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PURCHASE CONTRACT OF SMALLTOWN DACHS

Jennifer J. Thon

17435 Grabowski Rd

Saint Charles, MI 48655

(989) 585-5421

Email: jen@doxie.biz

 

We are happy that your next family member is coming from Smalltown, and welcome you to our Smalltown family. If you reserved your puppy in advance of 8 weeks and it is to be shipped, you are receiving two copies of our contract for your review. It is very important for you to do this, and understand what is expected from breeder and buyer alike. In the case of a puppy that is shipped, please read and complete your portion of the contract that says "FOR BREEDER" and send it back. You will retain the copy that says "FOR BUYER", and receive a separate shot record with your pup when it is shipped.

 

Your Puppy is guaranteed to be in good health at the time of purchase and upon leaving us. Your puppy MUST see a veterinarian within 72 hours of leaving our home, (date)____________(time)__________We pride ourselves on breeding happy, healthy pups registered with AKC (American Kennel Club). If pup does not see a vet within this timeframe, all implied or written guarantees are void.  In the event of an early death a necropsy MUST be performed on the puppy within 12 hrs from time of death, including a full toxicology and blood panel with all results to be faxed to our vet upon completion of the necropsy. Fax numbers will be provided to attending veterinarian at time of incident. If early death is indeed proven to be the breeders fault, a replacement puppy will be provided.  In order to be covered by our guarantee, this procedure must be followed to the letter.  Failure to do so voids all guarantees.

The following accepted vaccinations and wormings were given on the dates listed, we use Progard 5 (Canine Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Para influenza & modified live Parvovirus vaccine) we worm with Nemex 2 and Safeguard. Vaccinations are typically given at 6,8,10 wks. Rabies is then due at 16 weeks. Small Town does not give vaccines with Lepto in them, as this breed occasionally has life threatening reactions to this component. If Leptospirosis is common in your area, please discuss the risks/benefits of this vaccine with your vet. Ask your vet about the Kennel Cough protection as well, if your dog is to be exposed to others, as in the case of boarding or doggy daycare.

 

I acknowledge I have read and understood the above (buyers initials)_________

The following is our Sales Agreement for your Smalltown puppy. This is a legal contract, please read carefully before signing.

For the purpose of this contract, the following terms apply:

“BUYER” shall herein be defined as: a person or person’s purchasing a puppy.
“BREEDER” shall herein be defined as: SMALLTOWN DACHS owner.
“PUPPY” shall herein be defined as: The puppy is defined here to be a purebred dachshund puppy in good health at the time of sale, and embodies the characteristics of the dachshund breed.



Dam’s name:___________________________                  Reg. #____________________
Sire’s name:____________________________                 Reg. #____________________
Sex:___________ M___ F___ Litter #_________________________
Color/Markings at time of sale______________________ * D.O.B._______________

Registration #________________

Was this puppy dappled at birth YES___ NO___

 

~ IMPORTANT: If a pup is dappled at birth, but does not appear as an adult to be dappled, it is still dapple. If it is purchased as breedable, and is bred to a dapple, the resulting puppies could well be double dapple and suffer serious health problems. We do not recommend that you do this. If Smalltown learns that a dog of our breeding has purposely been used to produce double dapples, we will immediately remove said dog from your possession with no monies refunded.

I acknowledge I have read and understood the above (buyers initials)_________

 

*Smalltown does NOT guarantee adult size, color or hair coat

 

I,___________________________________(purchaser name) acknowledge that I have 3 days (72 hours) from the date of purchase and pickup to get the puppy vet checked in order to make the 3 year genetic guarantee valid. If the puppy is not vet checked within this time period, sale is FINAL. 

If your veterinarian finds that the puppy is not acceptable on his/her initial visit, a letter must be provided by the Veterinarian and validated by this breeder’s veterinarian within as soon as one becomes available or a refund will be honored for the purchase price (less any fees, such as Pay Pal & the non-refundable deposit) The puppy must be returned to breeder at buyer’s expense with 48 hours of examination or the sale is FINAL. In the case of shipping, puppy must be returned to breeder within one week.  In NO OTHER CASE shall purchase price or non-refundable deposit be returned. 

ALSO- if a pup is purchased show potential/breedable, and a genetic issue is found WITHIN 2 years (not caused by diet or environment), monies will be refunded down to pet price if the animal has not been bred and a vet proof of alteration is provided to the breeder. If the animal has been bred, this offer is void.
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I acknowledge I have read and understood the above (buyers initials)_________

 

PLEASE, it is vital that you don’t bring your puppy into contact with other dogs, or feces/urine during this time (before the final round of shots). Remember, a puppy’s immune system is not a finished product at this stage of life. Many things can be transferred dog to dog, or even by sniffing feces/urine. Parvovirus, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Bordetella (Kennel Cough) to name a few.
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Smalltown Dachs assumes no financial responsibility for vet bills or any other incurred fees once puppy leaves breeder’s premises. Smalltown Dachs from date of sale shall not be held responsible for any lawsuits associated with this animal that may arise.

 

Smalltown provides a 3 year health guarantee for life threatening genetic disorders that would affect the dogs ability to function as a pet. In the case that a genetic defect should appear,  upon verification by a qualified veterinarian and consultation with my veterinarian,  I shall replace the dog with one of equal or greater value (with the difference owed to the breeder), whichever the purchaser prefers. The puppy must be returned, at buyer’s expense, along with registration papers. In NO case shall a dog be destroyed without notifying Smalltown first! Failure to comply with this provision voids all guarantees and you will forfeit  any replacement.  All puppies on full registration must have our kennel name, Smalltown, in their registered names.  We are a kennel breeding for the betterment of the breed. We put just as much work and effort into producing your lifetime companion as we do into our show dogs. For that reason, we would like to be given due credit for producing our exceptional Dachshunds.

 

TITLE/DEGREE REFUNDS* (cannot exceed purchase price)
CDX= $25 refund
Agility = $25 per level
Major or BOB win = $50 (cap of $50 for all)
Championship = half of your purchase price (calculated taking all previous refunds into consideration)

 

Puppies are sold on two levels. One, as breedable or as show potential. The price on these puppies is typically slightly higher than then puppies sold as pets or limited, as limited registration puppies are reduced as a consideration by the Breeder to the Buyer. We DO NOT guarantee our puppies to be show quality, only show potential. Structure or color can and will change over time, perhaps making these promising youngsters unsuitable for the ring. Limited, pet or reduced puppies absolutely cannot be used for breeding, as these puppies may have ring (color, structure) faults or other hidden faults that in no way affect the ability of these animals to lead normal, productive lives as pets. Pets must be spayed/neutered as they have been reduced in price as a consideration to the buyer wanting only a pet, not a breeder. A spay/neuter certificate must be sent to the breeder by the time the dog reaches 12 months of age, failure to do so will result in immediate transfer of ownership back to the breeder. If a pet quality animal is found to be used for breeding, any puppies resulting from such an action will be fined $500 per offspring.                                                                             

 

I acknowledge I have read and understood the above (buyers initials)_________

 

*Show Quality/Show Potential

Show Quality/Potential  is to be shown  by owner or owner’s agent to complete a championship. Show Quality/Potential  may also be used for breeding after Companion Dog titles or other such titles or certifications have been earned. (This does not include CGC).  Show Quality/Potential animals ARE NOT to be used just for breeding purposes without a title.  If determined by Owner and Breeder such animal just cannot complete a title for whatever reason, Breeder will consider the animal to be used for breeding or refund to pet price or replace from next available litter as determined by Breeder, Breeder has final say in this issue.  If Buyer wants a replacement and chooses to keep original animal, it must be spayed/neutered and a certificate must be supplied to breeder.  A replacement will be supplied on the next available show potential litter.  Any and all requests must be made in writing with no exceptions or contracted is violated.  Amendment to contract must be made.  All show quality bitches are to be bred back to a champion owned by Small Town for the first breeding.  Buyer is to pay stud fee. 

WHAT WE DO NOT COVER:
We do not guarantee against conditions that may be triggered by stress related to a new home or by the shipping process. Certain medical conditions that can be triggered by stress are Coccidiosis or hypoglycemia. We do not guarantee, and will not pay veterinary expenses for accidents or traumas sustained after purchase. If at any time in the dog’s life, the purchaser decides to transfer ownership of the dog, they must notify Smalltown Dachs/Jennifer J. Thon and give us first right of refusal. If this is not done, Buyer agrees they will be subject to legal action and damages up to $5000 for damaging the reputation of Small Town and Jennifer J. Thon and immediate ownership of the animal in question will be forfeited back to Smalltown with no compensation to the owner.

If, at any time in the pup’s life, you find you cannot keep said pup, you agree to notify Smalltown Dachs. We will attempt to re-home the dog, by providing names and contact information of potential homes.  In the case that a Smalltown dog is surrendered to us, we will re-home the dog as a pet or retain the dog, at our discretion, but there will be no monies refunded.

 

You agree to never sell one of our dogs to a Puppy Mill or to other large commercial breeders (especially those with multiple {more than 2} breeds), pet shops or other brokers. If this clause is breached, , Buyer agrees they will be subject to legal action and damages up to $5000 for damaging the reputation of Smalltown and Jennifer J. Thon and immediate ownership of the animal in question will be forfeited back to Small Town with no compensation to the owner.

If, by 8 weeks of age, a reserved or partially paid for pup is not picked up, all monies paid on pup will be forfeited, unless other arrangements have been made in advance. If previous arrangements have not been made, puppy will be back up for sale two days after the pickup date. Final payments will be accepted in the form of cash only. Any and all court proceedings (if deemed necessary) must take place within the jurisdiction of Saginaw County, Michigan. There are no refunds given on puppies for any reason other than medical (example, if the dog was purchased full for breeding, and your and my vet deems it unsuitable for such due to medical or genetic reasons).  In this case puppy and Papers must be returned to Breeder at Buyer’s expense. Purchase price will be refunded at time of puppy’s sale as a pet.

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Jennifer J. Thon
Smalltown Dachs
PO Box 238
Hemlock, MI 48626

(989) 585-5421

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Signature and acceptance of Purchaser_______________________________
Purchaser please print your name and address & Email:________________________________________

 

Notary signature and seal for out of state purchases_______________________

 

NOTE: If you wish to have Smalltown resell your dog: We cannot give purchase price when you return the dog, but if you wish to resale the dog and have it stay here at a rate of $7 a day for adults or $10 a day for puppies,  you will be reimbursed for the amount of the resale when it occurs minus any fees for advertising, time, etc that we invest only after the dog has been paid for by another buyer.

 

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