Timbreblue
Breed: Whippet | Member Since 9/18/2007
TIMBREBLUE WHIPPETS
Walter & Sharyn Hutchens
Lexington, Virginia 24450
540-464-8046
PET DOG SALE CONTRACT
General: The following agreement is between Walter & Sharyn Hutchens, hereafter referred to as Kennel and _________________________, hereafter referred to as Purchaser, for the sale and purchase of one purebred dog of the Whippet breed as follows:
Dog's name: _____________________________________
Tattoo/ID if any: __________________________________
Description: ______________________________________
DOB: ___________________________________________
AKC Registration Number: __________________________
In consideration of a price of __$900_______. The Kennel transfers in fee simple all rights, privileges, and responsibilities associated with the ownership of the dog to Purchaser subject to the conditions set forth below as of the date specified. The represents the entire agreement between Kennel and Purchaser in an outright sale.
Use of the Dog: It is agreed between Kennel and Purchaser that this dog is being acquired as a family pet and to be used for tasks appropriate to its breed, such as lure coursing, hobby racing, therapy dog, or for exhibition in obedience or agility competition as Purchaser may desire. We agree that this 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 structure. Specifically it will not be used as a guard or attack dog or to fight other animals or in training other animals for these purposes or in commercial dog racing activities.
Performance Rebates: Kennel will pay the following rebates on receipt of proof that the dog has successfully completed the following:
Puppy Kindergarten $25 Agility titles $50
Canine Good Citizen Test $25 Coursing or racing titles $50
Obedience courses $25 each AKC or UKC Obedience title $50
Agility or flyball courses $25 each Therapy dog certification $25
Health: The Kennel warrants the dog to be in good health and substantially free from parasites (fleas, ticks, worms, etc.) as of the time of sale. The health record of the dog is included in the sale. Kennel strongly encourages Purchaser to have the dog seen by a Veterinarian of Purchaser's choice within 72 hours of picking up the dog and to follow said veterinarian's directions for the future care of the dog. If at any time during the life of the dog it develops health problems which in the opinion of two licensed veterinarians are likely to be of an inherited nature, which are unexpected in a dog of that age, and which will interfere with the dog's function as a pet, Purchaser agrees to contact Kennel. Purchaser may return dog (as below) or keep the dog and if mutually agreed that the problem is likely of inherited nature, Kennel will rebate 50% of purchase price.
Right of Return: Dog may be returned to Kennel for any reason at any time following purchase. If returned within one month from purchase and provided that the dog has not been injured in any way the Purchaser will then be entitled to a refund of the original purchase price. Refund amount will be reduced by 10% of purchase price for each additional month or fraction that dog is kept. If on return to Kennel, the dog requires veterinary care or incurs other expenses due to negligence or mistreatment on the part of the Purchaser, Kennel's expenses will be deducted from the refund amount. However, regardless of the provisions above, if the dog is voluntarily returned to Kennel, Purchaser is entitled to a refund of 20 percent of the purchase price.
Right of Recovery/Placement: In the event that the Purchaser is unable or unwilling to keep the dog or provide an appropriate home in accordance with this agreement, Purchaser agrees to contact Kennel. Purchaser may return the dog to Kennel, or with the Kennel's concurrence, place the dog in a home of their choosing which is approved by the Kennel. Purchasers will not abandon the dog, surrender it to a shelter, or without the Kennel's permission, sell or give the dog away. If dog is found to have been sold or given away without the Kennel's permission, Kennel may take legal action to recover the dog and original Purchaser of the dog will be responsible for all expenses incurred.
Registration: The Kennel certifies that the dog is registerable with the American Kennel Club and with the United Kennel Club as a purebred Whippet and will provide forms for such registrations. Kennel further certifies that the animals named in the registration are the actual parents of the purchased dog.
Ownership responsibilities: The Purchaser agrees to maintain the dog as a house dog in a humane environment and properly socialize, train, and care for it. The dog will be properly licensed, will be kept substantially free from parasites, and will be maintained on heartworm preventative medication and inoculated against rabies, distemper, parvovirus and other communicable diseases as recommended by a qualified veterinarian. Purchaser understands that as a matter of breed temperament, Whippets are likely kill small animals such as cats and accepts all responsibility for any such event. Purchaser also understands that due to prey instinct, whippets are likely to run away and must at all times be confined to a fenced area or restrained by a leash. The dog will not be allowed to roam at large.
Spay/Neuter: As this dog is being sold as a pet, not a breeding animal, the Purchaser agrees not to breed the dog and to have the dog spayed or neutered before the dog is 18 months old. Health benefits of spaying are greatly increased if the surgery is performed before the dog's first estrus, generally occurring between 12 months and 18 months of age in whippets. Purchaser agrees not to have dog spayed before the age of six months. Kennel will refund to the purchaser $100 upon proof of spay or neuter.
Limit of refunds and rebates: In no case will the total amount returned to the Purchaser exceed the amount paid by the Purchaser to the Kennel.
Parties and Signatures:
Kennel: Walter & Sharyn Hutchens (Timbreblue Whippets)
Address: 2121 Maury River Road, Lexington, Virginia 24450
Phone/email: 540-464-8046 ~ sharyn@timbreblue.com ~ waltah@earthlink.net
Signature: __________________________
Date: ______________________________
Purchaser: _____________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Phone/email: ___________________________________________
Signature: __________________________
Date: ______________________________