“The Contenders” Boxers & Boarding Kennels
Bred for Health, Intelligence and Temperament.
Terms and Conditions for Obtaining a Puppy
Deposits:
Deposits may not be made before the litter arrives. After Puppies are born a deposit may be placed to hold the one chosen until they are old enough for placement, first come first served. Deposits are always voluntary. “The Contenders” Boxer Puppies will have at least 19 AKC® Champions in their Bloodlines. Minimum deposit is $200 and is fully refundable.
Puppy Prices:
The price for a puppy depends on Appearance, Conformation, Quality and Purpose. The regular price is $800-$1000ΩΩ for a puppy with full AKC® Registration and they may be used for Showing or Breeding. Save $200Ω if it is for a family pet that will receive AKC® Registration that limits breeding or showing. There is no guarantee expressed or implied as to the ability to show or breed a puppy. Prices are set after a puppy is born and will be displayed with it's picture in the Puppy Pics Gallery. There is no difference in the price of a male or female Puppy. Sales restricted to Domestic USA sales in the lower 48 Continental States only. No sales to re-sellers, foreign agents or pet stores.
Guarantees: Satisfaction & Health.
Satisfaction: 90-day Full Refund†† return Healthy Puppy. Health: Heart, Hips & Thyroid. First Year Full Refund††
Shipping:
The buyer pays all shipping charges. Because we care for the health and safety of the Puppies "The Contenders” Boxers has selected Continental Airlines Cargo as our pet shipper. USDA Licensed carriers. Charges include the current air cargo rate for live animals, delivery expense to the closest air cargo terminal and the cost of the shipping crate. The buyer will complete pickup at the destination. Continental's Animal Care program is very good and they do not have the hot or cold weather restrictions that limit the other carriers.
If I am not ready to receive my puppy when they are ready for placement can you hang on to it for me for a while?
Puppies that need to be held longer than one week past the age of 8 weeks can be held longer at the discounted boarding rate of $10/day beginning at 8 weeks of age. In all cases the balance of the cost of the puppy is due by 8 weeks of age or your deposit will be refunded and the puppy will again be listed for sale. Any boarding fees are due when the puppy is picked up or shipped. The new owner is responsible for any Medical/Health costs past 8 weeks of age.
What you will receive with your new Puppy:
Before Placement Puppies will have their Tail Cropped, Dew Claws removed, First Shots, Worming, Final Check-Up, AVID® MicroChip I.D. Implant ††† and health certificate if shipped, per USDA requirements.
If you do not want your Puppy’s tail cropped:
Tails are cropped when the Puppy is less than a week old because it does not require Anesthetic then, so they are cropped before they are offered for sale.
Dew Claws:
This procedure is done as a health and safety precaution (yours, your family's and your new pet's). Dew Claws can cause cuts and scratches when they play, or if they hop up on someone or get in a fight. They also may be ripped off causing a painful injury to your pet. In the wild, Dew Claws are used to help grab and hold prey when they eat, not unlike the way a human thumb is used. As a pet this is not required.
Ear Cropping and Spaying/Neutering:
Ear cropping is not provided for several reasons. First, they must be a few months older for the Anesthesia required for the procedure. Second, as a matter of personal choice many new Boxer Puppy owners do not prefer having their Puppy's ears cropped. Third, taping and training a Boxer's ears to stand erect after cropping is a very time and care intensive procedure with no guarantee of good results. Spaying/Neutering also requires the Puppy to be old enough for anesthesia and all of the Puppies leave here before they are old enough for this procedure. Consult your Veterinarian for his or her recommendations regarding these procedures.
Feeding your new Puppy:
There is much debate on the best brand of food for your puppy. They should be fed a high protein puppy food of good quality for the first full year. Consult your Veterinarian for their recommendation for feeding at each stage of their life.
When your new Puppy is ready to come home:
If you are picking him up, he's ready at 8 weeks old. If you are having him shipped he leaves at 8 weeks plus shipping time.
AKC® Pedigree & AKC® DNA Parentage Certification:
Your Puppy's Pedigree is ordered when you send in the AKC® Registration to have him registered in your name by checking the Pedigree Box on the Application Form with your payment. AKC® DNA Parentage Certificate is available for Puppies through the American Kennel Club®.
We reserve the right to refuse any sale or service that we feel may be detrimental to the health and welfare of the animals.
ΩPuppies sold as pets at the lower price range will receive Limited AKC® registration applications, meaning they can't compete in AKC® shows or competition and their offspring are not eligible to be registered with AKC®. Limited registration can't be upgraded at a later date so you must be sure of your choice. If you choose Limited, it is recommended that your pet be spayed or neutered to avoid unwanted mating. Consult with your Veterinarian for details.
ΩΩPuppies sold for breeding or show competition at the normal price range receive full AKC® registration applications.