Puppy Purchase Contract — Read, Complete and Sign

Responsibilities of the Buyer

• Payment. The buyer is responsible for paying for the puppy and shipping fees.
• Supervision. The buyer agrees to provide proper supervision and not allow the puppy outdoors without supervision.
• Humane care. The buyer commits to caring for the puppy in a humane manner, including providing adequate food, water, shelter, attention and medical care.
• Guarantee and liability. The buyer understands that the breeder provides guarantees about the puppy’s temperament but is not responsible for future damages or injuries caused by the puppy.
• Monitoring. The breeder has permission to contact the buyer to ensure the puppy is being properly treated and cared for.

Seller’s Guarantees

• Health and registration. The seller guarantees the puppy’s sound health and provides registration application paperwork for local Kennel Club registration.
• Temperament. The seller ensures that the puppy has a great temperament at the time of sale.
• Health records. The seller provides a health record of all shots and worming.

Physical Examination and Refund

• Veterinary examination. The buyer agrees to take the puppy to a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of delivery for a physical examination.
• Refund policy. If the licensed vet determines that the puppy has health issues caused by the seller, the buyer can return the puppy for a full refund, with the seller covering the return expenses.

Buyer’s Options and Responsibilities

• Rehoming option. If the buyer needs to give up the dog, the seller should be notified first, giving them the first option to resume full ownership and find a new home for the dog.
• Money-back guarantee. The buyer has a 30-day money-back guarantee, with a full refund if they are not satisfied with the dog or have difficulties bonding with it.
• Transfer approval. The breeder/seller reserves the right to approve or prohibit any transfer of the animal to a third party.
• Prohibited facilities. The dog should not be sold, leased, traded or given to any pet shop, research laboratory, animal shelter or similar facility.