THE SALE OF THIS PUREBRED SHIH TZU IS MADE UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. The purchase price of puppy is $______ with full / limited registration as defined by AKC (American Kennel Club). Shipping is $350. Total due is $_______. Monies are non-refundable. Contract will be terminated if all monies due are not received by seller at the time the puppy is 8 weeks of age. Registration fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
2. Purchaser agrees to have the puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian within 48 business hours. A copy of the exam must be mailed to Seller; post marked within 72 hours of the purchase. This is mandatory to start the 1 year warranty against inherited genetic defects. A one year after sale Replacement Warranty is given for life-threatening inherited genetic disease that would severely impact the quality of life short of euthanasia or caused said puppy to expire. These conditions are listed and limited to heart, kidney, and liver from the date of puppies birth. No other conditions are included or covered in this contract. This warranty does not cover hypoglycemia, kennel cough, patella problems, ANY type of hernias, pinched nostrils, ear/skin infections or diseases for which vaccinations could prevent.
3. A notarized Veterinarian Report with findings stating, to a medical certainty, that the condition or death was in fact caused from the prenatal state will be required. Buyers will be required to send the notarized Vet’s Report by registered mail along with all of the puppy’s medical records. Sellers Veterinarian must confirm and agree with the diagnosis. The Seller will then give buyer a replacement puppy of equal value/price of amount paid for original puppy and the same gender, from the next available litter. If the puppy the buyer picks out is of more value, they can opt to pay the difference of the first puppy to the replacement puppy. Replacement Warranty will be terminated if puppy was found to be abused, neglected, or does not have up to date records of vaccinations and fecal records, or if the dog has produced offspring.
4. The seller will assume no shipping costs associated with sale or Replacement Warranty. IF a replacement puppy is in order per proper documentation, the original puppy is to be shipped to the breeder at the buyers expense before replacement puppy is shipped & examined by breeders Veterinarian. Replacement puppy shipping cost is also buyers responsibility.
5. To the best of the seller’s knowledge and belief, this puppy is in good sound health, free from symptoms of contagious and infectious diseases at the time of sale. No further health guarantee is made or implied. If the buyer believes this puppy to be sick, the animal should be immediately taken to a veterinarian of the buyer’s choice at the buyer’s expense.
6. As of the date of delivery, the puppy has received proper vaccinations and de-worming. Buyer has been informed of these. We guarantee parvovirus and distemper ONLY if we are contacted within 7 days because the puppy can contract the disease after it departs our home. Diagnosis and lab result must be provided immediately to Seller.
7. The seller assumes no responsibility for medical expenses, mortality, landlord’s disapproval, allergy, or any other undesirable circumstances once the dog has left the seller’s premises.
8. The size and color a puppy will mature to, is only an estimate based on seller’s experience and traits recognition. No guarantees are made as to adult color and size.
9. If a puppy is sold with full AKC registration rights, seller cannot guarantee the fertility of said dog, nor quality or health of its offspring. Breeding success or show success is not guaranteed. It is the buyer’s sole responsibility for bills incurred from breeding said dog.
10. The buyer agrees that the puppy will never be placed in a shelter, rescue, or sold to a broker, pet shop, or puppy mill. If the buyer is unable to keep the puppy, the buyer is required to contact Seller before placing the puppy.
11. Any disputes will be litigated in Genesee County, Flint Michigan, USA at the buyer’s expense.
12. Warranty applies to the original buyer only, and is not transferable.Buyer understands & agrees to the above contract/agreement of the following Shih Tzu Puppy:
(Dam) ________________ (Sire)_________________
Color:_________________ Gender:_______________
Date of Birth:___________________Buyers Names:___________________________________Buyers Address:__________________________________ City/State/Zip:_____________________
Phone Number:_______________________Signature of Buyer:________________________________ Date:_________________Signature of Breeder:______________________________
(Dam) ________________ (Sire)_________________
Color:_________________ Gender:_______________
Date of Birth:___________________Buyers Names:___________________________________Buyers Address:__________________________________ City/State/Zip:_____________________
Phone Number:_______________________Signature of Buyer:________________________________ Date:_________________Signature of Breeder:______________________________