Barbara Sharrah Owner of Miniature Dreams Dachshunds 717.688.5204 (cell) Buyer must take said puppy to his/her licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of purchase to have said puppy examined. If the buyer does not take the puppy to his/her licensed Veterinarian after taking possession of said puppy within the 72 hour period, the entire health portion of this contract becomes null and void. If the dog is diagnosed with a life-threatening genetic disease at this visit, with written documentation from a licensed veterinarian, the dog may be returned to me and either a full or partial refund or replacement puppy will be offered. I, as the breeder, cannot guarantee adult size, color, hair coat, temperament or trainability of said puppy. I will provide the most accurate estimate of parents size to gauge expected puppy size as adult. Breeder is not liable for PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) as it can appear at any age. Breeder is not liable for alopecia, including CDA (Color Dilution Alopecia) as it can appear at any time. The breeder does not cover hernias as they can appear at any time. The breeder does not assume any liability for any injury to said puppy after delivery. Breeder assumes no liability for viruses, parasites (internal or external) or bacteria's after said puppy leaves the breeder. This includes fleas, ticks, worms, mites, giardia, and coccidian etc. Said puppy is defined to be a long-haired miniature dachshund which is in good health at the time of the sale, and embodies the characteristics of the dachshund breed. This puppy is purebred and is registrable with the American Kennel Club. The breeder warrants that said puppy has been wormed and vaccinated in accordance to its age and both parties agree it appears healthy at the time of the sale and transfer. All appropriate shots for the puppy's age have been given and a record of vaccination history has been supplied. The buyer agrees to maintain the health of said puppy in good condition and to provide examinations, vaccinations, heart worm, and any other usual procedures necessary to ensure good health. Please NOTE: vaccinating with the Leptospirosis (Lepto) vaccination will VOID the health guarantee within this contract. This vaccination is known to cause severe reactions in dachshunds including death. I strongly discourage vaccinating for Lepto or vaccinations that include Leptospirosis. There are many factors that can influence the growth and development, such as diet, exercise, weight gain, etc. The buyer assumes the responsibility to maintain the said puppy in good health throughout its normal growth and life period. The breeder can offer no further guarantees once the care of the puppy is no longer under the breeders control, however the breeder will always be available to consult and answer questions. If at ANY point the said puppy is not wanted, or you can no longer care for said puppy, you or your family MUST contact the breeder. The said puppy MUST be returned to the breeder (Barbara Sharrah) irregardless of health or age of said puppy. Under NO circumstances is said puppy to be placed in a shelter or rescue situation or any other unapproved home. A partial refund can be discussed between buyer and breeder at that time. You purchased puppy with limited registration privileges. Buyer agrees to neuter/spay said puppy after age 24 months and protect puppy from inadvertent pregnancy until spaying is completed. Buyer furthermore agrees to supply breeder with proof of neuter or spaying from the veterinarian. It is understood by buyer that if purchased with limited registration said puppy is sold for pet only and not for breeding purposes. In the event that the puppy is not properly spayed/neutered any offspring issuing from the dog are not eligible for registration. A fine of $500.00 per puppy born from intentional or inadvertant breeding must be paid to breeder Barbara Sharrah. Proof of spay or neuter completed at an appropriate time post whelping is required in this instance. If there are any discrepancies or disagreements, they must be handled in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county of Cumberland, at the buyer's expense in regards to all legal fees. This puppy is being given to you free of any known disease or defects. This contract becomes null and void if ownership of the dog changes. I, the buyer, have read this agreement carefully and fully understand that it is a legally binding contract: Please understand that when you purchase a puppy from me (Barbara, Miniature Dreams Dachshunds) this contract is valid even if you do not sign it. And that by buying a puppy from Barbara, you are agreeing to this contract in full.