Health Guarantee

While every precaution has been taken to insure that your puppy is in good health we cannot guarantee that it will not become ill or die.   We do not guarantee stress related illnesses. You have acknowledged the receipt of Veterinarian’s Certification of Health at the time of transfer.  We also require for warranty purposes that you take your puppy to your veterinarian within (3) days from the date of the delivery to a licensed Veterinarian of your choice.  If the puppy is found within (7) days to have any communicable disease, which renders the puppy as an unfit pet, the puppy will be replaced or full refund will be given, sellers discretion. 

Additionally, seller warrants that within a one (1) year period following the date of purchase, should your veterinarian find a birth defect in the puppy due to genetics and certifies the defect to be solely genetic in source and not to have any possible connections to environmental factors, and that the defect renders the puppy as an unfit pet, then we will refund the full purchase price of the puppy or replace the puppy, at seller’s convenience.  The puppy must be alive and have a veterinarian’s notarized statement accompany return prior to replacement or refund.  Buyer is responsible for all shipping and veterinarian expenses.  The seller reserves the right to attain a second opinion from a licensed Veterinarian at the seller’s expense.

 In connection with the above guarantee and warranties, the buyer expressly agrees that under no circumstances shall the seller’s liability to the buyer exceed the purchase price paid for the puppy or shall the seller be liable for consequential damages of any sort.  The puppy described on page one (1) is sold as a pet dog only, with no warranties, promises or guarantees for breeding, showing, or any purpose other than a pet.  We do not guarantee grade 1 or 2 luxating patellas.  We do not guarantee against Parvo, Corona Virus or any type of intestinal viruses or parasites, including Coccidiosis.  We do not guarantee color, temperament or trainability.

Any deposits made to hold a puppy are nonrefundable when the agreement is cancelled by the buyer.  This warranty constitutes the complete warranty between the seller (Herd O’ Mini Hounds) and the buyer listed by the signature below or in type if shipped.  The provisions of this warranty shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws and statues of the State of Texas.  The venue for any litigation concerning the warranty will be limited to Fort Bend County, Texas, under a non-jury proceeding.

The puppy must receive proper and regular veterinary care during the full term of this guarantee to keep it valid.  

Spay/Neuter Contract

Purchaser agrees to neuter/spay the puppy before it reaches one year of age. Purchaser agrees to supply Seller with a veterinarian's letter by certified mail as proof of a neuter/spay. If Purchaser fails to neuter/spay this puppy and provide proof to the Seller by one year of age, rights and ownership of the dog will automatically terminate and revert back to Seller who may immediately assume possession of the dog. Seller's reasonable attorney's fees for recovery of the dog will be paid by the Purchaser. All proceedings are to be settled in Fort Bend County Texas courts of law by Texas Law standards and by non-jury proceedings.

It is understood by all parties to this agreement that this puppy of the above specified description is of pet quality. Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that this puppy will be registered by limited registration. In the event that the Purchaser does not have the puppy properly neutered/spayed, any offspring issuing from this pet-quality puppy are not eligible for registration with the AKC, or any other registry organization.  By taking possession of this puppy via hand or shipment you endorse your acceptance of this agreement as if by or with a valid signature.

When to spay/neuter: Generally this should be done when the puppy has reached at least 5-6 months for a female and 6-8 months for a male. The older the dog, the more able it will be to withstand the anesthesia. There is no need to wait for a female to have her first heat cycle before she is spayed. In fact, you can avoid the problems associated with estrus by spaying her before it occurs. There is also no need to wait for the male to become sexually mature.

Why spay/neuter: Fixing your dog prevents pregnancy and the birth of unwanted puppies. It avoids the need to restrain the dog during estrus. It keeps both sexes from roaming away from your house in search of a mate. It reduces the tendency of male dogs to urinate in the house, marking his territory. Licensing fees are also cheaper. Additionally, it avoids reproductive-related problems such as tumors, pyometra, false pregnancy, prostate infections, and old-age cancers.

Why should this dog be spayed/neutered? Any puppy sold as a pet should not be bred. This is simply for the improvement and maintenance of the breeding line for Dachshunds. Breeders have striven for years to select and perfect the standards of the Dachshund Breed. They are bred not only for their energy levels, but their responsiveness and intelligence. Dachshunds have physical AKC standards with respect to color, height, etc. Dogs are eligible for a breeding program only if they are able to reproduce either their own quality or better quality in each successive generation. Breeding is not to be done casually nor is it a money-making venture. It is not a hobby and is very time consuming and energy demanding. By demanding that this pet-quality puppy be neutered/spayed, it avoids mass-production of average quality Dachshunds, controls the already overblown dog population, and improves the overall fitness of the purebred line.

This does not mean that this puppy is an inferior dog. This puppy is as capable as any of its littermates of becoming a lovable, well-trained, and perfectly happy dog. This puppy  is simply being sold for pet placement. At this early age it is very difficult to predict with certainty the potential of any pup. Given the proper amount of love and attention, nothing should prevent this puppy from becoming an excellent companion and family member.