Mary Market's  Sundancin' Goldens

Puppy Sales Contract

STANDARD LIMITED CONTRACT

(Updated 8/28/2021)

Congratulations on your new (or future) addition to the family. Your new puppy is produced by temperamentally sound parents who will be certified to be free of elbow/hip dysplasia, inherited eye and heart defects. We typically have them wormed a minimum of 4 times and inoculated with the appropriate vaccination(s) at the proper age before going home. We will advise each owner individually if there are any changes or additional treatment(s) that may be required. A medical chart is included with each puppy package that documents all prior treatments and has a guide for when to do future vaccinations.

Please note: This sales contract is not final until the day you pick up your puppy, payment is received in full, and both parties have signed this contract in the presence of each other (two contracts will be available for signing on Pick Up Day Receipt of your deposit is NOT considered a binding contract for the final sale. Breeders reserve the right to change their minds for any reason, in which case we would return your deposit should WE decide another option for the puppy would be more beneficial for that puppy. Some of the reasons we might change our mind may be the failure to complete an application for the puppy you want, failure to provide the information we've requested, information received from your references, evaluation (temperament or conformation) on your puppy indicates it may be better suited elsewhere, and/or we decide we want to keep that puppy because it shows promise for showing or breeding.

All of our puppies are sold under a "limited" pet purchase agreement. We no longer require spaying or neutering due to new science which shows there are more health risks for dogs who have been altered, especially at a young age. We have chosen you because we feel you are responsible pet owners and will keep your dog under control at all times, which means preventing possible insemination and breeding. This is NOT permission to breed your dog. This means your dog receives a "limited" registration contract from AKC; your dog will be AKC registered, but puppies will not be registered if it has puppies. There are also competitions you cannot compete in when showing your dog. If this dog is accidentally bred, there is a $10,000 accidental breeding fee. If we have a puppy with exceptional conformation, temperament, or show quality who has been professionally evaluated as such, we do consider full AKC registration with an additional fee of up to $1000 depending on individual rating. Please see our Full Show/Breeding Contract for requirements.

The following agreement is between Mary & Ron Chadwick (Breeders), hereafter referred to as "Seller", and the new owner of the Golden Retriever Puppy hereafter referred to as "Buyer.

Seller Agreement

1. This puppy/dog is a purebred Golden Retriever. This puppy/dog is of typical temperament and structure and embodies the basic standards of the Golden Retriever breed.
2. The pedigree furnished on the website is correct.
3. The puppy/dog will be registered with the AKC. The registered name will include the kennel prefix Sundancin' will be used as the first word of the registered name or be used in the name. AKC Registration papers will be filled out after the sale is complete online with AKC. Seller will complete registration, co-ownership, name, address, and other details. Once completed, AKC will send you an email to complete the registration so you can double-check the details. They will then send you your AKC papers and any other things you have purchased at the time.
4. This registration is limited. Puppies sold on limited registration may not be shown in AKC conformation shows or breeding.
5. This contract is in consideration of the purchase price of $2000 plus sales tax in the State of WA, of which $150, is a non-refundable "Wait-List" deposit on the next litter. A non-refundable $150 "Wait-List" deposit on a puppy moves to "Hold-List" status with another $350 non-refundable deposit with confirmation of pregnancy or birth of puppies. The remaining balance is due in CASH at the time of transfer of the puppy. The deposits will be paid through PayPal  ( mary@sundancingoldens.com ) or Venmo (503-290-6997) . Please specify " Friends & Family " to avoid a fee. The balance will be paid and received in CASH before transfer. Please plan for a CASH transaction at transfer. If you are concerned about safety please discuss alternate ways to transfer.
6. The Seller guarantees the health of the dog specified above for 10 days, enough time to be thoroughly checked out by a qualified Veterinarian. The purchase price of this puppy/dog will be refunded if the Buyer furnishes the Seller with a veterinary certificate indicating that the puppy/dog is unwell or unsound and returned within 10 days from delivery.
7. The Seller will reimburse no veterinary or shipping costs. The purchase price will be refunded only if or when the Buyer's transaction has cleared and been credited to the Seller's account.
8. The Seller transfers in fee all rights, privileges, and responsibilities associated with the male/female puppy/dog of the Golden Retriever breed, to the Buyer with the above noted, initialed, and signed limitations at the time said puppy is 8 - 10 weeks of age.
9. If the puppy dies before or after the 10 days, the owner is required to have a full autopsy performed to determine the main cause of death. If the new owner is found to be at fault, there will be no refund, if an autopsy is NOT performed there will be no refund and this contract ends with no further action or obligation from the Seller. In the event of health issues, not resulting in death, where the genetic condition is sufficiently serious in the opinion of two qualified veterinarians, at least one of whom is selected by the Seller, to warrant euthanasia of the dog within 1 year following the sale and physical removal of the dog, Seller binds themselves to one of the following: 
   1. If Euthanized (CHOOSE 1):
      1. Receive a replacement pup. The replacement will be of equivalent or better quality/price from the next litter of choice up to 1 year. After 1 year from euthanasia, the contract is void.
      2. Receive a refund of up to, but not greater than the purchase price (does not include any fee charges
   2. If not Euthanized and corrective surgery is done:
      1. Receive a refund for surgery receipts paid - up to, but not greater than the purchase price. If not Euthanized and corrective surgery is not a viable option per vet:
      2. Receive a voucher for half of the price paid, to go towards a future puppy. The replacement will be from a future litter of equivalent or better quality/price. The owner has 10 years to use the said voucher.
10. The Buyer has the right to cancel all orders for a pup during the first 24 hours from Breeder getting receipt of 1st deposit for a return of said deposit (Buyer's Remorse.
11. The Buyer has the right to cancel or return the healthy dog to Seller during the first 24 hours, from the date of physical removal, for credit in the amount of the purchase price minus deposits ($500), any fees, and replacement AKC paperwork if written on ($35) towards the acquisition of another animal from that litter or a future litter of equal quality. Deposits held will be used to advertise the returned puppy for placement.
12. The puppy/dog's sire and the dam are both OFA certified as free of hip dysplasia and comes from many generations of puppy/dogs who are also free of hip dysplasia. The puppy/dog is expected to be free of hereditary crippling hip dysplasia. However, no guarantee of such is or can be made, or intended herein. Dysplasia and other joint problems can be hereditary AND environmentally induced. We genetically screen the adults to limit the hereditary issues, but only you can control their environment. Please be aware that strenuous activity before the age of one year, bad diet, overweight issues, and using cheap puppy food in a large breed dog can be contributing factors causing joint problems. (It has been found that protein/calcium-rich puppy foods make the bone grow faster than the muscle and cartilage thus causing hip and joint problems. It is best to use a LARGE BREED PUPPY FOOD but if one is not available then using adult dog food is better than using non-large breed puppy food - this helps keep both muscle and bone growth rates more equal NOTE: A new environment and switching foods at the same time can cause upset tummies and urinary issues; it is best to keep them on the included Large Breed Puppy food until they fully adjust to their new environment before switching their foods.
13. The puppy/dog is healthy at the time of sale and has had immunizations enumerated in the attached health record.
14. If the Seller determines, by any means, that the puppy/dog is not suitably cared for, or that it has been mentally or physically mistreated, the Seller has the right to take full possession of the dog, and it duly signed AKC transfer papers/registration, without compensation.
15. The Seller's opinion is the only authority required to justify this action. Testimony of other people will not supersede the Seller's judgment on this matter. Under such circumstances, all warranties are then VOID.
16. No other warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, are made under this contract except as stated above.

Buyer Agreement

1. The Buyer agrees to complete at least one basic training course and will send PROOF of training course completion prior to 12 months.
2. The Buyer agrees to maintain the puppy/dog's health with yearly vaccinations or titer testing for immunity as specified by their veterinarian.
3. Should the puppy/dog become ill or unsound, all costs of treatment will be the responsibility of the Buyer.
4. The Buyer agrees to keep the puppy/dog in an appropriate lean weight to maximize the puppy/dog's soundness and longevity.
5. The Buyer agrees to socialize, train, and keep the puppy/dog in a manner acceptable to the Seller.
6. If at any time, the Seller finds that the puppy/dog is being kept, treated, or allowed to behave in a manner not acceptable to him/her, the Buyer agrees to surrender the puppy/dog to the Seller. It shall include all its registration documents, with ownership transfer adequately signed.
7. The Buyer agrees to allow the Seller access to the puppy/dog, and to the premises where it is kept, to evaluate the condition therein.
8. The Buyer agrees not to sue the Seller and to pay all court or attorney fees incurred by the Seller should any suit be brought against the Seller regarding this puppy/dog by any person.
9. The Buyer acknowledges that special coat care, conditioning, training, and feeding are necessary to produce a healthy Golden Retriever and that this care and training is his/her responsibility.
10. The Buyer has the right to cancel all orders for a pup during the first 24 hours from Breeder getting receipt of the first deposit for a return of said deposit (Buyer's Remorse).
11. The Buyer agrees that if they are not able to keep the dog, they will not sell, give away, or otherwise dispose of this dog without first contacting the Breeder. Dogs are to be returned only to the Breeder and is encouraged to assist the Breeder in rehoming the dog and transferring the existing contract to the new owner.   This does not imply any financial commitment on our part, only the knowledge of where our dogs are for future tracking purposes. They are bound to the same contract as you; i f this is not completed you will be held financially responsible for any breach of contract they make. When the puppy is returned to us, the Buyer agrees to pay boarding fees until the puppy/dog is rehomed.
12. The Buyer agrees to complete an annual health update downloadable from our website and agrees to notify us of any change of address.
13. Puppies are to be picked up by a set date, all pups not picked up by 10 weeks of age will pay a weekly boarding fee of $100.00, or a daily fee of $15.00.
14. This contract contains the entire agreement of the parties and shall be construed and enforced by the laws of the State of Washington. Both parties stipulate that there are no other agreements other than those outlined in this document unless by an addendum signed by both parties attached to this agreement. If an addendum is added it will stipulate only the noted changes and the rest of this document will stay intact. Any legal action filed by either party to enforce this contract will be filed in the City of Montesano, Washington. The Seller agrees that any deviation from the provisions of this contract will cause one of the following: the immediate return of the dog/pup to the breeder in good health and or a $5,000 fine will be due and payable to the breeder as a penalty. In the case of abuse, both the return of the animal and the fine will be imposed. If any legal action occurs, the prevailing party will be entitled to recover reasonable costs and all attorney fees.

Each party acknowledges that they have read and understood the terms and conditions of this Contract and have voluntarily entered and are obligated to fulfill their obligations in every respect. By signature, each party agrees to this contract and acknowledges that they have received a signed copy at the time of transfer.

The Seller and the Buyer have read and understood the terms and conditions outlined above.