Desert Willow Sales Policies
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Placing the puppies we raise in their new homes is a responsibility we take very seriously. All our puppies are sold on a Companion Contract. Companion puppies are sold on a sterilization agreement. Companion puppies from Desert Willow are NOT the undesirable pups from a litter. They are simply pups who will not be used for breeding. We occasionally sell to breeders, however we prefer all our dogs to live in a home with you. Our Companion dogs are quite often show quality, and are sold with the same Guarantee.
If
you are interested in one of our puppies, please take a minute
to fill out our online questionnaire & we will contact you
promptly. References will be required.
Purchasing
a "Desert Willow" puppy - The process starts here.
Please Read This.
Purchasing a
puppy from us implies that you have read, understand and agree
to these terms.
Reputation
is Everything to us. The quality and health
of the dogs we breed speaks louder than anything we could ever
say. When it comes to breeding a sound and healthy Australian Shepherd,
we make no compromises. Many "breeders" produce pups for one reason
- Profit. Sadly, when this is the case, quite often dogs that
should not be are bred; dogs that have health or genetic problems,
but can still produce another couple litters.
If you're looking for a cheap pup, look elsewhere. Just keep in mind the difference between "Price" and
"Cost". You can find an Australian Shepherd pup for
a cheap price. The question to ask yourself NOW, is if saving
a couple hundred dollars on the Price is worth the Cost. Is
it worth the Cost of thousands of dollars in vet bills when
your Aussie develops medical problems? Is it worth the Cost of watching
your family's companion suffer because he was carelessly bred
by someone out to "make a buck"? Is it worth the Cost
of your children's tears when their beloved pet has to be put
down at a young age because he can't walk or has severe seizures?
PLEASE, before you compromise and purchase that cheaper pup
for a lesser Price, ask yourself if it will really be worth
the Cost in the end.
If
you are looking for a healthy affordable quality dog, you're
in the right place. Our Australian Shepherd pups
are sold on a Contract, with a Full Health Guarantee.* Our contract is designed with the dog in mind, also to protect
both buyer and seller. There is a lot of important information
in our contract, please review it carefully. Our primary concern
is the care of our pups. In the event of a health problem with
your Desert Willow Australian Shepherd, our contract DOES NOT require
you to return your loved pet to receive a refund/replacement.
(Beware of any contracts that do require the dog's return,
as a number of breeders will use this as a detriment to keep
from actually having to replace the dog / refund your money.)
High
Standards produce Quality Australian Shepherds. We have been asked why our prices are high. We would rather
explain to you now why our price is high, than explain to you
later why our quality was poor. We would rather explain to you
now why we breed so selectively, than explain to you later why
your loved family companion is sick. Quite often, you do "get
what you pay for". We care about providing you with the
Best Quality possible.
A Deposit of $200 is required
to Reserve a Desert Willow Australian Shepherd puppy. The deposit
will be applied toward the total purchase price.
Reserving an Available Aussie
A non-refundable deposit
in the amount of $200 is required to Reserve an Available Desert Willow Aussie Puppy from
Theresa Gorduyn of Desert Willow Aussies. The deposit will be applied towards total
purchase price.
Balance will be due when puppy reaches 6 weeks of
age.
The deposit is a promise to buy the puppy. If for
some reason the Buyer changes his/her mind on the
puppy, they forfeit their deposit. If something should
happen to the puppy or it is not available for health
reasons, the deposit will be applied to a later litter.
The deposit is non refundable. The Buyer has read
and fully understands the terms of this contract and
agrees to comply with them. Buyer, by making the deposit,
agrees in full to this agreement.
Payment Terms
Deposit and Payments are accepted in the
following forms: Cashiers Check, Certified
Check, Money Order, Paypal, Credit Cards, or Western-Union. Cash is accepted only if Buyer
is physically picking puppy up.
We DO NOT accept personal checks.
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Reservations are accepted on a limited basis
for each litter. Pups may be chosen at between 2-3 weeks of age after Temperament Testing is complete, in the
order reservation deposits were placed. Remaining pups will
be made available on a first-come-first-serve basis to approved
homes.
Transport is available after your pup reaches 8 weeks of age. While you are welcome
to come visit in person, we realize a trip to New Mexico is
not feasible for everyone and will work with you to make the face to face connection. We strongly encourage out of state Puppy Parents to fly in and meet us at the airport in Albuquerque. This is done in one day without you ever leaving the airport. We share a meal, take pictures and play with your puppy in the Pet Relief area and then you fly back home with your Puppy in tow. The airline charges a fee to carry your puppy on-board with you in a special soft carrier that is provided by Southwest Airlines for a small fee and tucks comfortably under the seat in front of you. We have other options available, please contact me direct for more details.
A
Home for Life. Every Desert Willow Australian Shepherd
that we breed is guaranteed a home for life with us if needed.
We believe that if we bring a dog into this world, we have the
responsibility to make sure that dog always has a loving home
and does not end up unwanted, abandoned, and spending its last
days alone in a shelter run. The biggest and most important
commitment a breeder can make is to take responsibility for
the lives they produce. We do everything possible to ensure continued household placements for our puppies for life and have an agreement with every Desert Willow puppy parent. If an unforseen situation were to arrise in your life, we will assist in finding a new home for your Desert Willow Puppy. It's our promise to them!
Thank
You for considering a Desert Willow Aussie!