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CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF DOGS/PUPPIES

KENNEL NAME:   
ADDRESS: 11250 Industrial rd., Manassas, VA 20109
PHONE: (703) 789 4727

DOG PURCHASING CONTRACT

(BUYER/SELLER COPY)

This agreement is between (Seller)  
and:
(Buyer)____________________
address:________________________________________________________________
phone number:__ ______________________

It is agreed between Seller and Buyer as follows:

1. DESCRIPTION OF DOG

The dog sold pursuant to the terms of this agreement is as follows:

• Breed: German Shepherd Dog
• Sex:  
• Whelped: _________
• Sire: _____
• Dam: ____
• Tatoo #___ _________________
• Registered name of puppy:_ ___

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2. SELLER'S REPRESENTATIONS

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. Proof of inspection will be required prior to Seller forwarding  USA/SV papers to Buyer.

______ ______ c) Buyer is completely satisfied with and waives any and all claims regarding the dog's conformation, and outward appearance (meaning the dog meets the breed standard at this age).

______ ______ d) Buyer agrees upon purchase of the puppy that the Dog will be registered with the name: ________________________ followed by a name of Seller's determination.

3. CONSIDERATION (circle either a or b)

______ ______ a) This dog, identified in Section 1, is being sold for the sum of $_____, to be paid in full on __________________.

______ ______ b) This dog, identified in Section 1, is being sold for the sum of $____. $_____ paid on ______as a non-refundable deposit, the remainder to be paid in full on the day of puppy pick up,-------. Dog or bitch will be shipped to Buyer when paid in full at Buyer's expense. All other arrangements must be made in advance and in writing signed by both Buyer and Seller.  The final payment at the time of puppy pick up can be accepted by Seller in cash form only.

4. STIPULATIONS

This dog or bitch has been graded to be PET / SHOW quality (circle appropriate grading).

______ ______ a) If PET quality, Buyer will register said dog or bitch on an AKC  Registration.

______ ______ b) If sold as SHOW quality and dog/bitch is diagnosed with crippling hip dysplasia by the age of 24 months old, either by Seller's and Buyer's veterinarian or by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) at Buyer expense, Buyer may return the dog to Seller. Seller agrees to replace said dog/bitch with another of same sex and grade.  No replacement puppy will be given if the male or female has been bred, neutered or spayed.

______ ______ c) Any other arrangements may only be made with Seller's written consent.

       ______ ______ d) If buyer chooses to sell dog/bitch or otherwise place him elsewhere, Seller gets first chance to re-acquire dog/bitch according to terms agreed to by Buyer and Seller at that time.

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5. LIMITATIONS OF CONTRACT

______ ______ a) This contract applies to the original puppy only and is nontransferable to a second party. No replacement puppy will be given if the male or female has been bred, neutered or spayed. Buyer is responsible for transportation costs to and from the Seller on original and replacement puppy.

6. MAINTENANCE

______ ______ a) 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 heartworm preventative medication:Sentinel Spectrum and K9 Advantix 

______ ______ b) 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 non kibbles type food: meat, fish, oatmeal, vegetables, fruits and berries plus supplements. Foods NOT to be fed includes highly commercialized , with “meals” ingredients and fillers. Vitamin E is an acceptable preservative.  

______ ______ c) 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 Buyer GUARANTEES  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 animal was bred.)

______ ______ d) Breeding Prerequisites: Breeding of a bitch shall be every other heat cycle or no more than 1 (one) back to back cycle with a 1(one) year rest period before again breeding and ONLY after the age of  2 (two) years, titled to SchH 1, breed surveyed, and ONLY after the bitch has been OFA certified and ONLY to an OFA certified stud dog.

A stud dog will NOT breed any more than 2 (two) bitches in any one week and ONLY after the age of  2 (two) years with OFA certification and ONLY to OFA certified females.

______ ______ f) 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.

______ ______ g) Buyer agrees Seller will REPOSSESS DOG OR BITCH UPON EVIDENCE OF NEGLECT AND/OR ABUSE at no expense to the Seller.

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______ ______ h) And finally...Buyer agrees that he/she understands this contract fully, and that this contract is under the jurisdiction of the State of  Virginia , in the county of Prince William. It is agreed the place of venue for all legal disputes shall be in Prince William County,  Virginia.

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SELLER'S (1) signature and date ______________________________________________________________________________
SELLER'S (2) signature (if applicable) and date ____11250 Industrial Rd, Manassas, VA 20109__________________________________
Address
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Phone #___________________Fax#_____________________e-mail_______________________

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BUYER'S (1) signature and date ______________________________________________________________________________

BUYER'S (2) signature (if applicable) and date ______________________________________________________________________________
Address
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Address
Phone #___________________Fax#_____________________e-mail_______________________