Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions – Canine Treasures

By purchasing a puppy from Canine Treasures, the Buyer agrees to the following terms and conditions.

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1. Deposits and Pricing

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• A 10% deposit is required to reserve a puppy and mark it as sold.

• This deposit is deducted from the final adoption price due at pickup, unless transportation is arranged.

• Failure to pay the 10% deposit may result in the puppy being sold to another buyer.

• The adoption price listed on the Purchase Agreement is final.

• Deposits and payments are non-refundable except in the event of death or illness while in the Seller’s care. In such a case, funds may be refunded or applied toward another puppy, at Buyer’s choice.

• Adoption costs are separate from transportation fees.

• Processing fees from money transfers must be reimbursed by the Buyer at the time of final payment.

• Final payment is due at pickup. If transportation is arranged, half is due when the puppy leaves the Seller, and the remainder is due upon delivery.

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2. Health and Vaccinations

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• Puppies are guaranteed to be in good health and up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming at the time of sale.

• The Seller is not responsible for veterinary bills incurred after the puppy leaves our care.

• Canine Treasures recommends:

  • Rabies vaccine after 12 weeks of age

  • Yearly vaccinations kept up-to-date

  • Monthly deworming

  • Premium quality dog food

• The Seller is not responsible for costs related to:

  • Routine veterinary care, flea/heartworm prevention, special diets, grooming, or supplements

  • Any veterinary fees unless required by state law

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3. Pickup and Transportation

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• Puppies cannot be picked up before 8 weeks of age.

• Pickup or transportation must be arranged within 1 week of adoption or deposit payment.

• Extended stays require an Extended Care Policy (ECP) agreement and may incur additional boarding costs.

• Transportation fees are separate from adoption and deposit costs.

• Buyer may be required to sign a Transportation Request Form.

• Stress-related illnesses from travel (e.g., pneumonia, diarrhea, hypoglycemia) are the Buyer’s responsibility.

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4. Veterinary Exam Requirement

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• Buyer must take the puppy to a veterinarian for a wellness/baseline exam within 72 hours of pickup or delivery.

• Failure to do so voids the Seller’s 12-month health guarantee.

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5. Health Guarantee

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• If within 72 hours the puppy is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, contagious, or infectious disease, the Buyer may:

  1. Return the puppy for a full refund, or

  2. Receive reimbursement for reasonable documented veterinary expenses, up to the original adoption price.

• Within 12 months, if two licensed DVMs diagnose a hereditary or congenital disorder impacting quality of life (and not a breed-specific trait), the Buyer may receive:

  • A replacement puppy of equivalent value, or

  • Reimbursement for documented treatment costs up to the adoption price

• Written veterinarian report must be provided within 5 days of diagnosis, prior to treatment.

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6. Conditions Not Covered

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The guarantee does not cover:

• Non-life-threatening conditions (e.g., localized mange, hernias, mild heart murmurs, luxating patellas grade 1–2, cherry eye, bite issues, undescended testicles)

• Injuries or illness due to neglect or preventable acts (e.g., foreign object ingestion, car accidents, bug bites)

• Elective/cosmetic procedures (e.g., tail docking, ear cropping, declawing, teeth cleaning)

• Behavioral issues, training, or therapy costs

• Variations from breed standards (size, weight, appearance)

• Genetic testing, cancer, coronavirus, x-rays

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7. Returning a Puppy

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• No offspring of Canine Treasures may end up in a shelter or long-term third-party care.

• If Buyer cannot keep the puppy within 12 months, it must be returned to the Seller. No refund will be issued.

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8. Spay/Neuter Agreement

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• Puppies are sold as family pets only with no breeding rights.

• Buyer agrees to spay/neuter the puppy between 6 and 12 months of age.

• Proof of procedure must be provided to the Seller.

• If Buyer does not spay/neuter by this age, written documentation from a DVM stating a medical reason must be provided.

• Failure to comply may require:

  • Returning the puppy to the Seller at Buyer’s expense, or

  • Paying full breeding rights costs as determined by the Seller

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