What sets breeders apart is the quality of health guarantee they provide with the sale of their puppies. Every dog breeder and kennel is unique, and each one thinks their method is the best. But after awhile, each one develops their own way of doing things that fits for them – it does not mean another kennel is wrong for doing it different. Far from it. It just means they are different. And so far, that hasn’t been proved as wrong. But what should be honored by all, is the fact they will back the health of their puppies and dogs. How they back their guarantee , is what separates good puppy breeders from bad. 

Health Of The Puppy At Sale

When the puppy is sold, a bill of contract or sale is given to the buyer, with a health guarantee and a medical chart with all the shots, worming, and medical work that has been done from birth to the day they leave.

At the expense of the buyer, once they receive the puppy in hand, the new owners have 48 hours to have the puppy examined to validate the health of the puppy. If the puppy is found ill and it is found to be the breeder’s fault, the puppy may be returned to the seller at full refund or another dog of equal value. The choice is determined by the breeder or the seller of the puppy. This is usually put into the contract on the purchase date.

Contract Amendments And Add-ons

In some of the contracts, proof of spaying/neutering is required before the registration papers will be given to the buyer and before 8 months of age. The dog breeder will usually guarantee the puppy is a purebred, especially if the registration papers are not given until 8 months of age.

If a down payment is made by the buyer, usually it is non-refundable or forfeited if the buyer changes his or her mind. Due to the time the puppy has been off the market, money has been lost due to lost sale time. Shipping fees usually are paid before shipping, or the puppy may be sent COD by some puppy breeders.

Buyer Releases Seller

When the puppy leaves the breeder's home or kennel, the seller is not liable for any damages or destruction to property including physical damages to any person that are done by the puppy. All contracts that indicate this are made out in duplicates for both parties to have a copy.

Always ask questions with anything on the contract that doesn't make sense to you. Good puppy breeders will take the time to explain everything to your satisfaction. Knowing a bit about what a standard breeder's contract may contain can help buyers when picking up their new pet from the dog breeder.