Contract & Health Guarantee

Contract and Health Guarantee

All Cavaliers bred and placed by Souther's Treasured Cavaliers are guaranteed to be healthy at the time of placement. For Purpose of this agreement, once the puppy leaves the premises, it is under the new owner's control. Notice of any problems with said puppy must be received within 72 hours or this guarantee is null and void.

I.) All our puppies have had a comprehensive examination done by a licensed veterinarian. They have had their first set of vaccines and have been de-wormed. It is the responsibility of the new owner to keep up on the puppy’s vaccinations and de-wormings.

Please be advised that until your puppy has had its full set of vaccinations it is susceptible to certain illnesses, and therefore should be kept out of areas where other dogs and other animals have been and off of public areas. This would include parks, pet stores, and even your neighbor’s yards. While at the vet, keep your puppy on your lap or in a crate, away from other animals, and off the floor where sick animals have been. When your veterinarian tells you the vaccines are complete, you can begin to show off your new family member.

II.)The health of our Cavaliers and their babies are very important to us.

We take the health of our breeding stock very seriously. We encourage all new owners to keep us informed if any problems should ever occur with your Cavalier throughout its lifetime. We very much like to stay in touch with our new owners and always love to see pictures of your puppy as he/she grows!

III). If at any time during the lifetime of your Cavalier, should you find that you are no longer able to care for your dog or give it the quality of care it deserves, We are always willing to provide a home for our puppies and assist with finding a new loving home for them. We understand that in life there are sometimes unforeseen circumstances that can occur. Please do not give any Cavalier away or send it to a shelter. Once you receive your puppy it is up to you, the owner, to provide a safe, healthy environment which includes a nutritional diet, exercise, time and love. Please educate yourself before adopting a puppy. Seller cannot guarantee the ability to house train the puppy. Remember this is a baby, and as such should be given love, care, and attention. Puppy proof your home to prevent chewing accidents and provide chew toys for the appropriate chewing needs of the puppy. Educate yourself on this wonderful breed to learn more about the baby you are bringing home.

IV.) We assume no responsibility for the care or protection of a puppy after it leaves our premises. We also have no responsibility for medical expenses incurred, Landlords disapproval, family allergies to animal, disagreement of family members, and other events beyond our control. We cannot guarantee personality traits, size or markings. Although we try to predict size, quality, and breeding ability of the puppies we cannot guarantee these attributes.

V.) Papers: Unless other arrangements have been made, our puppies are placed with AKC limited registration papers, We want our puppies to go to loving pet homes, where they will be loved and adored for life. I highly recommend Spaying or Neutering – We recommend spaying or neutering a puppy between 9 – 12 months of age. At this time their growth hormones are usually finished. Puppies need their hormones during the growth period and early altering could change the size of your cavalier later in life. The growth plates usually close between 9 -12 months. If you neuter your male during this time, he most likely will not display the usual humping and marking that comes with males that have not been neutered.

VI.) Cavaliers are an indoor dog and thoroughly enjoy the company of their family. They should never live outdoors.

Forms of Payment:

A non-refundable deposit of $250 is required to hold a puppy for you. This can be sent by personal check, PayPal or via credit card. There will be a 3% charge added if paying by credit card. The deposit will be refunded only if we are unable to fill your request. With this deposit, we will hold your puppy until it is time for the puppy to leave our home (usually when the puppy is 8 to 10 weeks of age). If you have not completed the adoption fee prior to puppy leaving or made other arrangements with us by that time, you will lose your deposit. Please understand that these dogs are in very high demand. If you should change your mind about adopting a puppy after you have sent in your deposit, be advised that we will not be able to refund your money. Deposits are only refundable if something unforeseen is to come up at a vet check prior to going home. When you come to pick up your puppy, the full price of the puppy (minus the deposit) will need to be completed before you can take your puppy home. If you send a personal check for the final amount due, it must clear the bank before the puppy can go home with you. Therefore, you should send it at least 2 weeks before you come to pick up your puppy, in order to be sure your check has cleared.


Health Guarantee:

We guarantee your puppy to be free from life threatening genetic defects and to be healthy at time of purchase.

You must have your puppy examined by a licensed Veterinarian within 72 hours after receiving the puppy and return to us a copy of the veterinarian exam report, a return envelope has been sent with you for your convenience. Notice of any problems with said puppy must be received within 72 hours. Please call or email us within that timeframe. Your puppy has a 1-year health guarantee against congenital defects which includes heart murmurs that are considered “congenital,” lethal murmurs. This does not include “innocent” puppy murmurs that go away as the puppy grows. This guarantee also includes anything “lethal” for a period of 1 years from the date of birth. Lethal is described as a defect causing death or medically indicated euthanasia. If any life-threatening genetic defect is diagnosed and confirmed within one year from DOB, the puppy will need to be returned immediately. You also must provide a signed statement from a licensed veterinarian along with a copy of this contract. Souther's Treasured Cavaliers has the right to get a second opinion by the vet of their choice. We will take the puppy in for a second opinion and if the Veterinarians are in agreement we will replace the puppy with one of the same gender and color as soon as one becomes available. No Refunds will be issued. All AKC papers also must be returned. Seller is at no time responsible for Veterinarian costs and/or shipping expenses of your puppy

Anything that is considered non-lethal has no guarantee for any period of time. The Sellers health guarantee does not cover physical abnormalities caused by injury, neglect, illness, poisoning, hernias, dry eye, under or overbite, or un-descending testicles. As umbilical hernias are very common in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, there will be no allowances made for this. This is not considered to be a defect for showing and can be caused from the birth process and is not necessarily genetic in nature. We do not guarantee against conditions that can be brought on by stress or exposure to adverse conditions that we cannot control when the puppy leaves our care. We do not guarantee against hypoglycemia and coccidiosis or giardia. These are excluded as they are common in puppies. Hypoglycemia is preventable with good care and feeding. Because luxating patella, or hip dysplasia can be caused by injury, they are not covered if they are not discovered during your veterinarian’s initial exam.

We recommend that you consult your veterinarian early about the prevention of heartworm, and other internal parasites in your area. We recommend monthly heartworm/parasite prevention for the life of your Cavalier. It is expected that the Buyer will be willing to have yearly exams including heartworm detection, fecal examinations, and all vaccinations required by your veterinarian. All veterinary expenses are the responsibility of the buyer. We have done regular vet exams on all of our adult Cavaliers, including heart and eye certification and monthly parasite prevention. Feed a good quality dog food for optimum health. It is not humanly possible to know what your Cavalier will look like or the size they will be as an adult. We want you to love them unconditionally. Seller will consider replacement puppy only if the conditions detailed in the Health Guarantee are met. If the puppy has not visited the veterinarian as agreed and the copy of the veterinarian exam has not been returned within the 72 hour time frame, this health guarantee will be VOID.

This is a legal and binding contract under the state of Oklahoma. Any legal matters regarding this contract shall be executed in a court of law in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. All parties have read and fully agree to the terms and conditions of this contract and therefore sign below stating their agreement.

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New Owner

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Litter Owner

Thank you for entrusting us to give you a "lifetime" friend.