Oakpond Shelties
Florida
“Quality not Quantity”
Sample Contract
I sell all my puppies on a contract be it a pet or a show dog, the pet contract is a spay/neuter agreement as well. In both my contracts the buyer agrees to take good care of the puppy and return it to me if they can't keep it.
A copy of the pet contract is below so you can peruse it before signing. A health guarantee is included in the contracts.
OAK POND SHETLAND SHEEPDOGS
"Quality not Quantity"
Sales Contract for Companion/Obedience Prospects
I, Lesley Orth (seller), do agree to sell/transfer ownership of the following described Shetland Sheepdog to (buyer) _________________________________________________________
of ________________________________________________________________________
Phone _______________________on this the ____day of ____________,________ in exchange for payment in the amount of $____________to be paid as follows:
Check ______ IF for the full balance the AKC papers will be held until the check clears.
Check Amount$________ Check #__________ Balance owed__________
Drivers LIcense#______________ State_________ Social Security#_____________________
Cash______ IF for full balance the described dog and its papers will be directly transferred to its new owner(s).
Cash Amount$__________.
Deposit___ If check the described dog and its papers will be held until the check clears and the remaining balance is paid is full.
If cash the described dog and its papers will be held until the amount owed is paid in full.
Check/Cash Amount $_________Check #_________ Balance Owed____________
Drivers License#_______________State_____________Social Security#___________________
Description:
AKC#__________________AKC Name_________________________
Color/markings_________________________Sex_____Whelped_____________
Sire’s AKC#______________________Sire’s AKC name_______________________
Dam’s AKC#_____________________Dam’s AKC name______________________
1. Limited Registration
Buyer understands the above described dog is deemed unsuitable for breeding or show by seller and is therefore being sold solely as a pet accompanied by an AKC Limited Registration.
The definition of "pet" as applied to this contract is defined as any animal which is deemed unsuitable for breeding/show by its breeder/seller due to its lack of conformity to the Shetland Sheepdog standard as published by the American Kennel Club (AKC). This dog is considered a quality representative of its breed in all other ways.
2.General Care and Well Being
Adequate fencing adjacent to and accessible to Buyer’s home will be provided to ensure this dog’s safety.
Buyer agrees to provide adequate veterinary care, including but not limited to annual check ups and heartworm tests, to keep immunizations current according to American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines, to properly administer heartworm preventative , to keep this dog free from parasites which might otherwise threaten the dog’s overall health, to provide adequate housing for this dog within the Buyer’s home, to confine the dog when outdoors and refrain from restraining it on a chain or rope and to provide adequate exercise by walking the dog on a leash.
3. Ownership ( in relation to terms of this contract)
It is agreed that legal ownership of this dog will vest with the Seller until and unless all terms stated are accomplished herein. Violation of the terms of this contract that could negatively impact this dog’s health, safety or well being may result in the Buyer being required to return the dog to the Seller within five(5) days of receipt of notice from Seller. Buyer will be responsible for the cost of the dog’s transport back to Seller.
4. Spay/Neuter Dates.
Buyer understands the above described dog is not to be bred at any time and is to be spayed/neutered between the age of 8 months and 12 months, as specified below. It is understood that this dog is being sold to Buyer with a Limited Registration. A dog registered in such a way is American Kennel Club (AKC) registered, however, any offspring resulting from the breeding of said dog will not be eligible for AKC registration.
A. Spay/ Neuter Dates.
Buyer agrees to spay/neuter this dog between the _______day of ______________ and the ______day of ______________ (when said dog is between the ages of 8 months and 12 months of age). Should Buyer fail to spay/neuter said dog within the confines of these dates, all rights of ownership will be forfeited to Seller. Buyer will return this dog to Seller within five(5) days after the last date of the spay/neuter agreement as stated above.
B. Resulting offspring/penalties for breeding.
Buyer understands the penalties as follows for breeding this dog in violation of this contract and agreement:
a) Ownership of any resulting litter(s) from this dog is Seller’s’.
b) Ownership of this dog will be forfeited to the Seller.
c) Buyer will be responsible to Seller for damage to Seller’s reputation.
d) Buyer will be responsible for any legal costs incurred by Seller while enforcing this contract.
5. Guarantee(s)-
1) Health: Dog is guaranteed free of defects that would make it unfit to serve as a companion animal. Should this dog be found to be in unacceptable health by a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of purchase, Seller agrees to give Buyer a choice of either a full price refund or a replacement puppy of similar quality and lineage from the next available litter , in exchange for the return of the originally purchased dog. If this dog is not examined by a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of purchase, the above guarantee is null and void. Dog is also guaranteed for 1 (one ) year from the date of purchase to be free of hereditary defects that would make it unfit to serve as a companion animal. If the dog does suffer from an hereditary defect within that year that makes it unfit to be a companion animal, we shall have the right to have the diagnosis confirmed by a vet of our choosing. If said hereditary defect is confirmed and the dog has it to such a degree as to make it unsuitable to be a companion animal then the buyer shall have the choice of either returning the dog for a full price refund OR keeping the dog and submitting copies of vet fees paid DIRECTLY related to the hereditary condition and receiving reimbursement for PAID FEES up to the purchase price of the dog.
2) Temperament: Dog is guaranteed to be temperamentally sound as of the purchase date of this contract and agreement. Any temperament flaws brought on by abuse of this dog is NOT covered under this guarantee. "Abuse " is defined as any/all of the following:
hitting, excessive raising of voice, neglect or any other action(s) which is deemed as abuse by Animal Control, the Humane Society, and/or Sheltie Rescue. Any such behavior by Buyer will result in Buyer relinquishing all right of ownership of this dog with AKC papers to Seller.
6. Dispersal/Sale.
Ownership and/or possession of this dog will not be transferred to a third party without written consent from Seller. Buyer agrees to return said dog to Seller if it becomes necessary for any reason for Buyer to relinquish ownership of the dog purchased. Seller will offer Buyer the going market price, taking into account the age and condition of dog at time of return of dog.
By signing this contract, I understand that I am signifying that I have read this contract, have received a copy of this contract and that I agree with all of its terms and specifications. I am agreeing not to deviate and/or part from the specifications stated in the above contract and its addendums. I understand that this contract is legal and binding.
Buyer____________________________ Date_____________________
Seller____________________________Date______________________