A Promise Kennels
THIS IS NOT our full contract, as space does not permit. However, here are some highlights:
THE PURCHASER ALSO UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS PUPPY IS TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB (AKC) UNDER THE AKC 'LIMITED REGISTRATION' PROGRAM. Limited Registration means that the dog can participate in all AKC events, except breed conformation shows, and any puppies ever produced by this dog will be ineligible for registration with the AKC.
IT IS AGREED THAT THE KENNEL NAME "PROMISE‘S," will be used as the first word of the registered name of the puppy. Registered names are limited to 28 spaces by the AKC.
PURCHASER AGREES to take good and proper care of this puppy and the puppy will reside at the home of the Purchaser. The dog will be given adequate shade and housing, have access to a fenced yard, and will be properly and sufficiently fed (neither over or under fed). He will receive proper veterinary care throughout his lifetime, including annual (or as recommended) vaccinations to ensure preventative health care. He shall not be allowed to run loose in the Purchaser's community, or in any other location, nor shall he be kept chained or tied out, or allowed to ride uncrated in the back of an open pick-up truck, or mistreated or abused in any other ways. Under terms of this contract, the Seller has the right to investigate the care of this puppy if circumstances warrant. If the Seller feels this dog is not getting proper care and treatment, the Seller has the right to have the dog examined by a licensed veterinarian mutually agreeable to the Purchaser and Seller. If the veterinarian finds the dog a victim of ill-treatment, abuse or neglect, the Seller has the right to take full possession of the dog. Under such circumstances, all rebates/guarantees/warranties are VOID.
PURCHASER AGREES TO SPAY OR NEUTER THIS DOG. The spay or neuter operation will be performed when the dog is between 6 and 12 months of age. Any violation of this condition shall VOID any rebates/guarantees/warrantees in this contract.
PURCHASER AGREES NOT TO BREED THIS DOG. Any violation of this condition shall VOID any rebates and/or guarantees/warranties in this contract.
Neither this dog, nor any progeny of this dog, shall be used for purposes of vivisection or research. Purchaser agrees that the Purchaser is not acting as an agent in the purchase of this dog. Purchaser also agrees that this dog, or any progeny of this dog, shall not be sold by or through any commercial broker or wholesale establishment, any chain store, catalog sales house, pet store or "puppy mill", nor be auctioned off.
Seller disclaims any damages to persons or property once this dog has left Seller's possession, whether solely owned or co-owned by Purchaser.
Purchaser guarantees Seller the right of first refusal if the dog is to be sold or disposed of in any way. If Seller does not wish to acquire the dog, Seller will assist the Purchaser in placing the dog. This does not imply the Seller will automatically take this dog back, nor that full purchase price will be refunded. If Seller does agree to take this dog back for placement in another home, signed registration papers must accompany the dog. Refund will be made upon placement of said dog, after Seller has deducted costs for boarding, performing any necessary training of, and placing said dog. If Purchaser places said dog directly with another party (approved by Seller), Purchaser will promptly notify Seller of new owner's name, address and phone number.
Purchaser agrees to maintain preventative care of the puppy in regards to hip dysplasia such as proper nutrition, including avoiding excessive nutrition (more than 7% over ideal weight for height), proper exercise, and preventing stress injuries (ex. not allowing puppy to jump from heights taller than itself at the shoulder and no forced exercising, specifically forced running, until at least 18 months, preferably 24 months, of age.) Purchaser agrees to feed a quality food acceptable to the seller, and is listed in the Puppy Manual.
The Seller expects the Purchaser to properly raise and train this puppy, insuring good socialization and health, attending training classes where possible, preferably through a recognized trainer/training school that uses respect and trust AND WILL NOT USE OR ALLOW OTHERS TO USE ALPHA ROLL OR OTHER CRUEL/UNUSUAL TRAINING METHODS TO DOMINATE THE PUPPY/DOG.
Purchaser agrees to raise, train and maintain this dog to be well-adjusted. If the Purchaser is unable or unwilling to comply with conditions of these paragraphs, then all rebates, warranties/guarantees in this contract are VOID, and Seller shall have no further obligation.
Although Purchaser is not obligated to obtain AKC, North American Hunting Retriever Association (NAHRA), United Kennel Club (UKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), or States Kennel Club (SKC) performance titles on the dog, title rebates are offered by Seller upon completion of all obligatory health checks on the dog at 2 years of age (OFA/CERF). Title rebates, up to a total of $300.00, will be paid by Seller to Purchaser after Purchaser gives Seller a copy of the certificate which indicates what title was earned.
In the event that this dog, which is sold as a pet, is used for breeding and where written permission to the Purchaser from the Seller is not given to breed the said dog, the Seller shall be entitled to and shall receive from the Purchaser liquidated damages in the sum of $10,000.00 (TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS) and this amount shall be binding upon the said Purchaser. Liquidated damages shall be payable on written demand by the Seller listed in this contract. In addition, ALL foregoing warranties/guarantees will be void.