RGK
Rusty Guns Kennel is dedicated to the improvement of the German Shorthaired Pointer. The intent of this contract is to assure that the dogs produced from this kennel will receive appropriate care and will be protected from indiscriminate breedings, so that the outstanding qualities of health and versatility are enhanced. It is to be recognized that this GSP puppy represents many years of careful breeding and is considered to be of extreme value both to the seller and to the buyer. Therefore buyer agrees to provide all necessary veterinary services, continue to feed Native dog food or equivalent recommended by their Veterinarian.
We, Scott Caldwell & RGK representatives, “Puppy/Dog/Litter Owner” agree to sell one ____female ____male German Shorthaired Pointer for pet/companion.
Whelped: _____________________
Sire: ______________________________ Reg. # _______________
Dam: ______________________________ Reg. #_______________
To the buyers: ____________________________ “Puppy/Dog Buyer” for the sum of $_________ in US Dollars of which the deposit of $________is non-refundable.
Buyer Initials:_______
1) In exchange for the above pure bred, pet quality puppy, the above amount will be given the "Puppy/Dog/Litter Owner" by the "Puppy/Dog Buyer". "Puppy/Dog/Litter Owner" agrees that the puppy is purebred and registrable with the American Kennel Club. The A.K.C. Dog Registration Application is forwarded at time of delivery of puppy or dog.
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2) The "Puppy/Dog buyer" has three (3) working days from date of puppy pick-up to take puppy to a veterinarian for an initial check-up. If the puppy is found to have a life-threatening genetic or health problem and written documentation of the condition is presented from the examining veterinarian, "Puppy/Dog/Litter Owner" will place "Puppy/Dog buyer" on top of "Puppy Waiting List" for next available healthy puppy of same quality and breed according to puppy sex requested, provided puppy and A.K.C. Dog Registration Application are returned at “Puppy/Dog buyer” expense and puppy has not been hurt or injured. The "Puppy/Dog buyer” agrees to pay transportation costs on replacement puppy. If “Puppy/Dog buyer” elects to have genetic problem fixed, if possible, "Puppy/Dog/Litter Owner" will reimburse “Puppy/Dog buyer” for expenses up to a maximum of $75.00 after receiving original bill from licensed veterinarian. Any additional expenses will be the sole responsibility of “Puppy/Dog buyer”, or puppy may be returned as stated above.
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3) "Puppy/Dog buyer" agrees to have annual veterinarian check-ups, including heart worm check, keep all immunizations current according to A.V.M.A. Guidelines as follows: "Puppy/Dog/Litter Owner" has given "Puppy Vaccination Shot" at 8 weeks of age. Booster shots are required every 4 weeks until the age of 16 weeks. Puppy diseases can be very severe on a puppy's health and maintaining this vaccination schedule can prevent these puppy diseases and is required by "Puppy/Dog buyer" as terms of this "Puppy Contract". I will give you a schedule of vaccinations. All states require a current Rabies vaccination. Check with your vet for requirements. "Puppy/Dog buyer" agrees to properly administer heart worm preventative on a regular basis, if you live where it is required. Check with your vet. "Puppy/Dog buyer" agrees to provide adequate housing, confine the puppy in a fenced yard or kennel run, or walk on a leash. Health warranties and guarantees are void if "Puppy/Dog buyer" does not have written documentation of proper health care as stated in this paragraph. No other health warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, are made under this contract except those as stated.
Buyer Initials:_______
4) Each puppy is guaranteed to have sound and stable temperament when they leave our home. ALL PUPPIES MUST BE SOCIALIZED AND INTRODUCED TO NEW PEOPLE, PLACES, DOGS, CATS,ETC TO AVOID BEHAVIORAL ISSUES LATER IN LIFE. Puppies need to be properly socialized which include obedience training and that the "Puppy/Dog buyer" spends a large amount of time socializing your dog daily. The dog is not to be kept chained or tied up, allowed to run loose, teased or otherwise abused. All dogs should be confined properly in a kennel of their own with adequate shelter and not left to their own devises.
Buyer Initials:_______
5) If at any time the buyer cannot keep the dog, it may be placed in a mutually agreed upon home upon Rusty Guns Kennel approval. I will assist you in finding him/her a new home also if you want. If the kennel is informed that the puppy/dog that is under this contract was given away or sold, then the buyer shall pay the kennel a breach of contract fee of $1,500.00.
Buyer Initials:_______
6) "Puppy/Dog/Litter Owner" is bound by this agreement to original "Puppy/Dog buyer" only. The State of North Carolina, County of Cumberland, and City Of Fayetteville will be court of record for any legal proceedings in reference to this "Puppy Contract" by either "Puppy/Dog/Litter Owner" or "Puppy/Dog buyer". Legal proceedings in other jurisdictions in reference to the "Puppy Contract" are null and void. "Puppy/Dog buyer” agrees to pay "Puppy/Dog/Litter Owner's" reasonable legal fees for proceedings related to this "Puppy/Dog Contract".
Buyer Initials:_______
7) No other warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, are made under this contract except as stated herein.
Buyer Initials:_______
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Acknowledgement of sale
Printed Name of “Puppy/Dog buyer”: _________________________________________________________
Full Mailing Address of “Puppy/Dog buyer”: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number of “Puppy/Dog buyer”: _(______)_______-__________
Signature of “Puppy/Dog Buyer”: _______________________________________Date: __________________
Signature of “Puppy/Dog/Litter Owner": __________________________________Date: __________________