MEIER’S MISSISSIPPI RETRIEVERS

This agreement is made by and between Elizabeth Meier (Seller), and ______________________ (Buyer), for the purpose of setting forth the terms and conditions of the purchase of a purebred golden retriever puppy (Puppy),

from Litter #_______, whelped on ________, out of Sire, _____________, and Dam, _____________.

The Seller agrees to sell and the Buyer agrees to purchase a male/female companion puppy

from the litter described above subject to the following terms.

AKC #________________________________        

1. Seller warrants that the above described puppy is a purebred golden retriever.

Buyer will receive AKC Official Ownership Registration Form.

2. Seller warrants that the above-described Puppy is in good health at the time Buyer assumes ownership. Buyer agrees to have the Puppy examined by a licensed Veterinarian within seven (7) business days of receipt of Puppy.

If, as a result of the examination, the Veterinarian determines that the Puppy is not in good health then the Buyer shall elect to keep the Puppy or return the Puppy. This does not include worms, fleas, mites, cocci, giardia, or any other parasites as they are common in dogs and puppies. There is no guarantee on dew claws growing back.

If the buyer elects to return the Puppy because of health issues in the first 10 days, Buyer shall be

obligated to return the Puppy to Seller immediately (within 2 days of diagnosis) at Buyer’s expense. Buyer shall,

within 10 days after the date of pickup, send to Seller by certified mail a written Veterinarian's certificate stating that the puppy was in ill health when examined. Upon receipt by Seller of said certificate Buyer will then be issued a refund. Seller shall be obligated to refund all monies (less $500 deposit) received from Buyer toward the purchase price of the Puppy only, and further performance under this contract shall be null and void. All action taken to

return the Puppy shall be done with the best interest of the Puppy in mind, including temperature at time of shipment, and non-stop flights, all at Buyers expense.

3. Meier’s Mississippi Retrievers cannot guarantee your pup will not have accidents or severe hereditary faults in the first 2 years. Reasonable precautions shall be taken by Buyer to prevent acquiring any hereditary faults.

No tread milling, jogging, standing on back legs or excessive ball chasing or retrieving should be done with this Puppy prior to two (2) years. No hard exercise, rough playing, or extensive running with adults, children or other animals should be allowed. Restrict the Puppy’s exercise to sensible activities (brief short walks) and discourage jumping activities. Owner understands that extended, and exhaustive playing with older dogs, or forced exercise can actually cause joint and bone problems because of soft tissue development, until the age of two (2) years.

If said Puppy develops a severe hereditary issue within the first two (2) years, and issue is confirmed by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Inc. (OFA) to be a severe hereditary issue, the Buyer may choose the option to return the Puppy to Seller and will receive a replacement puppy from the next available litter. If Buyer chooses the option to get a replacement puppy, Buyer and Seller shall make prompt arrangements within 10 days of receipt of certified letter from your Veterinarian of the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Preliminary (Consultation)

Report of x-rays, for return of the puppy sold to Sellers place of business. Buyer shall be responsible for taking

good and reasonable care of the puppy until Seller receives it. Costs and related expenses of returning the puppy to

Seller shall be the obligation of the Buyer. 

If said Puppy develops a severe hereditary issue within the first two (2) years, the following steps must be taken:

a.    Notify Seller by telephone or letter;
b.    The Puppy must have been x-rayed for this condition BEFORE its second birthday, (sometimes an early x-ray will not portray true results during growth spurts);
c.    The Puppy will receive a second x-ray AFTER its second birthday, to confirm initial finding;
d.    Buyer’s Veterinarian must submit the x-ray and findings to the OFA; and
e.    The Puppy must never have been used for breeding, not be overweight, and must still be with its original owner.

4. If long distance delivery is requested by Buyer, it shall be by airfreight, to a designated location. Buyer will pay all shipping fees. Included in shipping fee: costs of crate, insurance during shipment, cost of freight charges plus handling, health certificate as well as any other items deemed necessary by Seller.

5. The Seller has determined that the Puppy is a "quality pet" and is NOT to be used for breeding.

PUPPY MUST BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED by one (1) year of age.

6. Buyer will provide Seller with documentation confirming Puppy has been spayed/neutered

by a licensed Veterinarian.

7. Seller is not responsible for any fees incurred before, during or after the spay/neuter procedure.

8. Puppy will carry the Meier’s Mississippi kennel name as a prefix (or a suffix) when registering.

9. Buyer agrees that he/she is not acting as an agent in the purchase of this puppy, and that Buyer will not sell this puppy to any agent, pet store, puppy mill, commercial breeder, medical research facility, or guard dog business.

10. Buyer agrees that if it becomes necessary to sell or otherwise dispose of this Puppy, Buyer will notify the Seller before taking such action so that the Puppy may, at the Sellers' option, be returned to Seller. Upon notification, the Seller shall have 15 working days to exercise said return option. Exercise shall be notice in writing sent to Buyer.

11. Buyer agrees that the Puppy will reside at the home of the Buyer, have access to a fenced yard, not be chained or tethered, and will be provided with proper housing, a good quality diet, annual vaccinations, and exercise.

Buyer also agrees that this Puppy will not be used as a guard dog for any business. 

12. Ownership of the Puppy will be transferred to the Buyer upon payment in full, totaling $________.

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This Agreement is made and signed and/or read by both parties to insure the well-being and protection of the Puppy. If the Buyer breaches any part of this Agreement, the Seller is released from any obligations

under this Agreement. 

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Refunds will NOT be given if puppy is returned!

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Seller                                Date

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Buyer                                Date