Contract
We do not hold puppies for you to ‘think about it’.
We encourage you to place a deposit as soon as you are ready!
Pet Home Contract
Buyer is aware that there is a Non-refundable $1,000.00 deposit to hold puppy. The deposit is a commitment to purchase a puppy and can be transferred to another litter if the desired sex/color isn’t available upon the birth of the litter. The remaining balance is to be paid when the puppy is picked up at 8 weeks of age. Shipping fees and crate are in addition to the cost of the puppy.
The puppy is to be picked up or shipped by 12 weeks of age; UNLESS prior arrangements are made with the Seller; or the Buyer forfeits all monies paid and the puppy can then be re-sold. EXCEPTION: Puppies being shipped (out of country) cannot be shipped until 12 weeks of age.
Seller does not warranty pups while being shipped; Seller has no control over their care or handling during transport. If Buyer needs to have pup shipped, it will be shipped by one of our trusted nannies or by High Altitude Frenchies at buyer’s expense to ensure that pup is well cared for during the delivery process.
Buyer certifies that he/she is not acting as an agent for another individual in the purchase of this puppy and will not sell this puppy to any mass-producing Breeder (puppy mill) or business.
The Seller will be available to answer any questions and give advice about the puppy’s diet or well-being. We want the best for our dogs and new owners. We will do our best to give helpful; timely advice. However, your veterinary office should always be your first contact in any circumstance involving the health and well-being of your puppy.
This puppy will be an indoor pet. French bulldogs can quickly succumb to cold or heat.
Buyer understands that MOST French bulldogs cannot swim well, and all precautions must be taken to insure the safety of your bulldog. Any time activities with your bulldog will include bodies of water or swimming pools the Seller HIGHLY ADVISES using a life vest! Better safe than sorry!
The Buyer agrees to provide the dog with the proper exercise, diet, shelter and general care and properly maintain adequate accommodations for a French bulldog considering its size and weight. The Buyer further agrees to provide regular veterinary care including checkups, booster vaccinations and any other care needed by the dog (e.g. regular worming, illnesses, injuries, etc.).
The Buyer agrees that High Altitude Frenchies may continue to use the dog’s name, picture and/or information advertising with or without other dogs. Buyer agrees to keep in close contact with the Seller for the life of the puppy with occasional updates and pictures showing the growth, development, and well-being of the puppy.
Buyer understands that one breeding is retained on ALL males sold with full registration, unless otherwise noted. If we choose to use the male as a part of our program all fees associated with collection, shipping of semen, or any breeding costs will be paid by High Altitude Frenchies. If we choose to use the male it will be solely for our breeding program and not for any outside breedings.
Puppies sold with limited registration will have no breeding rights and cannot be bred for any reason and will be in violation of agreement if puppy is bred. We, High Altitude Frenchies will take full legal action for breeding violations. Buyer must have puppy spayed or neutered by 1 year of age. Proof of Spay/Neuter must be provided to High Altitude Frenchies before registration papers will be released. Buyer cannot register this puppy or unauthorized offspring with any other dog registry. Breeding the dog and registering of puppies under ANY dog registry will void the warranty portion of this contract and Buyer will voluntarily pay $5,000.00 dollars in damage. Buyer will also pay all court costs associated with this matter.
If the Buyer is unable to care for the puppy/dog for any reason, High Altitude Frenchies will accept puppy back for $0.00 (High Altitude Frenchies will incur all shipping costs to get the puppy/dog safely to us). Breeder will either keep said puppy or find the puppy a suitable home. When a suitable home is secured, any monies received for the puppy will be reimbursed to the buyer, minus 15% of initial purchase price and any other associated costs. Under no circumstances may the dog be surrendered to any animal shelter. Our goal is to never have any puppies/dogs produced end up in any sort of shelter or animal control facility.
High Altitude Frenchies agrees to register the puppy with an appropriate organization and will forward the registration paperwork and pedigree to the Buyer upon receiving it from the registry. The Buyer acknowledges that due to factors out of the Breeder’s control, the registry may take some time in returning the paperwork to the breeder.
The dog is sold for the sole purpose of being a companion. While it may be capable of performing other functions, no warranty is given to its fitness for any special purpose.
Health Guarantee:
Puppy is covered until 12 months of age against life threatening congenital conditions. If puppy is found to have a life-threatening congenital defect by puppy's 1st birthday, High Altitude Frenchies will require a written and conclusive diagnosis containing the congenital defect and a description of the puppy in question sent directly from a veterinarian. High Altitude Frenchies will pay for a second opinion from veterinarian of their choice. If the second vet does not agree that the puppy has a life-threatening congenital condition, the buyer may opt to pay for a third opinion for a final diagnosis.
If the quality of life of said puppy is severely affected the Seller asks that the puppy be humanely euthanized by a veterinarian and that a written and conclusive diagnosis and a description of the puppy along with the registration papers be returned to the Seller before a replacement puppy will be offered. Shipping costs/transportation for a replacement puppy are the responsibility of the Buyer.
If the Buyer chooses to keep the puppy the Buyer must spay/neuter the puppy and documentation of this by a veterinarian along with a written conclusive diagnosis and the registration papers must be returned to the Seller. If the affected puppy is kept by the Buyer, they will have the option to purchase another puppy with a credit of 1/2 of their original purchase price towards another puppy of the same value. If Buyer chooses to send puppy back to the Seller, the Seller will replace the puppy of equal value when one is available. Return shipping/transportation are the responsibility of the Buyer. Shipping costs/transportation for a replacement puppy is also the responsibility of the Buyer. The warranty is applicable only to the original Buyer and is not transferable to any third party. The Buyer agrees the remedies listed above are the only remedies available.
In the case of sudden/unexpected death a necropsy must be performed, at the Buyer's expense, and a written and conclusive diagnosis stating that the cause of death is related to a congenital defect as listed above must be returned along with a copy of the necropsy report and the registration papers before a replacement puppy will be offered. Shipping costs/transportation for a replacement puppy are the responsibility of the Buyer. If ill health is fraudulently claimed the second and third opinion cost will be the responsibility of the buyer.
Buyer understands that the following conditions are very common within the French bulldog breeds and are NOT covered under the Guarantee:
Brachycephalic syndrome (breathing difficulties), pinched nares, stenotic nares, collapsed nostrils, elongated soft palate, tracheal hypoplasia, snoring, overheating/heat stroke, entropion (in-turned eyelids), ectropion (turned out/loose droopy eyelids), cherry Eye, luxating patella’s (Less than a grade 4), loose hips/elbows, knuckling over/rickets (this is a diet related condition), and skin issues.
Buyer understands that the Seller makes no guarantee that they will be able to show or breed the puppy as an adult regardless of show or breeding potentials visually perceived as a puppy. We do our best to produce dogs that are show-able and breedable, but no one can guarantee the outcome of any puppy.
Buyer understands that once the puppy leaves the Seller's possession there are some common conditions that can affect puppies that are NOT COVERED under this guarantee. Coccidiosis (Coccidia), giardia, and Breeder (KENNEL) cough (upper respiratory) are not covered in this contract, all of which can be common in puppies and neither are life threatening and are easily treated.
Parvovirus is not covered in this health guarantee. Seller HIGHLY recommends you (the Buyer) do not place your puppy on the ground in public places until their immune system is better developed after 18 weeks of age. We also HIGHLY recommend you do NOT visit dog parks/doggy day cares. These places are breeding grounds for disease and illness even for vaccinated adult dogs!
The Buyer agrees to bring his/her puppy/dog to a qualified veterinarian within 5 business days for a preliminary veterinary evaluation. Failure to have puppy examined by a licensed Veterinarian within this time frame will null and void the health guarantee. If the veterinarian finds a communicable disease and/or genetic defect, Buyer must notify the Seller immediately. (Please note, you must submit proof of a licensed veterinarian diagnoses). All veterinary charges once the puppy has left the Seller’s home are to be paid by the Buyer. The Breeder agrees that the puppy is current on shots and dewormed appropriate to the puppy/dog's age.
Puppies that do not have pet insurance will void 1-year Heath Guarantee.
Puppies bred before 1 year of age will also void 1-year Health Guarantee.
In the event of breach of this agreement, the Buyer agrees to pay all expenses of retaking, holding, preparing for sale, selling, and expenses as may be allowed by the law and incurred by the seller in enforcing his/her rights under this security agreement. The dog may be subject to forfeit if the Buyer does not fulfill his/her obligations.
All legal proceedings will take place in the city Greeley, Colorado, the residence of the breeder, and this contract is valid the entire life of the canine unless transferred to a subsequent owner.