Policies &
Agreements.
All governing policies for Stokeshire Designer Doodles are documented here. By submitting a deposit, purchasing a puppy, or using this website, you enter into a binding agreement with Stokhaus Media, LLC on the terms below. Every material provision of the signed Purchase Agreement is summarized on this page. Both documents are legally enforceable under the U.S. E-SIGN Act and the Wisconsin Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.
Terms of Service and
Purchase Agreement.
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.
This Section 16 governs every dog placed by Stokeshire into a Guardian Home. It supplements and is incorporated into the Terms of Service and Purchase Agreement above. Where a separate written Guardian Home Agreement is signed, that signed agreement and this Section 16 are read together, and the more protective term in favor of Stokeshire controls. The specific dog, agreed dog price if any, and any guardian compensation are as stated in the individual Guardian placement record or order.
16.1Acceptance and Binding Effect
This Section 16 is binding on any person or household that receives, takes possession of, transports, houses, or cares for a Guardian dog owned by Stokeshire (the "Guardian"), regardless of whether a separate Guardian Home Agreement has been physically or electronically signed.
By any one of the following acts, the Guardian confirms that they have received, read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by this Section 16 and all incorporated policies:
- Completing checkout, placing a deposit, or paying any fee associated with a Guardian placement,
- Taking physical possession or custody of the Guardian dog,
- Arranging or accepting transport or delivery of the Guardian dog, or
- Retaining the Guardian dog in their care for more than twenty-four (24) hours.
The Guardian acknowledges that possession of a Stokeshire-owned dog is offered solely on the terms of this Section 16, that no possession is granted on any other basis, and that acceptance of possession is acceptance of these terms in full. A Guardian who does not agree must decline possession and return the dog to Stokeshire immediately at the Guardian's expense.
16.2Retained Ownership
The Guardian dog remains the sole and exclusive property of Stokeshire at all times during the Guardianship Period. The Guardian is granted a revocable, conditional license to keep and care for the dog as a family companion. The Guardian holds no ownership, equity, breeding, or proprietary interest in the dog, its genetic material, its registration, or any offspring, and acquires none by passage of time, by expenditure of care costs, or by emotional attachment.
The Guardianship Period continues until Stokeshire executes a written transfer of ownership under Section 16.13, or until Stokeshire reclaims the dog under Section 16.14, whichever occurs first.
16.3Microchip, Registration, and Title Control
Stokeshire shall remain the listed owner of record on the dog's microchip registration and on any breed registry, including AKC or equivalent, records throughout the Guardianship Period. The Guardian shall not alter, transfer, re-register, or attempt to change ownership of any microchip or registry record, and shall not apply for registration, registered ownership, or breeding rights in the Guardian's name. Any attempt to do so is void and is a material breach.
16.4Breeding Rights and Reproductive Cooperation
Stokeshire retains all breeding rights to the Guardian dog. The Guardian agrees to cooperate fully and promptly with all reproductive activity, including:
- Reporting the onset of each heat cycle within twenty-four (24) hours of first observed signs,
- Securing and maintaining a relationship with a canine reproductive or fertility clinic acceptable to Stokeshire and meeting that clinic's protocols for care, unless Stokeshire agrees otherwise in writing,
- Delivering the dog to Stokeshire or its designated facility for progesterone testing, natural breeding, artificial insemination, ultrasound, whelping, and recovery, on the schedule set by Stokeshire,
- Permitting the dog to remain in Stokeshire's care for the full duration of breeding, gestation support, whelping, and weaning as Stokeshire determines, and
- Maintaining the dog in sound reproductive condition, including appropriate weight, nutrition, exercise, and parasite prevention.
While the dog is in Stokeshire's possession for breeding, whelping, or related care, Stokeshire is responsible for the dog's well-being and care costs during that period. The Guardian shall not withhold the dog, obstruct timing, or refuse transport for any reproductive purpose. Time is of the essence in all reproductive scheduling, and a missed cycle caused by the Guardian is a material breach.
16.5No Alteration Without Authorization
The Guardian shall not spay, neuter, sterilize, vasectomize, perform an ovary-sparing or partial procedure, chemically alter, or otherwise impair the fertility or reproductive capacity of the Guardian dog without Stokeshire's prior written authorization.
16.6Ownership of All Offspring
All puppies, litters, and offspring produced by the Guardian dog are the exclusive property of Stokeshire from the moment of conception. The Guardian holds no ownership of, claim to, or right to proceeds from any litter or puppy. The Guardian shall not sell, advertise, gift, pledge, or retain any puppy without Stokeshire's prior written consent.
16.7No Unauthorized Breeding
The Guardian shall prevent any unauthorized, accidental, or third-party breeding of the Guardian dog. Unauthorized breeding includes any intentional or accidental mating, collection or use of semen, eggs, or embryos, artificial insemination, pregnancy, whelping, fostering, or sale or transfer of offspring without Stokeshire's prior written authorization.
Any litter resulting from unauthorized breeding is the property of Stokeshire, and any proceeds the Guardian receives from such a litter are held in trust for and payable to Stokeshire. In addition to liquidated damages, Stokeshire may seek injunctive relief, court-ordered repossession of the dog, and ownership and possession of any offspring, with no refund or credit due.
16.8Care, Health Testing, Nutrition, and Insurance
The Guardian shall:
- Provide a safe home environment, appropriate nutrition, fresh water, shelter, exercise, grooming, socialization, and companionship consistent with Stokeshire's care standards, and work toward AKC Canine Good Citizen certification where Stokeshire requests,
- Maintain current vaccinations, parasite prevention, and routine veterinary care, and provide annual wellness exams,
- Present the dog for all health clearances Stokeshire requires, which may include hip, elbow, cardiac, ophthalmologic, patellar, and genetic testing, at the time and facility Stokeshire designates, and provide copies of all veterinary records on request,
- Not change the dog's diet, including brand, formula, protein source, treats, chews, toppers, supplements, or table food, without Stokeshire's prior written approval, except in a documented veterinary emergency, and
- Carry pet insurance and pay all associated premiums and deductibles throughout the Guardianship Period, unless Stokeshire waives this requirement in writing.
Non-compliance with the nutrition or care requirements may result in the Guardian bearing related veterinary costs and may constitute grounds for termination of the guardianship.
16.9Residence, Relocation, and Access
The Guardian shall keep the dog at the residence disclosed to Stokeshire and within 120 miles of Medford, Wisconsin, unless Stokeshire agrees otherwise in writing. Stokeshire may approve a greater distance in writing where the Guardian agrees to these terms and to reasonable arrangements for reproductive transport and access. The Guardian shall give Stokeshire at least thirty (30) days' written notice before any change of residence, contact information, or veterinarian. Stokeshire may, on reasonable notice, arrange a wellness check or inspection of the dog. The Guardian shall not conceal the dog or its location from Stokeshire.
16.10No Sale, Transfer, Rehoming, or Surrender
The Guardian shall not sell, transfer, lease, consign, give away, abandon, rehome, surrender to a shelter, rescue, broker, or laboratory, or relinquish possession of the Guardian dog to any third party. Because the dog is Stokeshire's property, any such act is a conversion of Stokeshire property and entitles Stokeshire to immediate recovery of the dog, known as replevin, in addition to all remedies under Section 16.14. If the Guardian becomes unable to keep the dog, the Guardian shall contact Stokeshire first, and the dog shall be returned to Stokeshire without refund. The Guardian shall not pledge the dog as collateral or subject it to any lien.
16.11Loss, Injury, Death, Liability, and Indemnification
The Guardian shall notify Stokeshire within twenty-four (24) hours of any serious injury, illness, loss, theft, escape, or death of the Guardian dog.
When the Guardian is acting in good faith and in compliance with this Agreement, the Guardian is not held liable for accidents or acts of God that unintentionally cause harm to the dog. However, if the dog is lost, stolen, injured, or dies as a result of the Guardian's negligence, neglect, abuse, or breach of this Agreement, the Guardian shall be liable to Stokeshire for the dog's breeding value, set at liquidated damages of $25,000, which the parties agree is commercially reasonable and not a penalty.
The Guardian assumes all risk of, and responsibility for, the dog's conduct while in the Guardian's care, including any bite, injury, or property damage caused by the dog, and shall defend, indemnify, and hold Stokeshire harmless from any claim, loss, or expense arising from the dog while in the Guardian's possession.
16.12No Compensation Claim
The Guardian acknowledges that the benefit of the arrangement is the companionship of the dog, any compensation stated in the individual placement record, and the eventual transfer of ownership under Section 16.13. Except as expressly stated in that placement record, the Guardian shall not claim wages, stud fees, boarding fees, puppy proceeds, or other compensation from Stokeshire for housing or caring for the dog, and waives any such claim.
16.13Retirement and Transfer of Ownership
Stokeshire will transfer full ownership of the dog to the Guardian at the conclusion of the Guardianship Period, defined as the earlier of the dog's retirement after up to six (6) litters or the dog reaching seven (7) years of age, provided the Guardian is in good standing and not in breach. As a condition of transfer, Stokeshire may require the dog to be spayed or neutered at the Guardian's expense and may update the microchip and registry records to reflect the transfer. Transfer of ownership is effective only upon Stokeshire's written instrument of transfer. If the Guardian is in material breach, Stokeshire is not obligated to transfer ownership.
16.14Default and Remedies
The following are material breaches: failure to cooperate with reproductive scheduling, unauthorized alteration, unauthorized breeding, sale or rehoming, concealment or relocation outside the permitted area, failure to maintain required care, nutrition, insurance, or health testing, or any attempt to claim ownership in violation of this Section 16. Upon any material breach, Stokeshire may, at its sole discretion and without refund of any fee:
- Reclaim the dog and take immediate possession, and the Guardian shall surrender the dog on demand,
- Recover the liquidated damages stated above as applicable,
- Pursue replevin and injunctive relief to recover the dog and any offspring, the Guardian acknowledging that the dog and its genetics are unique and that monetary damages alone are inadequate,
- Disclose factual information regarding confirmed contractual violations to breed organizations, registries, industry professionals, or law enforcement as reasonably necessary to protect breeding integrity, and
- Recover Stokeshire's reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and collection expenses.
These remedies are cumulative and in addition to all other remedies at law or in equity.
16.15Governing Law, Venue, and Severability
This Section 16 is governed by Wisconsin law, with exclusive venue in the courts of Taylor County, Wisconsin, consistent with the Dispute Resolution provisions above. The Guardian agrees to attempt good-faith mediation in Taylor County, Wisconsin before filing any legal action, agrees not to initiate a chargeback or payment dispute contrary to these terms, and agrees not to disparage Stokeshire in violation of the Good Faith provisions of this Agreement. If any provision of this Section 16 is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect, and any liquidated-damages amount found excessive shall be reduced to the maximum amount permitted by law rather than struck entirely. The obligations regarding ownership, offspring, non-transfer, indemnification, and dispute resolution survive the end of the Guardianship Period.
17.1Purpose
Stokeshire Designer Doodles uses an in-person pickup and/or delivery process so that the Buyer, or the Buyer's authorized representative, has a meaningful opportunity to personally observe the puppy before final acceptance, final sale, transfer of title, transfer of ownership, and transfer of custody.
The parties agree that any reservation, deposit, waitlist placement, puppy selection, matching appointment, invoice, payment authorization, video call, photograph, written description, training update, travel arrangement, or delivery arrangement occurring before the in-person observation described in this Section is part of Stokeshire Designer Doodles' reservation, matching, preparation, and delivery process only. No such pre-acceptance step, by itself, constitutes a final sale, transfer of title, transfer of ownership, or transfer of custody.
17.2In-Person Observation Required Before Final Acceptance
Before final acceptance of the puppy, the Buyer, or the Buyer's authorized representative, must be physically present with the puppy being offered for final acceptance and with Stokeshire Designer Doodles, or Stokeshire Designer Doodles' authorized agent, representative, transporter, or delivery person.
At that time, the Buyer, or the Buyer's authorized representative, shall have the opportunity to personally observe the puppy in person and evaluate the puppy's apparent identity, condition, temperament, presentation, and conformity with the written purchase documents, health records, and disclosures provided by Stokeshire Designer Doodles.
The in-person observation may occur at Stokeshire Designer Doodles' place of business, an agreed pickup location, the Buyer's residence, an airport, or another mutually agreed delivery or transfer location, provided that the Buyer or authorized representative, the puppy, and Stokeshire Designer Doodles or its authorized agent are physically present together before final acceptance and custody transfer.
17.3Buyer's Right to Accept or Decline Before Custody Transfer
Final acceptance of the puppy occurs only after the Buyer, or the Buyer's authorized representative, has had the opportunity to observe the puppy in person. Before taking custody, the Buyer, or the Buyer's authorized representative, may decline final acceptance if the Buyer or representative reasonably determines that:
- the puppy presented is not the puppy identified in the purchase documents;
- the puppy appears materially ill, injured, or in distress at the time of pickup or delivery;
- the puppy materially differs from the written description, disclosures, or records provided by Stokeshire Designer Doodles;
- required health, vaccination, veterinary, or certificate-of-veterinary-inspection documentation is not provided when required; or
- another material issue exists that would make acceptance unreasonable under the circumstances.
Any decision to decline final acceptance must be made before the Buyer, or the Buyer's authorized representative, takes custody of the puppy.
17.4Conditions for Final Sale, Title, Ownership, and Custody Transfer
The parties agree that final sale, transfer of title, transfer of ownership, and transfer of custody do not occur until all of the following conditions have been satisfied:
- the Buyer, or the Buyer's authorized representative, is physically present with the puppy;
- Stokeshire Designer Doodles, or its authorized agent, is physically present with the puppy and the Buyer or representative;
- the Buyer or representative has had the opportunity to personally observe the puppy in person;
- the Buyer or representative affirmatively accepts the puppy after such in-person observation; and
- all required final payment obligations have been satisfied or expressly waived in writing by Stokeshire Designer Doodles.
Until all of these conditions are satisfied, the puppy remains the sole property of Stokeshire Designer Doodles, and Stokeshire Designer Doodles retains title, ownership, possession, and custody of the puppy.
17.5Reservation Payments, Matching, and Pre-Acceptance Communications
Any deposit, reservation fee, waitlist payment, matching fee, prepayment, invoice, online checkout, puppy selection, temperament matching, video appointment, telephone consultation, photographs, video, written description, training update, delivery arrangement, or travel coordination occurring before in-person observation and acceptance does not constitute final acceptance of the puppy and does not transfer title, ownership, possession, or custody.
These pre-acceptance steps are intended only to reserve placement priority, identify a likely puppy match, prepare the puppy for pickup or delivery, coordinate travel, and document the parties' anticipated transaction, subject to final in-person observation and acceptance.
17.6Authorized Representative
The Buyer may designate an authorized representative to personally observe and accept the puppy on the Buyer's behalf. The authorized representative must be at least eighteen years old and must have actual authority from the Buyer to:
- observe the puppy in person;
- review the puppy and accompanying documents;
- accept or decline the puppy on the Buyer's behalf; and
- take physical custody of the puppy if accepted, which shall constitute final acceptance of the puppy, whether or not a separate acknowledgment is signed.
Acceptance by the Buyer's authorized representative shall have the same legal effect as acceptance by the Buyer. The Buyer remains responsible for the acts, omissions, decisions, and acknowledgments of the Buyer's authorized representative.
17.7Effect of Buyer Acceptance
Once the Buyer, or the Buyer's authorized representative, has personally observed and accepted the puppy in person, signed the In-Person Observation and Acceptance Acknowledgment, and taken custody of the puppy, the Buyer acknowledges and agrees that:
- the Buyer or representative had a meaningful opportunity to observe and evaluate the puppy before final sale and custody transfer;
- the puppy was not accepted solely on the basis of photographs, videos, telephone calls, online descriptions, written descriptions, or other sight-unseen communications;
- final sale, title transfer, ownership transfer, and custody transfer occurred only after in-person observation and acceptance;
- the Buyer or representative is satisfied that the puppy presented is the puppy being accepted, subject to the written Health Guarantee and any other express written warranties contained in this Agreement; and
- all post-acceptance rights and remedies are governed by this Agreement, the written Health Guarantee, applicable law, and any non-waivable consumer protections.
17.8If Buyer Declines Before Custody Transfer
If the Buyer, or the Buyer's authorized representative, declines final acceptance before taking custody of the puppy, Stokeshire Designer Doodles shall retain title, ownership, possession, and custody of the puppy. The parties shall then proceed under the applicable provisions of this Agreement regarding deposits, reservation fees, transfer options, replacement puppy options, refund eligibility, veterinary review, and any non-waivable rights provided by applicable law.
If the Buyer declines because of a material health, identity, documentation, or disclosure issue attributable to Stokeshire Designer Doodles, Stokeshire Designer Doodles shall make a good-faith written determination of the appropriate remedy, which may include veterinary evaluation, correction of documentation, transfer of the Buyer's placement to another comparable puppy, refund of eligible amounts, or another remedy required by applicable law or expressly provided in this Agreement.
If the Buyer declines for preference-based reasons unrelated to a material health, identity, documentation, or disclosure issue, including but not limited to change of mind, aesthetics, projected adult size, coat type, coat color, furnishing status, travel inconvenience, timing, or family circumstances, the parties' rights shall be governed by the deposit, reservation, transfer, and cancellation provisions of this Agreement.
17.9No Waiver of Required Legal Protections
Nothing in this Section limits Stokeshire Designer Doodles' obligation to provide any certificate of veterinary inspection, vaccination record, health record, disclosure, or other documentation required by applicable federal, state, or local law. Nothing in this Section waives any non-waivable consumer protection, animal welfare, veterinary, health certificate, sales tax, dog seller, or other legal requirement imposed by applicable law. Nothing in this Section limits the Buyer's rights under any written Health Guarantee expressly provided by Stokeshire Designer Doodles, except as otherwise stated in that written Health Guarantee and allowed by law.
17.10In-Person Observation and Final Acceptance Acknowledgment
- Future In-Person Observation Right. Before final sale and transfer of title, ownership, and custody, Buyer or Buyer's authorized representative will have the opportunity to be physically present with the puppy identified for placement.
- Presence of Stokeshire or Authorized Agent. Stokeshire, or its authorized agent, representative, transporter, or delivery person, will be physically present with Buyer or Buyer's authorized representative and the puppy at the time of pickup, delivery, or transfer.
- Opportunity to Observe and Evaluate. Before accepting custody, Buyer or representative will have the opportunity to personally observe and evaluate the puppy in person, including apparent identity, condition, temperament, presentation, and conformity with the written purchase documents, health records, and disclosures.
- Opportunity to Ask Questions and Review Records. Before accepting custody, Buyer or representative may ask questions and review the puppy's available records, including applicable health, vaccination, microchip, veterinary, and certificate-of-veterinary-inspection documentation, if required.
- Right to Decline Before Custody Transfer. Buyer or representative may decline final acceptance before taking physical custody if a material health, identity, documentation, or disclosure issue reasonably exists.
- Taking Custody Constitutes Final Acceptance. Buyer's or representative's act of taking physical custody of the puppy after the opportunity for in-person observation constitutes final acceptance of the puppy.
- Timing of Final Sale and Transfer. Final sale and transfer of title, ownership, and custody occur only after in-person observation and acceptance of physical custody.
- No Prior Sight-Unseen Final Sale. Any prior deposit, reservation fee, payment, matching appointment, selection, invoice, photograph, video, online description, telephone call, written description, training update, travel arrangement, or delivery arrangement is part of the reservation, matching, preparation, and delivery process only and does not, by itself, constitute final sale or transfer of title, ownership, or custody.
- Post-Acceptance Rights and Remedies. After Buyer or representative accepts physical custody, Buyer's rights and remedies are governed by the Purchase Agreement, the written Health Guarantee, applicable law, and any non-waivable consumer protections.
- Non-Waiver of Legal Protections. Nothing in this acknowledgment waives any non-waivable consumer protection, animal welfare, veterinary, health certificate, sales tax, dog seller, or other legal requirement imposed by applicable law.
By using this website, submitting a deposit, or purchasing a puppy or service, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms. You accept all incorporated policies as legally binding, and you understand this Agreement is enforceable under the U.S. E-SIGN Act and the Wisconsin Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. Stokeshire may rely on electronic records, timestamps, IP data, and payment confirmations as conclusive evidence of your acceptance.
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Use.
This policy applies to all interactions with Stokeshire Designer Doodles, including our websites and landing pages, our private client portal and training app, puppy applications, reservations, purchases and training enrollments, AI-powered tools including our ChatGPT assistant and ElevenLabs voice agent, and all email, SMS, and social media communications.
We collect name, email address, phone number, and mailing address; application and lifestyle information submitted through our forms; transaction and billing details processed through Stripe or PayPal; device, browser, and analytics data; audio data from interactions with our ElevenLabs voice assistant; and app usage data stored via our client portal providers, which act as data processors on our behalf.
Your information is used exclusively to process puppy purchases, deposits, and waitlist applications, provide training programs, post-placement support, and client communications, improve our services, website experience, and security, operate AI-powered features, and comply with applicable legal obligations under Wisconsin and federal law.
Stokeshire uses OpenAI (ChatGPT) and ElevenLabs to power AI-assisted support features. Interactions may be processed by their respective platforms. AI responses are informational only, may contain errors, and do not constitute veterinary, legal, or medical advice.
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We do not sell personal information. We may share data solely to deliver our services with Stripe and PayPal for payment processing, our client portal provider, Google Analytics, OpenAI and ElevenLabs for AI features, and shipping and transport providers.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. We employ commercially reasonable safeguards including SSL encryption and access controls to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
For EU residents, we process personal data under the following lawful bases: contract necessity, legitimate interests, consent, and legal obligation. You have the right to access, correct, restrict, or request deletion of your data. You may lodge complaints with your local data protection supervisory authority.
California residents have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information. We do not sell personal data and do not engage in cross-context behavioral advertising. To submit a request, contact us at hello@wisconsindesignerdoodles.com.
Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Where required by applicable law, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms to protect international data transfers.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the total aggregate liability of Stokeshire Designer Doodles arising from or related to this policy shall not exceed the total amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim giving rise to liability.
For privacy questions, data access requests, or concerns about this policy, contact us at:
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By using this website or submitting information through any Stokeshire form or portal, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of your information as described. This policy is governed by Wisconsin State Law and applies to all Stokeshire web properties operated by Stokhaus Media, LLC.
Updated: May 30, 2026