MOSA Italian greyhounds
Fayetteville, NC
ph: 910-916-6552
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Something to think about Before you buy a puppy.
We extensively researched both the IG breed and the lines that are out there before we chose the dogs for our foundation. We did this because we do not believe in just breeding anything, we want to produce healthy sound puppies and dogs. To do this you must start with healthy sound dogs, it is very risky to breed inferior dogs: ones with health and genetic issues that should not be in hopes that the puppies will come out the better dog. You will find a lot of breeders out there that do just that they put 2 dogs together just because they are pretty (or sometimes not) without researching the lines and knowing what is behind them. MOSA IS NOT WILLING TO TAKE THE RISK BY BREEDING SUCH DOGS!
Our primary concern is for our puppies and dogs.
What this means for you is sound, healthy puppies and dogs with a much lower risk for any major health problems.
We know that you may be able to get a puppy cheaper from breeders who breed dogs that should not be or that do not do the necessary research and work to better ensure the health of the dogs they are breeding. But ask yourself is the risk in buying the cheaper puppy worth it?
Think about it in terms of long term VS. short term.
Is it better to buy the cheaper puppy and save a couple hundred dollars up front and risk it developing medical issues in a few months or years? Issues that could cost you hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars over the life of the puppy, and possible suffering for you and the dog,or worse yet causing you to have to end your dogs life prematurely. All because of trying to save money when you bought your puppy. You really didn't save and caused yourself and the puppy undo hardship.
When you make the decision to buy a MOSA Italian Greyhound you may pay more in the short term but, because we are so selective with our dogs in the long term you save money and heartache by getting a puppy or dog that is healthy and that saves you possibly hundred or thousands of dollars in vet bills over the life of the dog. Which makes up for the slight difference in price initally.You are also buying peace of mind with MOSA IGs. All of our puppies and dogs come with a written health gurantee.This is our promise and just part of our gurantee to you that if your dog or puppy develops any gentetic health problems we will be there for you and your puppy (click here for full gaurantee).We will work with you to resolve the issue not just leave you without any options or support and a sick dog.
You also get support for the life of your puppy or dog, we are here for you and will gladly answer any questions or concerns you may have for any reason. No question is irrelevant to us because it is important to you. If we don't have the answer you are looking for we will use all of our resources to find your answer and get back to you.
We understand that this is a big purchase for most people and to make it more affordable for you, deposits and payments are accepted. (see policy page for full terms). The deposit must be no less than $250.00, this will be deducted from the total price of the puppy or dog. If you are purchasing a puppy the balance is due by the time it is 8 weeks old. If it is an older puppy or dog past 8 weeks of age the balance is due 2 weeks after your inital deposit, unless arrangements are made in advance (this is at our discretion, but we are flexible).
Verbal Contract.
By placing a deposit on a MOSA italian Greyhound you are making a verbal contract with us to purchase the puppy or dog. By doing so you are saying you have read and completely understand the contract terms and condition. If after placing the deposit you decide you have changed your mind you lose your deposit and any other money you have paid. If for some reason the IG you have chosen should become unavailble due to health reasons or the unforseeable happens to it your deposit and any other money you paid will be applied to another litter or dog.
Options for payment
To ensure payments are processed and timely applied to your IG payment must be made by: Cashiers Check, Certified Check, Postal Money Order (the prefered option as it is more reliable and the quickest for you) or Western Union (you can by credit card through them)
If you want to pay by credit card you can do so by going through Western Union to send the money. But to be able to use your credit card to pay through Western Union you must do it either online or by phone the email address and telephone number are below:
Web address: www.westernunion.com
By Phone call: 1-800-325-6000
Since there have been many problems we DO NOT accept personal checks.
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Reserving a pick of the litter puppy simply means you are placing a deposit now on an upcoming litter, either from a particular pairing or individual dog you may like that has not yet arrived and in some instances not been bred. This guarantees you get your pick of that particular litter (based on the preferences and sex you request and excluding any puppies MOSA retains for ourselves) BEFORE the litter is made available to anyone else.
Otherwise puppies are sold on a first-come-first serve basis as are all remaining puppies after those with advance deposits have made thier choices. Pick of the litter will be made in the order that deposits are recieved. You are given 4 days to decide on your puppy at that time they are made available to others ( understand puppies grow and we can not hold them indefinitely). The amount of the deposit for pick of the litter must be a minimum of $250.00, the same as a deposit placed on any other MOSA IG. The deposit is then deducted from the total price of the puppy you choose. Once the puppies arrive and you have made your choice and confirmed with us another payment of $250.oo is due not later than 5 days and the balance paid in full by the time the puppy is 8 weeks old.
.Keep in mind we can not guarantee that a particular litter will produce a puppy that meets your specific requests. In that instance if there is another puppy of the same sex in that litter you may choose that puppy or one from another litter that you like (if it is not already reserved) or you can wait and apply it to another upcoming litter.
We require the same application and interview process for pick of the litter just as we do for any other puppy or dog. Just because you are getting pick of the litter does not mean we skip any of the steps to ensure the puppy is placed in the proper home.
Payment options are the same as above.
Remember MOSA mainly sells thier puppies and dogs on companion contract with limited registration which is what the prices are for. On rare occasions we may sell a puppy or dog on a show contract with full registration. This is rare as most are sold as companions so if you want prices for a show puppy with full regisration you will have to speak with us. ( Just because you discuss getting a full registration for your puppy or dog does not guarantee we will agree to it. It must be for the right reason and only when we feel that reason is responsible.) We do not believe in selling any puppy or dog for the sole purpose of breeding, if a dog is not show quality we will not even consider selling it on a show/breedhing agreement.
The prices on the puppies vary and may change. The determination is based on each individual puppy. Our prices range from $850.00 up to $1,150.00 for limited registration. You can determine a puppies price by the color of the first letter in it's name on the available page,the corresponding prices are below. Show puppies are higher and not on this site..
Do not think that because you are buying a MOSA puppy on a companion contract it is any less quality than one sold on a show contract. We adhere to the same standards for all of our Puppies, remember show and companion puppies come from the same parents and litters.Buying a puppy on a compaion contract only protects that the puppy or dog will NEVER be bred and will be spayed or neutered.
We do accept/offer payment plans for approved homes.
Please refer above for the terms and options or ask for details.
We do our very best to try and insure the shipping process is as easy and stress free as possible for both you and your puppy. Our first priorty and we know you agree is for the saftey, comfort, and well being of your puppy during travel to insure that it arrives safely and in great condition.
For the puppy this means making sure it knows the crate a few days before it is shipped. Also making certain that it is comfortable and feels safe during the flight. To ensure it is comfortable and to aid in collecting any potty the puppy may do we put lots of shredded paper in the crate. To aid in making the puppy feel safe we put it's blanket and toy/treat in so it has something it is familiar.
We also provide a frozen Water/karo syrup/pedialyte mixture for hydration and mataining your pup's sugar/electrolyte level to avoid shock as well as food inside the crate.
To make it easy and less stressful for you, we do everything necessary to prepare your puppy for the flight. A couple days prior to the flight your puppy is taken to the vet for it's final check up and to get the health certificate it needs in order to fly. We confirm the date of flight available with you and make all the flight reservations with the airport. We will email you the flight information and call you once your puppy has been shipped. Once your puppy has arrived and you have picked it up please call us back to let us know the puppy made it safely and that you have him/her.
Where do you ship from and what airline?
Our puppies & dogs are shipped from Raleigh/Durham International Airport (RDU). We have chosen to ship through Continental Airlines because they have the "Pet Safe" program. This means your puppy flys in a climate/pressure-controlled section of the plane specifically for pets.
Please keep in mind that even though this is much more comfortable and safe for your puppy all flights are still subject to the conditions of the weather as well as the Airlines discretion, insuring it is not too hot or cold.
We will do our very best to ship your puppy to the airport closest to you. But because of the economy and the ever increasing fuel costs all airlines have been hard hit and have decreased thier employees and the number of flights they make.
Continental continues to ship to most major airports with the larger planes that have the climate controlled areas for pets but, they use shuttle flights to smaller airports which are not equiped with the climate controlled areas for pets. This means the cities we can ship to are limited and the airport your puppy is shipped to may not be as close to you.
(If you prefer an airline other than Continental, we would be happy to discuss it with you and assist you in making the appropriate arrangements. Keep in mind, it is your personal request and not MOSA's standard carrier. By doing this you assume all responsibility for your puppy/dog as well as any additional shipping cost that may be involved.)
Where will you ship to?
We currently ship to all 50 states in the US as well as Canada (For some states such as Alaska, Hawii and possibly Canada there may be different restrictions to be met ). We will consider shippment to overseas locations on an individual basis. The price of shippment and all costs associated with shippment to areas other than the US vary as do the requirments for shipping.
(Adult dogs or those with reduced prices will not be shipped overseas. Canada is not considered oversease.)
What will the total shipping cost?
Your total shipping cost wil usally be aproximately $280. ( $220 freight/airfuel charge, $35 for health/shipping certificate, and $25 for the kennel. (The price quoted for shipping is only valid in the US not valid for dogs shipped outside of the US.)
Due to the fuel costs the airlines have added an additonal fuel charge which may slightly increase the price.
The shipping will be more in some cases;
For a puppy or dog that is older/larger it will be aproximately $25. for the larger kennel and shipping charge. Also if a puppy is over 4 months of age it is required to have a rabies shot which is $25. additional.
Shipping to Canada, Hawii, Alaska, or any other overseas destination costs more due to different requirements.Before shippiing we will confirm the costs and let you know what the total will be.
If you have any questions please contact us and we will do our best to answer them or find the answer for you.
Our Commitment to you and our puppies
We offer ongoing support to our extended families. We are always available to help with information, advice and answering questions. If we don't have the answer you are looking for, we will use all of our resources to find it for you!
At MOSA, we believe that our responsibility and commitment to our puppies, dogs and you does not end once the puppy leaves our home.It continues for the life of every dog and puppy and for you as our extended family.
It is also our job and responsibility to ensure every MOSA dog always has a loving home. To ensure our IGs do: Every MOSA Italian Greyhound is guaranteed a permanent placement for life, if needed!
Questions/comments
After you have read through everything and if you have any questions or comments, PLEASE feel free to contact us either by phone ( the number is at the bottom of every page or by email (just click here to go to the contact page).
Upcoming Pages will be added!
You are now a part of the MOSA family and we love hearing how well our puppies are doing. It would be great to see pictures, get your stories and experiences with your puppies and dogs. We will be adding the page shortly so send them in so you can be on it!
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MOSA Italian greyhounds
Fayetteville, NC
ph: 910-916-6552
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