White's Sharp Lil Aussies - Sale Contract
I, Cynthia White, the breeder / owner of the said puppy (described below), hereafter "Breeder", do
enter into an agreement with _______________________hereafter "Buyer", for the purpose of
transferring ownership of the said puppy.
The said puppy is a purebred Australian Shepherd, male/ female, sired by __________________,
out of _____________________. The puppy is ______________ in color. The puppy's date of
birth is ___________. The breeder will transfer ownership of the said puppy for _______, to be
paid in full before the buyer takes possession of the puppy.
GENERAL PROVISIONS:
The breeder reserves the right to refuse sale of any puppy/ dog to anyone.
This sales contract is non- transferable.
All puppies are sold as pet quality, and are warranted only for the purpose of being a companion
animal. Although the puppy may have exceptional structure and may be capable of excellence in the
show ring, no warranty is provided by the breeder as to the purpose of breeding or showing the puppy.
Breeder does not guarantee the size of the puppy. Breeder will give an estimated mature height and
weight based on the height and weight of the parents and their backgrounds.
The breeder will supply up to date health records to the buyer at the time of transfer of the puppy.
Registration papers for the Australian Shepherds will be provided as part of this agreement, and will
be provided to the buyer upon full payment of the puppy.
BUYER RESPONSIBILITIES:
The buyer is responsible for all costs of shipping. This includes airline fair, appropriate size crate,
transportation to the airport, and cost of updating the health certificate for transportation.
The buyer agrees that the puppy will live with the buyer, will have adequate exercise, nutritious food
(Life's Abundance dog food), and necessary health care by a licensed veterinarian - including a yearly
health examination and appropriate vaccinations.
The buyer agrees to keep the puppy on heartworm preventative medication, which will be started by
the breeder.
The buyer agrees to spay/ neuter the puppy before its first birthday unless breeding rights are given.
The buyer is strongly encouraged to attend puppy, conformation, and obedience classes with the puppy
and to provide proper socialization for the puppy.
The buyer agrees to have the puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian within three (3) days of taking
possession of the puppy. If the puppy is determined to be in poor health, as evidenced by a
veterinarian's written statement, the buyer can elect to keep the puppy, assuming all costs of the
puppy's care, or may return the puppy for a full refund (shipping is the sole responsibility of the
buyer). A Veterinarian's written statement regarding the health of the puppy must be provided to the
breeder. This provision will expire 72 hours after the buyer takes possession of the puppy.
If buyer can no longer take proper care of puppy and can no longer keep the puppy, buyer must either
find a proper home for the puppy where proper veterinarian care, food, exercise, and companionship
are provided or return puppy to seller with no refund of purchase price. Prior to returning puppy
to seller, all vaccinations must be up to date and puppy must be in good health
BREEDERS GUARANTEES:
The breeder guarantees the puppy is healthy, free of known contagious diseases, and has had
vaccinations and worming appropriate for its age at the time of purchase, and upon the buyers receipt
of the puppy.
The breeder guarantees that the puppy is free from genetic disorders that are life threatening or
limiting. Buyer must provide a statement from either OFA (hip/elbow/patella disorders), a Veterinary
Ophthalmologist for eye disorders, or a University Clinic Veterinarian for other genetic disorders.
Options: Should puppy have a genetic disorder that is life threatening or limiting,
1) Buyer may decide to keep the puppy, assuming all costs of care. Buyer must spay or neuter the
puppy, and provide all Veterinarian documentation to the breeder. The breeder will then refund one
half the purchase price of the puppy.
2) Buyer may return the puppy to the breeder at the buyers expense. The breeder will provide a
replacement puppy of equal value within 12 months. Breeder reserves the right to have a third opinion
on the diagnosis from the Veterinarian of Breeder's choice. At this time buyer must sign over all
registration papers to the breeder.
3) If the puppy must be put down due to genetic defects, a written statement from two (2) licensed
Veterinarians from two different clinics (one must be from a University Clinic) must be provided to the
breeder stating that it was medically necessary to put the puppy down due to genetic defects. The
breeder will then replace the puppy with a puppy of equal value within 12 months. Buyer must return
all registration papers.
EXTENDED FIVE (5) YEAR HEALTH GUARANTEE:
Breeder believes that most disease is caused by what we are feeding our pets.
All Breeder's dogs and puppies are being fed an all natural, holistic dog food -Life's Abundance
dog/puppy food.
To take advantage of the 5 year health guarantee, buyer must maintain puppy on Life's Abundance
dog/puppy food, and give Life's abundance vitamins daily. Puppy must also see the Veterinarian yearly
for a health check, receive appropriate vaccinations by the Veterinarian, stay on Veterinarian
recommended worming and heartworm prevention. Buyer must provide adequate exercise (evidenced in
proper weight control), provide clean water and provide a clean living environment for the puppy. This
health guarantee does not cover infectious disease, parasites, poisonings, or accidents. It also will not
cover any disease process caused by abuse or neglect.
Should the puppy become ill within the first 5 (five) years of it's life - provided the above conditions
are met, breeder will reimburse buyer 1/2 (one half) of the Veterinarian bills for the described
illness, up to one half of the purchase price of the dog. This will not include well puppy checkups,
vaccinations, or routine Veterinarian care.
The breeder makes no guarantee regarding the loss of the puppy due to accidental death, poisoning,
theft, sickness, etc. or any other loss beyond the breeder's control, except as stated above.
If either the breeder or the buyer takes legal action regarding this contract, that action shall be
initiated in Citrus County, Florida.
Buyer must buy Life's Abundance Dog food and Vitamins through the Breeders website
by following this link.
Life's Abundance All Natural Dog Food
Revised 6/22/2010