ROUXRIDGE RHODESIAN RIDGEBACKS
CONDITION OF SALE AGREEMENT - PET QUALITY
1.I understand that I am purchasing a pet quality (male) (female) ridgeless puppy.
2.I acknowledge that this puppy has been checked by a veterinarian and declared to
be healthy, with no signs of disease, and that I will receive a health certificate along
with my puppy as well as a Bill of Sale and instructions on feeding and future health
care requirements.
3.It is recommended that allpuppies should be taken to their new owner's vet for an
exam within 48-72hours of receiving him/her, and I willdo so with my new
puppy. If anything is found to be wrongwith him/her, notwithstanding
improper care, I can returnthe puppy for another puppy or for a full refund.
4. a. I understand that although this dog will make a suitable pet, he/she should not be bred,
and I have agreed to have him/her neutered/spayed and will not receive an AKC
registration form due to (his) (her) ridgeless status. I will receive a signed document
from the breeder that both the puppy's sire and dam are AKC registered Champion
Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
b. I understand that for his/her own health and protection I will have this dog/bitch
neutered/spayed as soon as deemed possible by my vet. (Spaying prior to a bitch's
first season has been recommended to reduce risk of mammary tumors to near zero.)
5.I understand that I am purchasing this dog/bitch for life, and if at any time I cannot
keep him/her I will return him/her to the breeder. I will not sell or give away him/her
unless agreed to by the breeder. I also understand that I will not get my money back
unless I am returning him/her because of genetic flaw (such as hip dysplasia) which
would interfere with him/her being a pet. Unpleasant behavior such as jumping on
people, chewing, or digging do not fall under "genetic reasons".
6.I will not vigorously road work him/her until he/she is 18 months or, nor will I
allow him/her to play on wet or slippery surfaces or to jump and play physically
out of control. To do so would negate any hip guarantees.
7.This dog/bitch will never be allowed to run the neighborhood unleashed, nor will
he/she be tied or chained outside. This dog/bitch is understood to be a 'house'
dog and will be housed in such a fashion - not in a dog coop in a yard or garage
situation.
8.He/She will never be allowed outside unfenced or unleashed with his/her owner unless
having had formal obedience training. I understand that this breed is better trained with
positive reward technique, rather than negative.
9.I understand that it is important the puppy be exposed to situations to facilitate his/her
correct social behavior. Ridgebacks are cautious by nature and aloof with strangers,
and I understand that by exposing him/her to as many people as possible, we are helping
to insure him/her to become a successful pet. We will praise him/her whenever
allowing people to examine teeth and standing quietly for physical exams.
10.I understand that Ridgebacks should never be trained to be aggressive, but I understand
they have an innate nature that should be allowed to develop. I understand that by
encouraging this puppy to be accepting of strangers, I am in no way diminishing his/her
protective nature.
11.I understand that Ridgebacks are typically voracious eaters, and I will control his/her
amount of food and adjust accordingly. I will not free feed this puppy and allow him/her
to eat as much as it wants. It has been described to me what the proper appearance for a
Ridgeback is to help determine whether this puppy is at the proper weight for his/her
size. (A waist must be seen from above, ribs visible when turning.) I will feed this
puppy only puppy food that is suitable for a large breed of dog, or adult food.
12.I also agree to stay in contact with the breeder with periodic updates on the (dog's)
(bitch's) health, progress and accomplishments.
I HAVE FULLY READ AND UNDERSTOOD AND AGREE TO THIS CONTRACT.
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