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The parties to this Agreement,

 ______________________________________________________of_______________________  (hereinafter known as the Buyer)

   and
Joanne and Ken Seabloom of  Seabloom Newfoundlands, Lone Butte, B.C.
(hereinafter known as the Breeder)

hereby enter into a contract for the purchase and sale of a_____ Newfoundland puppy
(Seabloom                                          ), litter registration # LL740419 whelped on the 19 day of January 2006 by  Seabloom Nightwind Navigator,  registration #HG513842 and Seabloom Lighthouse Lizzie,  registration # LL740419.

The Buyer and the Breeder agree as follows:

1. The purchase price of the Puppy is $_______ in Canadian funds.

2. Any transportation costs will be paid by the Buyer.

3. The Breeder guarantees the Puppy to be a typical Newfoundland dog suitable as a pet and that to the best of their knowledge the Puppy is in good health and free of any communicable disease.

4. The Breeder guarantees the Puppy against any crippling hereditary defect until the Puppy attains the age of one year. For the purposes of this agreement,  a “crippling hereditary defect” is defined as any hereditary condition that renders the Puppy unable to function as a pet.

5.  If, within its first year of life, the Puppy develops a crippling hereditary defect, the Buyer shall provide the Breeder with a statement from the examining Veterinarian verifying the condition of the Puppy.
The Breeder may request that a Veterinarian of the Breeder’s choice examine the Puppy, or the medical data, or both.  If the Breeder agrees that the Puppy has developed a crippling hereditary defect, the Breeder shall replace the Puppy with one of equal value as soon as one becomes available to the Breeder, if in the meantime, the Buyer has returned puppy to breeder or breeder has agreed on puppy being euthanised.
The Buyer shall give the Breeder an opportunity to have the Puppy evaluated by a Veterinarian of the Breeder’s choice before making any decision to euthanize the Puppy. Breeder shall be given the opportunity to have puppy returned.

6. The Buyer shall provide such protective vaccinations, boosters and veterinary care as may from time to time be required to ensure the well-being and good health of the Puppy.

7. The Buyer shall provide a secure environment to ensure the care and safety of the Puppy, including, but not limited to, a fenced area for the Puppy  to be allowed outside off lead, and proper shelter including reasonable access to the buyer's home.

 8. The Buyer shall provide the Puppy with sufficient quantities of good quality food suitable for a large breed dog and fresh water.

9. The Buyer shall provide  sufficient exercise and training to ensure that the Puppy becomes a good companion and kept conditioned with good muscletone.

10. If, for any reason, the Buyer cannot keep the Puppy, he shall so notify the Breeder and shall offer the Breeder the first opportunity to take the Puppy back, or place it in a suitable home, or both. The Puppy's registration papers and current transfer must be signed and accompany the Puppy. Transportation at the expense of the buyer unless otherwise arranged.

11. The Buyer guarantees that at no time will the Puppy be turned over to any pound, humane society, pet store or animal shelter.

12. All provisions of this agreement relating to the responsibilities and obligations of the Breeder shall become void if the ownership of the Puppy changes without the knowledge and consent of the Breeder.

13. The Puppy is sold under the restrictions of a Canadian Kennel Club Non-Breeding Agreement and, subject to paragraph 14 hereof, offspring from this puppy are not eligible for registration in any jurisdiction.

14. If the Buyer provides to the Breeder a written statement from a Veterinarian certifying that the Puppy does not have any hereditary defects at the age of two years, the Breeder may waive the restrictions of the CKC Non-Breeding Agreement, if in the opinion of the Breeder the Puppy is suitable for breeding.  Puppy must be certified by either OFA, OVC, or GDC. There will be no charge for this if Puppy has obtained his/her Championship.

15.  Neither the puppy nor any offspring from the Puppy shall be sold to, offered for sale, or otherwise disposed of,  through a pet shop, brokerage service, or dealer in dogs.

16. . The Buyer agrees to keep growing puppy away from flights of stairs and will restrict puppy from laying on, or traversing hard surfaces such as cement or asphalt.

17. The Buyer agrees that, except for the purposes of very light training or familiarization, the Puppy will not be used for carting, sledding, hauling, backpacking or any similar physically stressful activity until the Puppy has attained the age of 18 months.

18. Under no circumstances shall the amount of any liability on the part of the Breeder to the Buyer be greater than the purchase price of the Puppy.

19. The Breeder makes no warranties or guarantees either expressed or implied beyond those in this agreement.

20. This agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the BREEDER and the BUYER and shall supersede any and all previous understandings and agreements pertaining to the subject matter of this agreement. Any changes or amendments to this agreement shall be in writing and agreed to by both parties.

The Buyer and the Breeder have read, reviewed and understand all the terms and conditions of this Sales Agreement .

Dated at _____________________________ this ___ day of __________, 20_____
_______________________________________________

(Breeder)________________________________________________

(Buyer)__________________________________________________
 

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