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Our Puppy Contract

A Puppy contract is required whether for Show or Pet Quality.
Here are sample contracts.

A SAMPLE SPAY/NEUTER CONTRACT FOR A PET DOG/PUPPY

This agreement is made and entered into this ______ day of
__________________ 20__ by and between
__________________________________(Seller),
and____________________________________ (Buyer), for the purpose of
setting forth the terms and conditions of purchase by the Buyer of a
purebred___________________ from the litter whelped on
____________________________________ out of
_______________________________
and________________________________.

For $__________, the seller agrees to sell and the buyer agrees to purchase a
female_____, male ____ companion puppy from the litter described above
subject to the following terms.

1. Seller warrants that the above described puppy/dog is a purebred
______________registerable with the ___________________________ and
that registration papers
have ____have not_______ been provided to the Buyer as of the date of the
completed purchase, together with a true copy of its pedigree.

2. Seller warrants that the above-described puppy/dog is in good health at the
time Buyer assumes ownership. Buyer agrees to have the puppy examined by a
licensed Veterinarian with two (2) days (not including weekends and holidays)
of receipt of puppy/dog.

If, as a result of the examination, the Veterinarian determines that the
puppy/dog is not in good health then the Buyer shall elect to keep the
puppy/dog or return the puppy/dog to the Seller for a refund. If the buyer elects
to return the puppy, Buyer shall, within 10 days after the date of the signing of
this contract, send to Seller by certified mail a written Veterinarian's certificate
stating that the puppy/dog was in ill health when examined. Upon receipt by
Seller of said certificate, Buyer shall be obligated to return the puppy/dog to
Sellers at Buyers expense. Upon receipt of the puppy/dog, the Seller shall be
obligated to refund all monies received from Buyer toward the purchase price
of the puppy/dog, and further performance under this contract shall be null and
void. All action taken to return the puppy/dog shall be done with the best
interest of the puppy/dog in mind include temperature at time of shipment, non-
stop flights,

3. Seller warrants that the puppy/dog sold hereunder is progeny of animals
x-rayed and certified clear of hip dysplasia. If said puppy/dog develops hip
dysplasia within 14 months from date of birth, the Buyer may return the dog to
Seller and will receive a replacement puppy/dog of like quality from the next
available litter, or may keep the dog, which will be spayed or neutered, and
Seller will refund $ _________

If Buyer chooses a replacement puppy/dog, Buyer and Seller shall make
prompt arrangements within 10 days of receipt of certified letter and
Veterinarian certification for return of the puppy/dog sold herein to Sellers
place of business. Buyer shall be responsible for taking good and reasonable
care of the puppy/dog until Seller receives it. Costs and related expenses of
returning the puppy/dog to Seller shall be the obligation of the Buyer

4. Ownership of the puppy/dog will be transferred to the Buyer for the sale price
of $________ to be paid as follows: $______deposit on execution of the
Agreement with the balance of $_________ to be paid on or before the
puppy/dog leaves the Sellers premises. If the balance is not paid by
________________________, this Agreement shall be cancelled and the
Buyer forfeits the deposit given hereunder.

5. If delivery is requested by Buyer, it shall be by airfreight, C.O.D. to a
designated location. Buyer is responsible for costs of crate, insurance during
shipment, and cost of freight charges. If Seller has to purchase crate prior to
shipping, Buyer shall reimburse Seller in full for this cost.

6. The Seller has determined that the puppy/dog is of "pet quality" and is NOT
suitable for breeding. In such case, Seller shall provide Buyer with Limited
Registration Certificate.

7. Seller agrees to refund to buyer the sum of $_______upon receipt of
evidence from a licensed Veterinarian that the puppy/dog has been
spayed/neutered.

8.Puppy/dog will carry the __________________________________ kennel
name.

9. Buyer agrees that he/she is not acting as an agent in the purchase or this
puppy/dog and that Buyer will not sell this puppy/dog or its progeny to any
agent, pet store or guard dog business.

10. Buyer agrees that if it becomes necessary to sell or otherwise dispose of
this puppy/dog, Buyer will notify the Seller before taking such action so that the
puppy may, at the Sellers' option, be re-purchased by the Seller at the original
sale price. Upon notification, the Seller shall have 15 working days to exercise
said re-purchase option. Exercise shall be notice in writing sent to Buyer.

11.       Buyer agrees that the puppy will reside at the home of the Buyer, have
access to a fenced yard, not be chained or tethered, and will be provided with
proper housing, a good quality diet, annual shots and exercise. Buyer also
agrees that this puppy/dog will not be used as a guard dog for any business.
Buyer agrees that at least one basic obedience training course will be
completed with the puppy/dog.

This Agreement is made and signed by both parties to insure the well being
and protection of this puppy/dog. If the Buyer breaches any part of this
Agreement, the Seller is released from any obligations under this Agreement.

By: ________________________________
Date:__________________________Seller
BY:_________________________________Date:______________________
____Buyer

_________________________________________

A SAMPLE PUPPY CONTRACT - SHOW/BREEDING QUALITY

Seller's Kennel
Name________________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________

City________________________State________Zip_____________________

Phone: ____________________________

Buyer__________________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________

City________________________State________Zip_____________________

Phone: ____________________________

Voluntarily enter into and agree to all terms stated in this contract as witnessed
by their signatures below.

BREED/SHOW PROSPECT TERMS

The puppy agreed to in this contract is: whelp #_______________
sex__________,
identified by ___________________________ colored collar, having the
registered
name:________________________________________________________
out of:

SIRE:

AKC#:_____________ Tattoo: ___________ OFA-hips:____________

OFA-elbows: ____________ CERF:___________ Thyroid: ________

DAM:

AKC#: _____________ Tattoo: ___________ OFA hips::___________

OFA-elbows:____________CERF:____________Thyroid:__________

Hereinafter referred to as "Puppy" has been sold to Buyer by Seller as
"Breed/show prospect". Breed/show prospect shall be understood to mean that
no disqualifying faults as defined in the standard are evident at time of sale
and further that no genetic disorders are immediately apparent.

1. Should Puppy develop any disqualifying faults as defined in the Standard,
or be diagnosed with any genetically derived medical disorder which is
confirmed by two unassociated veterinarians, thereby causing Buyer and Seller
to agree that Puppy cannot ethically be bred, Seller will, upon provision of
veterinary reports and, where applicable, Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
(OFA) report, or Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) certification,
provide
Buyer with one of the following options.
a)         Should Buyer choose to keep Puppy and accept refund, Seller will
refund 50% of purchase price ($_____). Puppy must be spayed or
neutered before refund check will be issued, and Buyer's veterinarian
of choice must provide spay/neuter certificate to Seller.
b)         Should Buyer choose to relinquish ownership of Puppy to Seller,
Seller will refund purchase price less any shipping or
miscellaneous charges necessary for transportation of Puppy to Seller.
c)         Should Buyer choose to keep Puppy and accept a replacement
breed quality puppy, Buyer must pay pet price ($_____) and any
shipping or miscellaneous charges associated with transport
of replacement puppy. Upon receipt of spay/neuter certificate
and $______ Seller will provide a replacement breed quality
puppy as soon as such a puppy is available to Seller.

2.   Seller shall not be held responsible for the development of disqualifying
faults, diseases, or disorders, which are due to Buyers negligence.

3.   Buyer agrees that Puppy shall not be used for breeding purposes until the
following certifications have been received by the Seller:

a. Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Certification of hips,
elbows,______ (other) has been received.
b. OFA thyroid normal certification .
c. The Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) within 12 months of
planned breeding.

HEALTH GUARANTEE
             1.         Seller guarantees that Puppy is in good health and has
received appropriate medical inoculations, worming and care.   Seller will
provide Buyer with a medical chart detailing treatment Puppy has received
under Seller's care, and any future care Seller feels is essential to Puppy's well
being.

        2.         Seller guarantees that Puppy is free of life threatening diseases or
disabilities for 72 hours after delivery to Buyer. Should life threatening diseases
or disabilities be discovered by Buyer within 72 hours after receipt of Puppy,
and attested to in writing to Seller by Buyer's veterinarian, Seller will provide
Buyer with a replacement breed quality puppy as soon as such a puppy is
available to Seller, or refund 100% of purchase price ($_______). Seller
strongly recommends that Buyer have Puppy examined by a licensed
veterinarian of Buyers choice within 72 hours of receipt of Puppy.

  TEMPERAMENT
        1. Seller strongly recommends that Buyer attend obedience classes with
Puppy and provide proper socialization opportunities for Puppy.

        2. Seller shall not be held responsible for acts of Puppy, which are due to
Buyers negligence.

        3. Should Puppy exhibit aggressive behavior which Buyer deems
intolerable and irreversible within 12 months after purchase, Buyer will provide
Seller with proof that Puppy has been sufficiently socialized and that
obedience classes and other structured training methods have been attempted
with no results. Upon receipt of such proof, evaluations of Puppy will be
scheduled with three recognized (_________) breeders or trainers, one to be
chosen by Buyer, one to be chosen by Seller, and one to be chosen jointly.
Should Puppy be deemed overly aggressive by two of the chosen
breeders/trainers, Seller will arrange for euthanasia of Puppy and provide Buyer
with a replacement breed quality puppy as soon as such a puppy is available
to Seller, or refund of 50% of purchase price ($         ).

        GENERAL
1. Buyer agrees to allow Seller the right of first refusal should Buyer decide to
sell, relinquish or transfer Puppy.

2. Should Buyer choose to break any of the above portions of this agreement,
the remainder of the agreement will be considered null and void, and Seller
will have the right to repossess Puppy.

3. Buyer and Seller agree that this Agreement will be governed by the laws of
the State of _________and may not be altered, modified or rescinded unless
agreed to in writing by Buyer and Seller.

        The undersigned agree to uphold all covenants of this Agreement as of
this______ day of, _______20___.

Buyer:______________________________________________

Seller______________________________________________

Buyer__________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________

City________________________State________Zip_____________________

Phone: ____________________________