Buyer/Seller Contract

SIRE:________________________________________________________
DAM:________________________________________________________
PUPPY DOB:______________ PUPPY TRANSFER DATE:_________
PUPPY GENDER:___________ PUPPY #:_____

Deposit/Sale Agreement:

A minimum non-refundable deposit of $1000.00 is required per puppy/dog in order for it to be held for the Buyer. Deposits are transferable to another available puppy in the same litter or a puppy/dog from another litter, upon approval of the Seller. The remainder of the Buyer’s payment for a puppy/dog is due in CASH when the Buyer picks up their puppy/dog. No exceptions. The Seller prefers to personally hand the puppy over to the Buyer in excellent, unquestionable health, but arrangements can be made for the puppy to be shipped. If the puppy/dog is shipped to the Buyer, the puppy/dog must be paid for in FULL prior to it being shipped and the Buyer must also pay for additional shipping costs. If shipping is unavailable at the time of transfer, the Buyer agrees to make other arrangements to pick up the puppy/dog.

The Seller has the right to refuse the sale of a puppy/dog to any customer, at any time, at the Seller’s sole discretion. If the Seller refuses to sell the puppy/dog after a deposit has already been placed by the Buyer, the Seller will return the Buyer’s deposit in full.

Health Guarantee/Sale Agreement:

The Buyer agrees to maintain preventative care of the puppy/dog in regards to hip dysplasia and overall health, such as proper nutrition, proper exercise, and preventing stress injuries. If this puppy/dog develops crippling dysplasia at any time from purchase to twenty-six months of age (confirmed by X-rays from a competent licensed Veterinarian and the Veterinarian confirms that the puppy/dog has also been given proper care) the Buyer may keep the puppy/dog and the Seller will replace the puppy/dog (due to crippling dysplasia) as soon as possible with a replacement of equal value to the puppy/dog at the time of original purchase. The Seller reserves the right to request that the X-rays be sent first for review to a board-certified Veterinary Radiologist or other Veterinarian of the Seller’s choice. If for any reason the puppy/dog is euthanized prior to contacting and obtaining approval from the Seller, all guarantees are null and void. The Seller reserves the right to have a necropsy performed if deemed necessary. The Buyer must be able to prove the puppy/dog is the same one purchased from the Seller, either by DNA identification or by original microchip identification provided by the Seller at the time of transfer, before the Seller will honor any guarantee in this contract.

The health and temperament of this puppy/dog is considered to be excellent to the best of the Seller’s knowledge and belief at the time of sale/transfer. Seller agrees to provide the Buyer with a copy of the health records for the puppy/dog. The Buyer agrees to provide the puppy/dog with the proper training and environment necessary for the puppy/dog’s proper temperament development. The Buyer agrees the Seller shall not be held financially or legally responsible/liable for any damages, physical injuries or emotional problems caused by the Buyer’s puppy/dog. The Buyer agrees the Seller shall not be held responsible for a puppy/dog that is unruly, barks excessively, bites, digs or chews (which are all problems resulting from poor training, improper environment and lack of guidance/socialization). The Buyer shall have the puppy/dog examined by a licensed Veterinarian of the Buyer’s choice within 72 hours after transfer of the puppy/dog. If the Veterinarian finds the Buyer’s puppy/dog to be in poor health within 72 hours after transfer and the Veterinarian provides documentation that the puppy/dog has not received an injury or been neglected by the Buyer, the puppy/dog must be immediately returned to the Seller at the expense of the Buyer for a replacement of equal value, unless other arrangements are mutually agreed upon. Failure to see a Veterinarian within 72 hours after transfer is made of the puppy/dog will void all guarantees. The Buyer agrees that the Seller is not responsible for any injuries or neglect the puppy/dog incurs during the 72 hours after the purchase/transfer is made, or after. The Seller is not liable for any tests, medications or Veterinarian expenses and all Veterinarian/medical bills accumulated by the Buyer after transfer of the puppy/dog is the financial responsibility of the Buyer.

This Guarantee is not transferable. To make a claim against this Guarantee, the original Buyer who bought this puppy/dog must still own the puppy/dog.

The Seller agrees that the Buyer’s puppy/dog will go to its new home up to date on all age-appropriate vaccinations and de-worming, as indicated on the puppy/dog’s health record. The Seller agrees to provide AKC registration information, a copy of the Buyer/Seller contract and a copy of the health records at the time of transfer or as soon as possible after the puppy/dog was transferred or shipped. The Seller agrees to have the Buyer’s puppy/dog on a nutritious diet and encourages the Buyer to continue with either the same diet or to slowly mix the brand the Buyer prefers with the brand the Seller is currently using to minimize digestive problems.

Purchase & Transfer/Sale Agreement:

For the puppy/dog’s protection, it will not leave the Seller’s possession prior to 8 weeks of age. This allows the puppy to reap the maximum benefit from its mother and ensures both the Buyer and Seller that the puppy is ready for its new home. If the Buyer is unable to pick-up or take delivery of said puppy/dog at the designated transfer date, the Seller will keep the puppy/dog for an additional fee of $15.00 per day for an agreed time period. The Buyer is also financially responsible for any accumulated Veterinarian bills after the date of transfer.

The puppy/dog purchase price of $________________ , including deposit, is mutually acknowledged by both Buyer and Seller. All sales are final and the puppy/dog is being sold on an “As Is” basis, with the exception stated in the Health Guarantee above. Buyer agrees and understands that the puppy/dog may or may not exemplify show quality standards or qualify as a show dog. If a puppy/dog is sold with full AKC registration (breeder’s rights), the Buyer understands that the puppy/dog is not guaranteed for show or breeding and the Buyer has no obligation to the Seller for showing or breeding this dog (nor for sharing stud fees or puppies resulting thereof).

All puppies/dogs are sold from the Seller to the Buyer under limited AKC registration (limited breeding rights), unless full AKC registration is approved and/or given by the Seller, at the Seller’s discretion. Buyer agrees this puppy/dog is not being sold for the purpose of breeding and agrees to not breed this dog, unless full AKC registration is approved and/or given by the Seller. If this puppy/dog is bred without the Seller’s permission/full AKC registration, all guarantees are null and void and a $2000.00 penalty will be charged to the Buyer.

In the event the Buyer is unable to keep the puppy/dog and decides to give it away to a new home, the Seller is willing to take the puppy/dog back to ensure that it is placed in a good home. Seller agrees the Buyer has the right to sell or give the Buyer’s puppy/dog to a good home if the Buyer so chooses.

Satisfaction Guarantee/Sale Agreement:

At Heritage Hills Ranch, we strive to make all of our customers happy and satisfied with their buying experience and their new puppy/dog. If for any reason the Buyer is not 100% satisfied with their puppy/dog at the time of purchase or transfer, the Seller guarantees to try to resolve any issues within reason. Should a problem arise, the Buyer agrees to contact the Seller in writing (email preferred) and allow the Seller at least 30 days to resolve any and all matters before providing or posting any negative or slanderous information on the internet, news media, social media or on any public or private forum or entity. If such violation is committed by the Buyer or the Buyer encourages a third party to commit such acts, all guarantees are null and void and a $2000.00 penalty will be charged to the Buyer. No further guarantee is made by the Seller or Buyer.

We request the Buyer stay in touch, give updates on their dog and share pictures to the Seller if possible. We love to keep up with our forever babies. We would like to thank you for your business and Welcome to the Heritage Hills German Shepherd family!

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE CONDITIONS OF SALE. I UNDERSTAND AND I AGREE TO ALL CONDITIONS OF SALE AS INDICATED BY MY SIGNATURE BELOW.

BUYER SIGNATURE: _______________________ DATE: ________________
BUYER NAME:_________________________________________________
STATE: ____ DL/ID #_____________________ PHONE#:________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________
CITY: ______________________ STATE: ____________ ZIP: ____________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________________

SELLER NAME: ________________________________________________
SELLER SIGNATURE: _______________________ DATE: ________________

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Please read important information below!

Please contact us prior to placing a deposit, so we can ensure that the puppy will be going to an approved home and that the puppy of your choice is still available. A deposit or payment can be placed on a puppy by check or PayPal. There is an additional 3.49% fee for PayPal transactions. Also, a Buyer/Seller contract must be completed and mailed or emailed as an attachment through the contact webpage.

Puppies will be ready for their new homes at 8 weeks old and current on all vaccinations and de-worming. A puppy may be shipped within the 48 contiguous states, but there will be an additional shipping fee. Shipping prices are typically between $300-$400, but are subject to change.