JDV Puppy Contract

Pet (Non Breeding) Beauceron with Limited Registration


Joie De Vie Beaucerons
Breeder Permit Number:  A15-000669

SALE AGREEMENT FOR A NON-BREEDING BEAUCERON WITH LIMITED REGISTRATION

For the purpose of this contract, the term "Dog" will refer to the animal specified on Page 1 of this contract. Buyer(s) agrees to purchase said dog under the following warranties and conditions, NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ARE EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED other than those stated within this contract. Both parties, without any mental reservations whatsoever, are freely entering into this contract. 

The parties covenant, promise and agree as follows:

1. SALE PRICE
Joie De Vie Beaucerons offers for sale and the Buyer(s) accepts and agrees to purchase the dog for the purchase price subject to the following terms, conditions and warranties.  Purchase price is $2000 and optional $500 ear crop.  A $500 deposit shall be paid with the remaining balance due on or before transfer of the dog.  

2. REGISTRATION 
American Kennel Club (AKC) registration application is provided at the time of sale.  The dog's registered name shall include the suffix "du Joie De Vie".  This litter was born in the "P" year and the registered name must begin with this letter.  Angie Robertson (Breeder) will remain on the registration as co-owner to prevent unauthorized transfer of ownership.  

3. HEALTH GUARANTEE
If during the first 7 days, the health of the Dog is found to be unacceptable according to AVMA guidelines, Joie De Vie Beaucerons will accept the animal back and either replace it with one of equal quality of the same sex and color if available, or refund the full purchase price.  At the time the animal is returned, the Buyer(s) shall return the registration papers correctly signed.  No refund will be made if the dog has been mistreated, neglected, injured or physically altered by the Buyer(s), and this does not remove the requirement of the Buyer(s) to return the dog to Joie De Vie Beaucerons.

4. TEMPERAMENT
This dog is the product of parents with exemplary temperaments for the Beauceron Breed Standard.  At this time, the Dog is judged to be of sound temperament and the Buyer(s) has received a written evaluation from a third party professional.  Buyer(s) understands that without constant socialization, mental stimulation, and discipline, the dog could become destructive, dominant, timid, or dangerous.  The Buyer(s) agree to take the dog out of the house (in addition to Buyer(s) normal routine) to interact with and be touched by new people of all ages and have new positive social experiences several times a week for the first six months.  Buyer(s) agrees to provide the dog with daily mental stimulation, individual time,  training, and discipline. Buyer(s) accepts full responsibility for the mental development of the Dog.

5. HIP DYSPLASIA
This dog is the product of parents certified free of Hip Dysplasia.  Joie De Vie Beaucerons will offer the same option as in Item #3 if the dog is determined to have Hip Dysplasia by the Orthopedic Foundation of Animals (OFA) or PennHip.  The Buyer(s) shall have the dog X-Rayed by the age of 30 months at the Buyer(s)'s expense. In the event that the dog is determined to have Hip Dysplasia, and the Buyer(s) is entitled to a refund of $500 once the original animal has been sterilized (Buyer(s) keeping the original dog) and proof of sterilization by a licensed veterinarian has been received by Joie De Vie Beaucerons.

6. BREEDING 
Buyer(s) acknowledges that improper breeding of the Beauceron could cause irreparable injury to Joie De Vie Beauceron’s reputation and could endanger the Beauceron breed.  Buyer(s) covenants and agrees that the dog shall not be utilized for breeding

7. RETURN
AKC registration may not be transferred, and the Dog may not be re-homed without written consent from Joie de Vie Beaucerons. Joie De Vie Beaucerons will, in all cases, take back any dog which is no longer wanted and/or cannot be kept by the Buyer(s).  In the case of a Return, all shipping/transportation costs are the sole responsibility of the Buyer(s).  Buyer(s) agrees to provide Joie De Vie Beaucerons with the AKC Registration Certificate correctly signed, at or before the time of return.  Joie De Vie Beaucerons shall have the absolute right to demand rescission of any transfer in violation of this paragraph, and shall be entitled to immediate return of the dog with the AKC Registration Certificate correctly signed.  The Dog may not be euthanized without Breeder's written consent.

8. BUYER CONDUCT
Joie de Vie Beaucerons takes great pride in being positive ambassadors of the Beauceron breed.  Buyer(s) agrees to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner, be gracious, kind, and supportive of others and their dogs at shows, trials, and on social media. Speaking negatively of other Beauceron breeders, owners, and/or their dogs is unbecoming and not condoned by Joie de Vie Beaucerons.

9. HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT 
Buyer(s) agrees to release and hold harmless Joie De Vie Beaucerons for any and all liability, damages, or injuries, caused either directly or indirectly by the dog to any person, whether actual or legal, or to any property, whether real or personal.  Furthermore, Buyer(s) assumes full liability for any damages or injuries, whether physical, mental, emotional or economic, caused by the dog, to any person, whether actual or legal, or to any property, whether real or personal, after receiving and acknowledging delivery and possession of the dog.  Buyer(s) further agrees to indemnify or reimburse Joie De Vie Beaucerons as a result of any costs or expenses incurred by Joie De Vie Beaucerons as a result of any act of Buyer(s) causing liability, damages, or injuries as set forth herein.