“AS MUCH AS WE LOOK UP AT THE STARS AND KNOW THERE IS MORE THAN LIFE ON EARTH, THE DIVINITY OF DOGS IS JUST AS UNEXPLAINABLE AND PROFOUND. THEY MAY BE THE PUREST EXAMPLE OF DIVINE LOVE IN AN EARTHLY SOUL MANY OF US WILL EVER EXPERIENCE."

Seller certifies that this puppy is a purebred Long Haired Miniature Dachshund, from a register-able litter with the American Kennel Club (AKC). This puppy is of good health and free of communicable diseases. It is required that the puppy be checked by your licensed veterinarian within two weeks of pickup. This visit is required for health guarantee to be valid. You must provide receipt of visit within the two week period for the health portion to be valid. Each puppy will be checked by our veterinarian, receive their first vaccinations, microchip, fecal test and come with a Health Certificate from Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital. Buyer assumes full responsibility (100%) of all costs/care of the dog for the entire span of Buyer’s ownership: Vet bills, testing, housing, food, and medicine, etc.). If puppy is found to be unhealthy within that period, Seller must be notified immediately. A copy from the vet with full description of illness is required. Puppy will be replaced. No vet bills will be refunded at any time for any reason unless otherwise agreed upon. 

Seller Guarantees the health of said puppy from all life threatening genetic/hereditary diseases until 12 Months Of age. If the pup is found to have a life threatening genetic/hereditary disease, I will replace the puppy. 

DO NOT TAKE YOUR PUPPY TO REST STOPS, DOG PARKS, PUBLIC PARKS, PET STORES, PUPPY CLASSES, WALKS AROUND THE BLOCK, DOGGIE DAYCARE OR ANY PUBLIC PLACES WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED BY UNVACCINATED DOGS THAT MAY CARRY COMMON CANINE VIRUSES, BACTERIAL DISEASES ETC., UNTIL ALL PUPPY VACCINATIONS ARE GIVEN. THESE COMMON CANINE VIRUSES AND DISEASES ARE VERY CONTAGIOUS AND OFTEN DEADLY. 

We do not cover any internal parasites (Coccidia, Giardia, Worms etc.) once the puppy leaves my home. Puppy will have a fecal test done before or around 8 weeks of age, and will only be available for pickup with a clear fecal result. Many parasites are very common puppy illnesses that can occur at any time, commonly brought on by stress, and are usually very easily treatable. I do however, pre-treat for both  parasites (giardia & coccidia) for prevention. All puppies are always wormed accordingly at two, four, six and eight weeks of age with Pyrantal. Buyer agrees to be responsible and continue vaccinations, regular vet visits, and heart worm preventative. 

If death occurs during the health guarantee period, breeder requires a Necropsy for verification of cause of death by a Licensed Veterinarian at Buyer’s expense. If the current owner REFUSES a necropsy, no replacement puppy will be granted REGARDLESS of diagnosis. Necropsy MUST be completed to confirm cause of death.
 

Refunds
No cash refunds will be given for any reason. If you choose to back out of a sale you are forfeiting all monies paid, including your Wait-List Fee. Depending on the reasoning and how the transaction was handled, in the future I may consider the amount paid to be a value towards a future puppy. You must keep contact with me at all times! If something happens to the puppy of your choice while in my care, then the puppy will be replaced with a new puppy of equal value when available.

Spay/Neuter Agreement
ALL PUPPIES SOLD AS COMPANIONS - You agree to not breed puppy under any circumstance (not intentionally, not unintentionally, and not accidentally.) Proof of spay/neuter must be sent to us by the time the pup is 18 months.  

Registration Papers

Buyer understands that said puppy is bred from AKC Registered parents. PET PUPPIES are sold with LIMITED REGISTRATION papers. FULL Registration papers are only available to pre-approved buyers. Buyer understands that this MUST be discussed PRIOR to your application or no papers will ever be provided. WE DO NOT under any circumstance sell our puppies with breeding rights to pet owners.

Medical Agreement

Buyer agrees that any major medical decisions will be discussed with the breeder prior to being made that will affect the life of the dog. Buyer agrees that they WILL NOT under any circumstance euthanize said dog without consulting the breeder first. If buyer decides to euthanize, breeder has the right to take over all medical care and take back possession of the dog if said breeder & their veterinarian feels euthanasia is not the right decision.

Injury/Neglect
This agreement becomes null and void due to any injuries or neglect regardless of whether accidental or intentional. So please be careful and watchful of your new puppy. If anything does occur whether you have had the pup for a day or years, I would like to be notified.
 

Sizing
Breeder does not guarantee adult size on any puppy sold. Food, diet, exercise, age, and metabolism of each animal are different and have a direct impact on the adult “maintenance” weight. Seller states that said puppy is bred from 2 dogs that both qualify as Miniature Dachshunds. Seller will try and give you an IDEA of the size of the puppy based from experience in past litters.

Color/Coat/Pattern/Sex

Breeder does not guarantee the color, pattern, coat or adult size of said puppy, I can only give you my best opinion and knowledge. Some puppies change with time, and age. I do promise to give you the most accurate description from previous experiences. 

Diet

Said puppy is to remain on their current diet (food fed by the breeder) for a MINIMUM of one year for the health guarantee to be honored/valid. If for some reason the puppy needs to be switched to a different food for medical reason, I MUST be notified. Puppies are fed Hills Science Diet Small Bites Puppy Formula.

Contact Agreement
We get VERY attached to every puppy that has been raised in our home. The connection being made is one for years and I want to keep contact with all puppy buyers. I do have very strict agreements that come with purchasing one of my sweet babies. I ask that you keep some type of contact with me the entire life of said puppy/dog. I request photos every now and then to see that my pups are healthy and are being well taken care of and that you are abiding by my terms of our agreement. If you do not respond to my phone calls, emails, texts, etc at any time for more than a 72 hour period, legal action may be taken. If you move I require that you contact me with your new address as AKC requires me to keep all puppy owner’s information up to date. If you do not agree to this then please let me know prior to purchasing a puppy. If  a Wait List Fee is placed on the puppy and you later decide you do not want to agree to my terms of sale, you WILL NOT be refunded.

Future Re Homing
Each one of our puppies is a piece of us. I am responsible for that little life from the moment it takes it's first breath until it's last. Buyer agrees that if the time arises that Buyer can no longer provide a home or proper care for the puppy/dog, the Seller will be contacted immediately and arrangements made to return the pup to Mainely Mauxies and Doxies. No matter the reason or the age of your pup, they are forever ours too and always have a home with us.  If you are out of state- The expense of returning the dog is your responsibility. I understand certain circumstances may come into play, so each situation will be addressed accordingly. This policy is in place to help ensure no puppy/dog goes to a shelter or into the hands of an irresponsible pet owner.

Penalty/Fines

If Buyer fails to provide the Seller with proof of a companion puppies spay/neuter procedure by the deadline described above in the spay/neuter agreement there will be a fine in the amount of $500.00 as a penalty for contract violation. In the event that the puppy is sold, given away, or taken to the pound/shelter at any time in its life and the Buyer is prosecuted there will be a fine in the amount of $2000.00 as a penalty for contract violation. If the puppy/dog is still legally obtainable by the Buyer they agree to retrieve it and return it to the Seller.

Defamation/Slander

Seller is ALWAYS available to all of their clients to handle any issue that may arise. The buyer, and all associates, agree to never slander the Breeder in public forums, Facebook, Instagram, Google, websites, or any internet written media. Buyer agrees to contact the breeder privately with any concerns or issues which may arise to avoid lawsuit or slander.