Our Puppy Contract

Getting a new puppy can be a happy, enjoyable experience but along with ownership of a new puppy comes new responsibilities and expenses.  Please be prepared for these types of things when buying a new puppy.  Also, puppies grow into dogs and unfortunately, no matter how accurate we try to be, we can not be sure of the size, color, or temperament of your puppy once he/she is fully grown.  If these things are of grave importance to you we suggest that you purchase a fully grown dog so that you will know these things for certain.  Each of our puppies sold are sold as companion pets only and will not be guaranteed for color, size, temperament, or breeding, although we do try our best to be as accurate as possible when providing this information to our buyers. 

Our puppies will have been vet checked by a licensed veterinarian before leaving us here at Sally's Pekingese, found to be healthy, and is now guaranteed against any life-threatening congenital defects. We can not be held responsible for anything that your pet might come in contact with during or after transit to its new home.  Stress is the leading cause of most illnesses in small puppies and this stress, unfortunately, can come from simply moving your puppy to its new home.   It should be noted that diarrhea is common when puppies have been moved to a new environment.  This is normal and is not covered under the health guarantee and should subside as the puppy gets used to its new home and surroundings.  Please pay close attention to your puppy during its first few days with you to make sure that he/she is eating and drinking (Small puppies can become dehydrated very quickly if they develop diarrhea or do not drink.) 

In order for our guarantee to cover your puppy you must have him/her checked by a licensed veterinarian within 24 hours of picking him/her up from us here at Sally's Pekingese.  It is expected, and required, that the Buyer will have yearly exams for the puppy including heartworm detection, fecal examinations, and all vaccinations required by your state.  This is required in order to protect you, your new puppy, and Sally's Pekingese.  Any physical problem which is, or could be, the result of injury, overfeeding, underfeeding, or not having up to date records of vaccinations will not be covered under this guarantee.  There are certain disorders that may be caused by environmental factors such as allergies, thyroid dysfunction, mange, and other autoimmune disorders that are not covered by this guarantee.  Minor defects that are of little consequence for the puppy's health such as a minor under bite, over bite, or a hernia will not be covered in this guarantee.  In the event that a problem is found with your puppy you are required to contact us here at Sally's Pekingese for authorization on how to proceed.  Most cases will require him/her to be returned to us here at Sally's Pekingese and a replacement puppy will be given to you as soon as one is available.  Refunds will not be given and the buyer is responsible for the cost of transportation to and from us.  Transportation and veterinarian charges incurred by the purchaser without prior authorization from Regina or Erick at Sally's Pekingese is the sole responsibility of the purchaser and will, under No Circumstances be paid by Sally's Pekinese.  This includes all spay or neuter charges, hernia repair charges, parasite control or prevention, etc.   

If, within the first year of the puppy's life, it is found to have a life-threatening congenital defect, send a detailed letter of explanation from your licensed veterinarian as to the nature of the effect and how it was found. (We must be notified at once at the onset of the problem.) Our veterinarian will interpret the report and, if he concurs, a replacement puppy will be given. DO NOT start any type of treatment on the puppy without first gaining authorization from Regina or Erick at Sally's Pekingese.  A puppy with a defect must be returned with the specified problem to qualify for a replacement puppy and Registration of the puppy must also be returned.