QUESTIONS AND CONTRACTS

Q&A, Contracts and more!

Hello and we are so happy you are considering becoming part of our family. We feel any animal we produce is family and we are there for the life of the animal!

Some quick Q&A if you have any questions please always feel free to reach out and I'd be happy to answer.

Our pups have a 2 year health guarantee against genetic conditions and disorders. (Some things are not covered as they can be caused by outside variables. For instance, flea and tick medication can cause seizures and we would not cover that as that is not genetic and is not caused by us. Things that the mode of transmission and are untestable for are not covered. )

Depots are non-refundable! Only in the case of something happening on our end is the deposit refundable. If you change your mind later, after placing a deposit the deposit is forfeit.

One of the main things is just keep communication open. Something come up in your life?

I will work with you if you need to move your deposit to a future litter as circumstances allow on a case-by-case basis.

Our puppies are FAMILY! And as such we expect the puppy no matter the age to be returned to us in the event you can no longer care for your new family member. I do not care how long you've had them or the age of the baby, We always hold first right of refusal and will always take a puppy back. Our babies shall never be turned over to a shelter, rescue, or unapproved family/friend/etc.

Please always keep us in the loop for the life of your baby! we love updates!

We do not stud out. All of our dogs are kept in house. There are variables when studding out a dog and for me the risk is just way too high (everything from injury, disease and death can occur when breeding animals). My male is my medical alert service dog and that is his main job.

I do have an up-and-coming boy who is working on titles and health testing as he ages. If we ever do stud in the future, it will only be to approved fully health tested individuals being bred for a purpose. We DO NOT participate in any kind of "doodle" mixed breeding with any of our dogs in any fashion!

Sample Contract:

Lullaby Creek Farms

I (Breeder) am selling one Standard Poodle puppy born on (Date)

_______________________________________________________

On ________________________ for $________________

Puppy is a M / F

Color: _________________________________

Puppy is AKC Registered on limited or full registration

Out of sire: (Sire Name)

Dam: (Dam name)

If for ANY reason in the life of the animal you can no longer care for or do not want the animal for any reason The dog will be returned to breeder, with all registration and pertinent paper work. Under no circumstances shall the puppy/dog ever be turned over to any shelter, clinic, testing facility, new owner/buyer or any one else. Breeder ALWAYS gets first right of refusal in return of dog/puppy.

Buyer initials: _________________ Date:_______________

Buyer verified the dog will have appropriate food/water, medical care, grooming and will be kept inside the home - not outside in a pen/fence/on chain, etc as it’s main place of residence - and will be an indoor loved pet.

Puppy should be taken to a licensed veterinarian with in 72 hours to ensure health of puppy. All efforts shall be made to keep puppy away from any health damaging places/people/things (such as aggressive dogs/animals, abusive humans, dog parks and other areas where diseases are known to be, etc) If with in 72 hours a veterinarian deems the puppy as "unhealthy, or unfit for purchase", Buyer must alert Seller immediately, and provide a written statement from veterinarian. Guarantee does not extend to ill treatment, abuse, or neglect, or minor illnesses common in puppies.

The puppy’s sire and dam are both OFA certified as free of hip dysplasia and comes from dysplasia free parents. And have had genetic health screenings before being bred. We have done everything in our power to start puppies off as healthy, and safely as possible. The puppy is expected to be free of hereditary crippling hip dysplasia and major health issues screenable for via DNA, However, no guarantee of such is or can be made, Puppy has a (2) year heath guarantee against major inherited genetic issues ONLY.

(I.e. Hip dysplasia, cardiac failure due to a genetic fault unrelated to diet, or another disease Breeder has screened parent dogs for). Guarantee does not cover any accidents, injuries, damages, etc caused while in buyers care.

If in that time a major genetic fault is detected by a licensed veterinarian, a second opinion must be obtained by owner/buyer at their expense. Written proof from two veterinary professionals will have to be provided to seller/breeder. Puppy/dog shall also be returned to breeder. And a puppy from a future litter will be provided in return for defective puppy. No monies shall be returned to buyer. Breeder shall not be held liable for the development of disqualifying faults, diseases, or disorders due to buyers' negligence, chance, or environmental factors. (Such as but not limited to: Addison’s disease, bloat, cancer, digestive disorders, parasites, allergies, DCM, parvo virus, Giardia, etc). Buyer is responsible for any and all medical and legal costs for puppy once puppy has been paid in full. Breeder is not responsible for any costs or legal actions due to buyer's choices/actions.

Puppy has been examined by a licensed veterinarian before leaving breeder/seller and was found to be in good health. All findings from initial veterinary exam have been disclosed to buyer before sale.

Pet only: Buyer understands (if bought as pet only, on limited registration) and acknowledges puppy will be spayed/neutered at an appropriate age and will provide this information to breeder. Puppy will not be used for breeding before spay/neuter. If unauthorized breeding occurs a $5000 fine per offense shall be paid by the Buyer and dog/puppy shall be returned to Breeder.

Puppy is selling on limited AKC registration if sold as pet only. They are unqualified to show in conformation shows but can compete in dog sports, grooming competitions, and similar competitions.

Full rights/breeding prospects: Buyer understands the puppy must not be bred before 24 months old, and not before obtaining OFA/Penn and health testing. Puppy shall only be bred to other individuals who also carry OFA/Penn and health testing. Any puppies being sold with breeding rights shall carry breeder as Co-owner until all health testing has been performed and any required titles.

Puppy shall only be bred to other AKC (or similar quality registration such as UKC, "continental kennel club" and similar registrations do not uphold the breed standards and are not considered a reputable kennel club) registered standard poodles, for betterment of the breed; not bred to any other breed(s) to make any sort of mixed breed, or “doodle”. Breeding any sort of DOODLE shall result in $5000 fine to be paid by Buyer to Breeder and dog/puppy shall be returned to Breeder.

Guarantees cannot be made on dogs ability to place in shows, breeding ability or the like. Breeder has done everything they can to produce a quality animal but such things are not in the ability of the breeder to guarantee.

Buyer shall not issue any statement in letters, emails, on the internet, message boards, forums, phone calls, etc alluding to, insinuating or stating anything damaging or defamatory to Breeder’s name or reputation.

Breach of any part of this contract will result in repossession of said puppy at buyers expense.

Buyer Name:_______________________________________________

Buyer Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Buyer Email:_____________________________________

Buyer Phone # ___________________________

Seller: Heather Benfield

Seller Address: (address here)

Seller Phone# (828)334-8528

Seller Email: wulybunny@yahoo.com

Buyer Signature: ______________________________________________________ Date:_________________

Seller Signature: _______________________________________________________ Date:__________________