Pet-Puppy Agreement

Wait List Deposit

Buyer agrees to pay a deposit of $___________ prior to whelp, upon confirmation of pregnancy, for the wait list deposit. In consideration of Buyer’s Wait List Deposit, Breeder agrees to hold puppy of the sex, colour, and quality requested by the Buyer. Breeder shall apply the Wait List Deposit to the purchase price of the puppy due when Buyer takes possession of the puppy or in the event of the puppy being shipped, due prior to shipping and must include shipping costs. Should Buyer fail to take possession of the puppy, Breeder shall retain the wait list deposit to compensate Breeder for holding the puppy of the market.

Wait List Deposits are fully refundable. If Buyer requests the deposit back in writing prior to the birth of the litter being waited upon, Breeder will return the deposit in full within 30 days of receipt of request. Once a pup of the sex, colour, and quality requested has been born for Buyer the deposit is at that time no longer refundable and at that time may only be transferred to reserve a puppy from a future litter from the Breeder.

Buyer, upon the birth of the pending litter to which the Wait List Deposit is applied, agrees to pay the $___________ Deposit to be applied to the purchase price of the puppy. This reaffirms the Buyer’s commitment to the puppy and reduces the final amount owing at the time of pick up or shipment.

The selection of a particular puppy is to be done when the pups are 8 weeks of age and in the order determined by the Breeder. Buyer’s living condition and puppy desire will be fully considered and the appropriate puppy will be matched to the Buyer. Final decision is given to the Breeder and will be respected fully by the Buyer.

The purchase price for the puppy is _______________, (a “pet puppy” on a limited CKC registration and non-breeding agreement) which is to be paid in full prior to the buyer taking possession of the puppy, less the amount of any deposit(s) previously paid, except in the event of a puppy being shipped, then the payment is due in full before the puppy is shipped including the shipping cost of _______________ .

Balance is due when the puppies are 6 weeks old if paying by personal cheque, 7 weeks old if paying by money order or certified cheque, and cash is the only acceptable payment method if paying upon pickup. Puppies are normally released between 9-10 weeks of age, after their cardiology screening and last veterinarian checks have been completed.

The parties agree that this puppy is being sold as a “pet puppy”. Puppy is intended to be a companion and not for the purpose of breeding or conformation showing and as such is to be registered with the CKC on a limited registration and CKC non-breeding contract. Limited registration means that no offspring of the puppy is eligible for registration with the CKC and that the puppy cannot be shown in conformation events sponsored by the CKC. The Limited Registration allows the puppy to compete in obedience and all other events.

Buyer agrees to spay or neuter any “pet puppy” at such time that the Buyer’s veterinarian recommends. Buyer shall provide Breeder with a copy of the veterinarian’s invoice indicating that the puppy has been altered within 10 business days of the spay/neuter. Upon receipt of this copy, Breeder will provide Buyer of the puppy with a three generation pedigree and the official CKC registration papers.

Breeder pays for the registration of the “pet puppy”. Breeder will inform Buyer of the litter letter (alphabetical naming of litters depending upon sequence) to which the puppy will be named and given the option of assisting the breeder in deciding upon the registered name. The puppy’s call name is the choice of the Buyer and as such is not required to be in the registered name. Buyer agrees that the “pet puppy’s” registered name will begin with the “Alegup” kennel prefix and will follow the rules and guidelines of the CKC for naming a dog. The final decision on the “pet puppy’s” registered name is of Breeder and will be respected by Buyer.

Buyer shall have the puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian within 5 business days of taking possession of the puppy. If the veterinarian determines that the puppy is ill or suffers from a congenial or hereditary defect, the puppy may be returned to the Breeder for a full refund of the purchase price, but in order for this to be considered the puppy must be accompanied by a letter from a licensed veterinarian stating and fully explaining the illness or problem causing the return. Buyer agrees that any shipping costs or veterinarian expenses are the sole responsibility of the Buyer. Upon the return of the puppy to the Breeder, Breeder has 30 days to refund to purchase price in full to the Buyer.

CKC Registration

It is after the first five days of possession and after payment clears that the Breeder shall submit the registration application to the CKC. It is at this time the purchase is considered final. Official CKC registration paperwork will be provided to Buyer when notification of spay/neuter has been received, as outlined in the underlined section above.

Buyer agrees to immediately notify Breeder if at any time in the dog’s life Buyer can no longer properly care for the dog. Buyer agrees to return the dog to Breeder at the Buyer’s expense so that the dog may be loved and cared for until an appropriate new home can be found. Buyer will transfer all registration and paperwork into Breeder’s name. There is no refund provided for a returned pet. If the Buyer transfers ownership or disposes of the dog in any way before notifying the Breeder they can no longer care for the dog, and without offering to return the dog to the breeder to re-home, the Buyer agrees to compensate Breeder in the amount of $10,000.00 Canadian dollars to ensure funding is in place to locate and retrieve the dog from their current location.

Buyer agrees to love and responsibly care for the puppy, that is, provide proper food, water, shelter, mental and physical stimulation, grooming, veterinarian care, and inoculations throughout the puppy’s lifetime per veterinarian instruction. Buyer agrees that the puppy shall not be: 1.) Used for animal experimentation and/or vivisection; 2.) Sold by or to a ‘wholesale’ establishment, chain store, catalogue house, pet store, ‘puppy mill’; or 3.) Offered as a prize in a raffle.

Puppies are never to be fed any type of “puppy food” or “large breed puppy food” and the Breeder does NOT recommend that any puppy ever be fed any such type foods EXCEPT for the initial bag of food the puppy is sent home with. At the time that bag of food is completed, Breeder states that puppies should be fed and remain on “Innova Adult Large Breed” (diet puppies are started on) OR “Eukanuba Large Breed Dog Food” OR “Chicken Soup for the Dog Lovers Soul, Large Breed” dry diet as they are, in Breeder’s opinion, the most balanced diets for optimal growth, development, and maintenance of Newfoundland Dogs as has been the proven diets within Breeder’s kennel. Puppies are to be fed according to the guidelines on the bag. If the Buyer desires to mix a wet diet with the dry diet, Breeder recommends they select an nutritionally balanced food (certified by the Canadian or American Veterinary Medical Association to meet or exceed recognized nutritional standards) and that the wet diet is no more than 20% of the dogs total meal volume. Changing the puppy’s diet without prior notification and approval of Breeder may void the Soundness Guarantee. UPC codes for this diet are to be retained and provided to Breeder as proof as diet was maintained. Buyer agrees maintain puppy at an appropriate weight. Clean, fresh drinking water is to be available to the puppy at all times.

Buyer agrees to provide proper shelter and/or shade to their puppy as conditions require. The puppy is not to be chained, tied, or left outdoors for extended periods of time. Buyer agrees that the puppy will sleep in the home at night. In the event of dangerous weather conditions, perceived pests (flies, mosquitoes, etc), or other harmful conditions, arrangements will be made to ensure the safety and comfort of the puppy at all times.

Buyer agrees to provide their puppy with supplements per the instructions of Breeder. Glucosamine and MSM supplements have been proven to help prevent and/or repair degenerative joint and bone issues and should be part of the Buyer’s disease prevention strategy. Failure to supply supplement to puppy per Breeder instructions will void the Soundness Guarantee.

Buyer agrees to maintain their puppy’s coat on a regular basis. Breeder recommends Buyer take their puppy to a professional groomer at least twice per year to ensure no matting, hot spots, ear wax buildup, or coat issues develop, as well as keeping you pet healthy, neat, tidy, and smelling good. Buyer agrees to NEVER shave their Newfoundland Dog unless done so for a medical reason under direct order from their veterinarian.

Buyer agrees to trim the puppy’s toenails carefully and/or take the puppy to their vet and/or take the puppy to their groomer for regular nail clipping as required. Long toenails are dangerous to the puppy (prone to falling) and damage the formation of the feet causing discomfort.

Buyer agrees to regularly supply puppy with suitable chewing items such as Kong toys, Tartar Buster (real beef knuckle treats), dried pig ears, etc to ensure healthy teeth and gums, and to promote proper chewing behaviour. Buyer agrees to supervise puppy when chewing any pet product. In the event of plaque and tartar buildup, Buyer agrees to take puppy to their veterinarian for cleaning and/or gum and teeth maintenance as oral hygiene is important to overall health and longevity. Rawhide products are not recommended as it may lead to intestinal blockages.

Veterinarian Care

Breeder vaccinates and worms the puppies accordingly beginning at two weeks of age for worming and seven weeks of age for vaccinations. Your puppy was seen and inoculated by my veterinarian, Dr. __________________________, at the Atlantic Veterinarian College, PEI, and was wormed as follows:

Buyer understands the importance of socialization, obedience training in a class setting, and regular exercise. The puppy is going to grow into a dog between 120 lbs - 150 lbs and requires training. Obedience training ensures puppies receive the basic instructions on how to behave in various situations, prevent accidents or harm, and provides important social skills by meeting new dogs and people. This is mandatary for all Alegup Kennel puppies. It is advised for the puppy to have been in at least one, six to eight week graduated obedience program, between the age of 6 months - 9 months. Breeder agrees to assist Buyer in finding suitable training for their puppy, or may recommend a trusted trainer.

Buyer also agrees to ensure the puppy will be exercised on a regular basis. Puppies should be walked, or involved in some other activity, at least once per day for the number of minutes as the puppy is old. For example - if the puppy is 20 weeks old, the appropriate activity time is 20 minutes. Puppies should not be exercised to exhaustion. It is a good bonding experience, keeps your puppy’s heart healthy, and assists in keeping your puppy at the ideal weight.

Buyer agrees, within three months after the puppy reaches the age of 24 months, to obtain OFA X-ray screening for hips, elbows, patella, and shoulder, and to have the puppy examined by a certified cardiologist to aid in the research and development of into the understanding, treatment, and prevention of various forms of dysplasia and heart disorders; debilitating diseases that afflict the Newfoundland Breed. Cardiologist reports and X-Ray films are to be forwarded to the Atlantic Veterinary College or directly to the OFA per Breeder’s instructions. Buyer agrees to pay for the X-ray and all associated costs associated with these procedures. Breeder agrees to pay for the OFA certification of the results (the OFA evaluation fees). Results will be forwarded to the Buyer from Breeder to assist in the continued joint health of the puppy.

Buyer acknowledges that Breeder has taken very reasonable precaution to prevent the puppy from acquiring hereditary faults such as hip and elbow dysplaysia, cystinruia, and SAS (a heart disease in Newfoundland Dogs). However, due to the hereditary and environmental causes of such faults Breeder cannot guarantee or warrant that the puppy will not contract such diseases or ailments, BUT in the event the puppy is diagnosed within 24 months of the puppy’s birth of one (or more) of the above screened for hereditary fault AND the fault renders puppy UNABLE to function normally in the roll as pet/companion, the Buyer has one of the following options:

  I.) Is euthanasia, the veterinarian must forward to Breeder a letter outlining the issues (or discuss via telephone) with the puppy and why euthanasia is the appropriate course of action. Providing puppy isn’t in un-due pain, Buyer can choose to have the puppy live out the remaining days as comfortable as possible (under veterinary care and guidance), or, have the puppy euthanised per veterinary advice, whichever is best for the family and the puppy. Copies of the health records are to be forwarded to Breeder to check with other puppy owners if similar issues have come up. Buyer will be given a replacement puppy from a subsequent litter of equal quality and sex. Costs of the veterinary care is the responsibility of Buyer. The replacement puppy comes with a replacement puppy policy only.

  II.) Is treatment (ie: surgery, long-term care, etc), and Buyer decides to pursue this course of action, Breeder will forward a maximum of 70% of the purchase price of the puppy directly to the practicing veterinarian to assist in the cost of the treatment bills. Irregardless of the outcome, Breeder’s obligation has been filled and no replacement puppy or additional compensation will be provided. Costs exceeding the total 70% purchase price refund amount to the practicing veterinarian is the sole responsibility of Buyer.

2.) To return the puppy to Breeder, along with all health records and registration forms, so that Breeder may pursue treatment in the best interest of the puppy. Buyer will be given a replacement puppy from a subsequent litter of equal quality and sex. Costs of the veterinary care prior to return is the responsibility of Buyer, as well as shipping costs to return the puppy. The replacement puppy comes with a replacement puppy policy only.

- accidents (eg. motor vehicle accidents, choking)
- trauma (eg. rough play, slips, falls, sprains, broken bones)
- poisoning (deliberate or accidental)
- attack by an animal, person, or other
- failure to provide proper nutrition, exercise, and supplements suitable to puppy’s age
- lack of recommended preventative veterinary care

Unable to function as a pet/companion means the puppy cannot perform tasks associated with being a companion animal without undue suffering and loss of quality of life that cannot be managed by diet change, supplementation, or medication.

If, at ANY time, the Breeder is notified that the puppy is, or has been, neglected, abused, mistreated, or has not received proper care at any point in the puppy’s life (includes, but not limited to, mental and physical abuse, neglect, and direct or indirect harm), and upon inspection by Breeder, or party acting on behalf of Breeder in the best interest of the puppy, it is determined that the puppy is not receiving proper care and/or is immediate danger of further damage or harm, Breeder, or party acting on behalf of Breeder, has full right to repossess the puppy on site to remove them from the environment they are in. Buyer will immediately supply all registration paper, health records, and documentation to Breeder, as well as sign over registration to Breeder and will receive no compensation. The puppy will immediately receive care in the best interest of the puppy by Breeder’s practicing veterinarian. Upon recovery of the puppy, Breeder will attempt to find the puppy a new home or, if a suitable home is not found, the puppy will lovingly remain with Breeder.

Any expenses incurred by these actions (including but not limited to travel expenses, veterinarian bill, or legal expenses) are the sole responsibility of the Buyer. The determination, on site, of abuse and/or neglect is at the sole disgression of Breeder, or party acting on behalf of Breeder, and as such, final decision is given to the Breeder and will be respected fully by the Buyer.

By signing the following I, Buyer, agree that in the event the puppy purchased from Breeder is abused in any manner as stated above, that I will relinquish the puppy to Breeder or person acting on behalf of Breeder, will return all documentation and sign the puppy over to Breeder, and will accept all expenses as the result of the above actions: __________________________________.

This agreement operates not only as a purchase agreement between two parties and documentation of the health guarantee as it applies to hereditary faults, but also as a Bill of Sale. Breeder warrants that Buyer is the lawful owner of the puppy, that the puppy is free from all encumbrances, that Breeder has the right to sell the puppy, and that Breeder will indemnify Buyer from all claims and actions concerning Breeder’s right to sell the puppy.