EDELHAUS KENNELS
DOG PURCHASING CONTRACT –
SHOW/BROOD POTENTIAL PUPPY
This agreement is between (Seller) ______________on
this day ____
and (Buyer) _______ to provide for the
subsequent care and well being for the puppy described below. The further
purpose of this contract is to protect and preserve the welfare of the line and
the breed as well as the individual puppy that is being entrusted by the seller
to the buyer.
It is agreed between Seller and Buyer as follows:
DESCRIPTION OF DOG
The dog sold pursuant to the terms of this agreement is as follows:
Breed: American Staffordshire
Terrier Sex: _________ Color: _____________ Whelped:
__________
Sire:_____________________________________ Dam: __________________________________________
The following representations and conditions
apply to the sale of the aforementioned dog:
¶ All
health records of the dog up-to-date of the sale accompany this contract. The
seller attests to the dog having no known illnesses or health deficiencies. At
the option and expense of the Buyer, the dog may examined by a veterinarian and
if buyer is not satisfied that the dog is in good health - the dog may be
returned within 3 days of the sale for a complete refund of purchase price. Any
claims must be made within the 3 day time period and will be verified by
Seller's own veterinarian. Veterinarian’s statement of health problems must
accompany return. All transportation costs back to seller will be at the
expense of the buyer.
¶ Seller
is not liable for any behavior or action of the dog once it leaves physical
custody of the seller. Buyer shall
indemnify and hold harmless seller from any and all loss, damage, and/or
expenses, including court costs and attorney fees, arising from the negligence
or willful misconduct of the buyer or anyone having physical custody of the
dog; or the actions or behavior of the dog, or the failure of the buyer to
abide by the terms or conditions of this sales contract. This indemnification shall survive the death
of the dog or other termination of this contract.
¶ This
dog, identified in Section 1, is being sold for the sum of $_______
to be paid in full before time of pickup. All other arrangements must be made
in advance and in writing signed by both Buyer and Seller.
¶ This
puppy is guaranteed for 24 months against any inherited disorders that would
shorten the normal life span or would cause the puppy not to be suitable for
breeding. If such a problem should develop contact me immediately and we will
work out a replacement for you. It will be up to the seller as to whether the
puppy will be replaced with the original left with the buyer or if the original
pup should be returned before a replacement is given. If the puppy is bred all guarantees are void.
¶ The
dog will be registered with the kennel name (EDELHAUS) in the registered name
on the official registering papers.
STIPULATIONS
¶ The
"show/brood potential puppy" shows no disqualifying faults at time of
purchase, and given proper care by the buyer, should in good time be of
acceptable temperament and structure to complete an AKC championship.
¶ Buyer
understands and agrees that at the time of purchase the seller adjudges to the
best of her ability that this puppy is of show quality. However, there are no
guarantees, implicit or explicit, that a puppy adjudged to be of show quality
at the time will be devoid of faults or that in fact will be showable. No
warranties or guarantees are made under this contract.
¶ The
above named dog is not to be surgically altered in ANY way including neuter or
spay without prior approval by seller - except in a medical emergency (health
being most important).
¶ Before
breeding - see Breeding Prerequisites
¶ The
above named dog is not to be given away or euthanized (except in medical
emergency) without prior approval of the seller. There will be no exchange of
money to buyer for said dog if one of these is done.
¶ Buyer
agrees to return said dog if buyer can no longer provide a permanent home for
he/she, along with the signed AKC/UKC papers and all health records and / or certifications.
¶ No
money refunds will be given as this puppy/dog was sold as a permanent family
member and is not to be resold, traded or co-owned without written permission
from seller.
¶ Any
other arrangements may only be made with Seller's written consent.
¶ The
buyer will be responsible for any/all costs of the dog's transport back to the
seller for any circumstances pertaining to this contract.
¶ The
breeder is not responsible for any veterinarian bills or other bills the owner
may incur after the purchase of the puppy/dog.
BREEDING PREREQUISITES
¶ Any
breeding of dog must be for betterment of the breed and must follow the AKC
Breeder Code of Ethics. Because time is
of the essence in protecting the kennel name, bloodline and reputation of
Seller.
¶ This
dog/bitch shall not be bred in such a manner as to ever provide any breeding
stock to any commercial or backyard breeders.
¶ All
puppies produced or sired by this dog that are graded as pet quality should be
sold on limited registration, with spay or neuter required.
¶ If
dog is male, the seller maintains stud right to this dog.
MAINTENANCE
¶ Owner
hereby agrees to properly care for said dog, providing high quality food as
recommended by the breeder, fresh water, and exercise daily, and to maintain
said dog in good health at all times, keeping current with shots, vaccinations,
worming and any other appropriate veterinary care, including heartworm
preventative, and agrees to assume all financial and legal responsibility for
said dog from the time of this contract.
¶ Buyer
agrees that this dog or bitch is NOT to be left in a backyard or kennel
only. This dog or bitch is sold with
the understanding that it was to go to carefully selected parties and that the
Buyer avowed the dog or bitch would become a member of the family. (This is to assure proper development and
maintenance of the temperament for which the dog was bred.)
¶ Buyer
agrees to provide Seller with photographs suitable for advertising and
photocopies of all awards and critiques along with the judge(s) name(s) and the
Club sponsoring the show. Buyer also
agrees that Seller may use the photographs and any particulars of qualifying
awards in any future advertising.
¶ Owner
hereby agrees that any abuse or neglect of dog, physical, emotional, or
otherwise, whether intentional or involuntary, will void all claims to said
dog, and that all rights and legal claims and full ownership will immediately
and automatically revert to seller with no recourse to owner whatsoever.
LEGAL MATTERS
When you sign this contract, you acknowledge you have read and agreed to
the provisions of this contract. This contract is executed in two counterparts
with an executed counterpart retained by each party hereto. The undersigned
have carefully read the entire contact, and so understand and agree to its
terms and conditions. The written terms of this contract constitute the entire
agreement and no other written or verbal statements, promises, documents or
writings shall have any weight or effect upon this contract.
Seller’s Signature _________________________________________________ Date: _____________
Address: ________________________________________________________ Phone: _____________
Buyer’s Signature _________________________________________________ Date:
______________
Address: ________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________
