Windy Ridges Goldens (Page 1 0f 3)
430 Sergeantsville Road
Flemington, NJ 08822 (908) 782-2889
Health Guarantee and Spay/Neuter Pet Contract
This agreement is between
Amanda Drummey
Herein after referred to as “Breeder”
And
Name:_______________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
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Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________________
Herein after referred to as “Buyer”
This agreement is made and entered into this ____ day of ____________ 20___ by and between Amanda Drummey (Breeder), and
______________________________________ (Buyer), for the purpose of setting forth the terms and conditions of the purchase of a purebred ____ male ____ female Golden Retriever puppy from the litter whelped on ____________ out of ________________ and by _______________ Litter Theme: _________ Litter Registration #: __________________
Color: Golden
And is herein after referred to as “Puppy”
For $___________, the Breeder agrees to sell and the Buyer agrees to purchase a female_______/male______
Companion pet puppy from the litter described above subject to the following terms:
1. Breeder warrants that the above described Puppy is a purebred Golden Retriever registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) and that the registration papers have __X__ been provided to the Buyer as of the date of the completed purchase, together with a copy of the Puppies five generation pedigree.
All appropriate vaccines and de-wormings for the Puppy’s age have been given, and a record of vaccines/wormings and a Health Certificate from a licensed veterinarian have been supplied to Buyer at the time of purchase.
________ Buyer understands that the Breeder has picked out the “Theme” for this litter and that you have had to come up with a registered name that involves the theme. The puppies call name is up to you.
You also understand that today you will fill out the AKC Registration papers with the Breeder and write out a check made payable to the AKC for the exact amount of fees, so that the Breeder can send the papers in. The Breeder does this to make sure that all of their puppies are registered.
The Puppy has been registered on a limited registration, which will prohibit breeding of the Puppy and registering of the offspring.
________The Buyer has agreed to have the Puppy spayed or neutered before 9-12 months of age and Veterinarian confirmation of spay or neuter must be supplied to the Breeder before the Puppy turns 1 year of age.
72 Hour Check-Up
2. Breeder warrants that the above described Puppy is in good health at the time Buyer assumes ownership. Buyer agrees to have the Puppy examined by a licensed Veterinarian within 72 hours (not including holidays and weekends) of receipt of Puppy.
________ Buyer agrees to have Puppy examined by _____________________
If, as a result of the examination, the veterinarian determines that the Puppy is unfit for purchase (as described on Page 3 of this Contract), then the Buyer shall elect one of the following:
A) Return the Puppy and all paperwork that was supplied the Buyer at the time of purchase, to the Breeder for a full refund of the purchase price within the 72 hours.
B) Return the Puppy and all the paperwork that was supplied the Buyer at the time of purchase, to the Breeder and receive a Puppy of equal value from an upcoming litter when one becomes available to the Breeder.
Health Guarantee and Spay/Neuter Pet Contract (Page 2 of 3)
If the Buyer elects to return the Puppy, the Buyer shall, within 4 days after the date of signing this contract, send to Breeder by certified mail or in person, a written Veterinarian’s certificate stating that the Puppy was unfit for purchase and their findings. Upon receipt by Breeder of said certificate, Buyer shall be obligated to return the Puppy to the Breeder at Buyers expense. Upon receipt of the Puppy, the Breeder shall be obligated to refund all monies received from Buyer toward the purchase price of the Puppy, and further performance under this contract shall be null and void. All action taken to return the puppy shall be done with the best interest of the Puppy in mind, including temperature, non-stop flights, working arrangements, etc.
Maintenance
3. The Breeder does not assume any liability for any injury to Puppy after the Puppy has left the Breeder’s premises, which includes; but are not limited to, injuries caused by over exercise, weight gain, jumping, poor nutrition, dehydration, and excessive play.
_________ Buyer understands that the Puppy must be fed a Premium Large Breed Puppy Formula until the age of 4 months old, at which time the Puppy will be slowly switched over to a Premium Adult Formula of Dog Food.
__________ Buyer agrees that the Puppy will live in the house with the family and NOT left outside or chained up.
_________ Buyer agrees to the following:
To provide the Puppy with water at all times.
To keep puppy properly exercised to maintain a healthy weight
To NOT over feed and cause the Puppy to become overweight at anytime in the Puppy’s life.
To keep the Puppy properly socialized and to complete at least one obedience class.
To maintain proper vaccines, heartworm prevention, and de-wormings.
To properly groom and bathe Puppy as needed.
To keep Puppy’s exercise and jumping to a minimum until after 12-16 months of age
To provide a suitable fencing area for the Puppy to play.
To notify Breeder of any and all changes of address and phone number during the Puppy’s lifetime within 30 days of change.
Health and Temperament
4. _________ there are many factors that can influence growth and development, such as diet, exercise, weight gain, etc... The Buyer assumes the responsibility to carry on with the appropriate vaccinations, exercise and feeding schedule, as supplied by the Breeder. Most particularly, the Buyer agrees to keep the Puppy slim throughout its normal growth period. The Breeder can offer no further guarantee once the care of the Puppy is no longer under the Breeder’s control. It is the sole responsibility of the Buyer to conform to the limits set forth in this contract, including, but not limited to Item #3 of this contract.
________ Breeder has informed Buyer that the OFA clearances, CERF clearances, and SAS clearances only guarantee that the sire and dam are free of hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, eye defects and heart problems. Breeder also states that by using parents that are free of these known diseases it reduces the severity and occurrence of these diseases showing up in the offspring; however, Breeder HAS NOT warranted or guaranteed to the Buyer that the Puppy will be free of said diseases or genetic problems which may show up at a later time.
Breeder warranties that the Buyer has received a Puppy in good health at the time the Puppy leaves the Breeder’s premises.
_______ Buyer acknowledges that they understand that the Breeder has warranted that the parents of the Puppy have received all of their certifications to be free of hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, eye defects and heart defects and that the Puppy has NOT been cleared of said diseases which may show up at a later date.
Should puppy be diagnosed with any severely crippling or genetically derived medical disorder which is attested by two unassociated veterinarians within and up to the age of 6 months, Breeder will, upon receival and acceptance of the two veterinarian reports (including x-rays and a signed document from the veterinarians) and where applicable, OFA and/or CERF certification’s, provide Buyer with one of the following options:
A) Should Buyer choose to keep the Puppy, the Breeder shall upon veterinarian’s confirmation as stated above, replace puppy with a puppy from an upcoming litter at no charge to Buyer. (NO MONEY shall be exchanged or refunded) This is only applied to the Puppy 6 months (24 weeks) of age and under.
B) Should Buyer choose to relinquish ownership of Puppy to the breeder, Breeder will replace original Puppy with a pet Puppy from the next available litter at no cost to the Buyer. The PUPPY MUST be returned to the BREEDER within 10 days of evaluation by the veterinarians. The Breeder will in turn, find a suitable home for the PUPPY. Breeder is not responsible for shipping or miscellaneous charges incurred from shipping the original or replacement puppy to Buyer. Buyer is responsible for all costs incurred. (NO MONEY between Buyer and Seller shall be exchanged or refunded) This is only applied to the Puppy 6 months (24 weeks) of age and under.
__________ BUYER AGREES THAT SELLER HAS NOT GIVEN ANY WARRANTIES/GUARANTEES TO A PUPPY ONCE IT HAS REACHED THE AGE OF 6 MONTHS and 1 DAY OLD.
Health Guarantee and Spay/Neuter Pet Contract (Page 3 of 3)
________ In any case mentioned above, BUYER is REQUIRED to supply BREEDER with x-rays and documents BEFORE a replacement puppy is given. (The Breeder requires x-rays and documents from two veterinarians because a second opinion is ALWAYS better than one, and it has happened where a vet will say the Puppy/Dog is dysplastic and it turns out that they are not, the positioning of the hips during the first x-ray was not correct.)
JUST A NOTE: A dog that has borderline/mild Hip Dysplasia can still lead a normal and active lifestyle and be a wonderful pet.
The Veterinary Certificate of unfitness must be delivered to the Breeder within 5 days of the Buyer’s receipt of it.
Copies of the sire and dam’s certifications, pedigrees, and registrations have been provided to the Buyer at the time of purchase.
Miscellaneous
___________ The Buyer has agreed to microchip (permanent identification) the Puppy at an age when the Buyer’s Veterinarian feels it is appropriate and to put the Breeder’s name as an Emergency Contact. Breeder MUST receive the Confirmation Letter before the Puppy is 12 months old. THIS IS A REQUIREMENT. When the microchip has been put in, your veterinarian will give you paperwork to fill out and send in to register the microchip, PLEASE send the paperwork in, the microchip HAS to be REGISTERED in order for it to work correctly.
_________ The Buyer agrees that neither he/she, nor the Buyer’s estate/executors may sell this Puppy or transfer ownership of this Puppy without the Breeder’s knowledge and written consent. The Buyer also understands that they MUST give the Breeder first right of refusal if they can no longer care for the Puppy at anytime in the Puppy’s life. Buyer MUST contact Breeder concerning all of the decisions to be made when a concern as such arises. Breeder must accept and review transfer of ownership and new paperwork must be filled out.
_________ BUYER understands that Breeder can and will seek legal justice if it is found out that the puppy has been sold or given away without the BREEDER’S knowledge or consent. The BREEDER’S first priority is the welfare of the PUPPY. The BREEDER DOES NOT want them to end up in a shelter, rescue or the like.
________ Buyer agrees that this Puppy was sold with the understanding that the Breeder has carefully selected a home where the Puppy would become a family member. The Buyer agrees that if the Breeder has evidence of neglect and/or abuse, (which includes, but not limited to, starvation, obesity) the Breeder has the right to repossess/re-claim ownership of the Puppy at no cost to the Breeder and seek legal consultation if necessary to pursue the repossession.
_______ Should Buyer choose to break any of the conditions in this agreement, the remainder of the agreement will be considered null and void and Breeder will have the right to repossess Puppy and that the Buyer will be liable for any costs involved in that repossession.
The Breeder neither makes or implies any warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, other than those written in the agreement including, without limitations, the warranties of merchantability and fitness. This document constitutes the entire agreement between the Breeder and the Buyer with respect to this sale. The Buyer’s signature below indicates that he/she has read, agrees, and does understand all of the conditions set forth in the above Health Guarantee and Spay/Neuter Pet Contract.
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Breeder(s) signature/date
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Buyer(s) signature/date
“Unfit for Purchase” means any disease, deformity, injury, physical condition, illness’ or defect which is hereditary and severely affects the health of the Puppy, or which was manifest, capable of diagnosis or likely contracted on or before the date of purchase.
“Veterinarian” means a veterinarian licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey (or state in which you live).
Veterinarian is defined as: A doctor who practices veterinary medicine.
Veterinary is defined as: Of or pertaining to the art of healing or treating domestic animals.
This contract conforms to the New Jersey Law on the sale of puppies.
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