Cypress Run Mastiffs
Breed: Mastiff | Member Since 2/14/2005
......Partial contract:
This contract is designed to protect the Mastiff and its future offspring, the Breeder and the Buyer of said Mastiff.
A. Use of the dog: It is agreed between Breeder and Buyer that this dog is being acquired as a family companion dog or for a working dog to be used for tasks appropriate to its breed such as therapy dogs or for exhibition in AKC conformation, obedience, or agility competitions.
B. Buyer agrees that the dog is not purchased for resale nor will it be used or trained for activities which are illegal or for which it is not suited by reason of temperament or conformation. Specifically it will not be used as a guard or attack dog or to hunt or fight other animals.
The Buyer agrees that he/she will not sell, transfer ownership or possession of the puppy or any of his/her progeny to any person or organization whose intent it is to resell (pet store), trade or give away the dog, or use it in any experiments, laboratory or other wise or to use it as breeding stock for a puppy mill.
Health: The Breeder warrants the dog to be in excellent health at the time of purchase /pickup, and has not made and does not now make any further warranties as the puppy’s condition after the pickup. It is the Buyers responsibility to prevent illness and injury by providing necessary booster Nosodes, veterinary care, nutrition, fresh water, shelter and supervision. Buyer further agrees to maintain a Raw Food Diet with supplemental meals of greens and vitamins.
All precautions have been made to insure that the puppy is in excellent health at the time of purchase including oral nosodes in lieu of vaccinations. It is recommended that the additional nosodes will be given until 18 months of age, and a titers test to determine if annual boosters are needed. By law, the puppy will be inoculated against rabies at six months to one year of age. Additionally, male show dogs have been checked and verification has been made that both testicles have descended at the time of pickup. Accidents can happen with new puppy dogs, however, this contract does not cover testicle trauma after the puppy goes to his new home.
C. Registration:
The Breeder certifies that the dog is eligible for registration under the Regulations of the American Kennel Club as a purebred Mastiff and will provide the proper forms for such registration. Buyer agrees to attach the Breeders kennel preffix "Cypress Run" at the beginning of the puppy’s registered name on the registration certificate.
D. Ownership Responsibilities:
The Buyer agrees to maintain the dog in a humane environment and properly train and care for it. Specifically, the dog will be crate trained and a crate will be used with dilligence for the first year or more of the puppy/dogs life. The dog will not be allowed to roam and will be socialized and obedience trained appropriately.
The Buyer agrees that this puppy will not be raised on slippery surfaces, limit stair climbing and jumping down from heights or out of vehicles, etc, (ramps are available from $100 and up), as this type of activity will contribute to the breakdown of joints and growing bones, dislocation of shoulders, hips and damage elbows.
The Buyer further agrees that the puppy’s weight will be under strict supervision until the dog reaches his/her second birthday. Bone ailments can be a result of poor nutrition, over feeding, over supplementing as well as over exercising. A Raw Diet is recommended by the breeder, if this diet cannot be followed, a high quality puppy/dog food is recommended for all the nutrition he/she needs. PLEASE, remember that a Mastiff puppy grows very quickly and carries a lot of weight while very young. Your puppy may look like an adult, but it is a puppy and needs puppy care. While your puppy does need to stretch his legs, it does not take much to tire him/her out. Do not take your puppy jogging, hiking or for long walks. Exercise should be slow and minimal. Always supervise your puppy when playing with other dogs and puppies. Most structure damage is done within the first 18 months of a puppy’s life. Even though your puppy may seem grown up, his bones and joints are still young and developing until almost three years. NEVER teach your PUPPY to do anything you would not want him to do as a 200 lb. ADULT.
E. Spaying and Neutering:
Puppies which are purchased as family companions and/or are judged not to be of show and breeding quality will be counseled on what is best for the puppy and the family. If buyer choses not to spay/neuter, buyer will use dilligence to make sure an accidental breeding will not occur.
F. “Show Potential”
The Breeder will use their best judgment in evaluating the puppies as to show or pet quality. There is no guarantee that the puppy evaluated as “Show Potential” will be successful in the show ring as an adult and no warranties are made to that effect. The Breeders encourage owners to participate in the sport of purebred dogs and may be available to assist buyers in preparing and showing dogs, which are evaluated to be of show quality. Breeder reserves the right of stud service of the male, all costs of collection incurred by Breeder.
**If Buyer opts to neuter male, Breeder must give written authorization to do so, or Breeder shall be reimbursed one-half of the purchase price of said puppy for loss of breeding rights.
G. Right of Recovery/Placement:
In the event that the Buyer’s are unable to keep the dog or provide an appropriate home in accordance with this agreement, the dog with it’s title/registration will not be transferred to any person or organization other than the Breeder, whether by sale, gift, loan or otherwise, unless agreed to by the breeder in writing. Buyers agree to notify the Breeder if any such contingency arises and will not abandon the dog to a shelter or sell or give the dog away. If the dog is found to have been sold or given away without the Breeder’s knowledge and said Breeder discovers this, Breeder will take legal action and original Buyer of the dog will be responsible for all legal expenses incurred.