PUPPY SALES AGREEMENT/HEALTH GUARANTEE

Berry Patch Puppies
577 Churchtown Road
Honey Brook, Pa 19344
Office: 610-235-9061
berrypatchpups@outlook.com

We strive to make sure that any adoption is a perfect fit for you and your puppy. All puppies are sold with a 2-year guarantee, or with an optional 5-year health guarantee.
BUYER AGREES:
1. To have the puppy examined within 10 days of purchase by a licensed veterinarian to validate this guarantee. If the puppy is returned due to illness, a verified letter from the veterinarian is required.

2. The Puppy is not being purchased for resale and will never be sold to a pet shop, puppy mill, or agent of the same.

3. To provide all annual vet exams, to continue all required vaccine shots as recommended by their vet, and proper care. It is important the puppy has all puppy shots and their yearly boosters. Failure to comply with and provide documentation of these requirements voids all guarantees.

4. To provide adequate housing away from the elements. Buyer will have a fenced yard or a kennel if the dog will be housed outside. Your dog shall NEVER be left on a chain. The buyer will groom, train and care for this dog in the manner consistent with high quality animal husbandry.

5. The value of the pet for the purpose of this guarantee is solely the original purchase price of the pet and does not include any additional prices declared by the buyer, such as value of show dog or shipping fees.

BREEDER AGREES:

1. Breeder agrees that puppy has had proper care to date of release to buyer. Puppy has been thoroughly examined by our veterinarian and received it first shots. Shot records will be furnished at the time of purchase. If within 10 days of receiving the puppy and he/she is examined by a licensed veterinarian and the health of the puppy is found to be at risk due to a congenital defect (existing at birth), owner shall notify breeder and provide a written statement from a licensed veterinarian describing puppy’s condition and shall return the puppy and papers to the breeder within 3 days of the examination. Breeder will replace the puppy and refund money provided puppy is in the same condition mentally and physically as when originally purchased. This does not include worms, fleas, mites, coccidia, giardia or any other parasites as they can sometimes be common in dogs and puppies.

2. Puppy will come with a 2-year health guarantee unless buyer opts for a 5-year health guarantee.

3. Breeder is not responsible if puppy contracts a communicable disease after leaving the breeders possession.

4. Breeder guarantees puppy against any congenital defect causing death of or making necessary euthanasia until 2 years of age, or (5 -year option plan)

5. Breeder offers 2-year hips and elbow guarantee, or (5 -year option plan) on any puppy found to have moderate or severely affected hip/elbow dysplasia. The following applies: The puppy must have a new x-ray by your veterinarian to confirm the diagnosis and it must be documented by an official OFA preliminary consultation. Penn HIP testing is preferred and accepted.

6. Upon receipt of a letter to breeder from a reputable veterinarian stating that in his/her opinion this condition is congenital, puppy will be replace by a puppy of equal value at breeder’s convenience. We reserve the right to acquire DNA to determine the dog or puppy has one of our lineages.

7. Breeder does not guarantee color, size, championship, or temperament of any puppy. To be covered by this 5-year guarantee, the following conditions need to apply:  You must use our link at pawtree.com/berrypatchpuppies when ordering food for us to be able to track, you are purchasing the Pawtree Dog Food for the extended contract. We recommend setting up an EZ-Ship order to do this. This extended guarantee is null and void if not purchased using OUR LINK to the Pawtree Dog Food website.  Puppy must be owned by original owner named in this agreement.  In the case of sudden death of puppy, breeder must receive written notice of puppy’s death from owner’s vet, along with a necropsy report indicating cause of death. We hope that you will enjoy your puppy for years to come. We have taken steps to ensure that your new puppy is healthy by feeding it, a high-quality diet. It is important that your puppy be kept on a proper diet. LIMITATIONS OF GUARANTEE This guarantee is non-transferable. The puppy must be in good physical condition. No replacement will be given if the dog has been bred. A licensed veterinarian must do all laboratory verifications. The Buyer/Owner is responsible for all transportation costs to and from the breeder. The breeder is not responsible for any and all veterinarian expenses accumulated on returned or replaced dog or puppy.

THE FOLLOWING WILL VOID ALL GUARANTEES:

1. Allowing your dog to become obese or underfed at any time
A. Underfed: Ribs are highly visible
B. Ideal body condition: Can feel and see outline of ribs. Dog has waist when viewed from above. Belly is tucked when viewed from the side.
C. Overfed: Dog has no waist when viewed from above. Belly is rounded when viewed from the side.

2. Evidence of neglect of abuse

3. Previous related trauma (broken bones, related injuries etc.)

4. Dog has been bred.

5. Feeding this dog anything other than PawTree brand pet food (5-year option plan)

6. Evidence of strenuous exercise -for example: No treadmill, no extensive ball chasing, and retrieving should be done- especially on slippery floors, no jumping in and out of vehicles and be cautious of stairs.