Guarantee
Sully 11 weeks
No sales to third party resellers, brokers, pet stores or individuals acquiring puppies for resale.
Cassiopeia Bouvier’s.
We work hard to breed high quality Bouvier’s who reflect our understanding of a complete and correct dog. While we choose individuals for breeding whom we feel can be competitive in sport or at home; We simply can’t keep all the puppies even a very small kennel such as ours produces. Therefore we have the pups from our limited breeding available to the public.
Take Responsibility!
We do our best to ensure that the puppies are healthy and well adjusted at the time they leave home. Because we breed responsibly, we health test our adults before breeding them. These health tests are always available to prospective puppy homes. However, we have come to realize that once we have done the health testing we feel is necessary and appropriate, we can not determine what nature decides for our puppies once they leave home and are in an environment over which we have no control. Sometimes puppies (like humans) can have problems even though their parents are healthy. This is a fact that it is important that the prospective puppy home realizes and is comfortable taking responsibility for.
Prices for Companion quality puppies begin at $1500 and range up to $2500 depending on the costs incurred with the breeding as well as your plans. The average cost is about 1800.00 This price is based on the puppy being picked up at our home at 8 to 10 weeks. If you require that the puppy stay with us for longer than 10 weeks, please contact us at least a month beforehand so that we can make plans to care for him/her. While our dogs are a huge part of our lives, we do have lives outside of our dog activities! Any costs incurred with transportation of the puppy to your home are your responsibility. These would generally include a health certificate, shipping kennel and airline cost.
Our breeding quality and working puppies are sold under private treaty.
Companion Puppies:
· If you are picking up your puppy at our home: For this agreement to stay in effect, the dog/bitch must be taken to a veterinarian of the buyer’s choice and at the buyer’s expense within 5 days of the date of sale for a health check. A signed statement from the veterinarian concerning the Bouvier’s condition must reach the seller within 7 days of the examination and must be sent in a method that requires a signature when delivered as proof of time of delivery and proof of person receiving the letter containing the document. Failure to do so will cancel this entire agreement and relieve the seller of all liability.
· For all buyers that are having their puppy shipped by airfreight, whether you live in-state, out-of-state or out-of-country, we take your puppy to a licensed Vet and send the puppy with an official Health Certificate certifying that the puppy was healthy when he left our care.
· Buyer agrees to: Annual veterinary checkups, keeping all immunizations current according to AVMA guidelines; to provide adequate housing according to state law; to confine the dog in a fenced yard or kennel run, or walk on a leash but not restrained (tie-out) on a rope or chain.
· Buyer agrees to enroll and attend no fewer than two complete obedience classes beginning when the dog is between 4 and 6 month old but finished no older the two years of age.
· If the buyer wishes to return the dog at any time within the first six months from the date of its sale, the seller will refund 50% of the purchase price of the puppy if the puppy is brought back with all health records and AKC registration papers. Once the dog has been re-homed and or has been sold the sale price will be refunded to the original buyer less costs but not greater then the original purchase price less the 50% held back. This does not include any additional costs the buyer incurred such as shipping, cosmetic surgery, spaying or neutering or any other costs.
· At any time after the purchase of this puppy the buyer decides they cannot keep the dog the seller retains first right of refusal and must be notified by buyer of their intentions. Cassiopeia Bouvier’s will in most cases choose to take back the Bouvier in order to insure that it is placed in a good home based on our guidelines.
· If buyer has requested ear cropping on their puppy, they assume all responsibility for after-care of the ears and a non refundable payment of between $350. and $450 for the surgical alteration, plus any other fees such as shipping, final payment of puppy, etc: will be received prior to the puppy’s ears being cropped. Our Vet is very good and we have had good results if done at a young age. Seller is not responsible for ears standing or ears laying flat if left natural, infections that may result from the procedure, or any other problems resulting from the decision of the buyer to have the amputation performed. Note: Natural eared puppies may need ears to be taped in order for them to lay flat. Consult breeder for the proper methods used.
· No other guarantees, assumed or implied are covered by this agreement.
Companion puppy…Working puppy…breeding quality puppy… What’s the difference?
Companion quality dogs come from the same litters as our breeding, working, and sport prospects, and therefore are placed only in good family homes. Spaying or neutering your companion will stop many future problems for you and may give your pet a longer and healthier life.
These pups are selected for family homes based on a general good nature, lower prey drive and good sociability. We like to see some interest in retrieving and a desire to interact with people as well. In most litters we have had, the majority of the puppies are suitable as companions. Keep in mind always however, that the Bouvier, by nature, is a strong-willed dog. If you are not prepared for the struggles of managing an adolescent Bouvier which may include mouthing, biting, jumping, “acting out” and other challenges of authority, beware!
The “working” puppies we choose are generally ones that are highly trainable, have a strong pack drive, greater than average prey drive and are social. Because my first love is showing, I will look for a puppy who shows eye contact early on and a desire to be “with” me. Additionally I will look for a puppy who is highly aware of life and is more active than a “companion” pup. This might not be the ideal puppy for many family homes. In some of our litters we will have puppies that we consider good working or show prospects.
The puppies we consider breeding prospects are those we would like to place in homes where the new owner will show them and keep them in tact for future breedings of quality limited breeding, on occasion we will be willing to do a joint ownership based on the client and what they hope to achieve. They are the crème de la creme of puppies and are valued as such. If you are considering a serious breeding program or willing to train and show your new Bouvier, we are happy to visit with you and will work with you to the best of our ability to ensure your success. We wish that all of our litters produced puppies that we feel are of this quality; but in an honest world, we can’t say it’s so. It’s very difficult to breed dogs that have the character, structure and trainability we hope for.
· Shipping? We’re experienced shippers and can have your puppy fly from Ted Stevens International Airport. Shipping costs vary depending on the size of the crate the puppy is shipped in but generally run’s about $400.00 in the continental U.S. for 8 to 10 week old puppies.
· Stress? Any time a puppy is taken from it’s environment, mother, siblings and original people, it undergoes stress. Keep your puppy quiet and isolated from large gatherings of people for the first week or so.
· Vaccinations? We vaccinate our pups with Distemper and Parvo vaccines before they leave home and routinely worm with Pyrantel Pamoate or at our vets recomendation. You will want to be aware that there is quite a bit of discussion in the dog breeding community about the vaccinating of puppies and it’s relationship to auto-immune disease. If you prefer to have your puppy UNVACCINATED please contact us early on to discuss that possibility.
· Neutering/Spaying ? REQUEST ONLY. If you choose to have this done the puppy must be paid for in full prior to the procedure.
· Ear cropping? We DO NOT RECCOMEND ear cropping for companion dogs. If you choose to have your puppies ears cropped, we can arrange to have it done here or you can have it done at your local veterinarian. The cost varies considerably and can range between $350- $450 in our area. The buyer of the puppy assumes the cost. Natural Eared Bouvier’s are no more prone to ear problems than cropped dogs. Cropping is done for cosmetic purposes only and in most cases is preferred if your going to embark on a show career with your dog. However this trend is slowly changing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to be sure the ears are cared for properly since this is an elective and unnecessary surgery.
· We DO NOT PLACE TWO PUPPIES in the same home at the same time.
· And FYI regarding real life. We whelp our puppies in our home, and generally have the puppies in our home until they are 4 or 5 weeks of age with daily exercise in our front yard under supervision. During this time, the mother of the puppies nurses them and cares for them.
· Accepted Buyer
Buyer_________________________________________________
· Date__________________________________________________
· Accepted Seller
· Seller_________________________________________________
· Date__________________________________________________
CASSIOPEIA BOUVIERS
Stephen Bowerman
4761 E. Crane Rd Wasilla, Alaska 99654
907 355-7120 E Mail sjbo659@aol.com
Date _______________________________
Name _______________________________
Address_______________________________
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Phone (________)_______________________
Conditions of Sale of Show Prospect Puppy
Seller Agrees:
1. To sell to buyer the following Cassiopeia Bouvier Puppy:
AKC Number: __________________
Co-Breeder: _____________________________________
Date of Birth: _________________ Sex________
Color________________
Sire and Registration Number: ________________________________________________________
Dam and Registration Number: ________________________________________________________
Hereinafter referred to as “the puppy”
2. To provide the puppy’s 3 generation pedigree, health records.
3. That at the time of transfer, the puppy is in good health with no known medical problems.
Buyer Agrees:
1. Pay SELLER the sum of $ ____________________
2. To have puppy checked by veterinarian within 72 hours of purchase and should puppy by deemed to be unhealthy to forward proof to breeder at which time steps may be taken to rectify if possible or a refund will be provided when puppy is returned
3. To provide the puppy with a good home environment (as opposed to a kennel) and to make every effort to keep the puppy in good health and condition.
4. To provide adequate medical attention to puppy when needed by licensed veterinarian. This shall include providing immunizations against rabies, distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, coronavirus, and parvovirus. This shall further include keeping the puppy free from fleas or other parasites.
5. To NEVER tie or chain dog outdoors, but rather to provide either a fenced yard for dog or to walk dog on a leash.
6. The puppy purchased herein must bear the kennel name Cassiopeia or Cassiopeia’s as the first name in it’s AKC registered name.
7. That this dog will be co-owned by seller as determined at time of sale until AKC OR CKC Championship or other acceptable title has been achieved. Full ownership will be given at this time.
8. To show dog to Championship before breeding and to consult breeder/co-owner about choice of Stud Dog and or Bitch when bred.
9. To have dog Heart Tested, CERF tested for Eyes, and OFA’d for Elbows, and Hips before breeding. Thyroid and Patella recommended.
10. To give second pick puppy from this dog’s first litter to seller as part of the purchase price.
11. To contact the breeder should you decide you can no longer manage your new Bouvier puppy. Breeder will have first right of refusal to take the dog back. A partial refund depending on age and circumstances will be considered.
Buyer and Seller agree:
1. This contract may be modified at anytime with the agreement of all parties thereto, but such modifications must be in writing.
2. Any disputes relating to this contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Alaska and all parties agree that this contract has been made in the State of Alaska for the purposes of determining jurisdiction should any litigation result from this contract.
Buyer: _______________________________ Notary:____________________________________ Date:______________________
Seller: _______________________________ Notary:____________________________________ Date:______________________
Monies enclosed:
Cost of puppy ________________________________
Non Refundable Deposit $ 350.00
Shipping Costs ________________________________
Balance Due __________________________________
Total ________________________________________
* Refunds on deposits are only given if Cassiopeia Bouvier’s cannot supply puppy as promised. We only guarantee a puppy from a certain litter and it’s gender. No refund is given for colors or markings not being satisfactory although breeder agrees to do everything possible to ensure you get a puppy as close to what you requested as possible. If there isn’t a puppy in the litter you want after putting in a deposit you are given the option of moving your deposit to the next litter. Puppy selection goes by date of deposit; first deposit getting first choice of available puppies, second deposit getting second choice of available puppies etc. Breeder has the right to choose a puppy first if keeping one.
Please initial that you have read and agree:
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