PUPPY SALES CONTRACT for the sale and purchase of                                                   K. C. Reg. No             born              (‘The dog’)                

Note

1

 

 

In this agreement ‘The breeder’ means Julian Pottage of

, ’The purchaser’ means

 

 

 

and the purchase price means £700, being a deposit of £100 and a balance of £600.

2, 3

 

 
  1. The breeder confirms that the dog’s sire and the dam have passed hip and eye tests, that the sire is a show champion (as defined by the KC) and that the dam has achieved the gold award under the KC good citizen dog scheme.

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  1. The breeder confirms that he is a KC assured breeder, has provided details of what this means and that the scheme has a complaints procedure.

 

 

 
  1. The breeder confirms that to the best of his knowledge the dog is in good health at point of sale and has had appropriate feeding, worming and TLC but offers no guarantees for the dog’s future health or disposition.

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  1. The breeder will give the purchaser advice about feeding, socialisation, exercise, training and worming and a record of any immunisation.

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  1. The purchaser will pay the breeder the purchase price and collect the dog at a mutually convenient time when the dog is between 7 and 8 weeks of age.

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  1. If, within 48 hours of purchase, a veterinary surgeon certifies that the dog is in poor health, the purchaser may return the dog. The breeder will then choose to (a) restore the dog to good health within 28 days or (b) replace the dog with another dog of similar age or (c) refund the purchase price in full.

 

 

 
  1. The breeder will give the purchaser the Kennel Club registration at the time of sale or as soon as practical thereafter. The breeder will have endorsed the KC registration so that the dog’s progeny are ineligible for registration or for an export certificate. This is mainly to ensure that only the best stock is used for breeding. The breeder has discretion on whether to lift such restrictions.

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  1. Unless the purchaser hopes to breed from or to show the dog, the breeder strongly advises the purchaser to consider neutering the dog.

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  1. The breeder advises the purchaser to take out insurance cover, at least for third party liability, if the purchaser’s home insurance policy does not provide such cover. Included with the registration papers are a free insurance offer.

 

 

 
  1. The breeder also advises the purchaser to have the dog microchipped.

 

 

 
  1. If the purchaser wishes to rehome or return the dog, other than as in 6 above, the breeder agrees to assist and normally no money will be due to either party. If the breeder resells the dog and gives a resale fee to the purchaser, he may retain the £100 deposit and may deduct any extra costs of caring for the dog and marketing it for resale.

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  1. By signing below the breeder and the purchaser confirm that they have read and understood this agreement and agree to adhere to its terms.

 

 

 

 

 

Signed (Breeder)                                                        Date

 

 

 

 

 

Signed (Purchaser)                                                    Date

 

Notes

 

  1. The breeder will endeavour to meet the purchaser’s preferences for choice of puppy but retains the discretion as to which puppy from a litter he provides to the purchaser. If the purchaser only wishes to proceed if particular puppies are available, the purchaser needs to agree this with the breeder before entering into the sales contract.

 

  1. The breeder confirms that he will accept the £600 balance of the £700 purchase price by cleared cheque, banker’s draft, cash or, in limited circumstances, Paypal. If the purchaser wishes to pay by Paypal in a manner that creates a charge, the breeder will charge an extra 5% to cover Paypal costs, making the balance £625. For the purpose of clause 6(c), the purchase price remains at £700 whatever the method of payment.

 

  1. If the purchaser does not pay the £600 balance for any reason other than because the breeder unexpectedly no longer has a puppy available, the breeder may retain the £100 deposit without liability to the purchaser.

 

  1. For a dog to obtain Show Champion status, it must obtain at least three challenge certificates at dog shows. This indicates that the dog is an excellent example of the breed, both in terms of conformation and fitness for purpose.

 

  1. For a dog to pass the KC Good Citizen Gold Award, it must first pass the Bronze and Silver Awards. The awards all test the dog’s obedience and temperament, with the Gold award being the hardest to pass.

 

  1. Too many factors affecting the puppy’s future are beyond the control of the breeder for the breeder to offer any guarantees.

 

  1. If the purchaser follows the advice given on feeding, socialisation, exercise, training, worming and immunisation, there is every chance that the puppy will be pleasure to own for many years. The breeder will be happy to answer any queries the purchaser has about the dog’s welfare as it settles into its new home. The breeder hopes that the purchaser will stay in touch, with reports and pictures on the dog as it develops.

 

  1. If the purchaser fails to collect the puppy by the agreed date, the breeder may sell the puppy to another buyer after the agreed date and retain the deposit without liability to the purchaser.

 

  1. For the breeder to consider lifting the restrictions, the dog will need to have passed normal health checks (currently a clear eye certificate and a hip score of below the breed average) and have a microchip or other permanent identification.

 

  1. If the purchaser intends to use the dog solely as a pet, there is a case for neutering. For a bitch, it is strongly advisable to wait until after she has had one season and, for a dog, to wait until he behaves as an adult dog. Do not allow your vet to pressurise you into premature neutering. Goldens are a large and slow maturing breed.

 

  1. Buying a dog is a serious commitment and responsible breeders do not sell puppies on a trial basis. The first few months of a puppy’s life are important for its development and extra changes of home have a negative impact on this. The breeder recognises, though, that a purchaser who starts with good intentions may have a change in circumstances and will try to help find a new home for the dog if this happens.

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