PUPPY CONTRACT

DEPOSIT:

1. When a reservation for a puppy is placed after the litter has arrived, a $200 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is required, which will be deducted from the purchase price of the dog.

REGISTRATION:

The Seller/Breeder certifies that the dog is eligible for registration under the regulations of the Australian Shepherd Club of America as a purebred Australian Shepherd, and will provide the proper forms for such a registration. Some of our litters are both A.K.C/A.S.C.A registered. Available puppies are priced with limited registration (no breeding rights).

GUARANTEE:

SELLER warrants that the above-described dog is in good health at the time BUYER assumes ownership. SELLER shall refund BUYER’S purchase monies if said dog should become ill from a communicable disease or congenital illness within 72 hours of receipt and BUYER wishes to return the dog. Documentation from a licensed veterinarian must confirm illness was contracted prior to BUYER’S assumption of dog.

1. SELLER warrants that said dog shall be free of the following:

a. Canine Hip/Elbow Dysplasia – as evidenced on radiographic findings and evaluated by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). Dog must be OFA’d by the age of 28 months. Any dog that doesn’t pass OFA testing must be spayed or neutered.

b. Hereditary Eye Defects – as evidenced by an evaluation performed by a certified veterinary ophthalmologist

c. Congenital Seizures, Epilepsy.

d. All guarantees become null and void when original dog is used for breeding.

2. SELLER does not guarantee the dog to earn titles. Earning titles is dependent upon handling, training, socialization, exposure, instructors, and environment as much as it is dependent upon genetics.

3. SELLER is not to be held responsible for any expenses related to the raising or training of the dog prior to the hip and eye testing.

4. The puppy will have had its first set of vaccinations and two de-wormings. A vaccination and de-worming record will be provided. The Breeder shall not be responsible for any medical expenses incurred after purchase.

OWNERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The PURCHASER agrees to maintain the dog in a humane environment and properly train and care for the dog. Specifically, the dog will be inoculated against rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and other communicable diseases as recommended by a qualified licensed veterinarian.

2, The PURCHASER agrees that he/she is not acting as an agent of, nor will the PURCHASER in turn, sell this dog to any pet store, wholesale outlet, known puppy mills, guard dog business or research facility.

3.If for any reason the PURCHASER should decide they no longer want the dog, BREEDER has the right of first refusal to the dog and will find a suitable home for the dog. If the PURCHASER feels they have a suitable home for the dog, the BREEDER shall be provided with all necessary information about the prospective new owner to determine if they in fact, have a suitable situation for the dog.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should this dog be given to any shelter, rescue or other similar facility.

REPLACEMENT POLICY:

In the event of emergence of any genetic disorder, (up to 24 months) which is sufficiently serious in the opinion of two qualified veterinarians, one of whom is selected by the BREEDER, to prevent the animal from fulfilling his represented role to the PURCHASER, the PURCHASER may:

Return the puppy or dog in its original condition and receive a replacement of equal quality at the BREEDER’S discretion from the next available litter, or if both parties agree, receive a refund of half the purchase price. The PURCHASER agrees that all shipping and transportation costs of the replacement dog are their responsibility and no animal will be shipped without these costs being remitted to the BREEDER first.

COMMENTS:________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I HEREBY AGREE TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS DOCUMENT

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