PRINTABLE CONTRACT

PURCHASE AGREEMENT

This is a contract for the sale of a pet quality purebred AKC Miniature Schnauzer. This document concerns a live animal and is executed with prejudice in favor of that animal’s well being by the undersigned.
This is a contract only and shall not be used for, nor construed to be an application for registration of that animal.

This agreement is between Robert Ricketts (breeder/seller) and _____________________________(buyer)
for one puppy ( ) Male or ( ) Female.

The buyer is subject to all terms and conditions set forth below as follows:

The buyer agrees to assume full responsibility for the dog once it leaves the sellers premises. The buyer further agrees to provide a warm and safe environment, provide food and water and seek a veterinarian, if needed, for the dog to live a happy normal life. The buyer agrees to take the puppy to the veterinarian of their choice at their own expense within 72 hours (96 if shipped) after acquiring the puppy from the breeder. If satisfied with the veterinarian’s report, to retain possession and thereafter hold the breeder blameless and NOT liable for any further medical condition of said animal. IF NOT SATISFIED the animal is to be returned to the breeder at the buyer’s expense within two (2) days of the examination. The buyer also agrees that in the event of the animal’s death within those 72 or 96 hours, the puppy will be taken to a veterinarian for a necropsy.

If death is proven to be due to a genetic illness within (1) year of it’s birth date, the dog will be replaced. All above claims will only be honored with written documentation from a licensed veterinarian.

IT IS FURTHER UNDERSTOOD THAT ANY COSMETIC SURGERIES SUCH AS EAR TRIMS WILL BE AT THE BUYER’S RISK AS THAT IS NOT NECESSARY FOR THE DOG TO LIVE A FULL AND HEALTHY LIFE.

The breeder has taken every reasonable precaution to ensure the physical soundness and temperament of the animal, including that its sire and dam have no known hereditary defects.

The Breeder is NOT RESPONSIBLE for associated changes which may occur with moving a puppy to a new home: mental stress, low blood
sugar, loose stools or Coccidia which can be caused by stress and can develop within hours in transport and has nothing to so with good or bad
breeding.

The breeder does not guarantee any health related issues or loss of life due to reactions caused by vaccinations or flea and tick preparations administered either orally or on the skin. The breeder recommends that vaccines be given no closer than 3 weeks apart (preferably 4 weeks apart). It is further recommended that Rabies Vaccine NOT be given at the same time as any other vaccine.

Due to the varying kinds of dog food on the market and the different
environmental conditions the dogs come on contact with, we will not
guarantee the dog unless they’re given NuVet Plus daily at the
manufacturer’s suggested dosage for ________ years (length of
contract). Failure to do so makes this guarantee null and void.
For your convenience, you may order directly from the manufacturer (at up to 50% off
what most veterinarians charge) by calling 800-474-7044 and using Order Code: 67680
or ordering online at www.nuvet.com/67680 . By using autoship you can save an
additional 15%.

All PayPal customers must pay a 7% service fee. Add it to your total.
Otherwise you can send a cashier’s check or a postal money order
overnight to pay for or hold your puppy.

PURCHASE INFORMATION

In consideration of the purchase price of $_____________plus shipping. A deposit of 50% of the purchase price shall be paid in advance and the balance of $________to be paid by cash, cashier’s check or money order before the puppy leaves the breeder. The balance plus applicable shipping must be paid at least 10 days prior to shipping. NOTE: IF YOU ARE USING PAYPAL TO PAY ANY PORTION OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PUP, YOU MUST ADD 3% TO THE PAYPAL PORTION. DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE.

In most cases puppies are ready to leave for their new home at 8 weeks of age, however it is at the sole discretion of the breeder. Once the puppy is released buyer must take possession within 7 days, failing which the buyer agrees to pay boarding charges of $5.00 per day.

THE BREEDER HAS THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS CONTRACT AND REFUND THE DEPOSIT IF SHE FEELS IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PUPPY.

This is a binding contract. By signing this contract and returning it to the breeder with the deposit, the buyer agrees that they have read and fully understand all of the terms and conditions. Any amendments to this contract must be in writing and signed by all parties, oral representations are not binding. Buyer agrees that any legal proceedings will take place in Marion County Florida.