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.
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.
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. Limited Registration may be lifted when/if both of the following
conditions have been met:
1. Puppy has received a
passing OFA Hip and Heart evaluation and CERF certification AND is at least 24
months old.
2. The puppy receives a title
in HRC in at least the ‘Seasoned’ level
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) for Hips
or Heart and 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, Congenital Cardiac Diseases 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,
OR, if determined to have congenital heart disease and can not receive an
OFA number, OR, 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 by furnishing the seller documents from the OFA
or CERF 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.
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.
This guarantee expires when puppy (Litter Reg # _BSL_______)
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.
Sire: ____________________________ BSR #: _
___________ Sex: ________
Dam: ____________________________ BSR #: _
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Buyer: ______________________________
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Date: ______________