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Health Guarantee / Conditions of Sale for GOLDEN HILLS RETRIEVERS

Golden Retrievers – Purchase Agreement & Warranty     AKC #____________________________

TERMS OF PURCHASE

The breeder will obtain the AKC litter registration shortly after the birth of each litter. The registration applications for each puppy will be given to the new puppy owners when the puppy is picked up or when the breeder is notified that the puppy has reached its new home. This confirmation can be communicated by e-mail or regular postal but must be in writing. The type of registration given to the buyer will be indicated below.

__X__LIMITED AKC REGISTRATION: This puppy is being sold with LIMITED AKC REGISTRATION.  It is understood by the buyer that you will receive the proper AKC registration papers to register your puppy/dog with a limited registration. This means that he or she will not have breeding rights, and will not be authorized to register any of this dogs’ offspring to be registered with the American Kennel Club.

_____FULL AKC REGISTRATION: This puppy is being sold with FULL AKC REGISTRATION which allows the buyer full rights as owner for naming, breeding, and showing, within the rules and guidelines set by the American Kennel Club; with the exception of the specific action stated below:

RESTRICTION: The buyer agrees to not place this animal in an animal shelter, animal rescue, and agrees to NOT using this animal for testing in animal research in any way.

VACCINATIONS AND VETERINARIAN PHYSICALS: Our dogs and puppies are vaccinated as recommended for puppies of this age, have been dewormed and had full veterinarian physicals regularly. Vaccinations and regular veterinary checkups are necessary throughout your puppy/dog’s life to keep him or her happy and healthy. Deworming is also a very common need with puppies and will require your attention not only as a puppy, but also continuing throughout your dog’s life.

NOTICE TO BUYER OF GOOD FAITH: All canines have the potential for genetic or congenital diseases.  Due to the nature of these particular diseases it is the job of the breeder, through selective breeding, to try to minimize the possibility of these conditions – in good faith. Please read, to your full understanding, the following sections of this contract concerning any contagious or hereditary defects. All puppies will be examined by a licensed veterinarian before they are shipped or delivered to the buyer.

CONTAGIOUS ILLNESS: All puppies are examined by a licensed veterinarian before they are flown, shipped or delivered to the buyer. To the best of the breeders’ knowledge, this puppy/dog has no known diseases or illnesses that would adversely affect their health. This puppy is guaranteed to be free of untreatable contagious health conditions. In order for this guarantee to be valid, the buyer is required to take her puppy to a licensed veterinarian for their well check-up within 72 HOURS. If your puppy is found to have a contagious disease that is untreatable or found to be hereditarily ill and untreatable, then a letter from a licensed veterinarian stating so must be presented to the seller within 10 DAYS of delivery. In this case, the puppy will be returned to the seller within the same 10 days and a refund of the sale price for the puppy will be given to the buyer at that time, thus ending this contract entirely. This refund does not include any expenses incurred by the buyer or by the buyer’s veterinarian. The seller assumes no responsibility or liability under any circumstances for any/all incurred veterinarian bills.  Relocation and/or travel can cause stress to a young puppy, and an upset stomach or not eating properly for a few days can be a common symptom of travel and being separated from their litter. This will clear up within a few days. If it does not, have your puppy examined by your veterinarian. Stress can also bring to the surface certain conditions such as Coccidiosis which is a very treatable condition. A condition such as this would not be included as a reason for a puppy’s return to the seller

HIPS: Golden retrievers fall under the category of medium/large breed dogs. All medium to large breed dogs run a risk of certain structural disorders, such as dysplasia. Fortunately, with the use of careful and selective breeding, the risk of this condition is greatly reduced; however, it cannot always be eliminated.

The development of canine hip dysplasia is not dependent only upon genetics, but environment (exercise and feeding) as well. Inappropriate exercise can harm immature developing joints and may affect their ultimate development. As we cannot control how you feed, exercise and care for your puppy, there is NO GUARANTEE AGAINST DYSPLASIA.
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The purchaser has also been made aware of the Pennsylvania Puppy Lemon Law and received a synopsis of the said law.

BREEDING AND WARRANTY: Your right to breed the Golden Retriever being purchased is associated with the unlimited AKC registration only.  It does not refer or imply the quality or value of any puppy/dog being sold or purchased.  If at any time the buyer chooses to breed the dog, the buyer accepts the dog as is.

FEEDING PRACTICES: Our recommendations for properly feeding a young puppy is to use an Adult Dog Food with a medium protein (24-27%) and a medium fat(14-18%) dog food  with a calcium/phosphorus ration of 1.5/1.

Puppy food is too rich for a large breed puppy. Under no circumstances should the puppy be allowed to become obese or underweight and growth should never be accelerated with additives.  If you have further questions, please consult your veterinarian.
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TEMPERAMENT: Our breeding program breeds intelligent, loving, friendly, loyal dogs. However, we make no warranty as to the eventual personality of the animal due to the influence of environment and training techniques, or the lack thereof.

VOIDING OF WARRANTY/CONTRACT will occur:

1) if the buyer allows this dog to become obese or under nourished at any time. Recent research does contend that diet and physical condition can greatly contribute, if not actually be a cause of hip and joint problems in large breed dogs. Although these disorders can be hereditary; poor diet, over feeding, or improper exercising of a puppy is a known contributor to these disorders.

2) If there are any signs of neglect or abuse to your dog.

3) If injuries occurred while under care of buyer, such as broken bone, trauma, etc.

4) If the buyer does not follow through with shot requirements and vet visits in a timely fashion.

5) If the buyer does not feed this dog a recommended premium Adult dog food or a high quality large breed puppy formula which is basically an adult dog food.  Low quality dog food is a sure way to malnourish or adversely affect the development of a puppy. While the puppy may appear to be at the appropriate weight for their age, low quality dog foods fail to supply the necessary proteins and nutrients required for proper growth of the muscular-skeletal system, and proper growth of the brain and neurological systems. The breeder requires the buyer to feed only a high quality premium large breed puppy formula.

6) If there is any evidence of abusive exercising such as excessive treadmill or track running; or any evidence of lack of appropriate exercise. The breeder wants your dog to play sensibly; it should be in a reasonable manner so as not to potentially do damage to joints and bones.

7) If breeding a female before the age of 2 years

8.) If you spay or neuter your puppy before two years of age. (Golden Retrievers in particular will have a higher incidence rate of Hip and Elbow dysplasia , Cancer, among other abnormalities if they are spayed or neutered at an early age.  They need their sex hormones to develop their bodies. If you have questions about this, please contact me and I can email more info.

AGREEMENT BETWEEN PARTIES: All parties agree by signature, to follow the terms of this agreement.

This contract contains the entire agreement between these parties and is not transferable. Any changes to this contract must be binding through signature only, and not on verbal agreement. Verbal changes will not be considered legal or binding to this buyer or seller. Any legal action for whatever reason would take place in the state and county of the residence of the seller.

Seller ________________________________________________Date __________________________

Buyer _______________________________________________ Date___________________________

Buyer Name (Printed) __________________________________
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It is further understood and agreed that no warranty or representation has been made with respect to the sold puppy, except as set forth in writing in this agreement.

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