first contract, advice...?

[tammy8833]

okay i am working on my contracts

purchasing a puppy
and
health
any advice or suggestions or good info i need to include

thanks

[Ladyhawk]

Here's a peak at mine. Hope it helps.
Contract
Date
Sold to_
Address_
phone no._ cell___
Yorkshire Terrier _ Reg or Ltr #_ Price$_
Sire_ _# Dam_ _#
whelped_
Paid cash_____ or check_____ Driver license #_____________________
Sale is contingent on Full Veterinary Approval within _72_hours. If this pure bred dog is found to be unsound upon your veterinarian's examination, please return to breeder/seller's premises within the period of time designated above for a full refund. A written assessment signed by your veterinarian must accompany the puppy for refund or replacement to be made.
12 Month Guarantee: If this dog is stated to have a congenital or hereditary defect within the first 12 months from your puppies date of birth that will severely interfere with the life function or mobility of the puppy, or is considered life threatening, we are obligated to replace the puppy. We will replace the dog with one or equal value. If we are unable to replace the defective puppy within a period of 6 months, the purchase price will be refunded. It is expressly understood that hypoglycemia is excluded from this guarantee. To make a claim under this warranty, the buyer must provide a signed statement by a licensed vet indicating the date of diagnosis, the nature of the defect, the reason the defect is hereditary or congenital in nature, and the reason why the defect prevents the puppy from serving as a companion pet. We do require a second opinion by our vet. No refund will be given after that time. All sales are final and no refund will be given if the dog is returned for any reason other than a failure to pass the vet check or a hereditary disease up to 1 year.
Breeder/Seller and Buyer certify by signing this bill of sale that this dog is not sold for resale purposes and that the breeder will be notified if it is necessary for this dog to change hands and right of first refusal will be given to the breeder/seller. Breeder/Seller and Buyer also agree that if any litigation arises between the parties of this sales contract that it must be brought to suit in the County that the Breeder is currently residing in at the time of the suit.
THIS BREEDER WILL REPLACE THIS DOG IF IT DIES DUE TO ANY HEREDITARY PROBLEMS IF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET. Buyer must consult with Breeder within 24 hours of any illness and follow advice of Breeders Veterinarian. Under no circumstances is Seller to be held responsible for medical services not authorized by the Seller. Buyer must have any autopsy performed by the Breeder's Veterinarian or Breeder's Vet of choice within 24 hours of death. It is mutually understood and agreed that any litigation regarding this sale shall be brought about in the County and State where the breeder resides.

Breeder/seller is transferring this dog as..
Show Potential_____Breeding ______Pet Quality only with limited registration_TH__ (breeders initials will show intention) To the best of my knowledge, this pure bred dog is in good healthy condition with the following exceptions.

If this dog is being bought as Pet Quality only, then buyer must agree to have the dog spay/neutered. It is this breeders advice that the dog be spayed between 4 to 6 months as this is when the dog usually has double canines and they can be pulled at the same time as the spay/neuter.
Medical History DHP-CPV and Corona given ______
or due ____ Rabies______________
Have your veterinarian check the puppy teeth at 4-6 months to remove the retained puppy teeth. This breeder has had the dog under the care of the vets at Tri-County Vet Hospital and will transfer all vet records at point of sale. First 2 sets of shots will be given before pet is transferred to new home. Breeder holds no responsibility to any adverse reaction to shots given after that time.
Breeder____________________ Buyer___________________
dated_______________ dated___________________
Address__________________
Phone ___________


1. PET QUALITY is a quality classification set by the breeder indicating that this dog will not be used for breeding and will be in a loving home and a pet only.
2. LIMITED REGISTRATION allows registration with the American Kennel Club (AKC) but with certain restrictions. The registration certifies that the animal is a purebred Yorkshire Terrier, but does not allow competition in AKC licensed conformation shows. Offspring resulting from this animal are not allowed to be registered with AKC.
3. ALTERING is a surgery done by a veterinarian that renders the animal unable to produce offspring.
4. GENETIC DEFECT any condition which is widely held by the veterinary profession to be hereditary in nature. Exceptions are patellar luxation or tracheal collapse because of environmental issues.

[mojo]

May I ask, as I am going to be doing my first breeding, what do you think of a 6 month guarantee to start? My dog is healthy and fit, I don't expect any problems, I am just a newbie and don't know what could happen? Is that bad?
What kind of things have shown up within a year? Have you ever had to replace a puppy? Do you take the original back and what do you do with it then?

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by mojo

May I ask, as I am going to be doing my first breeding, what do you think of a 6 month guarantee to start? My dog is healthy and fit, I don't expect any problems, I am just a newbie and don't know what could happen? Is that bad?
What kind of things have shown up within a year? Have you ever had to replace a puppy? Do you take the original back and what do you do with it then?

you should never offer less than a one year guarantee. there are many things that won't show up until later and some even at three, four five years old. All our dogs are healthy too. no problems expected but no one is going to buy a pup with less than a one year guarantee. At least people that are educated. some breeders offer a three year or even a lifetime guarantee. i have never had to replace a puppy but if i did, i would try to nurse it back to health and see that it lived the remainder of it's life in my care and was made as happy and comfortable as possible for the rest of it's life. there is also a clause in mine that says I have first refusal rights if someone buys one of my puppies then for any reason decides they don't want it or have to give it up. that means i have the first chance to buy it back before it is offered to anyone else. When you sell a puppy you are making a lifetime commitment to that puppy and that family. if you can't do that, then you shouldn't breed. I am a fairly new breeder having only had three litters but i am learning every day.

[mojo]

Ok, let me ask you this. Please dont get mad, just questions as i dont know.
If somebody chooses to give up one of your babies you would pay them to take the baby back? shouldnt they just return it to you? Not saying one that was under the guarantee, just somebody who decided they didnt want it anymore. And hopefully I would screen well enough so that would never happen, but you never know.

And truthfully, I am the kind that will have a hard time giving up pups anways, I will probably breed my girl and end up keeping a whole litter. Will be very hard as I am sure you all know.

[Ladyhawk]

My first right of refusal clause doesn't stipulate that I will buy the dog back. It is there so that I can insure that none of my pups end up in the pound or other unsuitable living arrangement. My clients know that if they have a problem and need to part with their dog suddenly due to illness or whatever that I will help them rehome the dog or take it in. I've stayed in touch with most of my owners and with my breeders. It's a relationship to benefit the dogs and the breed in general. You brought them into this world, you need to stand behind them.

[Amber_lv]

ok i have a similar question what does right of first refusal will be given to the breeder/seller. Mean?

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by Amber_lv

ok i have a similar question what does right of first refusal will be given to the breeder/seller. Mean?

it means if you are going to give one of my puppies up, you had better contact me first. You have no right to do anything with it until you contact me. After ladyhawk mentioned it, I looked at my contract and it doesn't say i will buy it back either. Just that I have first refusal right. I agree with everything she said about it.

[tammy8833]

that contract was really helpful

thank you

[Mardelin]

Right of 1st refusal means: That you will take the puppy back and/or assist in placing the puppy in a home of your approval.....this should also be your responsibility should you stud your dog and the breeder cannot take the puppy back.

6 month guarantee is not sufficient..... Any reputable breeder should not have a problem with a 1-5 year guarantee, since it speaks volumes that you have confidence in your breeding stock and stand behind it.