|
We strongly suggest you look up the puppy laws in any state you are purchasing a puppy from. My posting of this page has made us unpopular with a handful of breeders. So take anything you "hear" on the grapevine with a grain of salt;) <its best to keep the movie Best in Show in mind when talking to dog people>. HA HA! Anyways-
Buyer beware.
In Ca any breeder producing 3 or more litters in a 12 month period is required to give you a copy of this statement as well as retain a signed copy. The UKC keeps record of how many litters are produced per breeder per year as well as offers a report for a nominal fee on litter information of any particular dog including age that the dog was bred and known location of all progeny. If you are in need of this report, inquire on our LINKS page for the UKC site and ask for an "Offspring Report".
Also look for an EIN number to be posted on your contracts as sale of puppies in Ca requires taxation to be paid to the Board of Equalization if they produce a couple litters per year.
There are MANY reputable breeders in our breed but you need to watch out for conditions such as; Patella Luxation, heart murmurs, open fontanels, cleft palettes, monorchidism etc. Make sure your puppy comes with a puppy exam covering these issues and that you are made aware of any conditions at the time of sale. Some times breeders offer puppies which have minor PL with no long lasting conditions and discounts are offered on such pups. However, high grade PL can result in extensive vet bills if surgery is required.. so please make sure you have a breeder that stands behind the health and quality of their stock. To this date we have had NO cases of PL, heart murmurs, open fontanels, clefts, or thyroid issues. Our sole issue is that we have had monorchid male puppies <retained testicles> which have been placed in pet homes only and were altered. Please read your contracts and make sure you understand what they cover and will not cover if any issues arise. Since this is such a new breed these issues can effect anyone, even the best of breeders. Just make sure you know what they cover if anything does come up.
"A STATEMENT OF CALIFORNIA LAW GOVERNING THE SALE OF DOGS"
The sale of dogs is subject to consumer protection regulation. In
the event that a California licensed veterinarian states in writing
that your dog is unfit for purchase because it became ill due to an
illness or disease that existed within 15 days following delivery to
you, or within one year in the case of congenital or hereditary
condition, you may choose one of the following:
(1) Return your dog and receive a refund of the purchase price,
plus sales tax, and receive reimbursement for reasonable veterinarian
fees up to the cost of the dog, plus sales tax.
(2) Return your dog and receive a dog of your choice of equivalent
value, providing a replacement dog is available, and receive
reimbursement for reasonable veterinarian fees up to the cost of the
dog, plus sales tax.
(3) Keep the dog and receive reimbursement for reasonable
veterinarian fees up to 150 percent of the original purchase price of
the dog plus sales tax on the original purchase price of the dog.
In the event your dog dies, you may receive a refund for the
purchase price of the dog, plus sales tax, or a replacement dog of
your choice, of equivalent value, and reimbursement for reasonable
veterinary fees for the diagnosis and treatment of the dog, if a
veterinarian, licensed in this state, states in writing that the dog
has died due to an illness or disease that existed within 15 days
after the purchaser obtained physical possession of the dog after the
sale by a dog breeder, or states that the dog has died due to a
congenital or hereditary condition that was diagnosed by the
veterinarian within one year after the purchaser obtained physical
possession of the dog after the sale by a dog breeder. These fees
may not exceed the purchase price of the dog, plus sales tax.
In order to exercise these rights, you must notify the dog breeder
as quickly as possible but no later than five days after learning
from your veterinarian that a problem exists. You must tell the dog
breeder about the problem and give the dog breeder the name and
telephone number of the veterinarian providing the diagnosis.
If you are making a claim, you must also present to the dog
breeder a written veterinary statement, in a form prescribed by law,
that the animal is unfit for purchase and an itemized statement of
all veterinary fees related to the claim. This information must be
presented to the dog breeder no later than five days after you have
received the written statement from the veterinarian.
In the event that the dog breeder wishes to contest the statement
or the veterinarian's bill, the dog breeder may request that you
produce the dog for examination by a licensed veterinarian of the dog
breeder's choice. The dog breeder shall pay the cost of this
examination.
In the event of death, the deceased dog need not be returned to
the dog breeder if you submit a statement issued by a licensed
veterinarian stating the cause of death.
If the parties cannot resolve the claim within 10 business days
following receipt of the veterinarian statement or the examination by
the dog breeder's veterinarian, whichever event occurs later, you
may file an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to resolve
the dispute. If a party acts in bad faith, the other party may
collect reasonable attorney's fees. If the dog breeder does not
contest the matter, the dog breeder must make the refund or
reimbursement no later than 10 business days after receiving the
veterinary certification.
This statement is a summary of key provisions of the consumer
remedies available. California law also provides safeguards to
protect dog breeders from abuse. If you have questions, obtain a
copy of the complete relevant statutes.
This notice shall be contained in a separate document. The
written notice shall be in 10-point type. The notice shall be signed
by the purchaser acknowledging that he or she has reviewed the
notice. The dog breeder shall permit persons to review the written
notice upon request.
NOTE: This disclosure of rights is a summary of California law.
The actual statutes are contained in Article 1 (commencing with
Section 122045) of Chapter 5 of Part 6 of Division 105 of the Health
and Safety Code."
|
