Terms & Conditions

By placing a deposit or purchasing a puppy, you agree to the terms outlined.

General Care

  • Buyer affirms they are 18 years of age or older.

  • Buyer agrees to provide proper and sufficient food, water, shelter, veterinary care, and humane treatment for the Dog at all times.

  • Buyer will ensure the Dog is examined annually by a licensed veterinarian, including all necessary vaccinations and preventive care, at their expense.

  • Buyer agrees the Dog shall not be used for vivisection, experimentation, or any inhumane purpose.

  • Buyer will not sell, abandon, surrender, lease, or transfer the Puppy to any pet shop, shelter, research facility, or laboratory. Unauthorized transfer will result in a $5,000 penalty.

  • Buyer will not permit the Puppy to become a public nuisance or run at large. Proper identification (tags, microchip) must be maintained. Buyer will take immediate action to retrieve the Puppy if lost or found at a public/private location.

1. Puppy Health Guarantee

  • All puppies are examined by a licensed veterinarian prior to leaving Seller.

  • Puppy is guaranteed to be in good health and up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming at the time of pickup.

  • Seller provides a 1-Year Genetic Health Guarantee covering life-threatening congenital conditions.

  • Buyer must have the Puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of pickup for this guarantee to remain valid.

2. Vaccination & Deworming

  • Puppies receive age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming beginning at 8 weeks of age.

  • A complete vaccination and deworming record will be provided at pickup.

  • Ongoing veterinary care is the Buyer’s responsibility. Failure to follow veterinary guidance voids the health guarantee.

3. Payment Terms & Deposit Policy

  • The total purchase price of the Puppy is $2,500.

  • A $500 non-refundable deposit has been paid by Buyer and applied toward the purchase price.

  • The remaining balance of $2,000 is due on or before the Puppy’s pickup date.

  • Accepted payments: Cash, Zelle, or Check (made payable to Jordan & Evelina Esquivel).

4. Pickup & Delivery

  • Puppies may go home at 8 weeks of age.

  • Standard pickup is in Mariposa, CA, unless alternate arrangements are made.

  • Delivery (ground or flight nanny) may be available at Buyer’s expense.

  • A $20/day boarding fee applies for Puppies not picked up within 5 days of the scheduled go-home date.

5. Spay/Neuter Agreement

  • Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all Puppies are sold as pets only.

  • Buyer agrees to delay spay/neuter until at least 12 months old unless medically necessary and provide proof of procedure.

  • Failure to comply will void the health guarantee.

6. Refunds & Cancellations

  • Deposits are non-refundable but may be transferred to a future litter.

  • If Seller cannot provide a Puppy due to health concerns or litter size, Buyer may choose a full refund or transfer deposit to a future litter.

  • No refunds are issued after final payment.

7. Return & Rehoming Policy

  • If Buyer can no longer care for the Puppy, Buyer agrees to contact Seller immediately.

  • Seller will assist with rehoming or accept the Puppy back.

  • Puppy may not be surrendered to a shelter, rescue, or third party without Seller’s written approval.

  • No refunds will be issued for returns.

8. Breeder Rights

  • Seller reserves the right to refuse sale if Buyer’s home or circumstances are deemed unsuitable.

  • Seller retains first-pick rights from any litter for breeding purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.