SHarp RIdge Rottweilers 2 Year Genetic Health GuArantee:

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Name of Buyer: ___________________________________________________________

Address of Buyer: _________________________________________________________

Buyer Telephone #: ___________________ Buyer Email: _________________________

Name of Seller: ___________________________________________________________

Address of Seller: _________________________________________________________

Seller Telephone #: ___________________ Seller Email: __________________________

Date of Sale: ________________________ Purchase Price: ________________________

Description of Dog: __________________  Date of Birth: _________________________

Call Name: _______________________________________________________________

Microchip Number: ________________________________________________________

AKC Registration #: ________________________________________________________

Sire Name & AKC #: _______________________________________________________

Dam Name & AKC#: _______________________________________________________

The Seller and Buyer agree as follows:

1. Purchase Price. The purchase price above shall be paid at or before the time the Buyer takes possession.  If the Buyer is not picking up at the Seller’s kennel, receipt of full payment will be required before the Seller will release to a shipper.  Any shipping and handling expenses are the responsibility of and shall be paid by Buyer. 

There shall be no refund of the purchase price at any time after 30 days of sale.

All payments due under this Agreement shall be made in US Dollars. The Buyer and Seller agree that failure of the Buyer to complete the transaction for any and all reasons will result in forfeiture of any Deposit held by Seller as liquidated damages. 

2. Limited AKC Registration. The puppy/dog is a purebred that is registerable with the American Kennel Club and is being sold with limited AKC registration. Seller agrees to provide Buyer AKC registration papers that include that the dog is not eligible for exhibiting in Conformation (but may compete in other performance events, such as Agility, Obedience, and Rally). The puppy/dog shall not be bred at any time and if pups are produced, such offspring will not be eligible for AKC registration.

3. AKC Registration by Buyer. Buyer shall register the puppy/dog with the American Kennel Club.  Buyer agrees to use Breeder’s kennel name as the prefix of the puppy/dog’s AKC registered name when registering the puppy/dog and Buyer agrees to never remove the kennel prefix from the puppy/dog’s registered name.

4. Microchip Registration. This puppy/dog has been microchipped and the Microchip Registration has been prepaid by the Seller. Buyer agrees to register the microchip within ten days of purchase.

5. Seller's Obligations:

A.  Provide AKC registration documents within 120 days of the date of sale.

B.  Provide copies of veterinary records, vaccination records, and parent dog's health testing records.

C. Provide a veterinary health certificate or written guarantee to the Buyer. 

D.  If the Buyer provides documentation that the dog/puppy has died, or was unfit for sale from a licensed veterinarian who examined the puppy/dog within 10 days after the sale date, the Buyer may choose to return of the puppy/dog to the Seller, and accept a puppy of equal value from a current or future litter. Additionally, If the Buyer provides a veterinarian’s certification, within 30 days of the date of sale, that the puppy/dog suffers from a congenital or hereditary defect which adversely affects the animal or which resulted in the death of the puppy/dog, within 5 days of receipt the Buyer may return of the puppy/dog to the Seller, and accept a puppy of equal or lesser value from a current or future litter. 

(i) This short-term guarantee excludes any health issues caused by Buyer’s neglect, any health issues that result from the puppy/dog’s transportation from Seller to Buyer and all minor illnesses and health issues including, but is not limited to: upper respiratory infections, allergic reactions, stress colitis/diarrhea, internal or external parasites or contagious viruses (including canine parvovirus), UTIs, or hernias.

(ii) Buyer must return the puppy/dog within 30 days after the sale date; if the Buyer fails to do so, no refund will be made.

(iii) If puppy/dog dies Buyer must notify Seller immediately and provide Seller with the veterinarian’s name, address, and telephone number; Buyers must provide the veterinarian’s certification to the seller within five days of receiving it.

(iv) If other than death, the Buyer must provide the Seller with a veterinarian’s certification that states: the purchaser’s name and address; the date the dog was examined; the breed and age of the dog; that the dog has an illness or defect which renders it unfit for purchase; the precise findings of the examination; any recommended treatment and the fees associated with the treatment; and the veterinarian’s name, address, telephone number, and signature; the purchaser is responsible for bearing the expense of the certification.

E.  If the Buyer provides a veterinarian’s certification, within 2 years of the date of sale, that the puppy/dog suffers from a congenital or hereditary defect which adversely affects the animal or which resulted in the death of the puppy/dog, within 5 days of receipt the Buyer may choose to either return the puppy/dog to the Seller or choose to keep the puppy/dog and accept a puppy of equal or lesser value from a current or future litter for a replacement fee of $2,000+tax. 

(i) This guarantee covers Hip or Elbow dysplasia classified by the OFA as moderate or Severe at two years of age. This guarantee excludes a Hip or Elbow diagnosis not evaluated by the OFA. 

(ii) This guarantee excludes all other medical conditions that can be medically remedied even if surgery is needed to remedy the condition.

(iii) This guarantee excludes any health issues caused by Buyer’s neglect, any health issues that result from transportation by the Buyer and all minor illnesses and health issues including, but is not limited to: upper respiratory infections, allergic reactions, stress colitis/diarrhea, internal or external parasites or contagious viruses (including canine parvovirus).

(iv) If puppy/dog dies Buyer must notify Seller immediately and provide Seller with the veterinarian’s name, address, and telephone number; Buyers must provide the veterinarian’s certification to the seller within five days of receiving it. If Buyer’s Veterinarian has deemed the death to be of a possible genetic cause, Buyer must immediately notify Seller to give Seller the option to have an autopsy done at Seller’s expense. Seller maintains the right to decline an autopsy. 

(v) If other than death, the Buyer must provide the Seller with a veterinarian’s certification that states: the purchaser’s name and address; the date the dog was examined; the breed and age of the dog; the congenital or hereditary defect which adversely affects the animal; the precise findings of the examination; any recommended treatment; and the veterinarian’s name, address, telephone number, and signature; the purchaser is responsible for bearing the expense of the certification.

F. No other warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, are made by Seller; and the puppy/dog is sold and delivered in an “as is” condition.

6. Buyer's Obligations:

A.  Register the puppy/dog with the AKC and register the microchip.

B.  Provide appropriate veterinary care, grooming, and housing. Seller is not responsible for any costs of care, including veterinary fees.

C. Provide appropriate care to prevent orthopedic conditions including but not limited to:

(i). Proper nutrition, a low fat diet (15% fat or less), Glycoflex Healthy Hip & Joint (or similar) for joint development support, and puppy vitamins.

(ii). Regular deworming every 6 to10 weeks.

(iii). Age-appropriate exercise; no forced exercise until the puppy is fully grown.

(iv). Avoidance of stress injuries including not allowing puppies to jump over or from heights higher than their shoulders.

D. Ongoing communication with the Seller; if Buyer is no longer able to keep or properly care for the puppy/dog, Buyer agrees to:

(i). rehome the dog with a responsible family member or friend and notify the Seller of such, or,

(ii). return dog to Seller to rehome.

E. Spay or neuter the dog with the understanding that waiting to spay or neuter the dog until it is fully grown/developed can help reduce the risk of certain joint disorders and cancers by allowing its growth plates to close and bones to fully develop.

7.  Miscellaneous. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, negotiations, discussions, and understandings, written or oral, between the parties with respect to such subject matter. Neither party may assign, transfer, or subcontract any obligations (or rights) under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. No changes, modifications or waivers to this Agreement will be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which shall be considered as an original signature for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as an original signature.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Seller and Buyer have executed this Agreement effective as of _________________.

Seller Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _______________

Buyer Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _______________