Health Guarantee
Great care is given to ensure the good health and disposition of each and every puppy produced by Tao's Shih Tzus. Each puppy will have had a health examination by a licensed Veterinarian, is current on vaccinations before ever being received by the Buyer. Therefore, this dog is in good health to my knowledge at the time of receipt. Seller will provide a one year guarantee on said dog, from the time of the receipt of the said dog, for only a genetic condition that is sufficiently serious in the written opinion of two qualified Veterinarians, at least one of whom is selected by the Seller, to warrant euthanization of the said dog, and is brought to my attention within 48 hours of examination. Buyer must send a copy of the Veterinarian's report by registered mail within the above 48 hours. Seller is not responsible for any Veterinarian costs incurred by said dog. Buyer has the option of returning said dog at this time and will receive a replacement puppy of same value only, from Seller's next available litter. If dog expires within the one year, Buyer agrees to have an autopsy performed on said dog and any testing of tissues needed to determine cause of death. If the health problem falls within the health guarantee, Seller agrees to replace said dog with another puppy of same value from the Seller's next available litter, no cash refunds will ever be given. Buyer agrees to pay all Veterinarian, testing and return shipping for the said dog. Buyer agrees to pay all costs incurred in receiving a replacement puppy. Seller is not responsible for any costs incurred in the returning or replacing of said dog or replacement puppy. If any or all of the above conditions are not met, all guarantees are null and void.
Buyer agrees not to expose the said dog to any public places or strange dogs until the said dog received the full series of vaccinations required by a Veterinarian. Buyer acknowledges that smaller Shih Tzus may have hypoglycemia if not fed frequently and Buyer agrees Seller will not be held responsible for any illness that may occur. Buyer agrees that because of this risk, if said dog is not fed for any reason for more that 6 hours at any time that any and all health guarantees are null and void. Buyer also acknowledges that smaller Shih Tzus may have open fontanelles for a longer period of time and agree to take precautions to safeguard said dog and not hold Seller responsible for any injury. Buyer acknowledges umbilical hernias and pinched nostrils are very common among the Shih Tzu breed therefore not guaranteed by this contract. Seller is not responsible for any Veterinarian costs incurred for said dog. Seller has estimated the puppy's size from past experience of past litters. Buyer understands that with any living thing nature always has the last say and because of this Seller does not guarantee size. If said dog is shipped through the Airlines, Buyer agrees to pay for any additional insurance through the airlines. Seller does not guarantee the safe arrival of said dog once said dog is received by the airlines. Buyer agrees this is the responsibility of the airlines. Buyer agrees that said dog will live inside the Buyer's home and will not be housed outside for any length of time. Buyer agrees said dog will not be chained or tied outside for any reason. Buyer agrees said dog will be socialized and treated as one of the family. Health Guarantee will be terminated if said dog is abused, neglected or does not have all vaccinations and fecal analysis done in a timely manner.
Unfortunately due to the mounting pet food and treat recalls, If any treat or food item is given to said pet the seller is not responsible for ANY outcome resulting from ANY FOOD recalled or not, the health guarantee is null and void if such event occurs.
Seller does not guarantee said dog will be able to breed as nature will take it's course and have the last say. Seller has no control over this and therefore is unable to guarantee the said dog will be able to breed. Buyer understands and agrees Seller sells pets only as loving, intelligent, wonderful companions. Buyer understands and agrees Seller does not sell breeders or show dogs.
Seller agrees said dog may be returned for any reason if Buyer cannot keep it. Seller agrees to help place said dog for the Buyer. Buyer agrees said dog is never to be placed in a shelter or rescue and that if this is the only option available at the time, Buyer agrees to return said dog to the Seller. Seller will pay for half of the shipping costs to return said dog but not refund the purchase price of said dog, as a dog is a lifetime commitment which should have been made prior to purchasing it.
Buyer agrees to pay a service of $200.00 for any returned check in addition to the purchase price of said dog. Buyer agrees to pay for any all legal costs and expenses incurred by the Seller in obtaining any monies. If any or all of the above conditions are not met, all guarantees are null and void and Buyer agrees Seller shall have the option to reclaim ownership of said dog and Buyer will forfeit all monies paid into said dog. If Buyer fails to abide by this, Buyer agrees to pay any and all legal costs, travel expenses, and all other expenses incurred by Seller in obtaining said dog and the AKC papers signed back over to the Seller.
Once said dog has left my home, I am not responsible for any infection, illness or behavioral problems that may occur. No other guarantees have been made or implied. All Sales Final After One Year.
As this Health Guarantee/Sales Contract is fully accessible and visible at any time, Buyer agrees by the receipt of said dog that the Buyer has fully read the Health Guarantee/Sales Contract in it's entirety, understands and agrees to it's terms and conditions and that this Health Guarantee/Sales Contract stands as a full binding, legal contract between Seller and Buyer.