a real risk to your puppy. Please do not expose your puppy to the public until they are fully immunized and at least 12 weeks old. You DO NOT
want to bring them home with Parvo unknowingly because the risk of death from this disease is great. Your puppy should also be put on a heartworm
preventative between 4 and 6 months of age.
The buyer agrees to feed appropriate food and in the appropriate amounts. Buyer agrees to provide adequate shelter, love, and attention to the
puppy. A puppy is a long-term commitment and should be treated as such.
I believe I have very nice dogs and want the best of homes for them. Please educate yourself and be fully aware of the responsibility of owning a dog
before you consider purchasing one of my puppies. Be sure to research the breed before purchasing a puppy so you know what to expect. Since you
are purchasing a toy breed, be sure to do your research on hypoglycemia, as this condition is common in toy breeds and can be deadly. There are
many ways to prevent this from happening, however, if you are ill informed you could lose your puppy to this condition. Please make sure to read the
information I have provided on my website regarding hypoglycemia by clicking HERE.
IF AT A LATER DATE, YOU CANNOT KEEP YOUR PUPPY:
If at any time in the life of the puppy that you buy from me, the buyer is unable to keep the dog for whatever reason, the seller will accept the dog
back and find a suitable home for him/her. However, no exchange of money or replacement is offered in this circumstance. I care about my dogs first
and foremost and will take back any dog that I have sold should the buyer ever decide that he/she couldn't keep him/her. I aim to provide high quality
purebred dogs to loving homes and do not want my dogs in shelters or mistreated in any way.
LEGAL:
I reserve the right to refuse to sell a puppy to anyone, for any reason. I will not knowingly sell to pet stores, puppy mills or brokers. My main
concern lies in the welfare and treatment of the puppies I have raised and I want to ensure that my puppies go to good homes. If I have reason to
suspect that a potential home may not be safe or suitable for any puppy, I also reserve the right to refuse sale even after a non-refundable deposit
has been placed, however in this situation the deposit would be refunded to the buyer.
I reserve the right to make changes and update this agreement from time to time. However, when you sign my guarantee, it is legal and binding from
the moment it is signed! Any changes after signing, however small or large, are ONLY effective IN WRITING and must be agreed upon and signed by
BOTH parties! Both the Buyer and the Seller will receive signed copies of all agreements and guarantees.
If any legal action incurs in conjunction with this sale, all proceedings must take place in my county of residence, Ashland County, Wisconsin.
This page has been last updated on November 19, 2011.
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loss of said dog/puppy! It is your sole responsibility to make sure you read and understand everything before committing to
purchase one of my puppies!
loss of said dog/puppy! It is your sole responsibility to make sure you read and understand everything before committing to
purchase one of my puppies!
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