Artemis Great Danes
Breed: Great Dane | Member Since 9/3/2007
Artemis Danes New Owner Contract Stipulates:
1. If at any time in the future the Buyer decides she/he can no longer care for the dog, she/he must return the dog to Breeder. If the dog is to be placed with another owner, the Breeder has the right to final approval, and that person or persons are equally bound by and must agree to and sign this contract and must be so advised and so agree before any transfer of ownership may take place. The puppy can be returned for any reason within 72 hours of purchase, and a full refund of purchase price minus the deposit will be issued.
2. This contract stipulates that the puppy, if female, shall be spayed before six months of age, and if male, shall be neutered at or after one year of age. I understand that it is the Breeder’s policy to issue Limited Registration AKC papers which prevent any future offspring of this dog from being registered with the AKC unless specifically reinstated by the Breeder.
3. The puppy has been examined by a veterinarian prior to sale and is guaranteed to be in good health upon delivery, to have received proper vaccinations according to age, and to be accompanied with documentation of medical care. The Buyer agrees to take the puppy to a veterinarian of their choosing for a health check within 48 hours of receipt and report the results to the Breeder. If Buyer does not take the puppy for a veterinary check within the specified timeframe, the health guarantee against communicable diseases is void.
4. Your Great Dane is guaranteed in the following manner: * *Please note that the following guarantee is effective only if the owner has fully complied with the feeding, exercise and altering (ie. neutering) instructions furnished by Breeder.** Any Dane diagnosed with moderate to severe hip dysplasia prior to age 30 months will be replaced by a dog of equal or better quality from the next litter bred by Breeder. Diagnosis of moderate to severe hip dysplasia must be presented to Breeder as a certified report from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). Since there is evidence to suggest that neutering a male dog prior to maturation can affect proper bone and joint development, the decision to neuter a male puppy prior to his first birthday may render this portion of the guarantee null and void. Also, failure to follow proper feeding and exercise guidelines may also render this portion of the guarantee null and void. Owner understands and agrees that the fulfillment of this health guarantee is limited to the Breeder furnishing a replacement puppy only. Breeder is NOT responsible for any veterinary or surgical costs associated with the treatment of hip dysplasia, or any other genetic disorder, including, but not limited to, hip replacement surgery. (Init:____)
5. Breeder retains the sole right to refuse to replace any defective Dane with another Dane should they feel that the Dane was not given the type of home environment and care which they feel necessary.
6. The parents of your Great Dane have been chosen with good temperament being a top requirement. Because temperament can be greatly influenced by environment, and there is no way to control this environment once the dog has left Artemis Great Danes, Breeder retains the right to decide whether to replace the dog because of temperament problems at their discretion, based on a thorough evaluation of the situation in which the dog displayed unacceptable temperament.
7. This puppy is not guaranteed against accidental death or communicable diseases, and the replacement clause does not apply to either of these situations, as they are beyond the Breeder’s control.
8. Owner agrees to maintain regular contact with breeder, and will periodically supply photos and other information regarding the puppy’s growth and development, particularly during the first year, at the Breeder’s request.
9. Artemis Great Danes does not advocate ear cropping. We do not crop ears, and we require all families to pledge not to crop their puppy’s ears after taking ownership.
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Responsibilities of the Owner
A. I (Owner) guarantee that this Great Dane will be a house dog who will live with and be treated as a member of the family. I have a proper environment in which to safely raise a puppy and house an adult Great Dane.
B. I agree to follow the feeding plan provided by the Breeder, and not to supplement with vitamins or calcium with the exception of vitamin C & E. I agree to keep the body condition lean and light, just so I can easily feel the ribs. I will resist the urge to overfeed my Great Dane puppy as an effort to accelerate growth. I understand that puppies have a genetic size potential, and that they will reach this potential at the recommended slower growth rate.
C. I understand that it is extremely important to properly socialize and expose the puppy to strangers and unfamiliar sights and sounds. I understand that it would be a good idea to enroll in a puppy kindergarten class and a show handling class or obedience training once the puppy has had at least 2 of its permanent vaccinations for Parvovirus and DHP.
D. The Breeder has explained the health condition known as bloat, and the cost of possible emergency bloat surgery. I can and will see that this is performed if it is in the best interest of the Dane.
E. I understand that if for any reason I need to find a home for this puppy that it must be returned to Artemis Great Danes at my own expense, and they will be responsible for finding it a home. I further understand that I will not be entitled to any refunds or reimbursements upon relinquishing my dog to Artemis Great Danes. I have a full understanding of the right of first refusal clause, and I fully agree and will comply with it.
F. I understand and agree that if Artemis Great Danes is notified that this dog has been resold, given away or re-homed, I will face a penalty of 1500.00, the dog will be recovered by Artemis Great Danes or an authorized agent, and no money shall be returned to me or anyone else involved.
Please be advised that this contract is a legal document, and by signing this document you are agreeing to abide by the terms held herein. Also be advised that should any portion of this contract by violated, in particular our right of first refusal clause as detailed above, Artemis Great Danes will pursue legal action and will seek monetary damages as we see fit.
We have read and understood and fully agree to the above.