Doodles of Madison County Financial Agreement and Shipping policies
The price of a Swissy Mountain Doodle ( 2020 litter, one of Emmy ( Emily) and Charlie)
Total: Based on Puppy Color, plus, if residing in Iowa, a 7% sales tax (6% Iowa sales tax plus a 1% local option sales tax).
There is a non-refundable deposit of $300.00 to reserve your puppy. We will accept no deposits until a puppy questionnaire is filled out. This is not required, but we would prefer to meet with you via Zoom as well. Once we have the questionnaire, the order of picking your pet will be based on the order deposits are received. This 300.00 will roll over and be applied to the total purchase price of your doodle. If you have a preference of gender and the litter doesn’t produce that gender or the event of litter failure, the $300.00 will be applied to the next litter. Again, litter picks will be based on order that deposits are received. Example: you have the 4th pick of females and only 3 females are produced. You are now the 1st pick of females in the next litter!
The remaining balance is due before or at puppy pick-up. We accept all forms of US currency. Due to the myriad of scams out there, if you use a paper instrument (cashier’s check, money order, personal check, etc.) they must clear (minimum of 10 day wait) before you pick up your puppy. Cash or credit/debit card is instantaneous and is our preferred method. We accept credit/debit card payments via PayPal.
Buyer is responsible for the full price at puppy pick-up. We are located in scenic Madison County, Iowa. Madison County is the home of the covered bridges featured in the movie “The Bridges of Madison County” and the birthplace of John Wayne. In Winterset we have the John Wayne Museum and The Iowa Quilt museum. Our Winterset Square is beautiful and has many quaint shops that makes for a wonderful Saturday morning shopping experience. As the time gets closer, I can send you lodging contacts so it is easy to make puppy pick up a fun and a memorable mini vacation.
If picking your puppy up in person is not a possibility, there are other shipping options. Due to Covid-19 all airlines have suspended cargo pet transport, however, if you wish to fly into Des Moines, we can meet you with your precious baby. Most airlines allow a carry-on pet for an additional charge, however all have stringent guidelines that have to be followed. If you choose this method make sure you know exactly what the carrier expects before you book. If you wish, we can fly your precious baby to a major airport of your choosing. Unless you opt for a remote airport, most of the time we can fly your puppy for $500.00. If choosing this method, shipping costs are due before booking the flight and we will need a minimum of a 15 day notice as prices skyrocket under the 14 day window. We would prefer the puppy not be sent via ground pet transport businesses. Not only are they more expensive than flying, they will put undue stress on the puppy and if you choose this option, the health contract will be null and void.
Major Airlines and Pet Policies