Mia Lacassin

337-308-2098

Bayougolden@gmail.com

 

PUPPY SALES CONTRACT

 

On this date of  ______________ Bayou Golden Retrievers agrees to sell the following Golden 

Retriever to  _________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________

Phone______________________ Email_______________________

Puppies’ call name (while at Seller) _______________    Sex________   Age________   DOB____________      

Sire's name :                                                                      Dam's name :

Purchase Price $                               Deposit received $                              Balance due $

Limited ACK Registration                          AKC Litter Number ________________

 

                                                                                                   Guarantee

 

Bayou Golden Retrievers (Seller) guarantees puppy to be purebred and of documented heredity from AKC registered parents. The purchaser(s) of this dog (Buyer) is identified above, and this contract is only valid as long as the dog is owned by the original Buyer named in this agreement (unless Seller has been contacted and new owner has been approved). 

 

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 Registration – Buy Back Clause

 

Companion puppies will be sold with AKC limited registration (no breeding rights).  The "Bayou Golden" kennel name must be included as part of the puppy's AKC registration name, as our "signature" in both cases.

We care about the future of our puppies. If Buyer cannot keep this puppy at any point, Seller reserves the first right of refusal to acquire the puppy. Seller will then find a new Buyer for the dog.  A re-sale of the dog can generate equal to or less than the amount paid by Buyer, as fair market value is determined by age, temperament, training, etc.  If Buyer chooses to sell or give away puppy, as stated in the guarantee section of this contract, Seller must be given new owners contact information for approval.  Please do not surrender this puppy to any pound, shelter, or rescue organization. Buyer will refund the recovered amount as soon as dog is sold at fair market value.  

For first time dog owners, Obedience Training is recommended to ensure a good relationship between dog, owner, and others.

Our main goal is to produce happy, healthy dogs that make excellent companions which are loved and cherished by their owners. One of the highlights of breeding quality puppies is to hear how well they are doing in their new homes. Please keep in touch. Letters and photos are appreciated and will be added to our website. We hope you will enjoy many years with your Bayou Golden Retrievers, Golden Retriever. 

 

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BREEDER WARRANTY

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1.  This puppy has been wormed three times, has had its first set of vaccines and has had a physical by a licensed veterinarian and received a clean bill of health.

 

2.  The sire and dam of this puppy have been examined and have had all necessary and proper health clearances. Great care has been taken to only breed the healthiest of dogs with pedigrees that indicate good genetic backgrounds. However, in the unlikely event that your puppy should have genetic defects, we do offer a warranty. Bayou Golden Retrievers offers a one-year warranty for genetic defects. In the event of a confirmed genetic defect, the Buyer can return the dog to the Seller for a full refund (not including transportation costs). Vet bills are not covered in this warranty.  We also reserve the right to acquire DNA to determine that the puppy is one of our lineages. Seller will not be held liable for any expenses incurred by Buyer, including but not limited to veterinarian bills and transportation costs.

 

3.  To the best of the Sellers knowledge, this puppy has no known diseases or illnesses that would adversely affect its health.  If your puppy is found to have a disease that is untreatable or found to have a hereditary disease, then a letter from a licensed veterinarian stating as such, must be presented to the Seller within 72 hours of the delivery of your puppy. In this case, the puppy will be returned to the Seller within 10 days and a full refund will be given to the buyer at that time. The Seller will not be held liable for any expenses incurred by the Buyer, including but not limited to veterinarian bills and shipping. Relocation, travel, and separation from their litter mates can stress a puppy, causing them to not eat properly for a few days. Stress can bring out certain treatable conditions which would not be included as a reason for a puppy’s return to the Seller. 

 

4.  Sellers are not responsible if puppy contracts a communicable disease after leaving the property of Bayou Golden Retrievers.

 

5.  Due to environmental and training issues out of Sellers control, once the puppy leaves Bayou Golden Retrievers, Seller cannot warranty the temperament of the puppy.

 

6.  Seller does not warranty color, size, look, or shape of any puppy.

 

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 BUYER AGREEMENT

 

1. This puppy is not being purchased for resale, will never be sold to a pet shop or puppy mill, and will never be used for scientific research. If the Buyer determines that they can no longer care for the puppy, Bayou Golden Retrievers, will be given the first chance to find another home for the dog (re-sale buy back).

 

2. Buyer is not to register the puppy under any pet registry, other than American Kennel Club (AKC).

 

3. Buyer will feed only a quality food, according to the manufacture’s specifications. No grain-free food at all.

 

4. Buyer will have the female puppy spayed after she is 9 months of age and before her second season or male puppy neutered after 9 months of age and before he is 2 ½ years of age. The puppy will never be bred. Ideally, a female dog should be spayed between her first and second season, but as late as possible before that second season and a male dog should be neutered as close to two years as possible. Such timing allows for the dog to attain good physical maturity and the proper development of his/her lungs, chest capacity, and soft tissue. However, it would be better to spay/neuter before 9 months old if you are unable to keep dog from being bred.  A recent study done by UC Davis has shown that dogs spayed or neutered before a year of age are at higher risk for hip dysplasia as well as certain types of cancer. For our female dogs, we are fans of the O.S.S. (ovary-sparing spay) procedure, but it is difficult to find veterinarians who do this, as it is a fairly new procedure. For males, we either prefer the dog be neutered, which involves a shot, rather than removal of the testicles, or a vasectomy.  This allows the male to keep the hormones, which are necessary for health and growth. 

 

5. Buyer will provide adequate housing for their puppy. The puppy kept primarily inside as a family member should have a crate. Golden Retrievers are social animals and thrive on socializing with their owners. A Golden Retriever left alone for long periods of time could develop bad habits out of boredom and loneliness.

 

6. Buyer either owns his/her own home or has received permission from his/her landlord to own a dog.

 

7. Buyer will provide the puppy with a fenced area and will not let the puppy roam free outside unattended.  

 

8.  Buyer will make sure that the puppy receives monthly heartworm preventative medicine and will receive annual vet exams.

 

9. Buyer will have puppy vaccinated as recommended.

 

10.   Buyer understands that Golden Retrievers are prone to Hip and Elbow Dysplasia and that Bayou Golden Retrievers has done its very best in providing this puppy a good genetic chance of not acquiring Hip or Elbow Dysplasia, but Buyer also understands that there is an environmental component to the development of Hip and Elbow Dysplasia.  Further, Buyer understands that to avoid injury or stress-trauma occurring to this dog’s bones and joints, prior to reaching one and a half (1 1/2) years of age, this dog should not be or force-exercised.  Puppies need exercise, but excessive exercising is hard on the joints.

 

11.   Buyer will be asked to notify Seller of any change of their street address, email address, or phone number, so Seller can stay in contact with Buyer throughout this dog’s lifetime.

 

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 THIS CONTRACT WILL BE VOID UNDER ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS

 

1.  Buyer has permitted the dog to be underfed or overfed at any time. Recent research shows that diet and physical condition is a major contributor, and many times is even the cause of hip and joint problems in large dogs. Although these things can be caused by genetics; poor diet, over feeding, and improper exercise of a puppy/dog are known contributors to these disorders. A dog is underfed if its ribs are highly visible. A dog is overfed if it has no waist when viewed from above or if its belly is rounded when viewed from the side. (Consideration should be taken for thickness of coat when viewing)

 

2.  There is evidence of neglect or abuse.

 

3.  Injuries have occurred while under the care of the Buyer, such as a broken bone, trauma, etc.

 

4.  Dog has been bred.

 

5.  Dog has been fed anything other than a quality dog food. Never Feed Grain Free Foods.

 

6.  Buyer has not complied with Section 11 of Buyer Agreement. 

 

7.  Buyer did not have puppy vaccinated as recommended in the Honor Vaccination Protocol, or as recommended by your vet.  

 

8.  Puppy was not given heartworm preventive medicine every 30 days. Heartworms can only complete their life cycle in the mosquito when it has been over 56 degrees for 45 days in a row.  

 

9. Dog is kept in an unsafe environment.

 

It is further agreed by and between the undersigned Seller and Buyer that: (a) the undersigned Buyer has read, understood and agreed to all parts and provisions of this contract and intend to fulfill the  requirements and recommendations; (b) all parts and provisions of this contract constitute a valid and binding agreement between Seller and Buyer, and, if any provision of this agreement is declared by a court to be invalid, all other provisions of this contract not so declared will be valid and binding;  (c) both Seller and Buyer will retain an original dated and signed copy of this Puppy Sales Contract; (d) this Puppy Sales Contract is based on mutual promises and other valuable consideration which the parties have received and deemed to be adequate. 

 

REGISTERED NAME CHOICE _____________________________________________________________________

Call Name: ____________________________________________

Both the Buyer and Seller have read the above contract and understand it. Both parties agree to all the conditions stated herein. No amendments have been made to this contract. This contract is legal and binding.

Special Remarks________________________________________________________

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    Buyer / date                                                            

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   Seller / date