BRANDYWINE CREEK BOYKIN SPANIELS

Brandywine Creek Boykin Spaniels

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BRANDYWINE CREEK BOYKIN SPANIELS

Purchase and Sale Agreement

An Agreement between Phil and Karen Hinchman (Breeder) and the Buyer:

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Breeder agrees to sell to Buyer, a Boykin Spaniel, referred to as ‘Puppy’, for $______ plus any shipping/transportation expenses include the airfare, crate, and veterinarian's health certificate. A deposit of $_________ has been received to reserve puppy. (Deposit will be refunded if no puppies are available.) Please make all payments paid to the order of: Phil and Karen Hinchman. In the event of a returned check, the buyer agrees to pay any and all bank fees associated with that returned check.

The decision to introduce a new puppy into your home is an important step for you and your family. While the benefits of pet ownership are many, these are balanced by new responsibilities that must be assumed by each family member. We recognize that even after careful consideration, unforeseen circumstances may arise that prevent you from fulfilling these obligations.

If, for whatever reason, the Buyer cannot or does not wish to maintain custody of this Puppy, the buyer will contact Brandywine Creek Boykin Spaniels prior to selling the dog or placing the dog in another home to discuss placement arrangements. Under no circumstances will the puppy be placed in a shelter. If the dog is found in a shelter, Humane Society, rescue program or the like, the buyer agrees that all rights of ownership reverts to the Breeder and thereby Breeder becomes the legal owner of the dog with all rights reserved and entitled to.

Breeder warrants that the Puppy is a healthy, sound, quality Puppy that is current on all vaccinations. Breeder has provided this puppy with the best possible health care, grooming, and socialization, so she/he is off to a great start as a hunting companion and family pet.

Responsibilities of the Buyer

The Buyer agrees to provide the highest quality of care for said Puppy, including quality food, water, shelter from heat or cold; active companionship, appropriate exercise, socialization and professional veterinary care whenever necessary. Appropriate professional veterinary care includes, but is not limited to, annual exams, regular parasite checks and worming if necessary, vaccinations as recommended by local protocol, and regular heartworm preventative.

Buyer agrees to maintain preventive care of pup in regards to Hip Dysplasia and other skeletal diseases, such as proper nutrition (including avoiding excessive nutrition), proper exercise and preventing stress injuries. We very strongly encourage giving your pup an Ester-C supplement for the first 2 years.

The buyer shall provide the dog with humane care and maintain it in accordance with all current and future state, county and municipal laws where buyer resides.

By signing below, the Buyer signifies they have been instructed by the Breeder that socialization is extremely important in the proper rearing of a Boykin Spaniel Puppy in order for it to become a stable adult dog. Buyer makes absolute promise that this Puppy shall receive socialization with people and other dogs. Buyer agrees to provide the Breeder with reports on the Puppy made by telephone, e-mail or letter.

Registration

The buyer agrees to register the puppy with the Boykin Spaniel Society (BSS) within 3 months of obtaining the registration papers. This puppy is registered with a Limited Registration, which will prohibit breeding and registering offspring.

We require the use of part of our Kennel name (Brandywines) as the first name when registering the puppy.

Breeding

This Puppy is sold as a Hunting Dog with a Limited Registration, which will prohibit breeding and registering offspring.

Health Guarantee

Brandywine Creek Boykin Spaniels goes to great lengths to produce healthy and sound puppies. This Guarantee covers any genetic problem which prevents the dog from being certified by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) or the Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF).

The general health of all puppies purchased from Brandywine Creek Boykin Spaniels is guaranteed for a period of 5 days after receipt of the dog from our kennel. This does not include any accidents or negligence on the part of the purchaser. Within the first 5 days of receipt of the puppy the Buyer shall have the puppy undergo a thorough exam by a veterinarian at the expense of the buyer.

Brandywine Creek Boykin Spaniels will guarantee to the age of 26 months against Hip Dysplasia and Hereditary Eye Disease that would not enable the pup to receive an OFA or CERF number. In the event the pup is unable to receive a number by OFA or CERF the following steps must be taken to obtain a refund:

If determined to be mildly, moderately dysplastic by the OFA the buyer of the pup is entitled to a refund of half the original purchase price by furnishing the seller documents from the OFA stating such condition along with veterinarian certificate that the pup has been spayed/neutered. Buyer may also choose to return the dog to the Breeder with all BSS registration paperwork signing ownership back to Breeder. The cost and related expenses of returning the dog to the Breeder shall be the sole responsibility of the Buyer.

If determined to be severely dysplastic by the OFA the buyer of the pup is entitled to a refund of the full purchase price by furnishing the seller documents from the OFA stating such condition along with veterinarian certificate that pup has been euthanized or spayed/neutered. Buyer may also choose to return the dog to the Breeder with all BSS registration paperwork signing ownership back to Breeder. The cost and related expenses of returning the dog to the Breeder shall be the sole responsibility of the Buyer.

Buyer agrees to maintain preventative care of pup in regards to hip dysplasia and other skeletal diseases, such as proper nutrition (including avoiding excessive nutrition and weight gain) and proper exercise. We strongly encourage giving your pup an Ester-C supplement for the first 2 years.

Brandywine Creek Boykin Spaniels will guarantee that any pup purchased from us will be capable of receiving a CERF certification anytime after 6 months of age and a CERF exam must be completed and the results sent to CERF by 24 months of age. This guarantee expires at 26 months of age. If the puppy/dog is unable to obtain CERF certification due to a genetic eye disease the buyer of the pup is entitled to a refund of half the original purchase price refund by furnishing the seller documents from CERF stating such condition along with veterinarian certificate that the pup has been euthanized or spayed/neutered. Buyer may also choose to return the dog to the Breeder with all BSS registration paperwork signing ownership back to Breeder. The cost and related expenses of returning the dog to the Breeder shall be the sole responsibility of the Buyer.

In any case supporting documentation for OFA or CERF is required prior to refund. It is the Buyer’s sole obligation to have the x-rays taken and submitted. The Breeder reserves the right to have the dog x-rayed and reevaluated. If the pup undergoes surgery or treatment prior to the evaluation of the x-rays, and before the Breeder has the opportunity to relinquish the right for reevaluation, this contract will be void.

There are no other guarantees or warranties implied or intended unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by both Brandywine Creek Boykin Spaniels and the buyer.

The above guarantees are not transferable to a new owner.

Any puppy that is returned to the breeder for any reason will be done so at the owner’s expense.

To be covered by our guarantee the buyer has several responsibilities for the terms of the guarantee to remain in effect.

This guarantee expires when puppy (Litter Reg # _____________________) reaches 26 months of age.   Date whelped: _______________

1. The dog must not be older than 26 months of age when the defect is discovered.
2. The dog must not have produced any offspring.
3. You must be the "original" and only owner/s.
4. Claims must be in writing before the dog reaches 27 months of age and shall be accompanied by the following:
            a. A signed copy of this guarantee.
            b. Veterinary certification (Including OFA or CERF documentation) for hip or eye defect     as described above which include the dogs microchip number, tattoo number or other    permanent ID.
            c. Veterinary certification that animal has been spay/neutered if applicable.