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Love Givers Schnauzers
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AKC
Lake Placid, FL
Deposits
What is a deposit?
A deposit is a nonrefundable holding fee and it is like a promise that you will purchase the puppy. Deposits start being collected after the puppies turn 1-3 days old. A puppy under a deposit is no longer available for sale. For Minis, if you are set on a color and the color is known at birth, you can pick at the same time you place the deposit. If the color is unknown at birth, then it is better to wait until 5 weeks old. If there is more than 1 same color same gender puppy, you will pick the one you want in the order the deposits were received at time of pick up (after they turn 8 weeks old). For giant schnauzer puppies, you will pick the puppy you want on the same day of pick up (after the puppy turns 8 weeks old).
How much is the deposit?
$500
Why is the deposit non-refundable?
When a puppy has a deposit, it is no longer available for sale. This means that I will not offer that puppy to anyone else, and if you back out, that puppy lost precious time in finding a real home. So, if you decide you do not want the puppy anymore, I will not return your deposit, think of it as a penalty for wasting both the puppy's and my time. So please make sure that when you place the deposit, you are 100% sure that you have what the puppy costs, that you can have the puppy, that there is nothing that will get in the way of the purchase of this puppy, and that you will take him/her home when they are ready to go. It is your responsibility, before placing the deposit, to make sure you can make the final payment and bring this puppy home with you when they are ready no matter the circumstances.
What if you no longer want to sell me the puppy, what happens to my deposit?
I will kindly let you know and return your deposit.
What if the puppy doesn't pass his/her health check-up?
Depending on the reason, if the puppy does not pass the health check-up due to a life-altering illness, you have a few options to choose from. You can transfer the holding fee to a different available puppy of the same litter or wait for another litter to be born and pick one from that litter. You can also choose to get the deposit back. This is the only reason I would refund the deposit. Deposits are non-refundable for any other reason.
Will I get a receipt when putting in a deposit?
Yes, you will get a receipt stating the amount you paid for the deposit. The receipt will state the puppy you want, gender, color, etc., or picking slot. The receipt will also state the remaining balance you will owe. This receipt needs to be signed and returned to me.
Does the deposit count towards the whole price of the puppy?
Yes. When the puppy is ready to go home with you, you will subtract the deposit amount from the whole price of the puppy. The deposit receipt will say the remaining amount you will owe. Whole price - Deposit amount. For prices please click on the "Prices" button at the bottom or the "Wait List Form" button.
Deposits are only transferrable within 1 year of being received.
As a courtesy, if something happens/changes BEFORE the puppy is 6 weeks old, and you can no longer go forward with the purchase of the puppy, you can transfer the deposit to a future litter within 1 year of your deposit being received. Please understand that if for some reason we no longer breed the dog you wanted you will still not get a refund, you would need to get a breed I have available. If you decide to back out a second time, your deposit will be completely forfeited and to get another puppy in the future you will need to make another deposit. Make sure to have the receipt of your deposit available when claiming the old deposit.
If you have any other questions or need clarification, please visit our contact page and send us an email.
The waiting list has changed to the "Mailing List"
Mailing List
🐾 What is the Mailing List??
Our Mailing List is the best way to stay updated on our newest litters and available puppies! 💌🐶 When you join, you'll receive email notifications every time new puppies are born — based on the breed you're interested in. This means you’ll always be among the first to know when a new litter arrives! Unlike a traditional waiting list, we won’t match puppies to families based on preferences. Instead, it’s first come, first served — so when you see a puppy you love in one of our emails or on our website, you can contact us directly to move forward with the adoption process. 🐾💖 This new system also helps us work more effectively and efficiently. Instead of spending hours (and sometimes days!) texting or calling families one by one, we can now focus more on caring for the puppies and giving you timely updates. It's a win-win for everyone! ✨ Don’t forget to save our email lovegiverpuppies@pb01.wixemails.com to your contacts so our updates don’t go to spam!
Why Did We Switch to a Mailing List?
We made the switch from a traditional waiting list to a mailing list to make things easier and better for everyone — both for you and for us! One of the reasons for the change is that sometimes people would join the waiting list, but when their turn came, they wouldn’t respond or “ghost” us. This made it hard to keep things moving smoothly and meant puppies had to wait longer to find their forever homes. The old waiting list also became very time-consuming and tricky to manage, with lots of back-and-forth calls and messages trying to match families with puppies based on their preferences. This sometimes caused delays and confusion. With the mailing list, we send updates quickly and directly to everyone interested, organized by the breed they want. This way, you get the info faster and can decide which puppy is right for you — no pressure, no waiting, and no worries about missed calls or messages. Plus, this new system lets us spend more time caring for the puppies and less time chasing down responses. It’s a win-win that helps puppies find their perfect homes more smoothly and quickly! We’re excited about this change and hope it makes your experience with us even better. Thanks for being part of our puppy family! 🐾💖
If you have any other questions, please visit our contact page and send us an email, text me, or call me.