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Pricing
Policy, Deposits and
Terms of Purchase
Below are the Terms
and Pricing for puppies and adults. We are small breeders
striving to breed show quality Pomeranians. We only breed a
very few
litters each year and strive to be fair and
honest in our dealings with all our customers. Please do not
contact us to tell us that you can buy a puppy from the local
newspaper for $200. We know this. You may not be looking
for a show quality puppy, but that doesn't mean you will get pet
quality price for a show quality puppy. Our prices are set
according to what we see in the quality based on structure,
color and
attitude of the puppy.
We strive to bring top
quality into our breeding program and are confident in our ability
to produce top quality Pomeranians. Our goal is to produce
genetically and temperamentally sound Pomeranians that meet the
American Pomeranian Club standard. Spending the extra $ to purchase a
sound and healthy Pom will save many more $$ spent at your vet's to
treat the genetic conditions we don't breed in the first
place. We know this since we have spent this money ourselves.
All of our dogs are
AKC registered, and we register all of the puppies. Some puppies are
sold as "pet" puppies, with limited registration.
When you purchase a "pet" quality puppy you will be signing a
contract agreeing to spay or neuter the puppy so do not
expect to buy a "pet" quality puppy and then decide to breed it.
Most litters will have puppies that are not the quality to be bred,
or shown. This may be for cosmetic reasons, such as lighter pigment,
or an incorrect bite. The pup may not be outgoing enough to perform
well in the show ring. His size may be less than perfect (to small
or too large) but he will still be a loving pet. Puppies sold as
"breeding/show" prospects come with full registration. Our
puppies are raised in a family home environment where they are part
of the family. You won't find our dogs "stored away" from our
home, in an out building, where we hardly ever see them.
On occasion we will
place an older dog to a loving home as a pet. These will be rescue
animals or retirees (from ours or other breeders program) who deserve a family where they can be doted on
throughout the remainder of their days. Being a breeder means
being contentious enough to keep our quality improving while keeping
our numbers small enough that all can get the love they deserve.
This will occasionally mean placing a much loved adult in another
loving home.
At the bottom of this
page you will find a link for Adoption application. Please
read and accept all of these terms prior to applying to
adopt. Thank you for your
consideration.
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Puppies |
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Quality |
Coloring |
Price
Range |
| Pet (limited
registration) |
Orange, orange
sable, red, red sable, black |
$750
to $900 |
| Exotic* colors |
$750 to $1,300 |
| "Throw back"
puppies larger than AKC standard of 3-7lbs (this is
estimated with our 8 week
evaluation weight**) |
$450 to $850 |
| Breeding |
Orange, orange
sable, red, red sable, black |
$800
to $1,500 |
| Exotic* colors |
$900
to $1,700 |
| Show potential |
Orange, orange
sable, red, red sable, black |
$1,000
to $2,500 |
| Exotic* colors |
$1,500
to $2,700 |
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Shining star - this is referring to something that we REALLY
REALLY like and really aren't ready to part with, but will
if the price is right. |
$2,500 and UP |
Although we do not breed for tiny Poms, occasionally they do
come up. Tiny pet puppies of exceptional quality
are priced at show quality prices due
to the demand for them. "Tiny" is an estimated adult
weight under 4lbs.
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* Note |
A puppy that is not
orange, orange sable, red, red sable, black is usually
an exotic color. White, chocolate, blue, cream
sable, parti, lavender, beaver are all examples for exotic colors.
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** Note |
Weight is a genetic
that is really tough to estimate. We
absolutely do not guarantee an adult weight, we do
try for our best guess (get that? this is a guess).
Based on our experiences with our lines we have a
formula that has given us the most accurate results
in our guesses. We have no experience with
lines other than ours. Even with the most
consistent of lines there are throwbacks to our 60lb
ancestors.
We estimate the
weights of our puppies with the following formula: |
- 8 week
weight x 3 +.5lb - which means a puppy
weighing 1lb 1oz at 8 weeks will be
estimated at 3lb 8ozs as adult. We
would indicate 3.5 to 4 lbs with our
evaluation.
- 12 week
weight x 2 +.5lb - which means a puppy
weighing 1lb 2oz at 12 weeks will be
estimated at 2lb 9ozs as adult. We
would indicate 3-3.5lbs with our
evaluation.
- If the
adult weight is over 6.5lbs all bets are
off, as we have seen absolutely no
consistency there and have been right on
just as often as we have been totally
off so we will decline to estimate.
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| Other
than Puppies |
| Adults
may vary widely depending on age, health concerns and
disposition. |
| Rescue
dogs will be placed for the cost of their Vet charges for
spay/neuter, teeth cleaning and shots; plus $60 placement
fee. All of these monies will be returned to our
rescue fund so that other rescue Poms can be taken in.
Rescue dogs are not generally AKC registered. |
| Deposits
and Terms of Purchase: |
| We
require a deposit of 1/2 the purchase price to
reserve the dog (non-refundable). Balance must be paid within 3 weeks
of the initial deposit and 10 days prior to shipment. If the balance is not paid
within the 3 week period the dog will become available for
resale, unless the puppy was reserved before the age of 8
weeks. If that age falls outside of the 3 week period
payment is due at the 8 week mark. Other payment
arrangements maybe made on a case by case basis. All monies must be
received by the seller, in full, prior to transfer of the animal. Should the payment not be received
within the agreed time we will credit the entire deposit
toward the purchase of another puppy within a one year time
period. If the credit is not used within that one year
period the credit becomes null and void making it no longer
valid.
The evaluation of breeding
and show potential is our best estimation at 8 weeks as to
what that puppy will grow out to be. We use the Pat
Hastings "Puppy Puzzle" method of evaluation, but
in
show prospects a definitive evaluation cannot be made on
puppies less than 9 months of age. Breeder assumes no responsibility as to
reproduction capabilities of this male or female puppy.
Show prospect is defined as "having no major or
disqualifying faults for his/her age - on the date of
this sale". Show
or breeding prospect puppy will have even or scissors bite
and males
will have two testicles descended into the scrotum at
maturity or a replacement will be made when one becomes
available.
Proof of puppy teeth extraction (between the ages of 6 to 9
months) must be supplied for validation of warranty of occlusion for a breeding or show dog-as well as documentation of
proper maintenance for dental hygiene. Occlusion cannot be guaranteed without proper maintenance by the
buyer. Warranty is replacement only. If the dog is returned,
for a warranty replacement, a dog of equal value will be given as
replacement (all shipping charges incurred are at the buyers
expense). If buyer elects to keep the dog with a warranted defect,
as described above, the seller will credit the buyer the amount paid for this dog over and above the base price listed
above for a PET of their color category toward any future purchase of another dog
to be used within a one year period. Credit will be applied
after the seller provides Vet certification indicating the
dog has been spay or neutered. If the credit is not
used within that one year period the credit becomes null and
void. No other warranty either expressed or implied exists between the buyer and seller of this
breeding or show potential dog.
All
puppies out of RuffRydn Poms
will have that kennel name as a prefix of their
name on their AKC registration papers.
We guarantee this
puppy/dog to be in sound body and good health, and free from
communicable disease as far as appears to the eye. We
provide a 72 hour warrantee against distemper, hepatitis,
leptospirosis, adenovirus2, parvovirus, and corona virus.
The buyer has 72 hours
(Sunday not included) from the time of transfer to have the
puppy checked by a veterinarian of their choice, at their own
expense. If the
buyer’s vet exam reveals that the puppy is sick or
diseased or a genetic defect is found and a vet of the
breeder’s choice concurs with the diagnosis, the buyer may
return the puppy to the breeder at the buyer’s expense.
Notice of intent to return must be given to the
breeder within 96 hours (Sunday not included) of the date of
the transfer, along with a statement in writing from they
buyer’s vet as to the heath problem.
The breeder will apply the balance toward the
purchase of another puppy/dog within a one year time
period. Shipping of the replacement puppy is the
buyers expense. If the credit is not used within that
one year period the credit becomes null and void.
There is no guarantee against accidents, sickness not
contracted on the breeder’s premises. All
pet puppies must be spayed or neutered - without
exception. Registration papers may not be given until
vet proof of spay/neuter is received by the seller. |
| Shipping |
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Shipping is done at the buyer's expense and we do reserve
the right to hold the dog for shipment until weather permits
it being done safely. Within the continental Unites
States we prefer ground shippers and offer
these options:
Pro-Pet-Transports.
The shippers charges run about $400. The additional charges related to shipping will be the vet
check and health certificate (and rabies shot if required).
Vet charges average about $65. Air shipment is also an
option; weather permitting. Air shipment runs $250 plus
additional
vet check and health certificate (and rabies shot if
required). Again, Vet charges average about $65. We do not provide
international shipment at this time.
Payment in full is expected 10 days prior to shipment.
If payment is not a minimum of 10 days received prior to shipment, puppy/dog will
be held until full payment is received. Any additional
shipping costs incurred for puppies held from shipment for
weather or non-payment will be the responsibility of the
buyer.
Buyers are always encouraged to
come to our home to pick up their puppy. This gives
the buyer the opportunity to see the surroundings that the
puppy is coming from. |
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Payment Types |
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The
only means of payment we are able to accept are cash,
money order or cashiers check. |
Once you have read and
agree to our Pricing
Policy, Deposits and Terms of Purchase continue to our
"Application for Adoption". Completing this
application is your agreement to these terms.
You will be
contacted for more information, and with information on puppy availability,
after the completion of the application.
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