Gableridge Puppy Purchase Contract
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GABLERIDGE KENNELS
Purchase Contract This puppy is a purebred German Shepherd, registerable with the Canadian Kennel Club and an individual application is pending and shall be available at no additional charge to the purchaser. Upon execution of this contract, the seller does hereby convey title and interest in the described German Shepherd puppy to the buyer (except for the terms listed herein). This agreement is made, and hereby entered into, on this _____ day of ________ by and between ___________________________________(hereafter referred to as "Seller (s)"), and ____________________ (hereafter referred to as "Buyer"), for the purpose of setting forth the terms and conditions of the purchase by the Buyer of a purebred German Shepherd Dog from the litter whelped on ____________ out of: Sire: ______________________________CKC#______________ AKC #: _____________ Dam: ______________________________CKC#_______________AKC #: _____________ CKC litter Registration # : _____________ Registered Name of Dog _______________________________ Call Name:_____________ Puppy Tattoo: ______________ Microchip:_____________________ GENERAL PROVISIONS: 1. The Seller agrees to sell and the Buyer agrees to buy one (check appropriate line)______ male ______ female puppy from the above described litter. 2. The following representations and conditions apply to the sale of the aforementioned dog: a) As of the date of this agreement, the dog is in good health and free of communicable diseases. b) The Buyer has 48 hours to have dog examined by a veterinarian and to personally inspect the dog. Any claims must be made within this time period and will be verified by Seller's own veterinarian. c) Buyer may return puppy to Seller for a full refund for any reason with in 48 hours of purchase, providing Buyer agrees to pay all transportation costs to Gableridge Kennels. 3. 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. Be advised that this deposit is Non-Refundable and represents a serious commitment on the part of the Buyer to purchase the puppy, and this puppy will not longer be available for other prospective buyers. The balance of $________(in cash) to be paid on or before the puppy/dog leaves the Seller's premises. If the balance is not paid by _______________________, this Agreement shall be canceled and the Buyer forfeits the deposit given hereunder. 4. If delivery is requested by Buyer, it shall be by air-freight, C.O.D. to a designated location. Buyer is solely 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. If Seller provides a crate, Buyer is obligated to return the crate at buyers expense. ______5. (Show Quality) If the puppy/dog has been sold as "show quality" Buyer agrees that this animal will not be used for breeding purposes until it is at least 18 months of age, x-rayed and certified clear of hip dysplasia by the OFA or OVC, of sound temperament, in good health and free of communicable diseases, hereditary faults, and /or show disqualifying faults as expressed by the official Standard for the German Shepherd Dog. ______6.(Companion) If the puppy/dog has been sold as a"companion dog" and is NOT to be used for breeding. In such case, Buyer shall pay an additional $100.00 refundable deposit to be paid upon or before the puppy/dog leaves the Seller's premises. Deposit shall be refunded when Seller has received evidence from licensed Veterinarian that the puppy/dog has been spayed/neutered within 8 months of date of purchase. 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. Companion dog: a companion animal purebred and CKC registerable, that Is sold as a pet with no warranty that the dog will be show quality or breeding stock. Show: an animal that is free of all disqualifying faults, and embodies the basic standard of the breed. With proper handling, this animal can and should win in the conformation ring. If there are any further guarantees they must be in writing RETURN AGREEMENT: _______The buyer agrees that if he/she is unable to keep this German Shepherd , he/she will not sell, give away, or otherwise dispose of this dog without first contacting the breeder, who will either accept the dog on a return basis or assist the buyer in finding a suitable alternative home for the dog. This contract and the CKC papers must be surrendered at that time. This does not imply a financial commitment on the part of the breeder, however, the puppy may, at the Sellers' option, be re-purchased by the Seller at the original sale price or some other price as negotiated between the buyer and the seller. Under no circumstances may this dog be disposed of at a Pound, Humane Society, Animal Shelter, any Rescue Organizations, Pet Store, Breeder, or given to an individual associated with a puppy mill. LIMITATIONS OF CONTRACT 1) This contract applies to the original puppy only and is nontransferable to a second party. No replacement puppy or refund will be given if the male or female has been bred. Buyer is responsible for transportation costs to and from Gableridge Kennels on original and replacement puppy. 2) In the interests of protecting the German Shepherd breed and not contributing unnecessarily to the problem of pet overpopulation, Gableridge Kennels is selling this puppy on CKC Limited Registration. CKC Limited Registration means that the dog is registered but no offspring of an animal with limited registration will be accepted for registration with the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), and puppies may not be sold as purebred. The seller may apply to the breeder to change this designation and have the dog given Full Registration privileges, at a later date and following the breeder’s evaluation of the animal. A fee and special application are required by the CKC for this change. HEALTH GUARANTEE Hip Dysplasia is a congenital malformation of the ball and socket joint of the hip. A dog may or may not become lame because of the disease and depending upon its severity. Every reasonable precaution has been taken to prevent this puppy from acquiring hereditary hip dysplasia. Due to the unknown hereditary and environmental causes of such defects, no guarantee will be given against them. However, Should this Puppy be diagnosed between 6 mo. And 12 mo. of age by two unassociated veterinarians ( one of the sellers choice) with crippling hip displaysia through x-rays, Seller upon provision of veterinary reports and, where applicable, Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) report, or rating report by the Ontario Veterinary Association (OVC) will : (a) In the case of a Companion puppy , either provide Buyer with a suitable replacement puppy as soon as such a puppy is available to Seller, or refund to Buyer _XX_% of purchase price ($_XXX__). Decision regarding refund or replacement will remain at sellers discretion, based on availability of puppies. If the buyer chooses to keep the puppy, buyer must provide written verification that the dog has been spayed or neutered within 30 days of diagnosis. No refund or replacement will be given if the dog is not examined by 12 months. This refund policy applies only to the original buyer. If the buyer does not choose to keep the puppy it may be returned to the seller at buyers expense or put to sleep, in which case a certificate of death must be supplied prior to refund or replacement. (b)In the case of a Show puppy. If the buyer has undertaken to show the dog in a serious manner, attending a minimum of four shows per year, prior to the puppy reaching the age of 24 mo. and the buyer has the dogs hips x-rayed between 18 and 24 months and the x-rays sent to OFA or OVC and the dog does not receive an OFA/OVC number for reasons other than the quality of the x-ray: i)Either provide Buyer with a replacement show quality puppy as soon as such a puppy is available to Seller, or within 12 months of notification and written verification by OFA, and or return of the puppy, or receipt of the certificate of death. (ii)Should the buyer wish to keep the dog as a companion. Refund XXXX reducing your cost to companion price asked for the dog. Buyer must provide written verification that the dog has been spayed or neutered within 30 days of diagnosis before any replacement or refund will be made by the seller. No refund or replacement will be given if the dog is not examined by 24 months, or if the dog or bitch has been previously bred. This refund policy applies only to the original buyer. In either of case (a) or (b) above, Gableridge Kennels will not be responsible for any veterinary or other expenses incurred nor will Gableridge Kennels pay for any transportation or associated charges for the replacement puppy. IMPORTANT NOTE: if the dog is used heavily for agility, open obedience, or any other strenuous activity (including "roading") prior to its being one year of age, environmentally induced dysplasia and other joint problems may develop. If these factors occur, it is left to the breeder's discretion to honor this agreement. The buyer should also educate himself to proper nutrition of the dog so as not to induce joint problems by either lack of nutrition or by causing an overweight condition in a developing dog. MAINTENANCE ______ (1) Buyer agrees that the puppy will reside at the home of the Buyer, have access to a fenced yard, not be chained or “tied out”, or left alone in a backyard or kennel only and will be provided with proper housing, and exercise. Buyer also agrees that this puppy/dog will not be used as a guard dog for any business. This animal is sold with the understanding that it was to go to select homes, socialized properly, and become a member of the family. _____ (2) Buyer agrees that at least one basic obedience training course will be completed with the puppy/dog. ______ (3) Buyer agrees to maintain this dog in good health, provide routine preventative health care including, but not limited to , inoculation, internal and external parasites, and - where indicated - heartworm preventative medication. ______ (4) Buyer further agrees to provide proper exercise as indicated in order to maintain this dog or bitch in proper weight and physical shape. A proper diet consists of top-quality dog food and supplements, certified by AFCO or CVA All expenses regarding the animals including: shipping of the animals, proper care, veterinary fees, housing, lifting of a non-breeding contract, or legal liabilities are the responsibility of the buyer at whose home the animal will reside. ______Buyer agrees Seller will REPOSSESS DOG OR BITCH UPON EVIDENCE OF NEGLECT AND/OR ABUSE at no expense to the seller, and no refund of any monies. This Agreement is made and signed by both parties to insure the well being and protection of this puppy/dog. If any part of this Agreement is breached by the Buyer, the Seller is released from any obligations under this Agreement. ________________________ ____________________________ _______________ SELLER'S (1) Name Signature Date __________________________________________________________________________ Address _ Phone # _____________ Cell# _____________ e-mail: _________________________ ____________________ __________________________ _______________________ BUYERS (1) Name Signature Date ___________________ ___________________________ _______________________ BUYERS(2) Name (if applicable) Signature Date _______________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________ Address Phone ____________________ _Fax# _______________e-mail_______________________ |