Sales Contract

Sales Contract

KissMe Kennels

Miniature American Shepherds

Judith Challinger

PO Box 140 ~ Vina, CA 96092

(530) 228-2207

judy@KissMeKennels.com

This contract is entered into between Judith Challinger (hereinafter SELLER) and Buyer (hereinafter BUYER).

This is to certify that the dog known as a color gender (hereinafter DOG) was sold to Buyer on for the total sum of , receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.

The DOG is a purebred Miniature American Shepherd, DOB , sired by and out of . A three-generation pedigree is provided to BUYER. The AKC registration application will be provided as set forth in this Contract.

SELLER warrants that the DOG is the progeny of breeding dogs examined and cleared free of eye defects, and x-rayed and cleared free of hip dysplasia. Copies of the certificates from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for both sire and dam of the DOG are provided to BUYER. A variety of genetic screening tests are done on breeding dogs and the written results of such are provided to BUYER.

SELLER makes the following assertions at the time of BUYER taking possession of the DOG:

1. The DOG is in good health, free of known contagious diseases and has had vaccination(s) and deworming required for its age at the time of this agreement.

2. The DOG’S eyes have been examined by a canine ophthalmologist, the written results of which examination are provided to BUYER.

3. Between seven and eight weeks of age, the DOG had a physical examination performed by a qualified veterinarian. The results of said examination are orally provided to BUYER.

BUYER may return the DOG to SELLER for a refund of the purchase price, less a $300 re-homing fee, for any reason whatsoever during the first six months from the date of purchase. If BUYER elects to return the DOG, it will be BUYER’S responsibility to deliver the DOG to SELLER. BUYER will pay for any expenses incurred in returning DOG to SELLER. The purchase price, less $300, will be refunded after DOG has been re-homed.

BUYER certifies, by signing this agreement, that the DOG will live with BUYER, be confined by a secure, fenced yard, will have adequate exercise, will have plentiful human contact and affection, and will have nutritious food and necessary health care from a licensed veterinarian, including all puppy vaccinations and, thereafter, veterinarian recommended vaccinations. BUYER also certifies, by signing this agreement, that he/she is not acting as an agent in this purchase; that BUYER will not resell this puppy to a pet store, guard dog business or medical research facility.

SELLER guarantees the DOG against any debilitating inheritable/genetic defects (other than any disclosed by the veterinary examinations listed above) for twenty-six (26) months, including hip dysplasia. SELLER makes no guarantee regarding loss of the DOG because of accidental death, theft, sickness, etc., or any other loss beyond SELLER'S control, except as stated above. If the DOG develops any debilitating inheritable/genetic defect within twenty-six (26) months from the date of birth, BUYER may return the DOG to SELLER for a replacement puppy of equal quality, selected by SELLER, if and when SELLER has the next litter of puppies. SELLER reserves the right to have a second veterinarian of her choice evaluate the DOG’S condition before the warranty will be honored, except in the case of OFA evaluated hip x-rays. BUYER may also elect to keep the DOG. Under no conditions and at no time during the life of the DOG will SELLER pay or assist in paying veterinary expenses after the DOG is purchased, including any such expenses directly or indirectly related to any inheritable/genetic defects.

DOG is being sold as a Companion puppy, which is defined as a puppy that will not be shown in conformation or used for breeding. BUYER agrees to have the DOG neutered by six months of age, and to send a copy of the neuter certificate to SELLER. SELLER will hold DOG’S registration application until such time as the DOG is neutered and proof of neutering is supplied to SELLER. BUYER agrees to register DOG with AKC as a Miniature American Shepherd on a limited registration (offspring of DOG may not be registered). BUYER agrees that the registered name of DOG will have the AKC registered kennel name KissMe as the first word.

If, at any time in the life of the DOG, BUYER is unable or unwilling to keep the DOG, BUYER agrees to contact SELLER. If SELLER agrees to take the DOG back, BUYER will return the DOG to SELLER. Any vet, travel, or shipping expenses are the responsibility of BUYER. If SELLER is not in a position to take the DOG back, SELLER may assist BUYER in finding a new home for the dog. If BUYER finds a new home for the DOG, BUYER agrees to provide SELLER with the name, address and phone number of the new owner. SELLER makes no guarantees regarding finding a new home for the DOG, but will make a best effort to assist BUYER with finding a new home.

BUYER understands that payment is due at the time buyer takes possession of the dog or, if being shipped, prior to shipping date. Balance of purchase price is to be paid in cash or by cashiers check made payable to Judith Challinger.

The Sales Contract is non-transferable. Should BUYER relinquish ownership in the DOG, for any reason, this Sales Contract shall be deemed null and void.

Although there are no plans at present to stop breeding Miniature American Shepherds, the above guarantees are valid only so long as SELLER is breeding said dogs. Should SELLER cease breeding said dogs, for any reason, this Sales Contract will become null and void.

In the event of a dispute, the state of California will have jurisdiction over the matter.