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As a buyer you have the right to expect certain things of the breeder
from whom you plan to purchase a puppy or an adult dog. We suggest the
following minimum requirements be followed. Of course other agreements and
guarantees may be arrived at, but these topics should be discussed before
you finalize any purchase.
The breeder
should not allow a puppy to go home until it's approximately 7 weeks old.
The breeder should give you a written guarantee for the immediate health
of the puppy, giving you the right to an examination, within a specified
period of time, by a veterinarian of your choice.
The puppy should have been given some protection
against distemper,
hepatitis,
leptospirosis, and
parvo virus
before the puppy leaves the kennel. You have the right to a record of the
dates and the type of serum used to inoculate the dog. Also to be
included; information as to when when the next injections will be due.
The puppy should have been checked for worms and
wormed if necessary. Again, you should have the dates and types of
medication used for this.
You should be able to see the Dam and other puppies, and if possible, also
see the Sire of the pups or at least a picture of him. Don't forget, the
pups are the products of their parents.
A written contract detailing the method of
purchase if the sale is to be other than payment in full at the time of
delivery. You have a right to a bill of sale listing the date of sale,
purchase price, and a brief description of the dog when the dog has been
fully paid for.
The AKC registration form or a written guarantee that it will be provided
within a reasonable time. If the dog is to be sold without papers, a
written agreement to that effect should be signed by both parties.
The subject of hip
dysplasia should be discussed.
Whether or not there is a guarantee, and what type of guarantee it is,
depend upon the individual circumstances of the sale. Please refer to our
club guidelines for more detailed
information on this subject.
Explanation of Terms
Leptospirosis: A disease that's caused by
bacteria (a spirochete of the genus Leptospira). And that bacteria is
primarily transmitted by mice and rats, but your pets can also give it to
you. One way that your dog can get this disease is by eating food that's
been urinated on by them varmints! So, don't leave your pets food out
where that can happen. The symptoms of this sickness are: vomiting,
diarrhea, excessive drinking, jaundice, coughing and shortness of breath.
The central nervous system may also be affected.
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Distemper: A infectious viral disease which
is an extremely contagious. It can attack dogs of all ages but it's most
common in puppies. Dogs that have it will have 2 stages of high fevers (4
to 7 days apart). The dog will also be apathetic, have little appetite,
diarrhea and will also have a severe case of conjunctivitis.
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Hepatitis: This is another viral infection, but
it affects the liver. In it's milder form the symptoms are very similar to
those associated with distemper. Typically though the dog will have
spontaneous bleeding from the eyes & mouth. Because the liver swells up
the abdomen often grows big & taut and will be painful when touched.
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Parvovirus: A contagious virus infection that
appeared suddenly in the 1980's though dogs of all ages can get it,
usually, puppies (from 6 weeks to 6 months) get it. This malady is
accompanied by constant vomiting and foamy foul smelling diarrhea. Also
the dog can tremble and have intestinal rumbling. There are other symptoms
as well. The dog that has this is essentially suffering from enteritis, in
which the mucous lining of the small intestine is damaged.
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Canine Hip Dysplasia: Canine Hip Dysplasia is a
hereditary bone deformity that affects (mostly) large heavy dogs. It can
be exacerbated by diet and excessive activity. Please refer to our
"Health" web page for a more thorough discourse on CHD.
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