Pricing/Policies

General Information

Deposits

We do not take any deposits until the puppies are born and we have reached you on the list. The deposit is $100 and is non-refundable (taken off total price).

Shortly after the puppies are born, I will begin allowing people to choose the puppy they want in the following order: (1) South Fork Springers reserves the right to keep any puppy from the litter (2) People on the waiting list. (3) General public

Puppies will not be held more than 12 hours without a deposit down. If decide to get another puppy from the same litter instead, you will be charged a $25 fee for changing advertising, website, etc.

Waiting List

Anyone who is interested in a puppy can be placed on the waiting list. There is no cost to be on the waiting list, but we do require an approved Good Dog application. After a litter is born I will contact those on the list by order they contacted me. At that time they will be given the list of available puppies and have a short time to make a decision. They may either: (1) choose a puppy and put a non-refundable deposit down (2) decide to wait for another litter and maintain a higher pick order on the list (3) remove their name from the waiting list. There is no risk to be on the list but I do ask that if you decide not to get a puppy from South Fork Springers that you let me know promptly. That way those contemplating getting on the waiting list have a better idea what their chance is of getting a puppy.

Tails/Dewclaws

All puppies come with tails docked and dewclaws removed unless specified. If you want your puppy to keep tail/dewclaws I must know before it is two days old and have a deposit down. (I cannot guarantee this if you do not have first pick.) If your puppy doesn’t have its tail/ dewclaws removed the deposit is $200 (taken off total price).

When you pick up your puppy

Puppies are ready for pick up at 8 weeks of age. If you have not contacted us by the time your puppy is 8 weeks old to make pickup arrangements we will assume that you are no longer able to get the puppy and your deposit will be forfeited and the puppy will be put back up for adoption. If for some reason you are unable to pick up the puppy at 8 weeks we will keep them free of charge until they are 9 weeks old. After 9 weeks we charge $15 per day plus any vet fees to keep them up to date on vaccines. All puppies will be up to date on vaccines, vet checked, microchipped, and wormed bi-weekly. All puppies are sent home with a Puppy Pack. The pack includes AKC registration paperwork, shot record, pedigree, a blanket with the mother’s scent, a small toy, a food/water dish, a food sample, travel supplies and your choice of one larger gift from the puppy basket (dog clothes, toys, etc.). We do ask that when you pick up your puppy, you leave any other dogs in the car as to not transmit any illnesses to the puppies. Final payment is due at the time you pick up your puppy in cash.

Full Registration

Full registration is available on a limited basis and the puppy must be either clear by parentage or tested clear of the following genetic disorders: PRA and PFK. Full registration pricing is as follows:

	Male	Female
Non-roan	$1400	$1500
Roan	$1500	$1600

Stud Services

We do allow our males to be used for stud to approved females. Half of the fee is due at time of mating and half when the puppies are born. If your female doesn’t get pregnant, we will try again the next heat cycle. If she still doesn’t get pregnant you will receive your money back. Price for a stud service is $1400 plus $100 for every puppy with full AKC registration.

Health Guarantee

I guarantee your puppy against any life-threatening genetic defects for one year. Should your puppy develop a life-threatening genetic defect, it will have to be examined by my veterinarian (I will not pay for shipping/ vet fees.). If my veterinarian confirms the defect you have two options:

1. A full refund of the price of puppy
2. A free replacement puppy of equal or lesser value

Your Promise

These puppies are my family.  If you choose to bring them into your home, understand it can be a 12-15 year relationship.  When you adopt them, you are promising to give them your love for the rest of their life.  You will give them plenty of food, proper veterinary care, a warm shelter from the weather and plenty of exercise.  And most importantly, you will give them lots of love and attention. In the event you can no longer keep them, you must provide them with a wonderful new home.  If you can not find one, I expect you will bring the dog back to me.  If you have any doubts about your ability to provide this, please allow someone else to adopt them instead. We reserve the right to refuse the sale of a puppy to anyone.