Guarantee

Guarantee

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DUTCH ACRES
W7005 Military Road
Portage WI 53901
(608) 697-0295
www.dutchacrespups.com
dutchacres@yahoo.com  

The following Purchase Agreement-Contract is between Dutch Acres (seller) and______________________________ (buyer). This agreement is made and entered into this _______ day of ____________ 20____.  The buyer agrees to purchase a_____ male ______ female labrador retriever from the litter of __________________ (dam) and _________________________ (sire) whelped on __________________________(date) for the agreed purchase price of $____________.
Registration Type: AKC  XXXX limited registration  ____ full registration  

A non-refundable deposit of $200.00 is required to place a “hold” on a specific pet (unless otherwise specified). If the pet is not available (due to health, wrong gender or color), 100% of the deposit will be refunded. If the buyer decides to change their mind in regards to the purchase of the pup once the seller receives the deposit, the deposit will be forfeited by the buyer. All pups are sold with limited registration unless otherwise specified by the Seller/breeder. Seller reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time prior to the placement of the pet for any reason.

This contract is not transferable.  The purchase price does not include the cost of shipping costs, shipping crates, health certificates or any other costs incurred to ship a pet to a specific location.

We do not guarantee:  

Dutch Acres does not guarantee the pet‘s: size, color, temperament or the ability to reproduce. Seller does not guarantee against ear mites, worms or bacterial infections at the time of sale or thereafter. Seller warrants that the above described pet is in good health visually at the time the buyer assumes ownership. Seller does not guarantee against ear mites, worms, parasites, viruses or bacterial infections at the time of sale or thereafter.  

Health  

Seller warrants that the above described pet is in good health visually at the time the buyer assumes ownership. Seller does not guarantee against ear mites, worms, parasites, viruses or bacterial infections at the time of sale or thereafter.  

Buyer will have the above mentioned pet neutered or spayed by the age of seven months of age or this contract will be deemed null and void (unless sold with full registration). 

Your pet is fully guaranteed against any significantly life altering genetic defect until the pet reaches the age of 12 months. In the event of a significantly life altering genetic defect before the pet reaches the age of 12 months, the seller agrees to replace the pet with a pet of the same quality. A written statement from a licensed veterinarian must be provided to the breeder stating that the pet has a significant life altering genetic defect. If the seller disagrees with the statement, seller may request a second licensed veterinarian to examine the condition of the pet. The pet must be returned to the seller within 1 business day of the diagnosed genetic defect to be able to receive a replacement pup. 

 If a pet were to die from a suspected genetic defect prior to the age of 12 months, an autopsy is required by a licensed veterinarian and the cause of death needs to be verified by the licensed veterinarian before arrangement for a replacement pet can be made.  

All veterinarian expenses for a wellness check, possible life altering genetic defects, yearly exams or any veterinarian expenses incurred for the pet while in the buyer’s possession is not the responsibility of the seller. Seller is not responsible for any vet expenses incurred by the pet or the buyer.  Seller does not assume any responsibility for the shipping costs if a pet is required to be shipped back into the seller’s possession.

Health Guarantee:  

Buyer agrees to have the pet examined by a licensed veterinarian within two (2) business days (not including Sundays or holidays) of receipt/possession of the pet for this agreement-contract to be valid. If buyer does not have the pet examined within the two (2) business days, this contract/guarantee will be deemed null and void.  

Buyer will not expose the puppy to other animals, people or the general public prior to the wellness exam.  

If an illness, diagnoses or problem should occur prior to and/or while at the wellness check, the breeder must be contacted immediately to discuss the issues. If the breeder is not contacted prior to treatment, this contract will be deemed null and void. The buyer is financially responsible for any treatments, medications and hospitalizations provided by the vet services for the pet.

Seller does not assume any liability for any injury or sickness on the buyer’s property once the pet is in the possession of the buyer. All age appropriate vaccinations and de-worming medications have been administered to the pet being sold/purchased.  

The buyer agrees to maintain the pet’s health in good condition and to provide yearly examinations, vaccinations, heartworm test and any other usual procedures necessary to assure good health of the pet. The buyer agrees to provide a suitable areas for this pet to have adequate food, shelter and to be housed securely.

Hip Guarantee (pertains to lab puppies only)  

This guarantee is valid until the pet reaches the age of 26 month. For this guarantee to be valid, the pet must not have been bred or have sired a litter.  

It is understood that hip dysplasia can be caused by poor nutrition or injury and that the pet is guaranteed to the extent of genetic hip dysplasia only.  

In the event of genetic hip dysplasia that warrants euthanization of the pet before the age of 26 months, the seller agrees to replace said pet with a pet of the same quality.  

For the replacement pet to be placed, the following terms must be met:  

1. Buyer notifies the seller promptly after such condition is diagnosed (not to be after the pet reaches the age of 26 months).  

2. A copy of OFA’s refusal must be sent to the seller. 

3. The pet must not have been bred or sired a litter.  

4. The buyer’s must provide the seller with a written statement from a licensed vet stating that the pet was spayed or neutered.

Hip guarantee pertains to lab puppies only.  

If at any time the buyer decides to relinquish ownership of the pet, Dutch Acres must be notified and given the right to first refusal.  

By signing this Agreement-Contract, the buyer acknowledges and understands the contents and has entered into this legal binding contract freely.  

Buyer Name:__________________________  

Address:_____________________________

City, State, Zip: _______________________  

Cellphone____________________________  

Email:_______________________________  

Buyer Signature:___________  Date: ______  

Seller Name:__________________________

Seller Signature:_____________ Date:______