Holding Fee and Payment Agreement

The holding fee is $500.00 and non-refundable, however if you change your mind after holding fee has been made, those fees will be transferred towards a future pup for one year from original deposit date.  You are not guaranteed a future pup for the same price of current agreement.  Second installment, (approx. 2/3 of purchase price) for pup is due by the age of 6 weeks. The remaining balance may be paid at time of pick up, approximately 12 weeks of age, however, balance must be paid in full by the age of 12 weeks. Breeder reserves the right to cancel sale and contract if an unpaid balance remains at the age of 12 weeks, unless prior arrangements have been made.

Purchase price for ______________, M/F, from the litter of _______________ and ______________, DOB:______________is $___________ with _____________breeding rights. Deposit amount $_________ via PayPal. The wording, “non refundable holding fee” must also be listed in the memo section of the transaction. A 4% fee will be added to cost, to cover bank fees. $_____________.   Any questions or if more info is needed, let me know before you make deposit.  This written contract overrides any previous verbal agreements.

Health Guarantee

To the best of the breeder’s knowledge and belief, this puppy is in good sound health, free from symptoms of contagious and infectious diseases at the time of sale. If the buyer believes this puppy to be sick, the animal should be immediately taken to a veterinarian of the buyer's choice. Breeder is not responsible for any medical bills once puppy is in buyer’s care. A one year after sale replacement puppy is given for any major organ failure caused by a genetic or congenital disease. This guarantee also covers genetic or congenital bone disease (such as hips and knees). Luxating patellas must be a grade 3 or above and must be diagnosed with x-rays by an orthopedic Veterinarian. A notarized Veterinarian Report with findings stating, to a medical certainty that the condition was in fact caused from the prenatal or hereditary state will be required. If the puppy expires from the condition a full autopsy will be required and results must be sent to sellers Veterinarian. Buyers will be required to send the notarized Vet's Report by registered mail along with all of the puppy's medical records, breeder’s veterinarian must confirm and agree with the diagnosis. The breeder will then offer buyer a replacement puppy of equal value or lesser value from an upcoming litter. Replacement guarantee will be terminated if puppy was found to be abused, neglected, or does not have up to date records of vaccinations, heart worm prevention and fecal records.

As of the date of delivery, the puppy has received proper vaccinations, coccidia preventative, and regular de-wormer treatments.  Veterinarians are now suggesting new owners vaccinate their puppy with the Leptospirosis vaccination.  This vaccination's side effects and adverse reactions outweigh the treatment.  This guarantee will be voided if your vet administers the Lepto Vaccination before the pup reaches the age of 1 year, the length of this contract.  Buyer has been informed of this. This guarantee does not cover diseases for which vaccinations could prevent.  Puppy needs to be seen by a veterinarian within 72 business hours of receipt for warranty to be valid. Documentation will need to be provided. This guarantee does not cover treatment of coccidia, giardia and kennel cough which is usually caused by bacteria and is common in puppies that are shipped. Kennel cough is self-limiting and like the common cold must run its course. Full recovery is expected and on its own kennel cough is not life-threatening. This guarantee does not cover what in the Shih-Tzu breed is considered normal: cherry eye, stenotic nares, dental procedures including under bite and over bite, umbilical and inguinal hernias etc.  Dew claws are removed at the age of 3/4 days.  In some rare cases, dew claws have been known to regrow, this guarantee does not cover the regrowth of dew claws. 

The size a puppy will grow to, as an adult, is only an estimate based on breeder’s experience and trait’s recognition. No guarantees are made as to adult size. The seller does not guarantee the color of said dog. Because the breed is normally double-coated, their color may become lighter or darker as they age and grow, and will almost always be lighter if the dog is shaved down, as the undercoat is lighter.  Pups being sold as pets will not receive AKC registration papers, however, I will provide proof of parent’s AKC registration paperwork upon request.  Pups being sold as pets are to be neutered/spayed by their first birthday. Breeder reserves the right to neuter/spay any pups being sold as pet. Buyer agrees NOT to breed said puppy until she has reached the minimum age of 14 months, if full AKC rights have been given by the breeder.  AKC papers and health guarantee are non-transferable.  Buyer will notify breeder before placing pup into a new home. At no time, do I want my pups ever surrendered to a shelter or rescue.  I will gladly accept the return of one of my pups, at any age, at no cost to me.

Thank you for providing _____________________________ a wonderful new forever home.

Date of Holding Fee: _______________________

Date of Transfer: ______________________

Breeder:                                                      New Owner(s) Contact Info:

Marsha DeJaynes                                      _________________________________      

217/883-0565                                            _________________________________

Tzu Dazzle Shih Tzu                                   _________________________________