GOLD HILL ROTTWEILER KENNELS
AGREEMENT
FOR PUPPY
(DO NOT DUPLICATE WITHOUT PERMISSION)
This contract is provided
as a reference only and in no way infers that the viewer
is automatically entitled
to this agreement. We take placing our pups very seriously.
Gold Hill Rottweiler
Kennels reserves the right to refuse a puppy to any party,
for any reason.
If you wish to pursue one
of our pups, please contact us directly at
goldhillkennels@yahoo.com
or at 704-279-5743
Puppy Contract
This is a legally-binding contract for the ownership of one Rottweiler Puppy:
Name ______________________Vom Haus Gold Hill_____________________
Sex______________ from the "___________" litter
Whelped ____ /____ / 20____ AKC Registration #______________________________
Tattoo # _______________ Microchip #________________ Collar Color____________
Sire: _________________________________________________________________
Dam___________________________________________________________________
This contract is made between the sellers, Melissa & or Bobby Kemp hereafter referred to as: Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels,
PO BOX 157 Gold Hill, NC 28071 (704-279-5743) (
goldhillkennels@yahoo.com)and buyer:
Name __________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
City ________________________________ State ______________ Zip Code _________
Phone ___________________________________________________________________
Email ___________________________________________________________________
It should be noted that this contract defines the responsibilities of the buyer and the seller and that it is written for the sole purpose of protecting the Rottweiler breed and the well being of the puppy. It is hereby agreed by both parties that the following conditions will be met and that no other warranties or conditions are either expressed or implied:
1. This animal is being sold as a Show/Working/Breeding prospect. If this animal should develop a disqualifying fault according to the American Kennel Club Standard for the Rottweiler, you will need to provide a written document as proof that the said dog was disqualified from a show by a licensed judge. Then another show quality replacement puppy may be purchased for the price of $1000 which is our pet quality price in that litter or the next available litter. This will be done only after said animal has been rendered incapable of reproduction and a letter from a veterinarian attesting to this fact has been sent to Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels by certified mail and the treating veterinarian attests to the fact that he personally read the tattoo/microchip number and records it on official letterhead and sends it to Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels by certified mail. In addition, we will need the copy of the AKC registration and the Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels contract. We never offer a cash refund. Buyer_______ Agent for Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels _________
OR
This animal is being sold as a Pet Quality/Non-breeding Rottweiler. This animal is being sold on a Limited Registration and must be spayed/neutered by one year of age because it already has a disqualifying fault and therefore does not carry any guarantee. Only Show/Breeding quality puppies carry the guarantee according to this contract. Initials: Buyer_______ Agent for Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels _________
2. Feeding: Our puppiesare fed Diamond Naturals Lamb & Rice for Large Breed Puppies for sale. We recommend maintaining this diet until 24 months of age. It is also our recommendation to fed the puppy 3 times a day until it is 6 months of age and then 2 times a day from then on.
3. Temperament Development: The temperament in Rottweiler's is largely determined by the genetic traits passed on to it by the parents. That is why we are firm believers in selective breeding for conformation and working ability. We want dogs that are protective in nature yet good around children, family, and friends. We feel that temperament and socialization are directly related to each other. In this regards, we spend a great deal of time socializing our puppies Everyday the puppies experience human interaction and are put in different situations such as exposing them to different floor materials, varying noise levels, both with and without their littermates. We observe their actions and base further temperament assessment on their progress. It must be pointed out that Schutzhund training, agility training, obedience training, protection training, carting training, weight pulling training, therapy work training, and tracking training, etc. are just that - training. No dog can just walk on a field and do these things. They must be trained, and trained correctly. We can sell you a dog with a good potential to do these things, but it is up to you to develop this potential in your dog.
4. This animal shall not be used for breeding purposes until it is at least twenty-four months of age, x-rayed clear of Hip Dysplasia and certified by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, passed at least a basic obedience course, and has no disqualifying faults. Should the dog be bred without the above qualifications met, Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels will have the right to repossess the dog and all monies invested thus far by the Buyer will be forfeited. If the animal in question is a bitch, Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels may also repossess any offspring from the breeding in question. Buyer:__________ Agent for Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels: __________
5. Said animal shall carry the Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennel name in all advertising or conformation shows and obedience trials. The name on the litter registration MUST BE THE SAME AS ON THIS CONTRACT and cannot be changed except by Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels. You can give your dog whatever “call name” that you choose, but the registered name must remain exactly as Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels has specified. Failure to comply will nullify and make void all warrantees in this contract. Buyer: _________ Agent for Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels: _________
6. Ownership of said animal shall be transferred to the Buyer in return for ____________. Total price is to be paid in full by the time the puppy is 8 weeks old or reservation of puppy is cancelled and all deposits and down payments are forfeited. Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels can also care for the processing of the puppy’s necessary paperwork for a small fee of ($10) in addition to these fees: AKC registration and certified pedigree ($37), DNA registration ($40) and AKC Companion Animal Recovery ID System Microchip ($40). If you would like for us to provide this service then please make the request and pay the total of ($130) prior to the pup being picked up or shipped.
7. Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels warrants that said animal is the Producing of animals x-rayed clear of Hip Dysplasia. If said show/working/breeding animal develops Hip Dysplasia, as evidenced by an OFA evaluation, by age 26 months, then Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels will do the following: for Borderline to Moderate Hip Dysplasia - We will sell you another puppy out of an equivalent breeding for the pet price of $1000.00 plus shipping charges and cost of flight crate. For Severe Hip Dysplasia - We will give you another puppy out of an equivalent breeding for only the shipping charges and cost of the flight crate. The puppy will be replaced only after said animal has been rendered incapable of reproduction and the treating veterinarian attests to the fact that he personally read the tattoo/microchip number and records it on official letterhead and sends it to Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels by certified mail. In addition, we will need the copy of the AKC registration and the Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels contract. We never offer a cash refund. Buyer: __________ Agent for Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels: __________
8. Buyer certifies that he/she is not acting as an agent for another individual in the purchase of this animal and that he will not sell this animal or any of it's Producing to any agent, pet store, puppy mill, i.e., mass commercial kennel, or guard dog business. Buyer:_______ Agent for Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels: ________
9. If at any time the Buyer can no longer retain possession of this dog, Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels is to be notified and given first option of resuming full ownership of dog in order to locate this dog a new home. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will this dog be sold, leased, traded or given away without the expressed consent of Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels.
10. Buyer certifies that said animal shall reside at his/her home and buyer agrees to take proper safeguards for the care and safety of said animal including proper shelter, food, water, exercise, socialization, proper training for obedience, and have regular immunizations and examinations by a veterinarian, maintain heartworm prevention and flea/tick prevention. The Buyer promises to provide a safe environment for the dog, and never allow the dog to roam freely without proper fencing or supervision. Said animal shall never be put on a chain or tied out.
11. The purchase of the dog is a hobby and should not be expected to gain income with this dog.
12. Buyer agrees to send pictures of said animal at ages six, twelve, eighteen and twenty-four months and then annually on the dog’s approximate birthday to Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels . Buyer agrees to send a front and profile close-up photo of the head and also a front and side close-up shot of the entire dog in an alert and baited standing position. Buyer agrees to send copies of any titles the dog may receive throughout its life.
13. Said animal shall be registered with the AKC. Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels cannot be held responsible for delays in processing registration papers by AKC and warrants that said animal is fully register able with AKC. Registration papers will be mailed out to Buyer after the 48 hr time-frame and the puppy has been vet checked and cleared of any illness. In some cases where conditions have to be met, AKC paperwork may be withheld until conditions are met by the Buyer. Buyer: _________ Agent for Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels: ___________
14. Buyer agrees to at the very least take this said dog through a puppy socialization class at 16 weeks of age after receiving all puppy vaccinations and then a basic obedience training class by the age of one year old. Training should at a minimum consist of Come, Heel, Sit, Down and Stay. A copy of the class completion certificate or letter from the training director must be submitted to the breeder within one month of the completion of the training. Socializing your dog should be an on going process throughout the dogs entire lifetime.
15. Binders are required for us to reserve all puppies . Once a binder is made it is a commitment by the buyer to purchase said puppy and is therefore non-refundable. This binder pays for all the expenses that occur by Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels in the preparation of the purchase of the puppy. Should something happen and no puppy is available, your deposit will be placed in our next litter of the same quality.
16. Show/working quality does not mean that said puppy is guaranteed to become a "champion." Show/working quality means that at the time of purchase the said puppy exhibits no disqualifying faults and is considered to be a promising show/working prospect.
If your puppy/dog is being sold with it's tail intact (natural tail), Buyer agrees to leave the tail unaltered. Docking the tail without clear medical reason will be considered abuse/neglect by Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels. Buyer: ________ Agent for Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels: _________
17. No other contract or law is implied other than what is stated in this contract.
18.The Buyer agrees that any and all transportation costs, to and/or from the Breeder’s premises will be at the cost of the Buyer. Buyer:_______ Agent for Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels:________
19. Buyer agrees to maintain this puppy in good health, provide routine preventative heartworm protection and Veterinary health care. Buyer further agrees to provide proper exercise as indicated to maintain this puppy in proper weight and physical shape. Buyer shall assume full responsibility for the HEALTH, anatomical make-up, appearance, and temperament of the above-described Rottweiler). Buyer: _________ Agent for Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels: __________
20. Buyer hereby releases from responsibility Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels or its officers from any and all liabilities and/or damages by fault of said Rottweiler after said Rottweiler is in the care or possession of Buyer. These damages and liabilities include but are not limited to destruction of property and physical damage to any person or group of people. Buyer: ________ Agent for Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels: __________
21. Buyer agrees to submit the individual puppy registration papers to AKC ($37) and the AKC Companion Animal Recovery ID System Microchip($18) within two weeks of taking ownership. Unless Buyer has asked Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels to do this as stated in # 7.
22. Buyer agrees to collect a DNA sample from the said puppy and submit to AKC for DNA registry ($40) within two weeks of taking ownership. Unless Buyer has asked Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels to do this as stated in # 7.
23.The Buyer agrees not to take the puppy to any place frequented by other dogs or puppies until all vaccinations are completed due to the risk of contracting deadly diseases including Parvovirus. The Buyer further promises to complete all vaccinations in a timely manner. For more information on Parvovirus and other diseases, please contact me via email or phone. Buyer: ________ Agent for Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels: __________
24. Understand that your puppy will grow at a very rapid pace during the first 24 months. Buyer agrees to provide responsible care in regards to bones/ joints by providing dog food especially formulated for Large Breed puppies until 24 months of age and restricting harsh exercises (such as forced running, jumping higher than dog’s shoulder, care on stair cases, etc.) until the age of 12 months to help prevent hip dysplasia and joint dislocations. Buyer: _________ Agent for Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels: __________
25. If the puppy/dog is ever found to be the victim of abuse or
neglect, Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels WILL ASSUME IMMEDIATE
POSSESSION OF THE DOG AND WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO PURSUE LEGAL ACTION.
All monies invested in the dog thus far will be forfeited by the Buyer.
Buyer: ________ Agent for Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels: ___________
26. Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels warrants that the said animal is in good health at time of transfer. New owners have 48 hours upon receiving the animal to have him/her examined by their veterinarian and to notify Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels if there are any health concerns. The above agreement is made and signed this _____ day of _____________ 20___ by Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels and the buyer to assure the well-being of said animal and its Producing.
Should it become necessary to enforce any part of this contract by legal means, any and all attorney's fees, court costs, and travel expenses will be the responsibility of the buyer. This contract shall be deemed a legally-binding contract and is under the jurisdiction of the state of North Carolina in the Courts of Salisbury. It is further agreed that the place of venue shall be Salisbury, NC. I, we, the buyer, hereby verify that we have read this contract, understand it's complete contents, and agree to it fully:
Signature of Buyer: _______________________________________________________
Date ___ / ___ / 20___
Signature of Witness: _____________________________________________________
Date ___ / ___ / 20___
Agent for Gold Hill Rottweiler Kennels: ________________________________________
Date ___ / ___ / 20___
Signature of Witness: ______________________________________________________
Date ___ / ___ / 20___