A Promise Kennels
THIS IS THE HEALTH SECTION ONLY OF OUR PET/COMPANION PUPPY CONTRACT: Warranty. We carefully screen all our breeding stock and warranty our puppies against genetic defects that limits the dog's ability to fulfill the purpose for which he was purchased. If one of our dogs is hindered from his original purpose due to a genetic disease which is documented by a veterinarian by 3 years of age, we offer a refund of half the purchase price. We do not require owners to return their dog, unless they chose to. Other warranties are described below.
Seller/Breeder warrants that the above described puppy is a PUREBRED Golden Retriever, registrable with the American Kennel Club (AKC) and that registration papers will be provided to the Purchaser together with a true copy of its pedigree and information on care and training.
The puppy has been properly wormed and vaccinated prior to sale, and the health record of such accompanies the puppy in addition to our Veterinarian�s HEALTH CERTIFICATION done between 6 and 7 1/2 weeks old.
The Purchaser agrees to take this puppy to the Purchaser's own licensed Veterinarian within 72 hours of purchase for a health check. If the Purchaser's Veterinarian determines the puppy to be ill, or for any reason this puppy is unacceptable, Purchaser may return the puppy for a full refund, provided it is returned in the same condition as at the time of purchase, and provided it is returned within one week of purchase. All expenses for returning said puppy are the responsibility of Purchaser.
If puppy is returned due to illness WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF PURCHASE a certified letter from your veterinarian is required. This ONLY includes death or illness from any health condition deemed by the veterinarian to be present PRIOR to removal from the Seller�s premises. A Full refund will be given. All expenses for returning said puppy are the responsibility of the owner. ALL paperwork MUST be returned and signed over to Ron or Judy Inman AT THE SAME TIME. THE PURCHASER UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS PUPPY IS SOLD UNDER A COMPANION/PET CONTRACT. This means that this puppy must not be allowed to produce future litters of puppies and must be spayed or neutered between the ages of 6 to 12 months. This does not mean that this puppy is of any less quality in health or temperament then siblings deemed to be 'show quality.' Companion/Pet puppies may or may not have minor differences in looks, structure, movement, etc., from show quality puppies, that indicate they fall further from the ideal as stated in the written standard of the breed. (For example, short ear pads or uneven coloring on nose).
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.
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 8 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.
Purchaser guarantees Seller the right of first refusal if the dog is to be sold or disposed of in any way.
Reasonable precautions have been taken to prevent this puppy from acquiring hereditary faults such as hip dysplasia (HD), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), or other genetic diseases. NO GUARANTEE will be given against them, with the exception of the following:
Should the puppy listed in this Pet Contract be severely crippled by any of the guaranteed conditions prior to the age of 3 years and if contract conditions have been adhered to and suitable evidence is produced, the puppy may be returned to the breeder in good, clean condition at the buyer's expense with the Registration papers signed over to the breeder. Suitable evidence for HD is a written report from a Board certified Veterinarian and report from Orthopedic Foundation of America (OFA) stating the dog does not clear OFA for normal hips.
X-ray must be taken by a specialist in Orthopedic Radiography as approved by seller, and may not be before the age of 12 months. Suitable evidence of PRA is a CERF report from an AVCO board certified veterinarian, and may be done at any age. A puppy of the same sex and quality, selected by the breeder, will be guaranteed to the buyer from another litter, though not necessarily from the same bitch nor from the next litter due to arrive. The breeder reserves the right to refund the purchaser his original price of the puppy should the breeder decide not to place another puppy with the purchaser. Alternatively, where the purchaser chooses to keep the said dog, the breeder shall, at the option of the breeder, and upon proof of spay/neuter, reimburse the purchaser an amount determined by the breeder in line with the condition and its effects on the dog's life. In any case, this amount shall not exceed, in total and in combination for all conditions, a lifetime maximum of one half the purchase price of the puppy. The breeder may request that the purchaser obtain further opinions in the case of x-rays, eye and/or heart examinations. Obtaining additional opinions will be the responsibility of the purchaser. The breeder may request to have any reports or x-rays mailed or shipped to the breeder's veterinarian. Under no circumstances will the seller be responsible for the cost of any veterinarian bills for any reason whatsoever, nor will the seller be responsible for the cost of surgery for any reason whatsoever.
SELLER WILL BE LIABLE TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THIS CONTRACT ONLY, AND WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY EXPENSES INCURRED FOR ANY REASON FOLLOWING THE SALE, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY EXCEPTED BY WRITTEN AGREEMENT.
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.