Hawbranch Kennel
Puppy Purchase Contract

This contract is between Chuck Wood, herein after referred to as "Sellers" and/or "Breeders" and

___________________________________________________________, herein after referred to as "Buyer."

In consideration of payment in full of the purchase price of Dollars ($______ ) by Buyer to Sellers, Sellers agrees to transfer to Buyer, subject to the terms and conditions contained in this contract, the ownership of Male/Female Beagle, herein after referred to as the "Puppy" (regardless of age), from the mating of the sire and dam identified below.

 

Sire:

 

Dam:

 

Buyer’s Acknowledgment
Buyer, by signing this contract, acknowledges that he/she is aware that there are health problems that are not uncommon to the Beagle breed. Some of these potential health problems are known to be genetic and the cause of others is unknown or is random in occurrence. Buyer further understands that the technology does not exist to predetermine the genetic outcome of any breeding as respects health, size, conformation or performance ability.

Breeders/Sellers have, to the best of their knowledge and ability, made a good faith effort to determine that the Puppy’s dam is free of inherited genetic disease, and has obtained like information on the sire to the extent available, and have made this information available to Buyer. Notwithstanding the efforts of Sellers, Buyer understands and acknowledges that Sellers can NOT predetermine the outcome of the breeding and therefore can make NO assurances that the Puppy will be free of inherited genetic or other disease, nor that the Puppy will meet Buyer’s expectations.

Deposit

Buyer will pay deposit on Puppy in the amount of $100 to reserve Puppy.  The deposit is non-refundable unless the puppy dies or becomes sick before the scheduled pickup date.

Pickup/Shipping
As soon as is reasonably possible after the Puppy is fully weaned, Sellers will make the Puppy available to be picked up by Buyer, or Sellers will ship the Puppy to Buyer by conveyance agreed to by Sellers and Buyer and at a time reasonably convenient to Sellers. Buyer shall provide a shipping crate acceptable to the agreed conveyance, and Buyer shall be responsible for all shipping expenses which shall be paid in advance of shipping.

Registration papers WILL NOT be shipped with the Puppy. Sellers will forward registration papers to Buyer within 30 days of Buyer’s receipt of the Puppy given that Buyer has provided to Sellers the information necessary to complete the registration form.

Puppy Health at Pickup/Shipping
Buyers will receive a vaccine/worming record with their pup, and have been advised the pup will continue to be at risk of Parvo and other illness.

Ownership of Puppy
Buyer agrees that Buyer will not sell, loan, or give the Puppy to any person or persons other than Sellers.

Sellers are under no obligation to refund any portion of the Purchase Price except as provided under Health Warranty below.

Health Warranty:
Sellers warrant that if the Puppy should be afflicted with an inherited disease of the hips, elbows, eyes, or heart that renders the Puppy unable to perform reasonable activities. Sellers will refund the Full Purchase Price subject to the following conditions:
1. Buyer notifies Sellers promptly after such condition is diagnosed and not later than the Puppy reaching 12 months of age;
2. Buyer provides Sellers with documentation of the inherited genetic disease;
3. The Puppy must not have been bred if a female or must not have allowed to sire a litter if a male;
4. The Puppy must have been maintained in good physical condition with good muscle tone through proper exercise, diet, and not allowed to become obese.
5. The Puppy has received proper immunizations and monthly heart worm preventative.
6. The Puppy’s Registered Name must include Sellers’ kennel name, ( Hawbranch).
7. The Puppy must be returned to Sellers along with the Puppy’s Registration properly signed, transferring ownership back to Sellers.
8.  The Puppy must be taken to a veterinarian at regular intervals as suggested by the veterinarian.  The Puppy's first vet visit must be within 1 week of pickup/delivery.

Puppy may be returned to Sellers for a full refund within 1 week of pickup/delivery if it is thought to be unhealthy or found to be unhealthy by a licensed veterinarian.  Sellers will not reimburse Buyers for any veterinary bill associated with the Puppy at any point. 

 Health Clearances
Whether or not Buyer plans to breed the Puppy, Buyer agrees at Buyer’s expense to have the Puppy checked by qualified veterinarians for inherited genetic disease to include evaluation of hips and elbows, examination of eyes, evaluation of heart.

Buyer agrees to provide to Sellers legible photocopies of the evaluations promptly upon receipt of same and not later than the Puppy reaching 12 months of age.

Puppy Reports
Buyer agrees to provide Breeders regular reports on the Puppy. At a minimum these reports are to be made at six months of age, one year of age, and annually thereafter. The reports are to include any accomplishments, problems and/or health issues.

 

Buyer's Responsibility
Buyer agrees to conduct him/herself as a responsible dog owner.

Buyer agrees that Buyer is solely responsible for ALL costs and expenses of and related to the ownership of the Puppy including but not limited to feeding, veterinary care and training.

By signing of this Contract of Sale, Buyer accepts all conditions contained herein.

Signature of Buyer: ________________________________ Date: ________________

________________________________ Date: ________________

Signature of Sellers: ________________________________ Date: ________________

________________________________ Date: _______________________