__________________________, hereinafter referred to as Buyer, has purchased a
puppy from Lisa Finch d/b/a Britteli Kennels, hereinafter referred to as Seller, whelped on
the ______ day of _______________, 20_____ as described here:
| Sire:
_________________________________________ |
AKC
#:________________________________________ |
| Dam:
_________________________________________ |
AKC
#:________________________________________ |
| Puppy
Sex:_____________________________________ |
Puppy
Color:____________________________________ |
and agrees to the following as outlined in this Guarantee and Sales Contract:
The dog is purebred and the pedigree is correct. The dog is eligible for
"full registration" with the AKC. This means that progeny produced by this dog
are eligible for registration with the AKC and that this dog can be entered in
AKC conformation shows as well as compete in obedience trials.
The health of this animal is guaranteed against any preventable
life-threatening disease for 2 business days after delivery to the buyer
provided the animal is examined during that time by a licensed veterinarian at
the expense of the buyer. If the dog is found to have a preventable
life-threatening disease and written documentation of the condition is
presented, the seller has the option, provided the dog and its registration
papers are returned within 3 business days after diagnosis, to either:
a)
replace the dog with the next available like prospect or mutually agreeable
animal or
b)
refund 100% of the purchase price, excluding any shipping charges.
This animal is guaranteed to be free of hereditary
crippling defects visible by 6 months of age. Determination of what constitutes
a hereditary defect* is to be by the unanimous
agreement of two (2) veterinarians agreeable to both parties. Costs of the
opinions are to be assumed by the buyer. If the dog is found to have any
hereditary crippling defect, the seller has the option, provided the living dog
and its registration papers are returned to the seller, to either:
a)
replace the dog with the next available like prospect or mutually agreeable
animal or
b)
refund 100% of the purchase price, excluding any shipping charges.
This animal is guaranteed to be free of hereditary life-threatening defects
which result in the death of the animal prior to 2 years of age. Determination
of what constitutes a hereditary defect* is to be by the unanimous
agreement of two (2) veterinarians agreeable to both parties. Costs of the
opinions are to be assumed by the buyer. If the dog is found to have any
hereditary life-threatening defect which results in the death of the animal
prior to 2 years of age, seller has the option to either:
a)
replace the dog with the next available like prospect or mutually agreeable
animal or
b)
refund 100% of the purchase price, excluding any shipping charges.
*Umbilical hernias and pinched nostrils
are very common among the Shih Tzu breed and are not a genetic hereditary or
life threatening condition, therefore are not bound by this contract. Shih Tzu
puppies commonly snore, snort, sniffle or bubble. These symptoms are of no cause
for concern if the nasal discharge is clear and the pup seems happy. When a
puppy is teething these symptoms may increase. Slightly pinched nostrils are
very common in this breed and normally correct themselves as the pup matures.
Open fontanelles (soft spots in the skull) are also relatively common.
*****
Adult sizes and colors are an estimate only,
based on the seller's experience. Since a puppy's color and size can change drastically
until 18 months of age, there are absolutely NO size or color guarantees
made.
*****
Buyer agrees to provide annual veterinary checkups, keeping all immunizations
current according to AVMA guidelines; to provide adequate housing according to
state law; to confine the dog in a fenced yard or kennel run so that they shall
not run free, or walk on a leash but not restrain on a rope or chain. We do
prefer that our dogs are kept in the home. Buyer must also take dog to initial
48 hour exam or contract is null and void.
Breeding responsibilities: This puppy is not to be bred prior to its first
birthday and then only upon Veterinarian certification of certain factors that
affect the Shih Tzu. I have listed below problems and places where
certification can be sent.
GENETIC TESTING FOR KNOWN PROBLEMS IN SHIH TZU
It is strongly recommended that testing be done BEFORE you even consider using
your Shih Tzu for breeding. Consultation with your veterinarian is also
recommended.
EYES: (test yearly for following known problems)
Register with Canine Eye
Registry Foundation (CERF) at:
VMDB/CERF
Lynn Hall
625 Harrison St.
Purdue University
W
Lafayette, IN 47907-2026
(765) 494-8179
RENAL DYSPLASIA:
VetGen, LLC
3728 Plaza Drive, Suite One
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(800)483-8436
Information and test
kits are available at http://www.vetgen.com/.
HIP DYSPLASIA:
OFA Certification after 2 years of age:
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
2300 E. Nifong Blvd.
Colombia, MO 65201-3806
(573)442-0418
Information and
applications are available at http://www.offa.org/.
No genetic testing is currently available for umbilical hernia, inguinal hernia,
portal systemic shunt (PSS), and autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
Failure to have this dog checked prior to being bred,
intentionally or accidentally, cancels and voids all guarantees. No other
guarantees, assumed or implied are covered by this contract. If buyer decides to
sell or otherwise dispose of this dog, Lisa Finch d/b/a Britteli Kennel has the right of
first refusal. All puppies sold with full registration eligibility must be
registered with the breeder's kennel name (Britteli's) preceding the puppy's
name.
Venue and jurisdiction for litigation arising out of or related to this contract
shall lie exclusively in Livingston Parish, Louisiana at the expense of the
buyer.
BY SIGNING BELOW, BUYER AGREES NOT TO INITIATE A PAYPAL CHARGEBACK FOR
ANY REASON AND THAT ANY REFUNDS WILL BE HANDLED DIRECTLY BY SELLER.
