If you buy a Devonelite puppy you will have to sign the following contract. This is to safeguard the puppy / dog for the rest his / her life.
As a breeder I strongly feel that those who breed should be responsible for the puppies they produce if for any reason the original owner cannot / or is unwilling to keep the dog. Rescue centres are full already, There is NO reason why a Devonelite puppy / dog should ever end up in rescue.
Below you will find a sample of the contract all of our puppies are sold with:
This is an important document. You should not buy a Devonelite puppy and sign this contract unless you intend to be bound by its terms and conditions.
This agreement is dated...................................................................
Between .................................................................... (the breeder)
(Referred in the document as me, my or I)
And.............................................................................. (the purchaser)
Of.................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Telephone............................................................................
(Referred to in this document as you, your or yours)
Particulars of your labrador puppy
Name: Devonelite.......................................
Registration Number:
Date of birth:
Sex:
Colour:
Price:
1. Certain breeds of dogs may be affected by disease, some of which are genetic, or partly genetic in origin. You acknowledge that:
1.1 You have been advised to consult a veterinary surgeon to discuss this breed and any potential problems that the breed have. A veterinary surgeon is the best person qualified to advise you on such matters.
1.2 The parents of this puppy have been hip scored and eye tested. Sire's hips:..................... eyes clear............................., Dam's hips:............................., eyes clear.......................................
I believe the puppy to be in good health, but give no warranty to it's health.
2. You are advised to take the puppy to your Veterinary surgeon for a general health check within four days of the purchase date. The check and any associated tests, examinations and certificates, will be at your expense as you hereby acknowledge.
3. If the veterinary surgeon finds a problem, which in his opinion renders the puppy unfit for sale, you may return the puppy for a full refund of the purchase price, provided that:
3.1 You specifically confirm that I will not be held responsible for the distress caused by the return of the puppy.
3.2 You are solely liable for any costs associated with the return of the puppy.
3.3 The puppy is returned within 5 days of sale in the same state in which it was sold.
3.4 You provide a written statement form your veterinary surgeon setting out the problem and including the name of the puppy and Kennel Club registration number.
4. You guarantee that the puppy will not be transferred to a third party, without my express permission in writing under any circumstances. If this clause is breached, and I am forced to locate the puppy, you acknowledge that you will be liable for the cost of recovery, including overseas recovery if the puppy is found to be exported, whether or not you knew the puppy was exported.
5. You guarantee that your fencing is sufficient to keep an active labrador within your grounds and that this puppy will not be kept permanently in a kennel or cage, or tied up, and will not be regularly left unattended for periods longer than 4 hours.
6. You confirm that you will properly house, feed, water and exercise this dog and will arrange for appropriate veterinary attention, if and when needed.
7. Should you have any tests undertaken on this dog including tests for hip dysplasia and eye problems, which could be of interest to me, due to there possible effect on future breeding progrmmes, a copy of the results will be sent to me.
8. You agree to advise me twice yearly of the dogs progress by virtue of phone calls, letters, emails and/or photographs and will not hesitate to contact me with any problems or questions that you may have concerning the ownership of the dog.
9. You guarantee that if for any reason you are unable/unwilling to keep the puppy/dog at any time he/she will be returned to Devonelite for re-homing.
10.You will inform me of any and all changes of address and/or telephone numbers during the ownership of the dog.
11. The Kennel Club registration form states that this puppy CANNOT have an export certificate. Should you decide to permanently reside aboard and provide me with proof of this intent, this restriction may be lifted at my discretion.
12. The Kennel Club registration form states that the progeny of this labrador CANNOT be registered. This means that should you breed from this dog you CANNOT register its offspring. The restriction may be lifted at my discretion, providing the dog is in the same ownership to whom I sold, all health checks and tests have been carried out and its proposed mate approved by me, in each instance. The bitch will be over 2 years old. You will also need to endorse the progeny's registration to prevent further breeding or export, without your authorisation.
13. This pup is sold as a pet / show prospect. (Delete)
Signed by ......................................................................... (breeders)
Dated.......................................................
Signed by.......................................................................... (purchaser)
Dated.......................................................
By signing this contract the purchaser/s confirm/s that they have read, agreed and fully understood the terms and conditions set within this contract.
You also acknowledge that the breeding and export restrictions have been fully explained to you verbally and any questions answered. You fully understand the restrictions and how they affect you and your puppy / dog.
Signed by...........................................................................................(witness)
Dated.................................................................
