THIS DEPOSIT CONTRACT (hereinafter “Contract”) is effective when signed below by both seller (hereinafter referred to as “seller” wether singular or plural) and buyer (hereinafter referred to as “Buyer“ wether singular or plural). The following terms and conditions are agreed to between Seller and Buyer:

PUPPY Upon clearance of acceptance of Buyer by Seller, Seller agrees to sell and Buyer agrees to buy one German Shepherd "pup" as follows:

Prices of puppy.....$______________ Heather Haggard _______

Pick order: Pick order is by first contract/first deposit received and then in descending order. Additionally, a Buyer may roll their deposit on this litter to the next litter. Only one roll of deposit allowed. Price may very with each litter.

CLARIFICATIONS BETWEEN BUYER & SELLER

Our 30 month Guaranties (age of pup 1 day to 30 months of age) cover Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (“OFA”) certification of hips (fair, good, or excellent) or PennHIP Rating (pass), and eye clearance by a certified ophthalmologist.

The pup is guarantied to be healthy upon release to Buyer to the best of our knowledge. Vet certification is required for any pup becoming ill following 48 hours after delivery or pick up if you feel your pup picked up a communicable disease prior to leaving our premises. If you pup becomes ill befor then you are required to take him/her to the vet.

Buyer must, during the pup’s 12 month of age, have the pup’s hips and elbows pre-limbed by a license veterinarian. The ex-rays must be sent to the “OFA” for PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATION. A copy of the results must be sent to Seller by Buyer within 30 days after notification from “OFA” stating the results of the “OFA” PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATION in order for the full 30-month guaranty to be honored. Failure to do so will result in the 30-month guaranty to be null and void.

Buyer understands that the Guaranties do not transfer to any other party.

REPLACEMENT:

If the pup should have any MAJOR defects which is hereditary in nature and not the proximate cause of an injury or illness by the pup’s first birthday, Seller agrees to at Seller's option either

1. Replace the pup with an equal or better quality pup from the first available litter.

2. Or receive one-third the purchase price back PROVIDED Buyer provides Seller with a letter from a certified veterinarian or ophthalmologist setting forth in detail the defective fault. Buyer agrees to neuter or spay the pup at Buyer’s expense if Buyer retains the pup and provide Seller with a verification of same or at Buyer’s expense send pup back to Seller.

A replacement pup is shipped at Buyer’s expense under the terms of the ‘Other Costs’ disclosure.

ABUSE OR NEGLECT:

If Seller is given evidence by any person including an animal control office or local state office that this pup is suffering or has suffered from abuse and/or neglect, Buyer agrees that Seller has the right to pick up the pup and all Buyer’s registration rights interest and right to any refund of the purchase price or expenses related to the pup’s care and welfare. Buyer agrees to this Abuse and Neglect section as stated herein and agrees registration papers will be signed over to Seller within one week of return of the pup to Seller.

Breeding:

Prior to breeding, Buyer agrees to meet the following conditions:

1) obtain a passing rating from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals or a passing rating from PennHip with regard to the pup’s hips,

2) tattoo or microchip, and

3) get the pup’s eyes cleared by a certified ophthalmologist annually, and

Buyer agrees not to breed a bitch pup until that pup reaches 24 months. Further Buyer agrees to breed to enhance the breed, to conform to the breed standard, and not to sell any offspring from the pup in any pet store or wholesale outlet. Buyer agrees to have the bitch spayed on or before the age of eight years or obtain a vet health certificate stating this bitch is healthy enough to breed. In addition, Buyer agrees to remove from their breeding program and neuter or spay the pup if found to be dysplastic, and/or eyes that do not pass as ‘normal’ by a certified ophthalmologist, and furnish proof of the neuter/spay to Seller. (Herein referred to collectively as the “Conditions”).

Breech of the Conditions:

If Buyer uses this pup for breeding prior to doing or meeting any of the aforementioned conditions, Buyer will be in breech of contract. Penalties for breach are the 30 month Guaranties are null and void, Buyer will pay Seller a One Thousand Dollar ($1,000) fine for each breech, Buyer may have to return pup, legal action and any costs thereof shall be borne by Buyer should Seller sue for breech of contract. Return of pup will be totally at Buyer’s expense and there will be no refund of purchase price or will-care or upkeep reimbursement, or offer of replacement pup, for an award to Seller of breech of contract. AKC Registration of the pup for an award to Seller of breech of contract shall revert totally back to Seller. Buyer may voluntarily relinquish the pup and sign over the registration papers at any time and therefore not incur legal costs. Buyer understands further legal action and/or monetary awards may be taken if the pup is not returned in excellent health and condition AKC will be informed of such abuse and neglect.

Deposit:

$200.00 non-refundable. If Buyer feels their choice of color or sex was not produced, Buyer may roll deposit to the next available litter of Seller. Buyer may roll deposit one time and then deposit is forfeited and this contract is void, unless other arraingments have been made. Buyer understands others are contraction out of future litters and Buyer will be placed in pick order following those who have already contracted. If Seller is no longer breeding, Buyer will receive a full refund of the deposit.

Other costs:

Buyer agrees to pay a $35.00 puppy vet check plus any flight expenses if this pup is shipped via air. A crate furnished by Seller shall be reimbursed by Buyer at an agreed upon cost prior to shipping. Costs are paid up front prior to shipping or the pup will be held until funds are received. Buyer agrees that if funds are not received by the time the pup turns 8 weeks of age, buyer forfeits all rights to the pup, the pup will be sold and all retained by Seller unless other arrangements are made.

Kennel name:

The pup’s name must include the name "von Draggahaus" in AKC registration. No other kennel name may be used in naming this pup unless written permission is given by Seller. Breach of this will nullify all 30-month guaranties and possibly result in a lawsuit. Buyer will notify Seller of the pup’s selected registered name prior to Seller forwarding the registration papers. Registration papers will be filled out with the dog’s name. Buyer agrees that the pup’s name will begin with the Litter Letter, and understands that the pup may use a call name but must be registered with the litter letter.

Picking pup:

Pups are sold based on temperment of the puppy and temperment of the buyer. Seller retains the right to refuse to sell a pup that the seller feels is not a good match for the buyer. Buyer can then pick another pup, or roll the deposit to another litter. Buyer shall make Buyer’s pick no later than 7 weeks of age. Pups may be picked up as early as 8 weeks of age and no later than 10 weeks of age unless special arrangements have been made. Pups that stay later than 10 weeks will be charged a $100.00 a week boarding fee. Pups shipped via air will not be shipped until 8 weeks of age. Seller states all pups will have had a booster, bordetella, and have been timely wormed and will come with puppy packet.

First right of refusal:

Buyer agrees that no pup may be resold by Buyer to another party without first giving the Seller written first right of refusal. Seller agrees to answer any offer of purchase within two weeks with a written response indicating Seller’s decision to repurchase or not repurchase the pup. If Seller does not desire to purchase the pup back, Buyer may sell the pup. Failure to offer Seller first right of refusal and/or approval of the new buyer will void all 30-month guaranties to Buyer,and will be in breach of contract. Buyer understands the 30-month Guaranties do not transfer to any other party.

Seller exercising right of first refusal.

Should Seller exercise the right of first refusal, Buyer will at Buyer’s expense get a vet well check on the pup, eye check by certified ophthalmologist if clearance is over one year old and the pup is intact for breeding, and provide preliminary hip certification if pup is under 24 months old and intact for breeding. Airline expense will be split equally and AKC registration papers signed over to seller and sent to Seller together with applicable hip and eye clearances via express mail one week prior to shipping the pup. Seller will remit applicable funds to Buyer upon receipt of the registration papers and applicable documents.

Legal action:

If either Buyer or Seller take any legal action to enforce any part of this Contract, action shall be initiated in the county of Seller’s residence and any legal fees and court costs shall be the responsibility of the party found to be in default.

Registration:

Registration papers will be furnished to the puppy Buyer upon clearance of all funds due and payable to Seller and before the pup turns 6 months of age. Failure to register a pup by one year of age will result in forfeiture by Buyer of any Guaranties. A $25.00 charge will be due to Seller for any insufficient check.

SELLER
Heather M. Haggard
Draggahaus German Shepherds
6959 FM 1565
Royse City, Texas 75189
Draggahaus@yahoo.com
http://www.draggahaus.com
Signature _____________________________________Date___________________

BUYER
Name______________________________________________
Address___________________________________________
City/State/Zip____________________________________
Phone_____________________________________________
Email_____________________________________________
Signature ________________________________________Date_________________

Draggahuas’ Questionnaire (mandatory)

1. Have you ever owned a German Shepherd before? If yes, please tell us about them.

2. Do you presently own any dogs? If yes, please tell us about them.

3. What breeds have you owned in the past? What were they like?

4. Do you plan to breed? If so, what are your planes?

5. What is your plan for this pup? (i.e., training plans, family companion, performance, ect.)

6. Do you own or rent your home? Specify: house, apartment, duplex ect. If renting please furnish proof of acceptance from your landlord that dogs OVER 50 lbs are allowed.

7. Do you have a fenced in yard? How high is it?

8. Please describe your facility for maintaining this pup.

9. Do you have children? yes/no.__________ages

10. Number of hours of the day your dog will be home alone without human contact?

11. Have you found a trainer in your area? Are you prepaired to do manners/obediance/socialization training with this pup for the first 6 months of ownership of this new pup?

Thank you for completing our questionnaire, we look forward to working with you.

Puppy’s Information

AKC Registered Name of the pup ___________________von Draggahaus

AKC Registered Number____________________________________________

DOB__________________

Sex_____________________

Color_________________

tattoo#__________________

Sire

AKC Name_____________________________________________

AKC Number____________________________________

Dam

AKC Name________________________________________________

AKC Number__________________________________________