Contract

Dostaff Labrador Retriever Pet/Companion Sales Contract

Inasmuch as Melissa Doshier, and hereinafter called “Dostaff” or "Breeder", offers for sale
a companion/pet Labrador Retriever, hereinafter called “Dog” or “Animal”, further
described as:

Collar Color        ____________________________
Puppy Sex        ____________________________
Birth Date        ____________________________
A.K.C Litter/Registration No.        ____________________________
Sire _______________________________________
A.K.C. #: ____________; Hips: ____________;
Elbows: ___________________
Dam_______________________________________
A.K.C. #: ____________; Hips: ____________;
Elbows: ___________________

And, inasmuch as _________________________________________, hereinafter
called “Purchaser”, residing at________________________________________,
telephone no. _________________________, wishes to purchase the above-described
Dog for the sum of $______ *, under the following warranties and conditions; no other
warranties or conditions are either expressed or implied unless filled in below and
initialed by all parties. No part of this contract is transferable. *(Deposit of $ __________
paid on __________ and the balance of $ __________ to be paid on __________, and
before A.K.C. Registration Application is released). The deposit will be refunded only if
the sex and quality of Animal cannot be supplied.

1.        Dostaff guarantees that the above-described Dog is a purebred Labrador
Retriever, registerable with the American Kennel Club (A.K.C.) and that a true copy of the
Dog’s pedigree will be given to the Purchaser. The Purchaser agrees that this Animal
shall be registered in the Dostaff’s kennel name of “DOSTAFF”
2.        Dostaff guarantees this Animal is healthy and normal to the best of their knowledge
at the time of delivery and will furnish Purchaser with information regarding the health
record of the Dog, including a full immunization record and schedule on the date of
purchase. Purchaser shall have the right to have the Animal examined by a licensed
veterinarian within seventy-two (72) hours of purchase. If the veterinarian finds the Dog to
be suffering from any serious hereditary or communicable disease which could result in
demise, extended veterinary care or substantial decrease in value and future development
of the Dog, the Purchaser may return the Dog, at his expense, to Dostaff within forty-eight
(48) hours of the examination. If dog is returned to Dostaff under this 48-hour provision, all
documentation, including a letter from the examining veterinarian, properly completed and
endorsed original A.K.C. Blue Slip, and any and all other items provided by Dostaff to
Purchaser in connection with the purchase of Dog must be returned before a full refund of
purchase price paid to date can be made.
3.        Dostaff guarantees that this Animal is a direct offspring of O.F.A. certified normal
parents and that copies of said certificates will be given to Purchaser.
4.        Dostaff warrants that this Animal will be functionally sound in hips and elbows for
the purpose of a companion. This warranty is in effect for 27 months from the date of the
dogs birth. Claims must be made prior to the Dog reaching 27 months. Purchaser must
have a signed statement from their veterinarian indicating the date of their diagnosis,
nature of the defect, their statement that the defect is hereditary in nature, that the animal
has been spayed/neutered, and the reasons why the defect prevents the puppy from
serving as a companion pet. Furthermore, the Breeder shall be notified by the Purchaser
in writing of the diagnosis and receive a copy of the x-rays. All x-rays must be evaluated
by the OFA at the expense of the Purchaser and the evaluation statement sent to the
Breeder.
5.        If Dostaff is satisfied that the Animal is unsuitable for the purpose of a companion
pet because of the conditions in the warranty, Dostaff will refund HALF the purchase price
of Animal.
6.        Purchaser shall assume full responsibility for the mental and physical health of the
Dog and agrees to maintain the Animal at all times in good health, including but not
limited to: proper nutrition, regular veterinary check-ups, heartworm preventative, and to
secure such vaccinations as outlined by a certified veterinarian.
7.        Purchaser agrees to attend Puppy Kindergarten with the Dog between the age of
approximately 10 to 16 weeks and agrees to mail a copy of the graduation certificate to
the Breeder. Purchaser also agrees to attend an obedience course offered by a qualified
and reputable trainer within one year, and will mail proof of this to the Breeder when the
course is completed.
8.        The Dog must be kept either in a fenced yard (NOT underground fencing!), kennel
area, or if this is not available, kept on a leash under supervision at all times. This Dog
must never be left out on a chain, tie-out, or overhead runner! Additionally, this
Dog must not be allowed to ride in the back of an open pickup truck without
being inside a secured crate.
9.        Purchaser understands that this Animal has been purchased as a companion/pet
quality animal and therefore shall NOT be used for breeding purposes. The Purchaser
further agrees to have this Animal spayed/neutered. Spay/neutering of Animal should be
completed for females between 7-14 months of age, for males between 14-18 months of
age. Once this procedure is completed, the Purchaser agrees to forward a veterinarian’s
signed certificate stating the procedure’s completion to the Breeder.
10.        Purchaser understands that this Animal has been sold on an AKC Limited
Registration, which entitles the dog to compete in AKC performance events, but which
disallows breeding the animal and any offspring from being registered with the AKC.
11.        In recognition of accomplishments, Dostaff hereby offers to remit to Purchaser the
following sums of money for each and every title listed below obtained by Dog. Proper
proof of Dog’s earning any of the above-mentioned titles must be supplied to Dostaff prior
to any monetary award. Proper proof is a legible copy of the certificate attesting Dog has
earned said award issued by the country in which the award was earned. Said monetary
rebate is payable within 90 days AFTER receipt by Dostaff of proper proof of Dog’s
earning any of the following titles.

A.K.C.        OTCH                        $ 100.00
A.K.C.        CD, RE, or JH          $ 15.00
A.K.C.        CGC, RN, or RA       $ 10.00
A.K.C.        CDX, RAE, or SH    $ 25.00
A.K.C.         UD, UDX, or MH     $ 50.00

12.        It is agreed that both Breeder and Purchaser will notify each other of any change
in address, phone number, and/or email address.
13.       Purchaser must inform Dostaff of any circumstances that arise during the life of
said Animal which requires rehoming. Dostaff must approve of any new home before
transfer takes place. Such approval will not be unreasonably withheld on the conditions
that the new owner agrees in writing, to be bound by the provisions of this contract.   This
dog may not be sold or given away under any other conditions! Under no
circumstance should this Animal be surrendered to a shelter/rescue. Dostaff will
take Animal back at any age for any reason.
14.        It is further agreed by the Purchaser that he/she shall take all reasonable
precautions with the described Animal, but in the event the described Animal shall cause
harm to person or property, or both, Purchaser shall hold Dostaff harmless and free of any
responsibility, and further agrees to indemnify Dostaff of and from any and all claims of
liability and damages arising there from.
15.        It is agreed and understood that this Animal has not been purchased for resale or
for use by any wholesale operation. It is further agreed that the Animal will not be resold to
any pet shop, dog farm, wholesaler, or agent for same for any reason whatsoever.
16.        It is agreed that, upon the death of the Animal, at any age and for any reason, so
far as is practicable, prompt notice will given to Dostaff to that effect.
17.        It is agreed and understood by the parties hereto that, if the Purchaser should fail
to comply with any of the conditions of this agreement, then the Purchaser shall forthwith
allow Dostaff to replevy the Animal, without further notice. In the case of the Animal being
returned to Dostaff due to lack of compliance by Purchaser herein, Purchaser shall
immediately sign over the A.K.C. registration papers to Dostaff. The Animal must be
returned at a time set by Dostaff and at no cost to Dostaff.
18.        It is agreed further that in any legal action between the parties attempting to
enforce any of the terms of this agreement, or any action in any other way pertaining to this
agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover expenses, including any
reasonable attorneys’ fees.

The foregoing Sales Agreement, made and signed by both parties to assure the well
being and protection of this Animal, signed this day ________ of __________________,
200X is in accordance with my/our understanding and I/we agree to the terms thereof.

_____________________________             _____________________________
Purchaser                                                             Breeder- Melissa Doshier

This is the contract that I require all my pet puppies to be sold under. It is
important that if you are truly interested in a puppy from me, that you read and
UNDERSTAND this contract! Please realize that if you cannot abide by ALL
parts of this contract, I cannot sell you a pet puppy.
Occasionally, I have a select few show/breeding quality labradors that are
available. These labradors will be sold under very different contracts. If you
are interested in a show quality labrador, don't hesitate to ask me personally.

All A.K.C. agility titles will earn a
monetary award of $10.00 each.

All U.K.C titles will earn a monetary
award of $10.00 each