Most hobby breeders do not regard their activities as “for profit”, but in the eyes of the law, they probably are. The only ones exempt by this definition would probably be SPCAs and Humane Societies.

Pros: reasonable period for finding congenital problems; very inclusive.

Cons: covering veterinary expenses for diagnostic tests might double to obligation for the seller.

* Applies to: pet dealer (any person engaged in the sale of animals for profit to the public).
* Contagious or Infectious Disease: 14 days
* Congenital or Hereditary Defects: 6 months
* Failure to Produced Advertised Registration Papers: yes within 120 days otherwise receive full refund or keep the dog and receive a refund of 75% of the purchase price.
* Replacement: yes plus the cost of veterinary fees to certify the dog as unfit for purchase.
* Refund: yes plus the cost of veterinary fees to certify the dog as unfit for purchase.
* Reimbursement of Veterinary

Source: www.malteseonly.com