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blitz · 03-13-2008, 06:15 AM

I've been reading some contracts and I have to say some are very dissapointing and the breeders need to bring them up to a higher standard if they want to be considered reputable breeders. Contracts from responsible breeders are in sharp contrast to some of the ones I read.

For example:

The 48 hour blurb, whereby if you don't take your puppy to the vet within 48 hours, the health guarantee is null and void. So, if I take my puppy to the vet in 72 hours and it has, for example, a heart murmur, it's my tough luck. How can you justify that? If the pups are health checked before they leave, why the need for that blurb?

And, I notice that there will be NO refund of money, even if the puppy turns up in ill health within the golden 48 hour period. Even a pet store will refund your money under that circumstance!

You need to stand behind your dogs better than this or understand that these are not the tactics of a reputable breeder.

03-13-2008, 06:15 AM	#1
blitz No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 127	Contracts -- Buyer Beware of These! I've been reading some contracts and I have to say some are very dissapointing and the breeders need to bring them up to a higher standard if they want to be considered reputable breeders. Contracts from responsible breeders are in sharp contrast to some of the ones I read. For example: The 48 hour blurb, whereby if you don't take your puppy to the vet within 48 hours, the health guarantee is null and void. So, if I take my puppy to the vet in 72 hours and it has, for example, a heart murmur, it's my tough luck. How can you justify that? If the pups are health checked before they leave, why the need for that blurb? And, I notice that there will be NO refund of money, even if the puppy turns up in ill health within the golden 48 hour period. Even a pet store will refund your money under that circumstance! You need to stand behind your dogs better than this or understand that these are not the tactics of a reputable breeder.