Puppy Purchasing Policies:
1. We have 2 different waiting lists.
A. List 1 is the prepaid deposit list. You are welcome at anytime to place a deposit after speaking with us. This list is for those families that know exactly what they want, or have previously purchased from us before. After speaking to us and your deposit is in place, you will be contacted in order of deposit placement, when a litter is born. You have 24 hours to decide First: If there is a puppy in this litter you want. Second: If not, your deposit moves to the next litter, until you receive the puppy of your dreams. Sometimes this is a very fast process. Meaning you place your deposit and within days there is a puppy, meeting your requirements, that is available. Other times, for varying reasons, you can be on the list for a year or better. We have had families who were at the top of this decide in 3 different litters that it was not the right time for their family. Their deposit moves litter to litter until they decide the time is right. You may call at anytime for an update, to check up-coming litters, check your place on the list, or to request/discuss the possibility of certain colors/bloodlines. We reserve the right at any time, on any litter, to retain a puppy and make it not available to the public. Deposits are nonrefundable, but can transfer to any litter or family member.
B. at this time , related to covid 19, we have stopped this list. it is not fair to you , as a buyer, to get your hopes of having a waycross cocker, as very quickly these are snapped up. List 2 is the non deposit list. These are the families who have requested info on litters as they are born. This list will not be activated until the first list has chosen. There is no order on the list. Each family is contacted and sent the same pictures. At any time you can contact us by phone, email, messenger, text or in person. Once you have selected your puppy, we will be able to tell you if that puppy is still available. If you chose a puppy, you have 24 hours to place your deposit, or that puppy is open for anyone to select. Once your deposit is received, that puppy is considered yours to watch grow over the next few weeks thru pictures, texts and conversations with us.
C. After these lists have been exhausted, if there are any puppies left available, they are placed on the AKC market place.
2. It is REQUIRED that you register your puppy with the American Kennel Club within 30 days of purchase. Your contract/health guarantee is contingent on this fact! There are a great many benefits when registering with the AKC. As new puppy owners you should want only the best for your new family member. The AKC provides many opportunities to new puppy owners from education, health, showing, etc. Please avail yourself of these benefits!
3. We reserve the right, at anytime to refund your monies and refuse sell of the puppy, if we do not feel that you have the best interest of our dogs in mind.
4. You are REQUIRED to take your puppy to your veterinarian within 3 business days of purchase. There is ZERO excuse for not following healthcare guidelines for your new family member.
5. At anytime, within reason, you may come to our farm and visit your new puppy, our horses and dogs. I say within reason meaning: between 12pm and 4PM on any day that we are off and at home. We request that you refrain from allowing small children to hold puppy by neck or hit or kick any puppy. Please refer to article 3 above! Other times are available if agreed to beforehand.
6. If you tell us you are in a hurry (far drive, long distance, time crunch) and WE FEEL SAFE WITH YOU LEAVING WITH OUR PUPPY, we will meet you at our farm gate; do paperwork quickly to get you on your way. This is after we have spoken to you prior to pick up, and feel confident that you understand the care and concern that owning one of our puppies requires. YOU DO NOT GET TO COMPLAIN AFTER THE FACT, THAT WE MET YOU AT THE GATE FOR YOUR CONVIENCE. Please refer to article 5 above about visitation! Visitation is encouraged. It allows us to get a feel for you and your family. It allows your family to get to know our family, our dogs and our commitment to the American Cocker Spaniel!
7. As an American Cocker Spaniel breeder with over 30 year’s experience, I have had the pleasure of meeting many wonderful people who have now become extended family. To those, I want to thank you for your years of support and dedication. The above set of requirements came about related to the events of this current year. They say times have changed, so I want to be clear moving forward. As always, cannot wait for the next set of text messages, emails, and letters with pictures and stories of your fur babies! Until next time!
