Golden Health Guarantee

Health Guarantee: To activate your health guarantee, the buyer will continue to give the puppy/dog NuVet recommended dosage of supplement daily. This supplement provides the antioxidants that give a boost to the immune system and help prevent skin and coat problems. The vitamin/mineral support creates a natural defense against over fifty major disease areas, helping to extend the life of the dog. Since we cannot control the type of dog food available in your area, we require the dog to be maintained on NuVet supplement for no less than two years. Using the breeder code provided, NuVet keeps us informed of your purchase and commitment to good health. This guarantee is contingent upon the use and purchase of NuVet vitamins.             

The buyer agrees and is bound to take good and reasonable care of the puppy/dog. Which includes but is not limited to : Feed and house the dog properly with protection against the extreme heat or cold temperatures, never let the dog run loos or unattended at any time, give or secure the best of attentions to the physical welfare, grooming, nutrition and all veterinary care of the puppy/dog at the buyer’s expense.

Puppy is determined to be of ___________________ quality as determined by the Seller.

1. ____Show Prospect : is defined as a puppy/dog that has the potential to be shown and titled in conformation and does not have any disqualifying faults as described in the AKC Breed Standard when the dog is mature. Maturity is defined from age 1 year to 2 years old. Buyer agrees to follow the sellers instructions pertaining to diet, grooming and training and the buyer shall offer this golden every opportunity in the show arena to achieve an AKC Championship including _______ show days per calendar year, for up to 3 years as long as deemed show ready and finighable by the seller. Required show days start after 24 months of age, but a puppy is certainly finishable prior to this time.  This includes proper conditioning and presentation including the possible services of a professional handler if necessary. Legend Goldens does provide said professional grooming and handling services for a reduced fee.  
2. Buyer agrees to make every effort to show, train, condition, and provide proper nutrition for show prospect.
3. Buyer agrees to give back to the breeder 50% of all puppies born from this female listed above. In the event of an uneven number extra puppy goes to buyer the first tie and the seller, etc.  
4. Buyer agrees to consult with Legend Goldens on the stud prospect to assure the best breeding to produce quality AKC puppies or use a Legend Stud dog
5. Seller agrees to release registration papers of give back puppies if these requirements are met.
6. Buyer agrees to keep Legend as the registered prefix name of the dog represented on this contract.

2. _____Breeding Prospect: is defined as a puppy/dog that has the potential to sire or produce quality puppies while having no genetic fault of their own at the time it is sold that would prohibit breeding to a like or better AKC purebred dog of the same breed. Males and females for breeding are after all health clearances have been obtained, females not until after their second heat cycle.

1. Buyer agrees to give back _____ female offspring and ____ male offspring total out of first three litters.
2. Buyer agrees to house, train, provide excellent nutrition and conditioning for a healthy breeding prospect.
3. Buyer agrees to consult with Legend on the stud prospect to assure the best breeding to produce health and quality AKC puppies
4. Buyer agrees to keep Legend as the registered prefix name on the dog represented in this contract.
5. Seller agrees to release registration papers of puppies when/if these requirements are met.

3. _____Pet Prospect: is defined as a puppy/dog that has a qualifying fault or shortcoming that preludes showing and or needing of said puppy. This faulty, however, will not prevent the puppy/dog from living a happy, normal and healthy life. Puppy will be sold hon a limited registration and AKC paperwork will be provided when the seller receives proof that the puppy has been spayed or neutered.

Please mail proof of spay/ either to:  Cherish or Tammy DeWitt

Warranties: The buyer guarantees that the puppy/dog will be kept in good condition including:

1. Dog will RESIDE with the buyer.
2. Groomed as follows, keeping all the coat and ear fringing free of tangles, trimming nails, trimming hair on feet and regular bathing and grooming.
3. Exercised and maintenance of muscle tone.
4. Housed in a clean and climate controlled environment in your home. (60 - 80 degrees F)
5. Parasite free and heart-worm checked.
6. Vaccinated as recommended by your veterinarian.
7. Provide regular maintenance and cleaning of teeth by plaque removal
8. Train and socialize with people, other dogs, for the general purpose intended.

The seller guarantees the following with the use of NuVet vitamins:

1. The puppy is fit for the purpose it has been sold, whether pet, breeding prospect or show quality.
2. The puppy is free from any known or evident genetic defects that would restrict a normal healthy life
3. PET quality puppy/dog is warranted as a companion animal purpose only. While it may be. Arable of doing many other things, no warranty is given that pertains to the fitness for special purpose. Should the puppy develop any of the listed faults above, the puppy must be returned to Legend Goldens if necessary so the seller can personally view the fault. Opinion from other witnesses are not considered fact. Buyer is responsible for the shipping or any expenses incurred.

Exchanges are not offered until the following requirements are met:

1. Puppy is returned to the seller at the buyer’s expense.
2. Health problems: A statement from the examining veterinarian is necessary for the return of any puppy/dog. The statement must include the name and address of the vet, phone number, name of the dog, owner’s name, date of examination, and precise findings, treatment recommended and cost estimated. Statement must be received within 3 business days of receiving it from the veterinarian. Seller reserves the right to require a second consultation by the seller’s veterinarian at the seller’s expense for the consultation but will not be responsible for the expenses due to the owner’s veterinarian. Should these reports conflict, a third opinion will be required and the expense shared equally by seller and buyer. Guarantee dos not include disclosed health concerns listed in the contract.

Exchange of Puppy - in the event an exchange is warranted.

1. Buyer must provide sufficient evidence that the puppy/dog is no longer a Pet, Show, or Breeding prospect and the seller reserves the right to review and evaluate, including evaluation of evidence of show records.

2. Replacement will be selected by the seller if the evaluations proves accurate, from the next litter that puppies are available, or in the event the dog was an adult , when another adult is available.  Same sex is not required but shall be at the discretion and consideration fo the seller.

3. Because of the cost involved in breeding healthy, beautiful and well-adjusted dogs, the seller will not offer monetary refunds. Replacement is offered when the dog is returned in good healthy condition and the seller has reviewed evidence and effort by the owner and agrees.

4. Insufficient evidence: If the dog is surrendered without sufficient evidence that the dog is no longer a pet, show or breeding prospect for genetic reason, Legend Goldens will not guarantee a replacement. Neglect of training does not constitute sufficient evidence for a replacement as all training is unstable and must be maintained and pursued.

3.  Buyer Fulfills Guarantee: the buyer has fulfilled their guarantee by keeping the dog clean, well maintained, healthy, trained, socialized and uninjured, vaccinated, groomed and exercised. Should a dog be deemed “unfit” for the intended purchase, meaning any disease, deformity, injury, physical condition, illness or defect, which was unforeseen and undisclosed in this contract, severely affecting the health of the animal, or which was manifest, capable of diagnosis, or likely to have been contracted on or before the sale and delivery of the animal to the buyer. Guarantee dos not include disclosed health concerns listed in the contract.

Severability: In the unfortunate event of the death of the buyer, the estate will sign over ownership of the dog back to the seller. The estate will also be responsible for any expenses, transportation, handling or medical bills owed on the dog prior to the return of the dog to the seller, or until Legend Goldens receives full outright AKC ownership and the dog is returned to Legend Goldens. Should the owner need housing during recuperative care or long-term care in a nursing facility, hospital or recuperative care for more than 4 weeks, the dog will be returned to Legend Goldens until the owner is once again able to care for and maintain the puppy/dog’s health.

Buyer “Can Not Keep” the dog/puppy, must be returned.  in the event that the buyer cannot keep the puppy/dog anytime in the future or is unable to sufficiently care for the dog, or no longer wants the dog…….He/she agrees to immediately contact the seller. It is clearly stated and understood by both parties that the dog will be returned to the seller and is not to be sold, given away or placed in rescue or otherwise disposed of without returning the dog to the seller. At no time can ownership or residency change without express written consent from the seller, unless the puppy/dog is being returned to Legend Goldens.  Buyer swears he/she is not acting as an agent and will not sell this dog to anyone acting as an agent. Buyer agrees that failure to comply with this contract will result in a $10,000 fine and ALL court and lawyer costs will be the responsibility of the buyer. Legend Goldens is dedicated to every puppy we breed from life to death. Cannot keep, does not automatically guarantee a replacement.

Patellas: While every effort is made to ensure sound parents with OFA patella’s this is not a guarantee as patellas are a known issue in the breed. Jumping on handoff furniture, doing excessive stairs, forced exercise or agility training too early (prior to 15 months of age) can cause significant joint issue in the patellar region. There are so many environmental and training factors that we are unable to control once a puppy is placed that the responsibility lies with the buyer to monitor and protect patellar development.

Entire Agreement: this agreement contains the entire agreement between the buyer and seller (4 pages) regarding the subject matter contained within the agreement. The buyer agrees that they have received a copy of the agreement in its entirety. All other agreements and representations between the parties involved, whether oral, expressed or written are superseded by this agreement. No modifications or waiver of any provisions, or any future representations, promised or additions shall be binding when parties agree by signatures in writing. Failure to comply or breach of contract with the entity or a portion of this contract or any part will result in a $10,000.00 fine, and the return of the dog to Legend Goldens, and all court and lawyer fees will be the responsibility of the buyer. This agreement supersedes any pre-printed or standard terms which may have been discussed or agreed to by the parties for this particular dog.

Special Conditions: Puppy will have Legend’s as the first part of the registered name because this is part of the seller’s trademark and buyer will keep it on the AKC game of the dog for the life of the dog.