PUPPY CONTRACT
This puppy___________________________ is guaranteed to be in good health, however to validate this guarantee buyer must have puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of receiving puppy. Buyer must inform seller by phone or email the vet check results within 24 hours of the veterinary exam. If seller is contacted by phone a written statement is also requested from seller of the results and seller must receive written statement by mail within 5 days of phone call.
Buyer(s) are required to provide puppy with routine preventative care such as but not limited to:
Regular physical checkup exams
Vet guidelines on de-worming, heart worm/flea preventives & vaccines
Proper shelter from the elements
Veterinarian care when needed
This Puppy Is Warranted For 1 Year Against Fatal and Life Altering Congenital Diseases: Includes severe hip dyspepsia, kidney, heart, pancreas, spine and liver problems. Conditions must be of a severe life- threatening nature.
Puppy must show defect within one year of age. Seller must be notified of problem within two days of diagnosis. Buyer must have reports from two licensed veterinarians from two unassociated veterinarian clinics, these reports must reach diagnosis and conclusion. Buyer must obtain all vet records and get them to seller within five days of first diagnosis. Buyers must return puppy to seller within ten days of report of first diagnosis. Affected puppy must be in good condition other than the specified problem. Buyer is responsible for ALL shipping cost, includes shipping affected puppy to seller. No refund or replacement will be given to buyer if affected puppy is euthanized without seller's permission. If puppy should die within the one-year warranty, buyer is required to have an autopsy performed to determine cause of death. No refund or replacement will be given if affected puppy dies and buyer does not perform an autopsy or autopsy does not show any congenital defect cause by genetics. If the report confirms it is congenitally genetic seller will refund or replace the puppy within one year of the veterinary report. Replacement or refund will be sellers choice to be given to buyer for affected puppy. Affected puppy replacement , will be chosen by seller and may NOT be from the same parents as the original puppy.
Puppy is warranted against parvovirus and distemper for 48 hours upon receiving puppy. Buyer must have an ELISA test performed within 48 hours claiming either of these viruses. This contract does NOT cover conditions such as: allergies, skin allergies, fertility issues, parasitic, fungal or bacterial infection, respiratory infection, undescended testicles, uneven bites, localized demodex, etc. Coccidiosis or kennel cough is also not covered in this contract, both of which can be common in puppies. Coccidiosis is a parasite that is commonly found in puppies, kennel cough is self-limiting (like the common cold), full recovery is expected with medication or on its own and is not life threatening. A puppy that has dies from anesthesia as a result of being put under for surgery etc. is not covered in this contract. Any physical problem which is or could be cause by accident, injury, neglect, or poor diet is also not covered in this contract.
It is understood that seller assume no responsibility after puppy leaves the premises for any change of mind on buyers part such as; landlord's disapproval, allergies, disagreement of family, trouble with housebreaking, etc.
ABCA Registration:
(check the one that applies)
Puppy includes limited ABCA registration
□ Puppy includes full ABCA registration.
Full registration means you have the right to breed and show your dog. We do not guarantee your puppy will be of breeding quality as they need to be mature to determine that, and do not guarantee them in any way to be able to produce puppies.
Female pup must not be bred before the age of 2 years old.
It is understood seller is NOT responsible for ANY veterinarian medical expenses.
It is understood this contract ONLY applies to original buyer and is NOT transferable.
It is further understood there are NO other warranties either expressed or implied to said puppy except as set forth in this agreement. By signing this health contract buyer agrees and accepts all terms and conditions implemented in this contract.
Most puppies undergoing a change in environment, diet, water, etc. may have a stomach upset with diarrhea, safe to give Pepcid AC or Zantac, consult your veterinarian for dosage.
Seller reserves first rights to take back puppy if it comes up for sale, or needs rehomed.
Bonus: Choice of 3 free herding lessons scheduled by seller, or 100.00 kickback with proof of 1st advanced performance title within 3 years of age, such as but not limited to herding, agility, scent work.
BUYER. SELLER: Wendy Peters DATE: