Application
Please submit the application at the bottom of this page and a $750 deposit once approved.
We place puppies according to their potential compatibility with the lifestyles, desired activities, and goals of applicants, not necessarily in the order of deposits received. **We give special priority to applicants that are eager to participate in AKC activities, and to social media influencers** Structure and temperament evaluations will be performed by unbiased third party professionals between 7-8 weeks of age, and they can go to their new homes at 8 weeks of age. We are not willing to make placement decisions prior to evaluations. We recommend that owners fly to us to pickup their puppy, and the puppy can fly home in the cabin as a Carry-On Pet. If an owner is unable to pickup the puppy, we will deliver it for a fee of $400/day of travel + expenses. We offer additional puppy training for $3000/month starting at 8 weeks old.
Conditions of Sale and Guarantees:
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Show and Breeding Prospects are $3000. Puppies with a disqualifying fault are $2500 and may not be shown or bred. Ear cropping is not included in the sale price, but we can have the procedure done by our vet for $1500 at the buyer's request. The $750 deposit will be held in reserve to pay for OFA Hips, Elbows, Heart, and Eyes when the puppy is 24 months old, and we will pay the provider directly at the time of service. The puppy will be micro-chipped, de-wormed, and receive the appropriate vaccinations for its age.
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American Kennel Club registration is provided at the time of sale. Registered name and call name must be the same, and must begin with "V" if born in 2024, and include the suffix "du Joie De Vie". Angie Robertson (Breeder) will remain on the registration as co-owner of all breeding quality females to prevent unauthorized breeding or transfer of ownership.
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If during the first 7 days, the health of the dog is found to be unacceptable according to AVMA guidelines, Joie De Vie Beaucerons will accept the dog back and either replace it with one of equal quality of the same sex and color if available, or refund the full purchase price. At the time the animal is returned, the Buyer(s) shall return the registration papers correctly signed. No refund will be made if the dog has been mistreated, neglected, injured or physically altered by the Buyer(s), and this does not remove the requirement of the Buyer(s) to return the dog to Joie De Vie Beaucerons.
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This dog is the product of parents with exemplary temperaments for the Beauceron Breed Standard. Buyer(s) understands that without constant socialization, mental stimulation, and discipline, the dog could become destructive, dominant, timid, or dangerous. The Buyer(s) agree to take the dog out of the house (in addition to Buyer(s) normal routine) to interact with and be touched by new people of all ages and have new positive social experiences several times a week for the first six months. Buyer(s) agrees to provide the dog with daily mental stimulation, individual time, training, and discipline. Buyer(s) accepts full responsibility for the mental development of the Dog.
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If the dog is sold as a show and breeding prospect and develops any of the following disqualifying faults, the Buyer(s) is entitled to a refund of $500 once the dog has been sterilized (Buyer(s) keeping the original dog) and proof of sterilization by a licensed veterinarian has been received by Joie De Vie Beaucerons: Split nose; Nose color other than black or with unpigmented areas; Overshot or undershot bite with loss of contact; absence of three or more teeth (first premolars not counting); Yellow eyes; Walleye in the Black and Tan; Natural ears carried upright and rigid; Tail carried over the back; and for males, any fewer than two normal testicles properly descended into the scrotum. All claims must be made before the dog is 18 months of age and is first substantiated by Joie De Vie Beaucerons or their designee.
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This dog is the product of parents certified free of Hip Dysplasia. Joie De Vie Beaucerons will offer the same option as above if the dog is determined to have Hip Dysplasia by the Orthopedic Foundation of Animals (OFA) or PennHip. The Buyer(s) shall have the dog X-Rayed between age 24-30 months.
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Breeder agrees to be accessible for guidance and coaching with ear posting, nutrition, healthcare, and training for the life of the dog. Buyer agrees to send updates and photos to the breeder regularly throughout the lifetime of the dog.
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The dog shall not be utilized for breeding without breeder's written consent. The dog may not be sterilized without breeder's written consent. The terms of any breeding arrangement will vary and will be governed by a separate written agreement.
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Buyer understands that setting training goals and exposing the dog to as many new environments and opportunities as possible is very important for the dog’s mental development. Buyer agrees to pursue a title in at least one of the following AKC Activities: Obedience, Rally, FastCAT, Lure Coursing, Scent Work, Tracking, Herding, or Agility. Buyer agrees to pursue a title in Conformation if the dog is deemed show and breeding quality by entering 2 shows/year until the title is earned.
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Buyer agrees to keep nails short enough to never touch the ground and maintain a Body Condition Score of 4-5. Buyer is financially responsible for all nutrition and veterinary care.
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Buyer agrees to obtain OFA ratings for Hips, Elbows, Eyes, and Heart between 24-30 months of age. Breeder will pay the provider directly for these tests.
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AKC registration may not be transferred, and the Dog may not be re-homed without breeder's written consent.
Joie De Vie Beaucerons will, in all cases, take back any dog which is no longer wanted and/or cannot be kept by the Buyer(s).
In the case of a Return, all shipping/transportation costs are the sole responsibility of the Buyer(s). Buyer(s) agrees to provide Joie De Vie Beaucerons with the AKC Registration Certificate correctly signed, at or before the time of return. Joie De Vie Beaucerons shall have the absolute right to demand rescission of any transfer in violation of this paragraph, and shall be entitled to immediate return of the dog with the AKC Registration Certificate correctly signed. The Dog may not be euthanized without Breeder's written consent.
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Joie de Vie Beaucerons takes great pride in being positive ambassadors of the Beauceron breed. Buyer(s) agrees to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner, be gracious, kind, and supportive of others and their dogs at shows, trials, and on social media. Speaking negatively of other Beauceron breeders, owners, and/or their dogs is unbecoming and not condoned by Joie de Vie Beaucerons.
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Buyer(s) agrees to release and hold harmless Joie De Vie Beaucerons for any and all liability, damages, or injuries, caused either directly or indirectly by the dog to any person, whether actual or legal, or to any property, whether real or personal. Furthermore, Buyer(s) assumes full liability for any damages or injuries, whether physical, mental, emotional or economic, caused by the dog, to any person, whether actual or legal, or to any property, whether real or personal, after receiving and acknowledging delivery and possession of the dog. Buyer(s) further agrees to indemnify or reimburse Joie De Vie Beaucerons as a result of any costs or expenses incurred by Joie De Vie Beaucerons as a result of any act of Buyer(s) causing liability, damages, or injuries as set forth herein.
Application:
If you are having difficulty submitting the application, please type out your responses in an email to us at joiedeviebeaucerons@gmail.com