Country Chic Mini Goldens

Puppy Contract

It is very important to us that we follow the very best breeding practices. This breed is generally very healthy with a wonderful disposition.

Our Responsibilities as Your Breeder

Your puppy will come from parent dogs who have been health tested and vet approved for breeding. They have been loved and cared for as part of our family. They will be well socialized with other animals as well as exposed to different human age groups.

Your puppy and parents are fed high quality kibble and supplemented with daily vitamins to aid in growth and development.

Your puppy will be exposed to Early Neurologic Stimulation and Early Scent Introduction starting at 3 days old.

Your puppy will be temperament tested as Day 50-53.

Your puppy will have a vet check with health clearance, deworming and first shots at about week 7.5.

Upon pick up you the buyer will receive a development binder for your puppy with information about your puppies start with us. Vet records and a puppy starter pack with premium kibble, toys, blanket, etc.

Reservation Fees

Reservation fees are non refundable. If you have placed a reservation fee for a puppy and are unable to follow through at this time you have 2 years to put that fee towards another litter. After the 2 years reservation fees not used will be forfeited. Please note that fees do not hold puppy price and the price for a puppy from a future litter may be higher.

Breeder reserves the right to first pick of any litter. Breeder reserves the right to repossess a puppy if buyer violates this contract.

Puppy Choice will be as Follows:

Paid Reservation Fee of $300 secures a spot on your chosen litter.

In Person or WhatsApp puppy selection when puppy is 8 weeks old. Please note that you will be given a day and time for puppy selection in advance. Once agreed upon this day/time can not be changed out of respect for those choosing after you. Should you be unable to attend/facetime at that time you agree to forfeit your position, without compensation, to further down the line for choosing.

Final Payment for puppy is due 48 hours in advance of pickup if paying by ETransfer or Online through website. Payments made on pick up day must be in cash.

Health Guarantee: Your Obligations

YOU MUST FULFILL THESE OBLIGATIONS, AS EXPLAINED HEREIN, OR THIS HEALTH GUARANTEE WILL TERMINATE AND BECOME NULL AND VOID.

Breeder/Seller offer a two year health guarantee (from puppies birthdate) in the event of a life threatening or life shortening genetic defect, it is highly recommended that you purchase pet insurance for your new puppy.

1. If within two (2) years of the puppy's birthdate the animal is found to have a genetic, life threatening/shortening defect the buyer:

a) will return the puppy to breeder/seller (at buyer/owners expense)

b) the owner/buyer will be offered EITHER first choice of puppy from next litter OR reimbursement of puppy minus initial reservation fee.

The Seller/Breeder is not responsible for reimbursement of other costs associated with initial purchase of puppy such as shipping costs, vet bills, kennels, beds, dishes, toys, blankets or food. Genetic defect must be proved by a qualified veterinarian WITH a second opinion by a qualified veterinarian of the Sellers/Breeders choosing at buyers/owners expense.

2. Puppy must be assessed by a qualified Veterinarian with 7 days of pick up and results of this health check and any findings must be forwarded to the Breeder/Seller in order to validate this contract.

Unknown causes of death are not covered under this contract unless proven by a qualified veterinarian by autopsy that death was caused by a genetic defect. Costs associated with autopsy and occurred vet costs with be at Owners/Buyers expense.

This guarantee does not cover Parvo (or any other condition that can be vaccinated for or pre-treated for), Giardia, Coccidia, Annual Check ups, dental cleanings or dental decay, accidental death, or life threatening injuries caused by accident, neglect or abuse. Vaccinations (Rabies, bordetella, canine distemper, canine parvovirus, canine adenovirus and parainfluenza) must be kept up to date and provided to the Seller/Breeder on request in order to keep this contract valid. We do not cover injury sustained from or side effects caused by vaccinations. Buyer/Owner assumes all risks and costs associated with vaccinations.

We do not cover fixable defects such as umbilical hernia, underbite, retained primary teeth, jaw misalignment (unless it is a life threatening issue) cherry eye, luxating patella (unless it is a life threatening issue) or undescended testicles. Since the Breeder/Seller has no control over puppies environment once it has left us all health issues and vet bills will be the responsibility of the Buyer/Owner.

3. Puppies are sold as pets only, not for breeding.

We do encourage that puppy be spayed or neutered but do not require this as part of this contract given the research coming out by UC Davis on the increased risks of cancers in Golden Retrievers with early Spay/Neuter. This is something you will need to discuss with your vet.

This contract will be considered null and void if the puppy is used for breeding either by intention or by accident. The Breeder/Seller will not be responsible for costs, injuries or damages incurred through spaying or neutering.

The Breeder/Seller will be held harmless for any punitive damages caused by the dog once it has been transferred into the Buyers/Owners care, such as but not limited to: aggression, damage, loss or non congenital health issues pertaining to the dog. These issues are the sole responsibility of the Buyer/Owner.

4. Buyer/Owner agrees not to overfeed or over exercise the dog during their 2 year growth period. Golden Retrievers are prone to Hip Dysplasia. Breeder/Seller will not be responsible for Hip Dysplasia diagnosed in overweight and /or over exercised dogs. Coverage will only be provided for dogs diagnosed with hip dysplasia within the period of this contract through OFA xrays and must have a verified (by OFA radiologist) diagnosis of moderate or severe hip dysplasia in order to be considered for coverage through this guarantee. Xray results and proof of dysplasia must be provided to the Breeder/Seller prior to dogs 2nd birthday.

5. Puppy Value: The value of the puppy for purposes of this health contract is limited to the Purchase Price of the Puppy minus the initial reservation fee and does not include, shipping, health certificate, and vet costs.

6. No Monetary Returns: Breeder will not accept any returns of the puppy for monetary refund for any reason including, without limitations, allergies, landlord/tenant disputes/restrictions, marital issues, puppy adjustment problems or any other reason. If buyer must return the puppy for any reason it will be on a surrender basis only with no refund or credit. Upon such surrender, breeder shall use commercially reasonable efforts t find a new home for the puppy through breeders rehome program.

7. Puppy Surrender: Breeder retains first right of refusal, if Buyer can not keep puppy, the buyer agrees to contact the breeder first before rehoming the puppy. Breeder with always allow a puppy from our program to be returned with judgement or criticism. We realize that life has unexpected things come up and we would never want a puppy from us to be in an animal shelter. We will lovingly accept a surrendered puppy and appreciate our buyer for the time, expense, sadness and sacrifice it takes to make a decision to return their fur baby.

Signed on this day:

BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY BREEDER