OAKLEAF BOUVIER CONTRACT
This puppy is being purchased as:
( ) A pet companion or service animal with limited registration and not for breeding purposes. This buyer agrees to have the puppy spayed or neutered between the ages of 18 months and 2 years old but not before.
( ) Potential show dog for conformation with co-ownership with the breeder and potential for breeding upon this breeders approval with full registration contract.
Breed: Bouvier des Flandres
Buyer_____________________________________________________________Cell #_______________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________________________
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Email Address__________________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Price_________________
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Whelping Date_____________________AKC Litter Registration ______________________________________
Sex Male_____ Female_____
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Breeder: Julie Smith/OakLeaf Bouviers
Phone: 502 645 0814
Email: Bouviermom@earthlink.net
Home Address: 355 Oakwood Circle, Pendelton KY. 40055
Buyer agrees to notify this breeder ( OakLeaf Bouviers) of address or phone number change.
After litter is born the puppy must be paid for in full at least 2 weeks prior to pick up or buyer has hired a mutually agreed upon transporter to deliver the puppy.
This Breeder (OakLeaf Bouviers) strongly recommends obedience training and socialization at a young age for this puppy; starting as early as 10 weeks of age and no later than 16 weeks of age. This breeder also strongly recommends you keep this puppy contained in a crate, pen or small blocked off area while unsupervised to prevent injury to puppy and damage to buyers possessions. The puppy will not be released until at least 8 weeks of age.
This breeder (OakLeaf Bouviers) strongly recommends NO stringent exercise before the age of 2 years old. Stringent exercise meaning but not limited to; excessive running aka jogging or running with human counterpart, cart pulling, herding of large farm animals, jumping from excessive heights. Hip joints and elbow joints can be damaged if strenuous exercise is introduced before the puppy reaches a mature age of 2 years and could result in hip dysplasia or elbow dysplasia later on in the dogs life.
If for any reason this buyer can no longer care for or retain possession of this puppy, this breeder is to be notified and given first option to recover full ownership of this puppy at the expense of the present owner, without refund for the puppy. The puppy will be returned to the breeder with all AKC papers and medical records. This puppy/dog is never to be given up to a rescue or taken to a dog shelter.
Buyer agrees to care for and maintain a healthy environment for this puppy including but not limited to proper nutrition, proper grooming, clean living environment, companionship, veterinary care including vaccinations, health check ups, flea , tick and heartworm prevention, and any other medical treatment that may be required for this puppies lifetime. Puppies must live indoors with their families the majority of each day and not be left outside in inclement weather being excessive heat or cold. The buyer agrees to inform this breeder of any health issues that may develope with this puppy that may be deemed genetic or congenital in a timely manner so this breeder can maintain accurate health records for future breedings.
The puppy male/female shall not be neutered/spayed before the age of 18 months, however 2 years is preferred. Research has shown that neutering/spaying before the puppy has reached maturity can result in abnormal bone development and/or temperament issues.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES is this puppy to be placed in a pet shop, animal shelter, or similar establishment.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES is this puppy to be used in dog fights, baiting or similar circumstances.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES is this puppy to be resold as companion or service dog or for breeding purposes.
Failure to comply with the above conditions stated in this agreement by this breeder will incur a liability to the buyer of $3000 in damages payable to this breeder on demand, including any court costs and legal fees incurred by this breeder for said damages.
The seller guarantees the puppy to be of sound health and temperament at the time of pick up or delivery. The buyer will have the puppy checked by a licensed veterinarian of their choice within 5 business days of receiving the puppy. Should the puppy be found to have congenital health issues, not attributed to trauma or injury while in the care of the buyer, the puppy may be returned to this breeder in exchange for another puppy when available. Buyer must provide a written diagnosis from the veterinarian. The breeder retains the right to have the puppy examined by a veterinarian of her choice upon return, to confirm an accurate diagnosis of the puppy. If the diagnosis by this breeders veterinarian is disputed, then a third veterinarian opinion will be obtained by a mutually agreed upon veterinarian of the buyer and seller.
Breeders Signature ________________________________________________Date______________________
Buyers Signature__________________________________________________Date_______________________