Our sales contract for your new puppy
Terms and Conditions of Sale.
This is a 1 year guarantee You are purchasing an AKC Golden
Retriever pup. Thus for the purpose of this contract,
_________________ will be referred to as the seller/s. The seller
will be reachable through email at _____________________ or by phone
at _________________. Thus for the purpose of this contract,
__________________ shall be referred to as the buyer/s. Name of
Buyer: _____________________ Name of Co-Buyer: __________________
Address(s): ________________________
_________________________________ Phone number:
______________________ Email: _____________________________ Sale of
one (1) Golden Retriever pup Date of Sale: Total amount paid: $ .00
Gender of pup: Date of Birth: / / Color: as per AKC paper
requirement: light golden Identifying markings: None Sire: Reg
Number: Dam: Registration number: Genetic and Hereditary Disease:
NOTE TO BUYER of GOOD FAITH: All canines have the potential for
genetic or congenital diseases. Due to the nature of the particular
disease, unfortunately, the concerns cannot always be eliminated. It
is the job of the breeder, through selective breeding, to try and
minimize (not eliminate) these conditions -- in good faith. Please
read, to your full understanding, the following sections of this
contract concerning any contagious or hereditary defects. 1.
SHOW/LIMITED AKC: This puppy is being sold with LIMITED registration
only. It is understood to the buyer that this pup will have the
proper AKC registration number/papers; however, s/he WILL NOT have
breeding rights. Therefore, this puppy will be NOT be authorized to
register any of its future heirs unless agreed upon in writing and
certified by the seller. We (seller) require that all pups be spayed
or neutered before the age of one. Spay/neuter contract is
required-without exception. 2. The Buyer must have the puppy
examined by a licensed veterinarian within two (3) days of receipt
of the puppy excluding Sunday and holidays. The Seller must be
informed immediately of the examination's result by e-mail or
telephone. Failure to comply will render this guarantee void. 3. The
Buyer is responsible for the daily health care and maintenance of
the pet, including all immunizations and examinations recommended
after purchase, as well as providing necessary medication and
follow-up treatments from veterinarian visits. In order for the
guarantee to remain in effect you must keep receipts and records to
verify that you have regularly taken your pet to a duly licensed
veterinarian for checkups and all required immunizations. 4. In the
unlikely event of the death of the puppy within one (1) year from
its birth due to genetics, the Breeder shall replace the pet with
another of equivalent value at no cost to the Buyer within 120 days.
All conditions set forth in paragraph 14 shall apply. 5. If the
Buyer declines the replacement puppy, then the Seller and Breeder
shall be under no further obligation and it will be deemed that the
Buyer has released the Seller and Breeder from all further claims.
6. In case of severe knee, elbow or hip dysplasia, the radiograph
should be permanently identified in the film emulsion with:
registered name and/or number, name of the veterinarian or hospital
making the film, date of radiograph taken. Furthermore, the
radiograph and report must meet OFA's standard submission
requirements. 7. The value of the puppy for the purpose of this
guarantee is solely the original purchase price of the puppy, and
does not include shipping costs, health certificate, shipping crate
or any additional prices declared by the Buyer. 8. This guarantee is
non-transferable. In the event this guarantee is exercised, the
registration papers must be returned to the Seller. 9. All puppies
are sold as pets; no guarantee is made as to disposition,
conformation, size, weight, and color, markings or breeding ability.
10. The Breeder is solely responsible for supplying the registration
papers. Registration papers for all registered puppies will be sent
by regular mail, upon receiving a photo copy of the spay/neuter
certificate by a licensed veterinarian 11. Right to first refusal:
The buyer agrees not to place this dog in an animal shelter, animal
rescue dog animal shelter, animal rescue, and agrees to NOT using
this animal for testing in animal research in any way. If the buyer
chooses to relinquish this pup, at any time, the seller has right of
first refusal. 12. Usually the puppy will ship within 7 to 10 days,
but occasionally a puppy may need additional time with the Breeder
before shipping. The final determination of the shipping date for
the puppy is made by the Breeder and the Breeder's veterinarian,
with the health of the puppy being the overriding factor. 13. In the
event of any litigation in connection with this contract, the Seller
will be paid reasonable attorney fees by the purchaser. Venue and
jurisdiction for litigation arising out of or related to this
contract shall lie exclusively in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
14. The dog must be in good physical condition. In the unlikely
event said puppy is found to have a congenital or genetic defect
that is life-threatening, a statement from 2 different licensed
DVM's (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) of Buyer's choosing confirming
such an event and cause is required before any action will be taken
by the Seller. Seller reserves the right to a third opinion of
Seller's choosing to determine the congenital defect. If this
guarantee is exercised and a replacement puppy is given then the
original puppy must be returned to the Breeder. All shipping costs
are paid by the Buyer. . All laboratory verification must be done by
a licensed, DVM, Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine. No replacement
will be given if breeds that are known to be prone to hip dysplasia
are over weight or over exercised. No replacement will be given if
the registration application form has expired. Failure of the Buyer
to provide puppy with timely inoculations or regular veterinary care
will void this guarantee. This guarantee does not cover any
veterinarian costs. The buyer is aware that owning a puppy means
frequent visits to a Licensed Veterinarian and understands that
he/she will be responsible for all payments. This guarantee does not
cover any of the following conditions: intestinal parasites (i.e.
Coccidiosis, Giardia, Tapeworms, Hookworms, Roundworms) Kennel
Cough, Skin and Ear Mites, Cherry Eye, Allergies, and Inguinal,
Perineal, or Diaphragmatic Herniation. This guarantee does not cover
any veterinarian costs associated with spaying or neutering,
including undescended testes. You must follow the recommended
nutritional program, including feeding only premium dog foods and
NuVet vitamin supplement listed in the paperwork that we give you at
the time of purchase. You must retain all receipts for food and
vitamins to show you are abiding by this guarantee. All dogs must
not be over exercised during their growth period. Over exercising is
as follows: Track or treadmill running or any form of strenuous
exercise. This can be a cause of hip and joint problems in large
breed dogs. Although these disorders tend to be hereditary, poor
diet, over feeding, or improper exercising of a pup is a known
contributor. The guarantee is void if there are signs of neglect,
abuse or injury to this dog. If the buyer does not follow through
with shot requirements/regime and vet visits in timely fashion. All
the above mentioned conditions must be met or all guarantees will be
void. The owner is responsible for all transportation costs to and
from the seller. If within one (1) year from the date of purchase
from Breeder, a dog is found and certified by two (2) duly licensed
Veterinarian doctors to have congenital or hereditary disorders
which adversely affect the health of the animal, and if Breeder is
notified within two (2) business days of the veterinarian's
determination, the breeder will provide a replacement puppy of
equivalent value. The Breeder and/or seller are not responsible for
any veterinarian fees, shipping costs or any other associated costs.
Seller sells pets for companion purposes only. Seller does not
guarantee against low-blood sugar (Hypoglycemia) or any other
non-life threatening illnesses common to puppies. This contract is
not valid outside the United States. 15. This is the total agreement
between the seller and the buyer and no other terms or conditions
shall be valid to this sale. The buyer has read this agreement and
agrees to the terms and conditions herein.
I, the purchaser of a puppy, hereby acknowledge that I have received
a copy of this document as well as described herein pertaining to my
pet's health inspection signed by veterinarian. Further, I accept
the terms and conditions of the guarantee for congenital or
hereditary disorders printed in this document, and I waive and
relinquish any other rights that I might otherwise have in the event
of such occurrence. This agreement represents the total agreement
between JRS Goldens and the buyer and no other terms or conditions
shall be valid to this sale. The purchaser acknowledges that he or
she has read, understands and agrees to the terms of this document.
Buyer's Signature: ______________________________ Date of Purchase:
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Seller's Signature: _____________________________
