Puppy Contract | cottonball

A $200.00 deposit is required to hold a puppy. Balance must be paid by 6 weeks of age.
All monies paid on puppies will be forfeited by buyer if not picked up by 8 weeks of age.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL OR BUSINESS CHECKS!!
CONTRACTS MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED TO BREEDER/SELLER BY CERTIFIED MAIL WITHIN 10 DAYS OR THE HEALTH GUARANTEE & REPLACEMENT PUPPY CONTRACT IS NULL AND VOID
*Puppies purchased with FULL AKC are required to put the word “Cottonballs” as a part of the name on the AKC application. Failure to do so will void this health guarantee. *

**Take the health record and your puppy to the vet of your choice within 48 hours in order for the current health of the puppy to be established and to receive instructions on continuing care and vaccination schedule. The buyer must mail a copy of the vet check to the seller within 10 days for this health guarantee & replacement puppy contract to be valid**
You, the Buyer, are responsible for the regular veterinary care, including the remainder of the vaccinations, rabies vaccinations, and periodic worming. All our puppies are wormed at a minimum of 4, 6 and 8 weeks of age. Although we worm our puppies at regular intervals, we keep our puppies with the dam until they leave to go to their new homes. It is possible that an infestation of the common worms can occur. Please be safe rather than sorry and take your new pup to your licensed Vet when you bring your pup home.
Breeder guarantees that all vaccinations and worming are current. A shot/health record is included with each puppy. The fact that this puppy has been vaccinated does not guarantee immunity. Please do not take your puppy to public places or pet stores until they have received ALL their puppy shots. The breeder does not guarantee against conditions brought on by stress or environmental changes that we cannot control once the puppy leaves our care. Therefore, our guarantee does not cover hypoglycemia, parasites, viral or bacterial infections, Parvo, Coccidia, Distemper or Corona Virus. Puppy must receive a series of vaccinations that are given as recommended by your veterinarian.
The Breeder does not guarantee against skin problems such as puppy acne, demodectic mange, etc. This also does not cover growth related problems. This guarantee does not cover what in the breed of Great Danes is considered normal: cherry eye, entropion, or torsion of stomach.
This guarantee does not include uneven bite, undescended testicles, demodex mange, umbilical hernias, fleas, ticks, ear mites, and Kennel Cough, which is common in puppies that are shipped and usually caused by bacteria.
A returned puppy must be returned to the Breeder in good condition, at the Buyer’s expense. This includes shipping of the returned puppy and shipping of the replacement puppy. All the above warranties apply until the dog reaches one year of age. There is no guarantee or warranties of health-related problems caused by nutrition or care, nor any accident or illness once the pup is delivered. No veterinarian expenses, quarantine, freight, or shipping charges, etc. will be paid by the Breeder.
HEALTH GUARANTEE AND REPLACEMENT CONDITIONS:
Guarantees are non-transferable and valid for the original buyer only.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the puppy you have selected is healthy on the date of delivery and that the puppy has received all proper vaccinations and worming’s. The buyer has been informed of the vaccinations given and agrees to give the remainder of the vaccinations on time. Failure to do so will render this contract null and void.
This puppy is guaranteed for 12 months against fatal and life altering congenital disease which adversely affects the health of the animal. This includes severe hip dysplasia (which requires surgery to correct), heart, pancreas, and liver problems of a severe life threatening or altering nature.
If the dog dies suddenly within this 12-month time frame, the Buyer will pay to have an autopsy done to ascertain reason.
If the reason is congenital, of a severe life threatening or altering nature, the Breeder will replace the puppy with one of equal value.
A puppy showing serious genetic or congenital defect will be replaced as follows:
Dog/Puppy must show defect up to the 12 months of age.
Seller must be notified of the problem within two (2) business days of the licensed veterinarian’s determination and have two reports from two unassociated veterinarians stating the same problem and Breeder will provide a replacement puppy of equivalent value.
A puppy with a defect must be returned or euthanized with the prior permission of the Breeder to qualify for a replacement puppy. Puppy may be allowed to stay with the Buyer with written permission, but the puppy/dog must be spayed/neutered within 3 months’ time and AKC papers must be returned to Breeder with proof of spay/neuter before replacement puppy is given. Buyer must also have proof of vaccinations from the veterinarian showing that all appropriate shots/worming are current. If there is no proof from the veterinarian that they have given all shots/worming, then this contract is null and void.
No refund, in part or in full, will be given. All items covered under this guarantee are by a replacement puppy only.
Breeder will not be responsible for any medical expenses incurred. Buyer is aware that owning a puppy means trips to the veterinarian and understands that he/she will be responsible for all the payments.
A returned puppy must be returned to the Breeder in good condition, other than the specified problem, at the Buyers expense. This includes shipping of the returned pup and shipping of the replacement pup.
Replacing a puppy will be mutually agreed upon by both parties (Breeder & Buyer) and will be of comparable value. It is understood that the replacement puppy may not be from the same exact parents of the original puppy.
This guarantee applies to the original puppy only and is non-transferable to a second party. There are certain disorders that may be caused by environmental factors, for example: allergies, thyroid dysfunction, demodectic mange, and other autoimmune disorders that are not covered by this guarantee. Any physical problem, which is or could be the result of injury or environment, is not covered under this guarantee.
The Breeder shall not be held responsible for the acts of the puppy after it leaves the sellers premise. The Breeder shall not be held responsible for the development of non-genetically derived faults, diseases, or disorders after the puppy leaves the seller.
*NOTICE*If for any reason the buyer is unable to the puppy, it is to be returned to the Breeder. Under NO circumstances is it to be taken to the pound or given away. The Breeder must be given first opportunity to take the puppy/dog back at no charge. Shipping charges to return the puppy to the Breeder is the responsibility of the buyer. Puppy must be returned with all shot records and AKC registration paperwork.
All parties recognize that any dispute over this contract must be handled within the jurisdiction of Grady County, Oklahoma. The buyer is responsible for any and all court assessed costs to settle this dispute.