Sales Contract
Kingdom Cavaliers
Kingdom Cavaliers
Sales Contract
830-200-9570
I, ___________________________________ , breeder/owner of the said puppy (described below), hereafter referred to as "Seller," do enter into an agreement with
____________________________________, hereafter referred to as "Buyer" for the purpose of transferring ownership of said puppy. The said puppy is a (list color and gender) ________________________________ purebred Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
Sire_________________________________________________________________
Dam _______________________________________________________________
Date of Birth________________________________________________________
Optional Microchip # ($40 fee)__________________________________________
The seller will transfer ownership of the said puppy for $______________, to be paid in full, plus microchip and/or shipping fees, if any, before the puppy can be shipped or delivered. Seller will accept cash, cashier's checks, money orders, or bank drafts only. No personal checks or credit cards, please. Final payment must be received at least 7 days prior to scheduled shipping date, or cash only upon personal delivery.
This puppy is being placed on a spay/neuter agreement. (An additional agreement is required in writing for full registration privileges.) The AKC or UKC registration papers will be provided for an additional $65 when Buyer has had the puppy altered and has given written proof to the Seller. This proof must include the name and contact information of the DVM who performed the surgery. The Buyer agrees to have the operation performed by 6 months of age for females, and 9 months of age for males, unless other arrangements have been made. Verification of spay/neuter must be provided to Seller within 1 week of the surgery. (This applies strictly to puppies sold without breeding rights.)
HEALTH GUARANTEE
1. The Seller guarantees the said puppy is in good health at the time of this agreement as well as at the time the puppy leaves Seller's possession, to the best of Seller's knowledge.
2a. The Buyer agrees to have the puppy examined by a reputable veterinarian within 48 HOURS from the time of the purchase. (Please have a veterinary appointment set prior to bringing your new puppy home.) If this veterinarian establishes a problem with the puppy upon initial examination, (Internal/external parasites and "kennel cough" excluded.) which will significantly affect the puppy's quality of life, and if Seller is notified in writing within two(2) business days of the veterinarian’s determination, the Seller will replace the puppy with one of equivalent value when the next litter is available. (See paragraph #12 for return procedures.) Seller will not be responsible for shipping costs, nor for veterinarian fees on a puppy that is no longer in Seller's possession. Seller reserves the right to require a second opinion from a vet of the Seller's choosing. The replacement/exchange option is not available if the reason for replacement is due to any kind of accident or trauma, including the puppy injuring his/her knees or legs by jumping off furniture or stairs, or in the event of hypoglycemia, abuse, or neglect in any form, whether or not it was intentional.
2b. The puppy is guaranteed not to have a contagious disease for 72 hours after it has left the care of the Seller. (Internal/external parasites and "kennel cough" excluded.) If it's determined within the 72-hour guarantee period that the puppy has a communicable disease which will prevent normal, healthy development, Buyer has 48 hours to return the puppy to Seller for replacement, along with any paper work that may have accompanied the puppy. (See paragraph #12 for return procedures.) A signed document from a state licensed veterinarian substantiating the illness must accompany the puppy. Seller will not be responsible for veterinary fees or shipping costs.
Seller reserves the right to require a second opinion from a vet of the Seller's choosing before a replacement will be provided.
3. If within one (1) year from the date of birth, a puppy is found and certified by a licensed veterinary specialist to have a life threatening hereditary disorder, and if Seller is notified within two (2) business days of the veterinarian"s determination, Seller will replace the puppy with one of equivalent value when the next litter is available. (See paragraph #12 for return procedures.) Health records, diagnostic tests, and their results must be provided to Seller in order to qualify for a replacement. However, the Seller will not be responsible for veterinarian fees or shipping costs. Seller reserves the right to require a second opinion from a vet of the Seller's choosing before a replacement will be provided.
Buyer understands the replacement option is only valid when the disorder is verifiably attributed to only heredity. Replacement is not an option when parasites, contagious diseases, or other illnesses have had any influence on the puppy's health, nor any kind of accidental trauma, including the puppy injuring his/her knees or legs by jumping off furniture or stairs. Seller cannot be responsible for health problems caused or complicated by diet deficiencies, accidents, medications, vaccinations, chemical heartworm prevention, chemical wormers, and/or any external parasite treatments. See our web site for safe alternatives.
4. In the event of the death of the puppy within five (5) years from its birth due to MVD or SM, Seller shall replace the puppy with another of equivalent value when the next litter is available. (See paragraph #12 for return procedures.) The buyer must have an autopsy performed by a licensed pathologist within 24 hours of death to determine the exact cause of death. A certified copy of the death certificate, as well as all medical records, must be sent to the Seller. If an illness, an accident, nutritional deficiencies, over-vaccination, toxicity, trauma, or neglect is found to play a role in the demise of the puppy in any manner or fashion, no exchange will be forthcoming. Additionally, Buyer agrees to hold Seller harmless for such.
GENERAL INFORMATION
5. If you live in an apartment complex, or any other residence that may restrict pets, you are affirming that you have received permission from the proper authority for this puppy.
6. No guarantee is made as to disposition, conformation, or breeding ability of the puppy.
7. It is impossible to accurately determine the exact adult size of any puppy sold, therefore, we cannot give any size guarantee. Size estimate is based on bloodline, age, and size of puppy at the time of sale.
8. Just as in the case of having a human baby, the Seller cannot guarantee that any pet you buy will be problem free throughout it's lifetime. Reasonable precautions have been taken to prevent this puppy from acquiring hereditary problems. However, because environmental causes of health problems are possible, because Seller no longer has control of the puppy's care, and because we are dealing with living animals, you, as the Buyer, accept all responsibility for the care of said puppy and understand that Seller will not be responsible for conditions other than those listed.
9. The Buyer certifies by signing this contract that the puppy will live in the house with the Buyer, be confined by a fenced yard or receive adequate supervision when outside, will have adequate exercise, nutritious food, constant access to fresh water, be maintained at a healthy weight, and receive all necessary healthcare. This healthcare will include using nosode vaccines in lieu of allopathic vaccines, OR implementing the vaccination schedule developed by Dr. Jean Dodds, which is the schedule recommended and endorsed by the original, oldest Cavalier breed club - CKCSC (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club.) - which has been provided by Seller. (Please tell your vet you are following the BREED SPECIFIC vaccination protocol for your Cavalier.) Buyer will NOT allow 4-way, 5-way, 6-way, or 7-way shots to be administered, nor will Buyer allow annual booster vaccinations to be administered since it has been determined by the AAHA and AVMA that vaccinations are effective for a minimum of three years. The Buyer also certifies the puppy will not be left alone for long periods of time on a regular basis.
10. The Buyer agrees that if it becomes necessary to sell or otherwise dispose of this pet, Buyer will notify Seller before taking such action so that the pet may be either repurchased by the Seller for half of the original purchase price, or so the seller can re-home the puppy and give Buyer any proceeds, less any necessary, reasonable expenses. Seller will accept the dog/puppy back at any time for any reason.
11. The Buyer certifies, by signing this contract, that he/she is not acting as an agent in this purchase, and that the buyer will not resell this puppy to a pet store or medical research facility. The Buyer further agrees the puppy will NEVER be placed in an animal shelter of any kind.
RETURNS/REPLACEMENTS
12. Seller will not be responsible for shipping costs, nor for veterinarian fees on a puppy that is no longer in Seller's possession. Seller reserves the right to require a second opinion from a vet of the Seller's choosing. Seller will consider a replacement puppy only if the puppy is seen by a DVM in the required time frame. If the puppy has not visited the veterinarian, as agreed, within the 48-hour time frame, NO exchange or replacement will be considered. If an illness, an accident, nutritional deficiencies, hypoglycemia, over-vaccination, toxicity, trauma, or neglect is found to play a role in the demise of the puppy in any manner or fashion, no exchange will be forthcoming. Additionally, Buyer agrees to hold Seller harmless for such.
A. To return or replace a puppy, notify us by phone prior to return. The original veterinary report and all medical records must be presented, along with the puppy, within 48 hours. If registration papers were received at the time of purchase, those must also be returned.
B. Buyer will be given a replacement puppy of comparable value once a life threatening and/or genetic disorder has been verified by both Buyer's and Seller's vets. If a replacement puppy is not available at this time, Buyer will be given a voucher for a puppy which will be redeemable as soon as a comparable puppy is available. All replacements are limited to a puppy of the same value as the original puppy.
C. If the puppy dies within the 72-hour guarantee period, Buyer will take the deceased puppy to a veterinarian of his or her choice for the purpose of an autopsy at Buyer's expense. The deceased puppy must be returned with all previous medical records, a statement from the pathologist regarding the cause of death and a certified copy of the death certificate. If the puppy died of natural causes from a contagious disease or genetic/congenital condition, a replacement puppy will be provided to Buyer. (See #12.) However, if neglect, vaccinations, medications, toxicity, trauma, nutritional deficiencies, or accidents are found to play a role in the demise of the puppy in any manner or fashion, no exchange will be forthcoming. Additionally, Buyer agrees to hold Seller harmless for such.
D. If Buyer declines the replacement puppy, Seller shall be under no further obligation and it will be deemed that Buyer has released Seller from all further claims.
13. This agreement is made and entered into in the State of Texas, Guadalupe County. In the event of any litigation in connection with this contract, Breeder will be paid reasonable attorney's fees by Buyer. Venue and jurisdiction for litigation arising out of or related to this contract shall be held exclusively in Guadalupe County, Texas.
14. This contract is made and signed by both the Seller and the Buyer for the well being of the pet. Buyer certifies that no part of this contract will be breached, or Seller may repossess the puppy/dog.
BUYER'S INITIALS______________
Seller’s signature & date:
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Seller’s address:
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Seller’s phone & email address:
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Buyer’s signature & date:
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Buyer's printed name:
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Buyer’s address:
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Buyer’s phone & email address:
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Form of payment:
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Additional comments to this agreement/contract:
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We have an additional contract for the puppies who may be placed with breeding/show privileges.
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What our contract means, in laymen's' terms:
We are selling you a purebred, purely spoiled, purely loved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy or dog. We have done everything we can to ensure your Cavalier is healthy,
including the following:
- All puppies are bred, born, and raised in our home.
- All Cavaliers are given highly nutritious, all natural food in ample amounts (We have Ziwi Peak dehydrated and/or grain free kibble available to our Cavaliers 24/7, in addition to feeding a raw dinner every evening.), along with food based, all natural supplements. We ask that you also provide optimum nutrition for your Cavalier.
- We take our Cavaliers to professionals for
appropriate health testing.
- We follow the vaccination protocol recommended by the oldest Cavalier club in existence, the CKCSC.
We ask that you do likewise.
- We guarantee your puppy will not have a life threatening genetic health problem during it's first year of life.
- We guarantee your Cavalier will not succumb to MVD or SM during it's first FIVE years of life.
- Health issues that are not covered are due to the fact that we have no control over the Cavalier once it leaves our care.
- Every Cavalier that leaves us is first seen by one of our vets. Our vet checks the temperature, does a microscopic fecal exam to check for parasites, looks in the ears, listens to the heart and lungs, and gives the Cavalier a general health examination. You need to take your new Cavalier to your vet shortly after bringing him or her home to verify that you have a healthy pet. If your vet feels your pet is not healthy and the vet of our choosing agrees, we will give you another puppy of equal quality who has been examined by one of our three vets as soon as the original Cavalier is returned to us.
- In the unlikely even that your Cavalier becomes ill from a genetic disease or defect in the first year of life, you need to let us know as soon as you can. You then need to send us all medical records and health testing information. If our vet agrees with your vet's findings, we will give you another Cavalier of equal value. You may keep your original Cavalier, or you may give it back to us to care for.
- If your Cavalier succumbs to MVD or SM anytime before his or her FIFTH birthday, we will give you
another Cavalier of equal value.
We have been breeding since 2000. In this time, we have produced the following number of genetic problems:
MVD - Mitral Valve Disease or congestive heart failure of any kind: Zero
SM - Syringomyelia: Zero
Corneal problems, or any significant genetic disorders of the eyes: Zero
Deafness: The one and only albino Cavalier we produced a few years back, beautiful Falcor, is suspected of having less than perfect hearing, but is not deaf. Other than this, the number is zero.
Episodic Falling Syndrome: Zero
Epilepsy: One puppy, and only one puppy, from one of our very first litters, years ago, had seizures after a series of vaccinations were given at one appointment. We sincerely and humbly believe this was NOT genetic. Other than this, zero.
Diabetes mellitus: Zero
Hypothyroidism: Zero
Liver Shunt: Zero
It is our continued prayer that our Cavaliers will remain blessed with good health. We will be certain to do whatever it takes to keep our lines free of the above mentioned genetic health defects, as well as those we may have missed mentioning.
