Policies &
Agreements.

By proceeding, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and at or above the age of majority in your state or province, that you are legally competent to enter into a binding contract, and that all information you provide is accurate and complete.

Stokeshire reserves the right to refuse service to any party at any time, including in cases where a family is determined not to be a suitable match for a puppy in our program. Placement is offered by our discretion and is not guaranteed by deposit alone.

Financial terms applicable to every placement.

• Pre-breeding refund. If a refund is requested before confirmed breeding, 90% of the deposit ($450, excluding sales tax) is refundable. Sales tax is non-refundable and remitted directly to the State of Wisconsin.
• Post-breeding. Deposits are non-refundable after confirmed breeding (documented live cover or artificial insemination).
• Deposits placed after a litter has been born are immediately non-refundable.
• Deposits may be transferred one time only, at Seller's discretion, must be requested before selection day, and must be used within 24 months or will be forfeited.
• All puppy prices are final and non-negotiable. Pricing varies by puppy and is individually set.
• A 10% discount is available to active military, veterans, first responders, teachers, homeschool parents, foster parents, pastors, and missionaries, and must be applied at time of deposit.
• Training, transport, and boarding services are invoiced separately, are non-refundable once scheduled, and are subject to the Stokeshire Invoice Policy, which requires payment within 7 calendar days.

Selection appointments are scheduled in official waitlist order. All selections are provisional until checkout is complete.

Stokeshire retains Breeder's Choice, the right to hold back any puppy for our breeding program, guardian home placement, health or medical considerations, or therapy and service animal candidacy.

We reserve the right to skip, delay, or reassign a family's selection if the family is unresponsive, misses deadlines, or is determined to be an unsuitable match for the puppies available at time of selection. Pick of the Litter placements are non-refundable and non-transferable. Breeder retains final authority on placement order.

Every puppy is released at a minimum of 8 weeks of age, regardless of earlier allowances under Wisconsin law. Each litter is assigned a designated 3-day pickup window.

Pickup may occur in person at the Stokeshire facility in Medford, Wisconsin, or via approved ground or flight transport, which must be scheduled a minimum of 72 hours in advance and is subject to availability. All Bootcamp, boarding, and transportation fees must be prepaid in full before pickup or delivery is scheduled, and are non-refundable once services are scheduled or rendered.

Transportation dates are not guaranteed and may shift due to weather, carrier availability, or veterinary events.

To activate and maintain the Stokeshire Health and Wellness Guarantee, the following are required.

• Veterinary exam within 7 days of receiving the puppy, conducted by a licensed veterinarian, with written documentation provided to Stokeshire. Failure to complete this exam voids the Health Guarantee.
• Trupanion insurance activation within 24 hours of pickup using the code provided at placement. For puppies enrolled in Doodle School or Bootcamp, Trupanion must be active before training begins.
• Annual wellness exams and age-appropriate vaccinations throughout the guarantee period.
• Monthly heartworm and parasite prevention, maintained continuously.
• Spay or neuter with written veterinary proof provided by 12 months of age, unless a later date is approved in writing by Stokeshire for medical reasons or large-breed developmental timing.

Failure to follow veterinary care, nutrition, or spay and neuter requirements may void applicable portions of the guarantee.

For the first 90 days following placement, the puppy must remain on a marine-protein-only diet covering both food and treats. No rotation or substitution of protein sources, including chews, toppers, or supplements, is permitted without written approval from Stokeshire.

The only exception is a documented veterinary emergency, in which case the attending veterinarian's written instructions supersede this protocol and must be forwarded to Stokeshire as soon as reasonably practical.

Premature protein changes are among the leading causes of gastrointestinal and dermatologic disruption in young dogs. This protocol exists to protect the puppy during the window of greatest developmental vulnerability.

Stokeshire breeds intentionally, guided by Embark genetic testing and Volhard temperament evaluation. No breeder, however, can guarantee specific outcomes related to:

• Adult size or weight
• Coat texture, curl pattern, or furnishing
• Color or markings
• Temperament, trainability, or behavioral outcomes
• Shedding level or hypoallergenic tolerance
• Therapy, service, or working suitability

By placing a deposit, you acknowledge and accept these natural variations as inherent to living animals. All puppy descriptions, projected timelines, and anticipated traits are estimates subject to natural variation.

The full Stokeshire 3-Year Health and Wellness Partnership Guarantee is a separate document, incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Summary of coverage:

• 14-day window. Applies only to undisclosed life-threatening congenital conditions or medically documented household allergies. Does not apply to minor, treatable, or common puppy conditions.
• 3-year genetic guarantee. Covers serious, inherited, debilitating genetic conditions that materially impair quality of life, confirmed non-correctable by licensed veterinary diagnosis and documentation.
• Support-based remedies. The guarantee does not provide cash refunds. Remedies are defined in the Health Guarantee document and may include program credit, specialist referrals, and waitlist access for future placement in exceptional cases.

The guarantee expressly excludes parasites, common viral illnesses, minor cosmetic conditions, size, coat, temperament variation, trauma, obesity-related illness, and lifestyle-induced conditions. Care-standard compliance under Section 05 is required for any claim to be considered.

Every Stokeshire dog is sold strictly as a companion pet with no breeding rights. Breeding rights are granted only through a separate written Breeding Rights Agreement signed by both parties and paid in full in advance of any breeding activity.

Unauthorized breeding includes any intentional or accidental mating, semen, egg, or embryo collection or use, artificial insemination, pregnancy, whelping, fostering, or sale or transfer of offspring without prior written authorization from Stokeshire.

You consent to DNA parentage testing of the dog and any suspected offspring on request. Refusal to submit for testing constitutes an admission of unauthorized breeding. In addition to liquidated damages, Stokeshire may pursue injunctive relief, court-ordered repossession of the dog, and ownership of any offspring produced from unauthorized breeding, with no refund or credit due.

Every Stokeshire dog has a place with Stokeshire, regardless of age or circumstance. If you become unable to care for the dog at any point in its life, you agree to contact Stokeshire first.

• Stokeshire retains a right of first refusal on any transfer, rehoming, or sale of the dog.
• You agree not to sell, surrender, or transfer the dog to a pet store, broker, laboratory, shelter, or rescue without Stokeshire's written consent.
• You agree not to lease, consign, or transfer the dog for any breeding purpose.
• Lifetime return is always accepted. No refund is provided on return.

Surrenders made outside this process are a material breach and may trigger legal action or reclaim of the dog.

At the time of deposit, you may grant Stokeshire permission to use photographs of you and your puppy for social media, marketing, and promotional purposes. This consent may be withdrawn in writing at any time and is not a condition of placement.

If you consent to being listed as a reference for Stokeshire, we will only provide your contact information to prospective families who explicitly request buyer references, and never for marketing lists, sponsorships, or affiliate distribution.

The following policies are each legally binding and govern the relevant aspect of your relationship with Stokeshire. The version of each policy in effect on the date of your signature is incorporated by reference into your Purchase Agreement. Subsequent updates do not apply retroactively unless expressly agreed in writing.

Stokeshire may link to or recommend third-party websites, trainers, transport providers, and nutrition partners. We are not liable for their content, performance, quality, or claims. Use of any third-party service is at your discretion and subject to that provider's own terms and policies.

Responsibility for the puppy transfers to you at pickup or delivery. Stokeshire is not liable for injuries, illnesses, property damage, or veterinary costs beyond the express provisions of the Health and Wellness Guarantee. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Stokeshire Designer Doodles and Stokhaus Media, LLC from claims arising after transfer of ownership.

If a puppy in Stokeshire's care or in transport requires emergency veterinary treatment, Stokeshire may authorize necessary care and the buyer is responsible for associated costs.

This Agreement is governed exclusively by the laws of the State of Wisconsin. Before filing any legal action, you agree to engage in mandatory mediation in Taylor County, Wisconsin in good faith.

If mediation does not resolve the dispute, exclusive venue and jurisdiction lie in Taylor County, Wisconsin. You waive any objection based on jurisdiction, venue, or forum non conveniens. In any enforcement action, the prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and collection expenses.

You agree to contact Stokeshire in writing before initiating any chargeback or payment dispute.