SALES CONTRACT
DOGS DETAILS
KENNEL CLUB REGISTERED NAME OF DOG:
KENNEL CLUB REGISTRATION NUMBER:
BREED: GERMAN
SHEPHERD
DATE OF BIRTH:
SEX:
COLOUR:
This is to confirm that the sale of the dog described above
(the dog) has taken place between:
PURCHASER(S)
DATE:
FULL NAME OF PURCHASER/PURCHASERS:
ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER:
SIGNATURE OF PURCHASER/PURCHASERS:
.
BREEDER
DATE:
FULL NAME: Miss Lesley Cooper
ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER:
SIGNATURE OF BREEDER:
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HEALTH & WELFARE
The Breeder has taken every care with breeding, rearing and
the welfare of the dog. The Dog is
believed to be in good health and it is sold in good faith. The Breeder makes
no warranty however as to the health and disposition of the Dog.
The Purchaser(s) is strongly advised to take the Dog to the
vet, soon after purchase, for general check and advice on inoculations and
worming.
Every effort has been made to
avoid any possible inherited conditions specific to the breed. Parents
screening documents can be seen at any time. Conditions known/thought to be
significant to the G.S.D breed are listed at the end of this contract, although
this list is not exhaustive. If such a disease develops later in life after
satisfactory preliminary examination by your veterinary surgeon, the Breeder
cannot be held responsible.
PURCHASER(S)
RIGHT TO RETURN THE DOG IN THE CASE OF A DEFECT
The Purchaser(s) shall have 5
days after date of purchase to have the Dog examined at their expense by a practicing veterinary
surgeon and shall have the right during a period not exceeding 2 days after
such examination to return the Dog because of a defect on production of a
written report from the said veterinary surgeon, at which time the Purchaser(s)
will be refunded the full purchase price provided Dog is in the same state of
health that it was sold.
Should it become necessary, the
Purchaser(s) should be aware that the return of a Dog can be very difficult,
especially emotionally and, having drawn the attention of the Purchaser(s) to
this, the Breeder cannot be held responsible for any distress caused by the
return of the Dog.
POTENTIAL
OF DOG
Although any description of the
Dog as being of show (long coated) or trial quality is given in good faith, it
is a condition of this sale that no warranty can be given as the the ultimate show/working/field trial or breeding potential
on maturity of the Dog.
ENDORSEMENTS
Under Kennel Club regulations, there are two endorsements
that may be placed on a dogs record, by the registered owner of a dog, whilst
the dog in question is still in their possession. A Breeder, therefore, is
entitled to place two endorsements on a puppys record with the Kennel Club:
One restricts registration of any of its future offspring (progeny) and the
other prevents the issue of an export pedigree.
This Dog is subject to the Registration Kennel Club
endorsement outlined above.
Endorsements can only be lifted by the person that placed
them, and that person would need to send a written & signed instruction to
this effect to the Kennel Club.
The Breeder agrees that the registration
endorsement will be lifted on the strict condition that at the age of 12 months of age or over, at the Purchaser(s) expense,
the Dog is hip scored by a qualified veterinary surgeon and the
resulting score meets current breeding standards and is to the Breeders satisfaction. Copy of results must be sent
to Breeder before endorsement will be lifted.
REHOMING
The Purchaser(s) agree that, if at any stage in the Dogs life, the Purchaser(s) has a need to rehome the Dog, the Breeder will be the first to be informed and the Purchaser(s) will, if the Breeder requests, return the Dog to the Breeder. The Breeder will offer any reasonable assistance to find a new home. Proceeds of sale, minus fees & advertising costs will be sent to Purchaser(s) when dog is successfully rehomed. Please note the value of an older puppy/dog may be much less than price paid for puppy.
** Under NO circumstances is the Dog to be rehomed without
Breeders prior knowledge**
Confirmation
of understanding of above policies & breederS agreement to lift endorsement (if applicable in the future - subject to outlined conditions):
DATE OF
PURCHASE PRICE
RECEIVED BY BREEDER: £
a) DECLARATION BY PURCHASER:
I/we confirm that I/we have read and have received full
explanation of all the detail and meaning of this contract prior to purchase
and I/we fully understand its purpose and reason. I/we also confirm that I/we are purchasing
this Dog for myself/ourselves and not as agents for a third party.
Signed
..
b) SIGNATURE OF BREEDER:
I confirm that I am the Breeder of said Dog.
Signed
G.S.D. HEALTH RISKS
Hip Dysplasia
This is by far the most common ailment a Shepherd suffers from.
The hip joint is a clever device, the classic ball and socket joint. Properly constructed, the top of the thigh bone, or femoral head, is the ball that fits into the socket, or acetabulum, in the pelvis. But in dogs, as in humans, this joint does not always develop properly. Typically, the socket is not deep enough for the ball to fully fit into place. Over time the wear on the joint from the improper movement will cause moderate to severe arthritic changes, or degenerative joint disease (DJD), causing pain and limited mobility. The malformation of this joint is called Canine Hip Dysplasia. There are many contributing factors, including exercise, food etc.
An umbilical hernia is the most common hernia found in puppies. In this case, a portion of fat or internal organs protrudes through an incompletely closed umbilical opening. This condition usually rights itself by the time the pup is 6 months old but please confirm that this has happened with your vet. Occasionally surgery is required to correct the hernia.