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Seller: Kathy A. Walkoviak Buyer:
Address: 9401 FM 2000 Address:
Caldwell, Tx. 77836
Phone: (979) 272-1226 Phone:
Price: $ Deposit: $ 250.00 US Postal money order Balance: $ US Postal money order
Balance of payment is due when the puppy is picked up or prior to shipment, all cost of shipment of dog is the
responsibility of the buyer as well as the health certificate required for flight. Alternate financial arrangements
may be made at the discretion of Ridgebacks by Kat . $250.00 of the purchased price of all puppies is con-
sidered a deposit. Deposits are nonrefundable.
Final payment date: received prior to shipment of puppy Amount: $250.00 US postal money order
Sex: Date Whelped: Color:
Litter Registration #: ______________________ Puppies AKC#: ___________________________
SIRE:
AKC REGISTRATION NUMBER:
CHIC#:
DAM:
AKC REGISTRATION NUMBER:
CHIC#:
Buyer has read and understands this contract which is 3 pages in length, its (accompanying) terms and conditions,
and agrees to said conditions. This contract is legal and binding and upheld by the laws of the State of Texas.
Seller: Ridgebacks by Kat (Kathy A. Walkoviak) _____________________________________
Buyer: _____________________________________
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| Ridgebacks by Kat Kathy A. Walkoviak 9401 FM 2000 Caldwell, Tx. 77836 (979) 272-1226 RidgebacksbyKat.com |
The purpose of this contract is to describe to the Buyer what safeguards and guarantees can be expected from an ethical Breeder, demonstrate the integrity
of the Breeder, insure proper treatment of the purchased animal, and to protect the interests of both the Breeder and Buyer.
Breeder does hereby guarantee the afore described dog (from here on referred to as “the dog”) under the following
conditions and warranties, and no other warranties and conditions are either expressed or implied:
Breeder guarantees the dog to be a purebred and will provide an AKC registration application and five-generation
pedigree.
Breeder guarantees the dog to be in good health to the best of the breeder’s knowledge at the time of delivery. The
vaccination record will be delivered with the dog. The buyer assumes full responsibility for the health of the dog and
agrees to take the dog to a licensed veterinarian of their choice within 72 hours of receipt.
The animal may, for any reason, be returned to the breeder (at buyer’s expense) within ten (10) days. Within sixty (60) days of the dog’s return the breeder
will *refund to the buyer the full amount of purchase, less deposit. Papers must be returned with the dog in order to receive any type of *refund.
Breeder guarantees the dog to be free of Dermoid Sinus or DM affected A/A gene.
In the event the dog develops severe/crippling hip/elbow dysplasia by the age of twenty-six (26) months, buyer must
provide written documentation of the dysplasia from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), and written proof from a licensed veterinarian that there
has been no injury or trauma to the hips/elbows from outside sources (including, but not limited to, obesity and excessive forced exercise). The breeder will
*replace the affected animal with one of equal quality from the next litter provided the affected animal is returned to the breeder with its papers, at buyer’s
expense, or documentation from a licensed veterinarian is provided stating euthanasia was necessary. If the buyer chooses to keep the dog, proof of
spay/neuter must be provided and a refund of (the purchase price minus the deposit price of $250.00) will be made within sixty (60) days of said
documentation.
In the event of inherited entropion eye, written documentation from a licensed veterinarian must be provided, along with proof of spay/neuter, and buyer will
receive a *refund in the amount of (purchase price minus the deposit price of $250.00) within sixty (60) days of receipt.
In the event of debilitating hypothyroidism prior to the age of twenty-six (26) months, written documentation from Michigan State University must be provided
along with proof of spay/neuter, and buyer will receive a *refund in the amount of (purchase price minus deposit price of $250.00) within sixty (60) days of
receipt.
Temperament is guaranteed, conditional on humane treatment, adequate early socialization and obedience training. If the dog should prove vicious, breeder
agrees to *replace the dog or *refund the purchase price (minus $250.00 deposit) upon return (at owner’s expense) of the dog, with its papers, to the
breeder. Refunds will be made within sixty (60) days of receipt.
These guarantees apply only to the original purchaser from Ridgebacks by Kat.
The breeder agrees to give advice to the buyer in any matter(s) concerning the well-being of the dog.
*Refund does not apply if the dog is returned to the breeder in poor health caused by abuse, neglect or
injury. Breeder reserves the right to have the dog examined (at their expense) by the veterinarian of their
choice before making any exchange, refund, or replacement.
This puppy is being sold as a pet quality dog/bitch with a Limited Registration and is not to be used at any time for breeding purposes. **As such, it must be
spayed/neutered and should there be any puppies resulting from a breeding in breech of this contract they would not be eligible for AKC registration.
However, the dog may participate in AKC events such as Obedience, Agility and Lure Coursing (Ridgeless dogs may not compete in Lure Coursing).
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The buyer agrees to the following:
1. not to use this dog/bitch for breeding purposes and to assure all precautions are used to prevent
an accidental breeding until the required spay/neuter of the dog by the age of two years (24
months) has been done and to provide proof of spay/neuter to the breeder within thirty (30)
days of the procedure. (exceptions to this requirement will be noted at the bottom of this
page);
2. to provide a humane, wholesome and healthy environment for the dog;
3. to abide by the health requirements listed on the preceding page and to keep the dog current
on all preventative vaccinations, worming and heart worm prevention (where applicable) or
titer testing for required immunization immunities;
4. to provide adequate socialization and obedience training so the dog will be manageable and
useful;
5. the dog will not be used for fighting, or commercial guard-dog purposes;
6. to keep the breeder informed as to the condition and progress of the dog. And current
addresses and phone numbers where said dog resides;
7. that the dog will carry the kennel name “MARDI GRAS” as a first name on it’s AKC registration,
buyer will notify breeder of the dogs complete registered name once this has been done providing
a copy of the registration certificate.
8. the buyer will notify the breeder prior to placing/selling the dog for any reason and allow the
breeder to reclaim the dog at that time if breeder does so request.
9. the buyer will notify the breeder of any major illness(es) the dog may have, and/or upon the
death of the dog.
** IF an exception is made to the “spay/neuter” requirement, it will be noted in the
following space hand written by the breeder followed by the breeders signature
_______________________________________________________________
Breeder: ________________________________________ Date: _______________
Buyer: __________________________________________ Date: _______________
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1. not to use this dog/bitch for breeding purposes and to assure all precautions are used to prevent
an accidental breeding until the required spay/neuter of the dog by the age of two years (24
months) has been done and to provide proof of spay/neuter to the breeder within thirty (30)
days of the procedure. (exceptions to this requirement will be noted at the bottom of this
page);
2. to provide a humane, wholesome and healthy environment for the dog;
3. to abide by the health requirements listed on the preceding page and to keep the dog current
on all preventative vaccinations, worming and heart worm prevention (where applicable) or
titer testing for required immunization immunities;
4. to provide adequate socialization and obedience training so the dog will be manageable and
useful;
5. the dog will not be used for fighting, or commercial guard-dog purposes;
6. to keep the breeder informed as to the condition and progress of the dog. And current
addresses and phone numbers where said dog resides;
7. that the dog will carry the kennel name “MARDI GRAS” as a first name on it’s AKC registration,
buyer will notify breeder of the dogs complete registered name once this has been done providing
a copy of the registration certificate.
8. the buyer will notify the breeder prior to placing/selling the dog for any reason and allow the
breeder to reclaim the dog at that time if breeder does so request.
9. the buyer will notify the breeder of any major illness(es) the dog may have, and/or upon the
death of the dog.
** IF an exception is made to the “spay/neuter” requirement, it will be noted in the
following space hand written by the breeder followed by the breeders signature
_______________________________________________________________
Breeder: ________________________________________ Date: _______________
Buyer: __________________________________________ Date: _______________
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