SILVER KNIGHT SHEPHERDS HEALTH GUARANTEE & SALES AGREEMENT
509-593-9144 info@silverknightshepherds.com
Name of Purchaser: ___
Address: ___________________
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Puppy's call-name: D.O.B. Gender M or F
NOTE TO PURCHASE OF GOOD FAITH: All canines have the potential for genetic or congenital disease. Unfortunately, due to the nature of some diseases, they cannot always be eliminated. It is the job of the Breeder, through selective breeding, to try and minimize (not eliminate) these conditions -- in good faith. Please read, to your full understanding, the following sections of this Health Guarantee and Sales Agreement concerning any contagious or hereditary defects.
Silver Knight Shepherds shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Breeder”. The original purchasing party, and solely the original purchasing party shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Purchaser”, or “Buyer”. For the purpose of this agreement, all puppies will be referred to as “puppy” or “canine”.
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______ A deposit of $500 is required to hold your puppy until it is ready to go to its new home. That deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE. Please make sure you are ready for the responsibility of a new puppy in your home and that your living quarters are suited for one. Breeder will not refund any money on a puppy that you decide you do not have time for or that your home/living quarters do not accommodate. We do not refund deposits or purchase price due to family members with allergies. This is something that should be considered before placing and/or buying the puppy. There are no refunds of deposits unless the puppy is found to be unfit for sale.
______ Full payment must be received and cleared before the puppy will be released for transport.
______ When you purchase a puppy from us, he/she will be up to date on all vaccinations and worming. Puppy will have health records, registration documents, and a schedule of necessary follow up boosters. The Purchaser must have the canine examined by a licensed veterinarian within 3 days (72 hours) of receipt of the animal and a copy of the examination results sent to the Breeder by email within 24 hours of the exam. Once the puppy leaves the breeders care and facilities, it is not breeders responsibility what puppy is exposed to. Failure to provide examination results will render this Health Guarantee null and void. Breeder will not accept any examination(s) performed or diagnosis' given by/from any Banfield Veterinary Clinic. Breeder guarantees this puppy to be of sound health. If the puppy is found to have poor health, it will be replaced with another available puppy from the first compatible litter. No money will be refunded. Buyer is responsible for the shipping cost of a replacement puppy.
______ This Health Guarantee does not cover any of the following treatable conditions: Intestinal parasites (Coccidiosis, Giardia, Tapeworms, Hookworms, Roundworms or Whipworms). This Health Guarantee does not cover Kennel Cough, Pneumonia, Ear or Skin Mites, Mange (Demodectic, Sarcoptic or Cheyletiella), Allergies (food or skin), Herniation (Inguinal, Perineal or Diaphragmatic) or Luxated Patellas. This Health Guarantee does not cover any veterinarian costs associated with spaying or neutering, including undescended testes. This health guarantee does not cover elective surgeries such as stomach tacking or Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis. Breeder does not Guarantee against non-life threatening illnesses common to puppies.
______ The Purchaser is responsible for the daily health care and maintenance of the canine, including all immunizations and examinations recommended after purchase, as well as providing necessary medication and follow-up treatments from veterinarian visits. In order for the Health Guarantee to remain in effect, Purchaser must keep receipts and records to verify that they have regularly taken the canine to a licensed veterinarian for checkups and all required immunizations. If Purchaser does not follow through with immunization requirements and regularly scheduled veterinarian visits, the Health Guarantee will be void. It is the buyer’s responsibility to keep your puppy from unhealthy environments until it has had the full vaccination regimen.
______ The Breeder guarantees the puppy for crippling hip dysplasia (HD) and crippling elbow dysplasia (ED) based on OFA or PennHip findings. OFA or PennHip radiographs must be done no sooner than 12 months and no later than 16 months of age ONLY. Any radiographs taken any sooner than 12 months of age will not be accepted as a diagnosis. ONLY OFA or PennHip documentation will be accepted and copies must be sent to the breeder. Only HD and ED of a mild, moderate or severe nature will be covered. Any diagnosis of fair or better will be considered acceptable. If HD or ED is proven the Breeder will replace the animal with another canine of equivalent value at no cost to the Purchaser within 120 days. All registration paperwork must be returned to the Breeder before a replacement animal is sent. If the Purchaser declines the replacement animal, then the Breeder and Purchaser shall be under no further obligation and it will be deemed that the Purchaser has released the Breeder from any and all further claims.
______ The Breeder guarantees the canine to be free of genetically induced Degenerative Myelopathy (DM). All breeding stock is tested and found not to be at risk, therefore offspring will not be at risk.
______ In the unlikely event of the death of the puppy before it's 1st birthday to a congenital defect, the Purchaser will be responsible for having a full necropsy performed to determine cause of death. If a congenital defect is proven, the Breeder will replace the animal with another dog of equivalent value at no cost to the Purchaser within 120 days. All registration paperwork must be returned to the Breeder before a replacement animal is sent. If the Purchaser declines the replacement animal, then the Breeder and Purchaser shall be under no further obligation and it will be deemed that the Purchaser has released the Breeder from any and all further claims. Buyer is responsible for any transportation costs for replacement puppy. ______ We include a 1-year health guarantee for your puppy. This Health Guarantee is forfeited if the canine is fed a raw or homemade diet during the 1st year of life. Puppies must be fed an age appropriate premium brand puppy food for the first year. Food must be designed for LARGE BREED PUPPIES! ______ Buyers who give NuVet Plus wellness supplements until 2 years of age with no lapse from what we recommend, will be offered a 2-year replacement guarantee. This nutritional supplement is very important for immune systems and is only available through breeder recommendation. For your convenience, you may order directly from the manufacturer online at www.nuvet.com/146997 or by calling (800) 474-7044 and using Order Code: 146997. Nuvet labs sends us a monthly report on which Silver Knight Shepherd puppies are supplemented with NuVet Plus. Failure to keep your pet on NuVet Plus supplements will render all guarantees null or void.
______ It is understood that the canine being purchased will come with limited registration, or pet/companion only. As a responsible owner, it is required for puppy to be spayed/neutered between 18-24 months of age to lessen any health risks to the canine. ______ The Breeder is always willing to accept a canine back in any event (allergy, Landlord/Tenant issues, marital or adjustment problems, relocation, etc) but will not offer any monetary refund. If the Purchaser must return the animal for any reason it will be on a surrender basis only with no refund, Breeder will help purchaser re-home the animal if needed. _______ The purchaser understands that German Shepherd ears occasionally need assistance in standing, this may require taping or forms. Breeder is able to provide guidance to accomplish this but ultimately it is the Purchaser's responsibility to be diligent.
______ The Breeder makes all transportation arrangements. Sometimes arrangements are delayed due to temperature restrictions, weather, logistics, mechanical failure or other unforeseen events. The Breeder shall not be liable directly or indirectly for any delays which may cause inconvenience or financial loss, nor shall the delay be cause for cancellation. The Breeder will collect all transportation fees from the Purchaser at the time of the purchase. Transportation costs are non-refundable.
______ The value of the puppy for the purpose of this Health Guarantee and Sales Agreement is solely the original purchase price of the puppy and does not include transportation costs, health certificate, medical bills or any additional costs declared by the Purchaser. Transportation costs cannot be refunded.
______ The Breeder reserves the right to refuse, terminate or suspend this sale at any time if the Breeder deems the transaction is not in the best interest of the animal. In this case, all monies will be refunded to the Purchaser in a timely fashion.
______ I, the Purchaser of said canine, hereby acknowledge that I have received a copy of this document as well as described herein pertaining to my canine's health inspection signed by a veterinarian. Further, I accept the terms and conditions of the Health Guarantee for hereditary disorders printed in this document, I waive and relinquish any other rights that I might otherwise have in the event of such occurrence.
______ This is the total agreement between Silver Knight Shepherds and the Purchaser and no other terms or conditions shall be valid to this sale. The Purchaser acknowledges that he or she has read, understands and agrees to the terms of this Health Guarantee and Sales Agreement. This written agreement is a binding legal contract entered into in the State of Washington, County of Walla Walla, according to and by Silver Knight Shepherds Health Guarantee and Sales Agreement.
Purchaser's Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ________________
Breeder's Signature: ________________________________________Date: ________________