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Sample Final Purchase Contract
All contracts are done with Docusign, which will be emailed to you. I've attached a sample Puppy Deposit Contract (done at the time of deposit to reserve a puppy), and a sample Final Puppy Contract (done when you pick up your puppy) for your review prior to making your final decision to move forward with a Nachtwaechter puppy!
Sample Puppy Deposit Contract
NACHTWAECHTER GERMAN SHEPHERDS, LLC.
Puppy Final Purchase Contract
This agreement is between the following parties:
Nachtwaechter German Shepherds, LLC.
Canterbury, CT 06331
774-757-2040
nwgermanshepherds@gmail.com
Hereinafter referred to as "Seller”
And
Buyer's Full Name
Address
City/State/Zip
Phone Number
Email address
Hereinafter referred to as “Buyer”
DESCRIPTION OF PUPPY:
The puppy sold pursuant to the terms of this agreement is as follows:
Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Collar Identification:
Sex:
Color/Markings:
Whelped:
Sire: Reg#:
Dam: Reg#:
AKC Registration # of puppy: Pending
Registered name of puppy: Pending
Microchip#
And is hereinafter referred to as "Puppy"
Puppy has had a comprehensive examination done by a licensed veterinarian, and a health certificate
has been provided.
Date of Exam: _________________________________________________________________________
Examining Veterinarian: _________________________________________________________________
Name of Veterinary Practice: _____________________________________________________________
Location of Veterinary Practice: ___________________________________________________________
Phone Number of Veterinary Practice: _____________________________________________________
Puppy’s Weight at Exam: ________________________________________________________________
Any Significant Findings: _________________________________________________________________
LIMITATIONS OF CONTRACT
This contract applies to the original puppy and original buyer (as named in this contract) only and is
nontransferable to another party. No replacement puppy will be given for any reason if Puppy has been
bred or transferred to another party. Buyer is responsible for transportation costs to and from
Nachtwaechter German Shepherds on original and replacement puppy.
SELLER'S REPRESENTATIONS
• As of the date of this agreement, Puppy is a purebred German Shepherd Dog in good health and
complies to the standard of the German Shepherd Dog breed at this age unless stated above in
“significant findings”.
• Buyer has 48 hours (72 hours if the puppy goes home on a Saturday) in which to have Puppy examined
by a veterinarian and to personally inspect Puppy. Any claims on puppy's health will be null and void
after this point, as the puppy will be out of the seller's control. Any illnesses found after the 48 or 72
hours is the sole financial and legal responsibility of the Buyer. Any accidents or injuries occurring after
the Buyer takes possession of the puppy are the sole financial and legal responsibility of the Buyer.
Should the puppy be found to have a congenital defect upon examination by the Buyer's veterinarian
that was not seen by the Seller's veterinarian, then written evidence by Buyer's veterinarian will be
needed to be made available to Seller and Buyer must consent for Buyer’s veterinarian to communicate
with Seller and Seller’s veterinarian. Buyer may agree to return Puppy to Seller in this case, no later than
96 hours from purchase, ONLY in exchange for a puppy from the next available litter of equal
quality/cost, of same sex. At no point does Seller refund or reimburse Buyer for cost of the puppy or
veterinary expenses accrued, including veterinary examination fee. Buyer will pay all return
transportation costs to Nachtwaechter German Shepherds for original and replacement Puppy. No funds
will be exchanged and AKC registration and microchip registration must be transferred back to Seller
upon return of Puppy in the above window of time (96 hours from purchase). Umbilical hernias,
intestinal parasites, etc are commonly found in puppies and are NOT a congenital defect. Additionally,
many puppies can have a low grade "puppy murmur" on cardiac auscultation that disappears within the
puppy's first few months of life. If this is found on the puppy’s health exam, Buyer will be made aware
and it will be noted in this contract.
• Seller guarantees that Puppy is in good health and has received age appropriate medical vaccinations
and care including dewormings and first vaccination. Seller will provide Buyer with a medical record
detailing treatment the Puppy has received under Seller's care.
• Seller strongly recommends that Buyer attend obedience classes with Puppy and provide proper
socialization opportunities for Puppy.
• Seller shall not be held responsible for acts of Puppy.
• Seller does not guarantee the size, or color of the Puppy at maturity nor does Seller make any
guarantees on Puppy’s ear carriage/ear set.
HIP AND ELBOW GUARANTEE / ALTERING (SPAY/NEUTER)
Seller guarantees that Puppy will obtain a passing German A-Stamp (SV) or OFA hip rating (fair, good or
excellent) and elbow rating at the age of 2 years. Hip and elbow x-rays are NOT required to be done,
however, this is the only way to evaluate joints. Examination MUST be done by the age of 24 months
and no sooner than 12 months of age. ALL x-rays must be submitted to OFA or (SV) for evaluation.
Failure to do so voids all hip/elbow guarantees. A copy of ALL hip certifications submitted and received
by OFA or SV must be forwarded to seller, passing or failing.
Should the puppy develop dysplasia at or prior to 24 months of age, Seller’s policy/guarantee is to
provide Buyer with another puppy at no cost within 2 years from date of x-ray/diagnosis of dysplasia.
Buyer may choose to not take another puppy at no cost, however, no refunds/reimbursements/payments will be made to Buyer.
BUYER AGREES NOT TO NEUTER/SPAY PUPPY PRIOR TO THE AGE OF 12 MONTHS. This is due to
multiple studies by veterinarians that have found an increased risk in joint disease and ligament
disorders in dogs altered under 12 months of age. Altering puppy prior to 12 months of age voids hip
and elbow guaranty.
BUYER'S REPRESENTATIONS
• Buyer is completely satisfied with and waives any and all claims regarding the Puppy's conformation
and outward appearance
• Buyer agrees upon purchase that Puppy will remain registered with the following name:
“_____________________ von dem Nachtwaechter”. (Name beginning with the litter letter then kennel
name, used for litter identification purposes) Any change to the puppy’s registered name will void the
guarantee.
CONSIDERATION / REGISTRATION
This puppy is being sold for the sum of $_____________________ on LIMITED AKC registration.
Registration can be amended to FULL Registration upon Buyer providing proof to Seller of ALL the
following requirements being met:
• Puppy has reached the age of 24 months
• Puppy has received OFFICIAL hip and elbow ratings considered “passing” and free of dysplasia via the
OFA (hips must be fair, good, or excellent and elbows normal) or German SV a stamp program (must be
normal or fast normal)
• Puppy has received a minimum of one of the following preliminary working titles: IGP 1; American
Schutzhund 1; HGH1; PSA 1. Titles in other fields may qualify for full registration ONLY at Seller’s
discretion. Service dogs/therapy dogs, emotional support animals or CGC titles do not qualify for full
registration unless paired with one of the working titles above. A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $750
will be made to reserve Puppy, with balance of $_______________ + shipping charges should Buyer
desire to have puppy shipped. Balance is to be paid in full prior to the buyer taking possession of the
Puppy.
• AKC Limited Registration will be provided to the buyer by the seller only if the full purchase price of
the Puppy has been received by the buyer.
• In the case of puppies born to imported sires or dams or puppies bred overseas, Registration may be
delayed for up to 9 months following the transfer of the Puppy from the Seller to the Buyer due to
additional processing required
MAINTENANCE
a) Buyer agrees to maintain Puppy in good health, providing routine preventative health care including,
but not limited to annual physical exams by a licensed veterinarian, including whatever vaccinations are
deemed appropriate by the dog's veterinarian.
b) Buyer further agrees to provide proper exercise as indicated in order to maintain Puppy in proper
weight and physical shape. A proper diet consisting of top-quality dog food shall be fed. Overweight
puppies/dogs are at increased risk for hip dysplasia.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Puppy in this contract is sold with the understanding that the Puppy will be living with the buyer
identified in the contract at Buyer’s primary residence. If Buyer's situation becomes such that he can no
longer House/maintain the puppy or be able to do so in a healthy environment, Buyer must contact
Seller and Seller retains the option of taking the puppy back, regardless of age or value of the dog, with
no funds exchanged. At no point will Buyer abandon/relinquish/rehome the Puppy to any individual,
shelter, rescue, kennel, or trainer without notifying Seller and consent of Seller. Failure to notify Seller of
intent to re-home Puppy will result in a $3000 fine, with any court dates to take place at courthouse
nearest to Seller’s residence, and all associated expenses will be the responsibility of Buyer.
X_________________ Initial
By Signing below, Buyer(s) declare(s) that they have read, understand and agree to the above
Contract, and should Buyer choose to break any of the covenants of this Agreement, the remainder of
the Agreement will be considered null and void:
SELLER'S Signature_________________________________________________________________
Date_____________________________________________________________________________
BUYER'S
Signature_________________________________________________________________________
Date_____________________________________________________________________________
NACHTWAECHTER GERMAN SHEPHERDS, LLC.
Puppy Deposit Contract
Congratulations! It looks like you’ve decided to add a Nachtwaechter German Shepherd Puppy to your family! While this is a very exciting time, it’s also important to me that you review this deposit contract carefully so you are clear on the process of bringing your new puppy home! Please reach out if you have any questions!
This deposit agreement is between the following parties:
Nachtwaechter German Shepherds, LLC.
Canterbury, CT 06331
774-757-2040
nwgermanshepherds@gmail.com
Hereinafter referred to as "Seller”
And
Buyer's Full Name
Address
City/State/Zip
Phone Number
Email address
Hereinafter referred to as “Buyer”
Date of deposit
Sire of litter
Dam of litter
Anticipated or actual whelp date
Anticipated go home date
Preferred sex
Preferred color
Specific training goals, if any, and preferred temperament
The buyer is choosing to place a non refundable deposit of $750 towards the total purchase price of $___3500__ for a German Shepherd puppy bred by Nachtwaechter German Shepherds, LLC (seller).
The buyer is aware this deposit is NON REFUNDABLE.
In the event of an emergency/unforeseen event, Buyer may switch to a different litter with a go home date (at 8 weeks of age) up to 12 months after the date the initial puppy deposit was made.
The deposit would not be refunded (non refundable) but would be applied towards the future litter as described above.
The litter must be of equal cost / value. For example, a litter bred overseas with a higher price would not qualify, or, buyer could choose to pay the difference.
If the buyer is SPECIFICALLY requesting a particular color and or sex of puppy and choosing to leave a deposit in advance for such a puppy (ie only looking for a solid black male puppy):
Buyer acknowledges there are no guarantees in breeding and seller cannot guarantee a particular sex or color will occur in any litter at any given time.
Buyer agrees to give seller up to 12 months after the deposit is made for a puppy to be born that to fulfills their request.
If after 12 months from the deposit no such puppies are born then seller will refund deposit within 30 days.
Buyer acknowledges that while all efforts will be made to fulfill their puppy request from their desired litter, at times not enough pups may be born, pups may, sadly, be lost, or the breeding may not take and the mother may not conceive a litter. In those cases, buyer’s deposit will go towards the next available litter of equal value.
Buyer has read seller’s Puppy Contract in full (found on the website, Nachtwaechterkennels.com) and is in full agreement with the terms of the contract. Buyer agrees to sign Puppy Contract when picking up their puppy at 8 weeks of age. If the puppy cannot be picked up at 8 weeks, seller will hold puppy for one extra week, after which time payment must be made to board the puppy until agreed upon pick up or deposit will be forfeited. Please discuss with seller if there is a planned trip or event that would interfere with the puppy going home on the designated pick up date.
Buyer agrees to have a visit scheduled with a vet of their own choosing within 48 hours of picking up their puppy, or within 72 hours of picking up their puppy if the pick up date is on a Friday or Saturday.
Buyer is aware that their non-refundable $750 deposit is NOT TRANSFERRABLE to another party.
Buyer has researched the German Shepherd breed and feels it is a good fit for their family.
BUYER AGREES NOT TO NEUTER/SPAY PUPPY PRIOR TO THE AGE OF 12 MONTHS. This is due to multiple studies by veterinarians that have found an increased risk in joint disease and ligament disorders in dogs altered under 12 months of age. Altering puppy prior to 12 months of age voids hip and elbow guarantee. (Link to article) https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.00388/full
By Signing below, Buyer(s) declare(s) that they have read, understand and agree to the above Contract.
SELLER'S Signature_________________________________________________________________
Date_____________________________________________________________________________
BUYER'S
Signature_________________________________________________________________________
Date_____________________________________________________________________________