Suddanly Swissys Puppy Contract

“Our dogs are into everything!”Est. 1990
Owned by Dan Campeau H: 919-837-5539

General Information This contact is between Suddanly Swissys, a kennel owned by Daniel Campeau (seller) and _____________________ (owner name, Puppy Buyer). The puppy is being purchased on a Companion or Show contract (please circle one). The puppy was born on __________________. The puppy is sired by _____________; the dam is_____________________. The puppy is purchased on ____________(date) for ______________ dollars.

The puppy purchaser understands and accepts when signing the agreement that:
 
Suddanly Swissys will not offer cash refunds.

“Suddanly” will be included as a prefix on puppy’s registered name.

 All magazine advertisements relating to dog showing will include Suddanly Swissys or Dan Campeau as the “Breeder”.

 Any puppy that does not work out in their original home will be returned to the seller at the buyer’s expense. The puppy will be rehomed by the seller, and if there is any net profit, room and board costs will be deducted and balance will be given to the buyer.

Show Puppy- Puppy show prospects will be sold on a single ownership (puppy buyer only) and a AKC limited registration. *Once documentation is provided to Suddanly Swissys that the show prospect puppy owner has been actively trying to train their dogs to show in American Kennel Club (“AKC”) shows by taking Conformation classes, then registration can be changed back to Full AKC registration for the puppy show prospect.

If one of the following conditions occurs to the show puppy prospect, then Suddanly Swissys will replace the show prospect puppy with a puppy of equal quality:

 If the puppy dies before the age of five from an inherited condition.

 If the puppy develops osteo- arthritic conditions and/or remodeled femur heads inside the hip joint accompanied by a Mild, Moderate or Severe Orthopedic Foundation of Animals, Inc. (OFA) rating before the age of three.  NOTE: Thickened necks, shallow acetabulums, subluxation are minor structural issues and do not constitute grounds for puppy replacement.

 A grade 2 or 3 OFA rating on elbows before the age of three.

 If the puppy develops blinding eye problems before the age of three.

 If the puppy develops bilateral OCD before the age of three.

Bite goes off before the age of three.

In the event that the prospective show puppy does not have documentation of working towards its Conformation titles, it will fall under the health warrantees found under Companion Prospects as discussed below.

Suddanly Show Prospects may only be bred when following conditions are met:

Swissy is over 20 months of age.
Hips, Elbow, and Eyes are checked and found clear of osteoarthritis and blinding eye defects.
Swissy has outgoing , friendly type temperament.
Swissy is pointed in Conformation or has a leg towards a Performance title. 
Swissy is free of any debilitating diseases.

Companion Pet Puppy -Companion prospects will be sold only on a single ownership, spay/neuter agreements with limited AKC registration.

We recommend neutering male pups after 18 months.

We recommend spaying female pups 60-90 days after their first heat cycle. If one of the following conditions occurs, then Suddanly Swissys will replace the companion puppy with another puppy of equal quality: We also recommend leaving one ovary in OR leave her uterus in so your bitch will not have a problem later with urinary incontinence and have to be put on long term heavy duty drugs to control the problem. 
 
Replacement pet pups will be sent at owners expense if one or more of the following occur:

 If puppy dies before the age of five from an inherited condition.

 If the puppy shows clinical signs of soreness and/or arthritis in hip joints due to inherited genetic problems, and accompanied by a Moderate or Severe OFA rating between the age of 2 and 3 years of age.

 If the puppy develops blinding eye problems before the age of three.

 If the puppy develops bilateral osteochondrosis (“OCD”) before the age of three.

 OFA Elbow ratings of 2 or 3 that is accompanied by clinical symptoms between the ages before the age of three.

 A replacement puppy will be sent to the buyer at the buyer’s expense only if the original puppy has documentation of neutering or spaying.

Health Warrantees The puppy buyer agrees to follow feeding and vaccine protocol which is attached to this contract. If the puppy owner does not follow feeding and conservative vaccine protocols, then all Health Warrantees are Null and Void. Venue & Entirety of Contract This agreement serves as the entire agreement. No prior or subsequent oral agreements will alter the aforesaid terms.

This agreement will follow laws and regulations in Chatham County, in the State of North Carolina. Any disputes will be resolved in the venue of North Carolina. A civil penalty of $2000.00 plus court costs will be collected from the buyer if the agreement is not upheld.

Seller Signature:_________________________________ Date___________

* I understand the contractual obligations in the above document.
Puppy Buyer Signature: ___________________________Date___________ 
Puppy Buyer Name:
Puppy Buyer Address:
Puppy Buyer Telephone number