This agreement is made and entered into this ## day of Month 202# by and between Soul Stone Kennels (Seller) and NAME (Buyer) for the purpose of setting forth terms and conditions of Buyer's purchase of a purebred Miniature American Shepherd from Seller's litter whelped on DATE from AKC-registered sire NAME and AKC-registered dam NAME.

Said puppy is being sold to Buyer as a pet only with limited registration (or, without breeding rights). As such, Buyer agrees to have said puppy spayed/neutered within its first year of life. Should full registration be desired, contact Seller for details/alternate contract.

Should Buyer or Seller breach any portion of this agreement, the entire agreement will be considered null and void. Further, in the case of Buyer's breach of contract, Seller will have the right to repossess the puppy/dog without refund to Buyer and/or pursue legal remedy. Buyer and Seller agree that this Contract will be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia and may not be altered, modified, or rescinded unless agreed in writing by both Buyer and Seller.

PURCHASE AGREEMENT

1. Seller agrees to sell and Buyer agrees to purchase a female/male puppy from the litter described above for $AMOUNT.

   • Seller warrants that the above described puppy is a purebred Miniature American Shepherd and is able to be registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC). Appropriate registration paperwork will be provided to Buyer after Buyer's full payment for puppy, including applicable transportation costs, etc., have been received by Seller and cleared Seller's financial institution.

   • Seller requires a non-refundable deposit ($300 if reserved after litter whelping/$200 if reserved in advance of whelping) to hold selected puppy.

   • Buyer's full payment for puppy, including applicable transportation costs, etc., must be received by Seller and clear Seller's financial institution before Buyer may take possession of said puppy.

   • Seller has not conveyed full registration (breeding rights) to Buyer. By signing this agreement and taking possession of said puppy, Buyer agrees not to breed said puppy. Further, Buyer agrees to have said puppy spayed or neutered before it reaches 12 months of age.

   • Seller requires that all puppies purchased from Seller will have their registered name with all registries start with: Soul Stone's (e.g., Soul Stone's Pretty in Pink or Soul Stone's Blue-Eyed Poseidon).

2. Seller guarantees puppy to be sound and free of diseases at time of transfer of said puppy to Buyer for a period of (3) days.

   • Seller will provide up-to-date health record information to Buyer at the time of transfer of puppy verifying up-to-date vaccinations and deworming.

   • Seller is not responsible for stress-related outbreaks caused by the transfer of said puppy to a new environment.

   • Once the puppy has been released to the transportation entity or given directly to the Buyer or the Buyer's representative, said puppy belongs to Buyer. At this time, Buyer is responsible for any newly emerging veterinary care or assistance that may be needed.

   • Seller will be available to Buyer for questions, concerns, and to assist with advice on any level to maintain as smooth and stress-free a transition as possible.

3. Buyer agrees to have said puppy examined by a licensed small animal veterinarian within three (3) days of receipt of said puppy.

   • If said puppy is to be found in poor health during this period and as evidenced by a signed, written report by a licensed veterinarian, Buyer will have the option to return the puppy for a full refund or replacement (as soon as a comparable puppy of equal value becomes available). In this case, Seller has the right to request a second opinion from a neutral 3rd-party small animal veterinarian within a reasonable distance from Buyer’s home at Seller's cost.

   • To refund or replace will be the choice of Buyer. If Buyer decides to keep said puppy, Buyer will assume all expenses involved with said puppy in regard to past and future expense of care. If Buyer opts for a refund, the refund will be provided to Buyer by Seller after Seller is in receipt of said puppy and has the opportunity to have said puppy examined and health condition is confirmed by a licensed small animal veterinarian. Buyer is responsible for return transportation costs.

   • Buyer waives the protections under this section (Purchase Agreement, Section 3) if said puppy is not examined by a licensed small animal veterinarian within the first 72-hours after said puppy is delivered to Buyer/delivered according to Buyer's instructions/Buyer takes possession.

4. Seller warrants that said puppy is the progeny of breeding dogs examined and certified as approved for safe breeding. Seller will provide a refund (see "Note:" below) if said puppy is confirmed to have any of the following genetic defects:

   • Hip dysplasia (recognized by failure to receive a passing score on hips examination from the Orthopedic Foundation of Animals)

   • Failure to receive a passing reading from Canine Eye Registration Foundation

   • Epilepsy

   • Immune suppression disorder

   • Positive for Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

   • Positive for Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

     Note: Genetic health problem/condition must be discovered within 12 months of puppy's whelping date. Further, for Seller's warranty to be in effect, Buyer must notify Seller of health problem/condition within 14 days of discovery. Seller may request a second opinion from a neutral 3rd-party small animal veterinarian before executing warranty. If health problem/condition is confirmed, it will be Buyer's choice to keep said puppy and assume all past and future medical expenses with a refund of 10% of the puppy purchase price from Seller -OR- return said puppy for a 50% refund of puppy purchase price. If Buyer opts to return said puppy, the refund will be provided to Buyer by Seller after Seller is in receipt of said puppy and has the opportunity to have said puppy examined and genetic defect is confirmed by a licensed small animal veterinarian. Buyer is responsible for return transportation costs.

5. Buyer certifies that Buyer is not acting as an agent in this purchase and that Buyer will not sell said puppy to a pet store, guard dog business, or research facility.

6. Seller shall not be held responsible for acts of said puppy once puppy is no longer in Seller's possession.

By signing below, Buyer and Seller warrant and affirm their understanding and acceptance of the obligations outlined in this Sales Contract. Furthermore, both parties agree that this contract represents a binding agreement between the Buyer and Seller. Failure to adhere to this agreement will result in a breach of contract, in which case Seller and Buyer will be subject to enforcement of the relevant and governing statutes and laws of the State of Georgia. If either party breaches any part of this agreement, the other party is released from any obligation under this agreement. If either Buyer or Seller takes legal action regarding this contract, action will be initiated in the county of Seller’s residence, Forsyth County, Georgia. Legal fees and court costs shall be the responsibility of the party found at fault.

Soul Stone Kennels Sample Sales Contract