Eichhorn Kennels Purchase Contract

Saturday, July 19, 2008

 Seller:

 James C. Eichhorn

Whereas the Buyer wishes to purchase from the Seller a  (color)   (sex) puppy out of the above named Sire and Dam. The Buyer has included with this Purchase Contract a deposit of $200. The Seller agrees to refund the total deposit to the Buyer in the event the Sire and Dam named above do not whelp a puppy of the desired color and sex stated above. If the Sire and Dam named above whelp a puppy of the desired color and sex stated above the Buyer understands that the deposit is non-refundable. If paying by check, Seller must receive the balance of the Total Purchase Price (plus any shipping costs) at least one week prior to the Buyer taking possession of the puppy or else payment must be made with certified funds. 

Seller Warrants and Agrees:
1. The Seller is the lawful owner of the dam, and has full legal right to sell her offspring,
2. The puppy is in sound body and good health at the time of transfer. The Seller will provide to the Buyer record of worming and inoculations. Buyer is instructed to consult with their veterinarian for advice regarding inoculations and additional worming (fecal test).
3. Buyer is to arrange a checkup of the puppy by a qualified veterinarian within 48 hours of taking possession of the puppy. Seller shall be notified immediately in the event that the puppy has a health defect. If the veterinarian determines that the puppy has a health defect the Buyer is entitled to a full refund of the puppy's purchase price upon the return of the puppy to the Seller within 5 days of taking possession, together with the puppy's AKC registration papers which are to be signed over to the Seller. Seller will not reimburse any veterinary expenses incurred by the Buyer. Sellers' warranty is limited to the refund of the puppy's purchase price upon return of the puppy, and only under the circumstances described above.
4. This puppy is guaranteed to be O.F.A. certifiable at two (2) years of age. The puppy must be x-rayed by thirty (30) months of age, and the x-ray submitted to the O.F.A. for examination and certification. If the O.F.A. finds the puppy to be dysplastic, the following requirements must be fulfilled in order to obtain a replacement puppy:
a. The O.F.A. shall be the sole judge regarding hip dysplasia. 
b. The Seller is to receive a copy of the O.F.A. written report.
c. If the puppy is determined to be dysplastic, the puppy will be replaced upon return of the puppy's AKC registration papers, which are to be signed over to the Seller. The Buyer may keep the dysplastic dog or give it to someone else, but it must be neutered or spayed, and the Buyer must provide the Seller with written proof of this from the veterinarian who performs the surgery.
d. All freight charges are to be paid by the Buyer.
e. A replacement puppy may be chosen from any breeding the Seller has available that is similar to the original purchase price. If the Buyer chooses a puppy from a more expensive litter, the Buyer would be required to pay the difference.
f. This guarantee applies only to the Buyer stated in this Contract and is non-transferable. 
5. This puppy is guaranteed to be certifiable against heritable eye diseases. By thirty (30) months of age, a Board Certified Veterinarian Ophthalmologist must examine the dog. CERF shall be the sole judge of hereditary eye problems. A written report must be submitted to the Seller along with written proof that the puppy has been neutered or spayed and the puppy's AKC registration papers must be signed over to the Seller in order to receive a replacement puppy. All guarantees are exactly under the same terms as the guarantee for hip dysplasia. This eye guarantee does not cover injuries to the eye.

Buyer Warrants and Agrees:
1. This puppy shall be maintained and kept under the personal control of the Buyer, and this puppy shall be given adequate housing, food, veterinarian care and shall in no manner be mistreated or neglected.
2. The Buyer shall release Seller of this guarantee and forfeit all replacement rights if the dog's AKC Registered name does not contain the "Eichhorn" name.
3. This puppy shall not be used for breeding unless he/she has been x-rayed to rule out hip dysplasia as certified by the O.F.A and is CERF certifiable. The Seller is to be informed of the results of such examinations and of the certification number. Should the dog be used for breeding before it is x-rayed or has been determined to be CERF certifiable, whether intentional or accidental, the Buyer shall release Seller of this guarantee and forfeit all replacement rights.
4. This dog shall not be bred to any other breed other than an AKC Labrador Retriever. 


Signed:________________________________________________ Date:_______________
(Buyer)


Signed:________________________________________________ Date:_______________
(Seller) 

For completion by Eichhorn Kennels only

Litter Registration Number:_____________________ Microchip #:_________________________
Date Transferred to Buyer:______________________
Payment:____________________________________