Simons Poodles

                                                Simon’s Poodles & Doodles

 Dam: _____________________________________ Sire: ____________________________________

Birth Date:  ___________         AKC Registration ID _____________

Sex: M F _ Color: __________ Sale Price: __________ Breed_________________

 Buyer name:  _____________________________  

Seller will take every effort to guarantee that every puppy from Simons Poodles-n-Doodles is in good health at the time of adoption.  Because we cannot control the exposure of the puppy after leaving us, we ask that you have your new puppy examined by a vet within three (3) days after acquiring your puppy.  If you do not do this, this contract is VOID.  We will not ship a puppy until Seller is certain that the puppy is ready for the trip to your home and has passed a veterinary health inspection and is free from any illness (at least 8 weeks of age).  Seller will send the puppy’s health certificate, rabies certificate (if over 3 months old), vaccination record and copies of the AKC registration papers.
Seller warrants the health of the puppy for the first twelve (12) months of life against genetic hereditary illnesses i.e.… (Heart, liver and kidney failure).   If ever a replacement puppy is deemed necessary due to one of the above-listed life-threatening illnesses, the replacement will be made for the same value of puppy, unless Buyer prefers to pay the difference for a more valuable puppy.  Buyer must return the puppy along with all registration papers, immunization papers, , etc, along with a letter from a licensed veterinarian stating the type of condition/illness that the puppy is exhibiting in order to determine if a replacement is to be made to Buyer.  Should a death occur, due to an unknown cause, an autopsy must be performed by a licensed veterinarian and a copy of the report forwarded to Seller before determining if a replacement is to be made.  There will be no cash refunds.  All expenses are at Buyer’s expense including the licensed veterinarian diagnosis and autopsy, if applicable, and the return shipping and shipping of a replacement puppy. 

Puppies are extremely susceptible to infections due to cool drafts.  Another susceptibility of puppies and small dogs is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which can be brought on by a number of reasons such as not eating properly or frequently enough, playing too much, the stress of being moved to a new home or just being handled too much.  Puppies can also go through high stress during moves to their new homes, changes in diet as well as too much handling by the new owners and can bring on parasites that can be dormant such as, but not limited to, worms and ear mites.  Every preventative effort has been made by Seller (wormings, shots and ear cleanings) to guard against these types of problems, but Buyer should be aware of them possibly occurring.  These conditions are all treatable and do NOT warrant a return or exchange of said puppy.

Small puppies and dogs are very fragile and every precaution should be made in handling them.  Their bones are tiny and they are easily injured.  This contract is NOT applicable for accidental injury to the puppy.  While Seller will make a good faith effort to estimate the color and size of the puppy based on past litters and size of the parents, Seller does NOT and CANNOT guarantee size, color, temperament or fertility of a puppy.  We represent our puppies as beautiful, loving pets.  We have expended a lot of love, care and time prior to the puppy’s adoption.  Buyer should be prepared and ready to continue that same loving care.

By signing below, the parties agree to the terms as described above.

DATED:  _________________     Buyer(s) Signature(s):  __________________

Address:  ______________________________________________________

Two Phone numbers:  ___________________________ Email: ________________________

Seller Signature: ___________________________________________

Simons Poodles, Doodles & Yorkies

* Jackie Simon
3160 US HWY 6 E. Fremont, Ohio 43420

poodlesddl@msn.com

www.simonspoodles.com

Face Book Page   Simons Poodles n Doodles

Phone:  419-603-8203

Predicting a puppy’s adult size and weight is not an exact science. This chart, developed over many years of experience by long-time poodle breeders and experts, is a helpful guideline at predicting future weight. (Example: If your 5 weeks old puppy weighs 22 oz., it’s projected adult weight would be 5.5 lbs.)

Toy Poodle Weight Chart

The Cause:

Tear-staining is a common problem with Dogs. Most tearing problems are due to the famous “Four H’s” spoken of by Margarie Martin: heredity, health, hygiene and happiness. A seriously stained face does not indicate a poor-quality, nor poorly bred dog. It is not proof that the dog is neglected, mistreated or unhealthy. It just means the dog has more tears and less drainage than he needs for some reason that is probably somehow related to any one or any combination of very minor “heredity, health, hygiene, and happiness” concerns.

Heredity: A dog could inherit very small tear ducts or overly watery eyes, particularly as a response to various products. Definitely inherited are large eyes and short muzzles, which tend to allow more eye irritation and less drainage. There can be inherited or developmental structural defects that result in eye stains.

Health: Simple health concerns are often the major cause of tear-staining. Some of these are natural and unavoidable such as when puppies cut their first teeth, and again when they cut their permanent teeth. To make matters worse, at the same time, puppy hair is growing, just long enough to stick into their eyes and cause excessive tearing. Dogs of any age with teeth or gum problems are likely to have extra tear staining. Ear mites and ear infections, or any health problem – especially those in the head, neck, and chest areas – may also contribute to tear-staining. Allergies to certain dyes or ingredients in food could cause excessive tearing.

Hygiene: Hygiene is an obvious factor in tear-staining. Matter in the eye tends to collect at the inner corner. This works wonderfully to keep eyes clean of foreign particles. If the dog’s eyes are exposed to dust, wind, grooming products, stray or ingrown hairs and other irritants, there will be more matter at the corners. This matter becomes an irritant and causes more tearing and therefore more staining.

Happiness: Happiness may directly or indirectly affect tearing. It seems very apparent that any miserable, uncomfortable, stressed-out dog is prone to all kinds of problems, including and leading to excess tearing, less eye drainage and more staining. When a Dog is upset or unhappy more tearing occurs which will rapidly stain the face.

Other: Other causes of tear and other staining in Dogs could be their diet. Foods with dyes or water with high mineral content can cause staining. Also the dog could be getting his face or feet in his food which could cause staining.

Coping with Tear Staining

Since nothing can be done about your puppy’s heredity, we must first look to the causes due to health. Obviously nothing can be done to prevent cutting teeth. If you suspect your dog might have ear mites, ear or bacterial or yeast infection or clogged tear ducts, you may need to visit your vet. He can prescribe medication or procedures to take care of these problems. Many people recommend Tetracyclin, an antibiotic, for helping with tear-staining. There is a bad side to this however – it can cause stomach upsets which will contribute to more staining and will also cause staining of the teeth. Give it only for a short period if you must use it. If a food allergy is determined to be the cause, better quality foods, such as Eukanuba, Innova and Sensible Choice, just to name a few, produce a food for dogs with food allergies. I also recommend using a stainless steel feeding dish as it is bacteriostatic and will not breed bacteria as some plastic dishes can.

After health problems have been considered you must look to hygiene. Always be certain to dry your dog’s ears thoroughly after bathing. Also, any hairs inside the ears should also be removed. This is something you can do yourself quite easily, but if you’re unsure how to do it, have your vet show you the procedure. This will help prevent ear infections. Matter should be gently cleaned from the eyes twice daily with a cotton swab. A dab of eye ointment (such as Terramycin) or a drop of Visine should be used twice daily. Do not use excessive amounts as this may contribute to the tearing problem. Be sure that any eye ointment you use is clear. Hair should be put up in a top knot as soon as it is long enough. The eyes should then be examined for any stray or ingrown hairs. Wipe tear-stained hair with warm water and dry with cornstarch and a tissue. If there are stray hairs around the eye, a dab of petroleum jelly or Desitin will help keep them out of eyes and help prevent further staining. This procedure should usually correct the problem within 10-21 days and is highly preferable to bleaching, which can cause breakage of the hair on which it is used and also possible skin irritations or eye damage if extreme care is not taken. One method, (without bleaching) recommended by a breeder, is mixing concentrated Magic Touch #1 and hydrogen peroxide (2% or 3% from the pharmacy — not the beauty shop variety) equal parts. Only mix enough for a week at a time so the peroxide doesn’t lose it potency. (Mix 1/8 cup Magic Touch with 1/8 cup peroxide.) Apply it once or twice a day to the stained area with a cotton ball after combing out the hair. Using the Magic Touch concentrate helps prevent the hair from drying out too much from the peroxide. And as an added benefit, it might only take a couple of weeks to clean it up completely. Magic Touch is a Crown Royale product and the toll-free number is 1-800-992-5400.

I believe the happiness issue speaks for itself. Do your best to be constantly reassuring to you dog and avoid situations which may be stressful when possible. If you are aware of a stressful situation that is forthcoming (such as the dog’s first show), do your best to prepare yourself and your dog in advance. If you are nervous and upset, this will convey itself to your dog, making it nervous and upset also. This will lead to excessive tearing. Be sure your dog is accustomed to doing all that will be expected of it in the ring.

Avoid feeding your dog any product which contains dyes. Quality dog foods such as Iams, Eukanuba, Innova and Sensible Choice, to name a few, do not contain dyes. Also if you give your dog snacks, be certain they contain no colorings. Since high mineral content in water can also cause staining, I recommend using purified water. Some owners have had success in teaching their dog to drink from a water bottle to keep their face dry.

Here are some suggestions for house training puppy.

Buy a Crate or baby gate. Confinement and routine are the two important things to remember in potty training your puppy quickly and successfully. A baby gate can be used to place baby in a utility room, or bathroom, with a tile floor. Using newspapers for potty purposes, a pet bed, food and fresh water, puppy will be safe while you are out. A crate, no paper down, is used to teach puppy to “hold it”, until you take him to his place to potty.

Establish a schedule and don’t deviate from it. The “when” and “how” you housetrain needs to be consistent so make sure all the family members follow the same guidelines.

Pick the soiling spot, a newspaper in the utility room, or place in your yard, and take your pup there when it is time to eliminate. The odor from previous visits to this spot will stimulate the urge to defecate and /or urinate.

Many new owners confuse their pup by using different words for the same command. In the housebreaking process, it is a good idea to use the same word like “outside” or “potty” every time you take puppy to his spot to eliminate. Consistent use of a key word, along with the activity will help build a level of communication between you and your pup. Later, while you are watching TV and notice your dog staring at you, you can say the “outside” or “potty, and your pup will go to the door.

Be Patient. Dogs may urinate or defecate more than once during the outing. Don’t distract your pup from the job at hand. Some pups do not want you to observe them while going potty. If this is the case, place them in a safe place, such as an exercise pen, and leave them alone long enough to take care of their needs. If you catch puppy in the act of having and accident, tell him, “NO!” forcefully, pick him up and take him to his potty place. If you don’t catch him, simply clean up the mess and scold yourself for not being available. Do not scold the puppy.

Praise them for their success. Pat them and say, “Good Dog”. Be consistent, patient, praise when appropriate, and be willing__for however long it takes___ to invest the time and energy necessary to make this important training time a success. The effort you put forth now will be well worth it for the lifetime of your pet.

Most puppies should be taken out:

• After waking in the mornings
• After naps
• After meals
• After play or training
• Before being put to bed

The #1 rule in this, as in training your dog to do anything, is to be consistent!!