Health Warranty/Agreement

Box Elder Creek Boxers

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  Date Whelped: _________________           Litter Registration #   ____________________________            Sex:  ____________

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This puppy is being sold with Full ____ Limited __X__ registration. (Limited registration means breeding/show rights are not included)

• We guarantee that the puppy is from the above said Sire & Dam, and is eligible for registration with the American Kennel Club (AKC).The Seller guarantees the puppy to be in good health, up-to-date on vaccinations appropriate for the puppy’s age and has been on a de-worming schedule at the time the Buyer takes possession. The Buyer has four business days to take the puppy to a Veterinarian for an examination. If the puppy is found to have a health problem that would cause it to be a poor health risk that is clearly attributable to the Seller, the Buyer may return the puppy to the Seller, for a full refund of purchase price. The Buyer must contact the Seller immediately and provide a written statement from a licensed Veterinarian stating the defect or illness along with documentation of any tests and their results. A puppy must be returned within 48 hours of exam along with its AKC paperwork. All shipping costs and veterinarian bills are the responsibility of the Buyer, and are non-refundable. Seller will not be responsible for illness or health problems diagnosed after this time period, except where stated in this contract.

• This puppy has a Warranty until 1 year of age against life threatening/altering congenital defects. We will not be responsible for illness or health problems that are diagnosed after this time period.

A puppy showing any life threatening/altering congenital defect will be replaced as follows:

1. Puppy must show the defect by 1 year of age, and we must be notified at the on set of problem.

2. This 1 year Warranty covers replacement of puppy. No cash refunds of purchase price.

3. All documentation must be provided. NO exceptions.

(a)  A licensed veterinarian must certify in detail any life threatening/altering congenital defect in writing & all documentation of any tests done along with their results must be released to us. Certification must be given on veterinarian’s letterhead detailing the nature of the defect and state that it is indeed a congenital defect.

(b)  Documentation that preventive care and vaccinations have been kept up to date.

(c)  A dated receipt showing puppy was seen by a licensed veterinarian within the initial 4 days of purchase to validate this warranty.

4. Seller also reserves the right to have the puppy examined by his own veterinarian.

5. A puppy with a life threatening/altering congenital defect must be returned or euthanized with the prior permission of the Seller to qualify for a replacement puppy.

6. All shipping costs and veterinarian bills are the responsibility of the Buyer and are non-refundable.

• The 1 year Warranty covers life threatening/altering congenital defects only  and does not cover things such as, but not limited to:

2.  In the rare case of full registration, no guarantee is given for the ability of said puppy to sire, conceive or produce healthy puppies, no guarantee is given that puppy will excel in the show ring.

3.  Parvo, Distemper, or Corona Virus after 3 days following sale, as these are highly contagious diseases and they can be contacted immediately after leaving the breeder.

4.  Improper bites, un-descended testicles, innocent class I or II murmur, Hernias, Stenotic Nares, elongated palate, cherry eye, conformation faults.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Seller will not be responsible for any medical expenses incurred by the Buyer once buyer has taken possession of the puppy. Buyer is aware that owning a puppy means trips to the veterinarian and understands that he/she will be responsible for all payments throughout the puppy’s life.


• A puppy must be returned to the Breeder in good condition, other than the specified problem, at Buyers expense. The owner will then qualify for a replacement puppy or in the case of the initial 3 day guarantee a refund of purchase price will be offered.


• This Warranty applies to the original Buyer that purchased the puppy and is non-transferable to a second party.


• A replacement puppy will be mutually agreed upon by both parties and will be of a comparable quality. It is understood that the replacement puppy may not be from the exact same parents as the original puppy.


• Buyer agrees to insure the puppy’s good health by taking good care of the puppy and providing appropriate premium food, housing, and medical care. As a responsible puppy owner/buyer you must provide your puppy with routine preventive care and all vaccinations and annual physical examinations by a licensed veterinarian, failure to do so will void this warranty. Your puppy has been on a vaccination & de-worming schedule and is up to date; these records will be provided to you. Please take these records to your veterinarian, as it is very important to continue with these vaccinations after you get your puppy home.


• Buyer agrees to refrain from exposing the puppy to public places until after the puppy has completed its 3^rd puppy vaccination.


• Buyer agrees to postpone strenuous, repetitive exercise until after their Boxer is one year of age.


• Buyer acknowledges that young puppies are very susceptible to many different kinds of parasites such as Round, Hook, Whip, and Tape worms, Giardia, Coccidia etc. They are commonly found in young puppies and are easily treated with medication. Preventative measures have been undertaken by us but Buyer understands that parasites can be picked up very easily and it is their responsibility to have stool samples checked periodically to assure parasites are not present and should any be found, treated.


• Pet puppies are sold on limited registration only. The breeding of the puppy without breeding rights is not an option. By purchasing a puppy from Box Elder Creek you are hereby agreeing to spay or neuter your puppy by 7 months of age. Failure to comply with this agreement will be considered a breach of the Contract, will void the Health Warranty and may result in litigation should puppy ever be bred.


• This warranty is null & void if the terms and conditions are not fulfilled.


• The Buyer agrees that Box Elder Creek Boxers may continue to use the puppy’s name, image and other information in advertising Box Elder Creek Boxers.


• Buyer acknowledges that all risk of loss pertaining to the mobility, illness or injury of the puppy shall remain upon Buyer. Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Box Elder Creek Boxers, the Shockman’s and their estate, from any and all loss, damage, and expense whatsoever from the acts of any kind whatsoever, any and all claims, presentation or demand from any person whomever, including Buyer, arising out of having to do with the prior or present care, breeding, training, mortality, capacity and health of said puppy.


• In the event of any litigation in connection with this contract, both the Seller and the Buyer shall each be responsible for their own attorney's fees and costs. The venue and jurisdiction for litigation shall lie exclusively in Arapahoe County, Colorado. In the event the Buyer prevails in litigation, the total awarded value shall not exceed the value of the original purchase price.
  

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Seller Signature ______________________________________________________________________ Date ________

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