Graves Labrador Retrievers
Purchase Agreement
This general health guarantee & sales contract is made this day of ______201_ between
Genia Graves
24439 N 195th Ave, Surprise, Arizona 85387
Cell: 623-810-9765
Party of the first part, and hereinafter termed The Seller,
First & Last Name
Full Living Address
Home Phone Cell Phone______
email_address@here
Party of the second part, and hereinafter termed The Buyer.
The seller agrees to sell, and herby does sell, and has this day delivered to the buyer, a Labrador Retriever breed of Color & Sex of Pup Goes Here, whelped Date sired by Sire Goes Here, and out of Dam Goes Hereis in sound body and good health, and free from communicable disease as far as appears to the eye.
The consideration for sale is the sum of Purchase Price, as the purchase price, plus also the conditions to be performed by the buyer as hereinafter set forth, and the information furnished by the buyer as hereinafter set forth, which information is given by the buyer as true and correct, and by which information the seller has been induced to make this contract. Deposits are non-refundable.
General Health Guarantee
To the best of my knowledge, this puppy is in good health at the time of delivery. To honor this guarantee your puppy must be examined by a licensed Veterinarian no later than three business days from date of delivery of puppy. Failing to do so, will void your health guarantee. Puppy is given a 3-day health warranty and a 1-year genetic health guarantee. Seller is under no obligation to honor warranty/guarantee if this puppy has not been seen by a licensed veterinarian within said time of three business days of purchased/delivery date. If the veterinarian discovers the puppy to be unsound, it can be returned within the three-day period for a refund of the Purchase price or replaced with a puppy of equal or greater value at the breeder's discretion. This is provided the puppy is returned with a letter from the examining veterinarian stating in what respect the puppy is unsound.
a. Absolutely no refunds after the three day warranty period. (initials______)
b. This health guarantee is nontransferable. (initials______)
c. Seller/Breeder assumes no liability for any expense incurred by purchaser whether vet charges or any other expenses. (initials______)
d. When purchasing a pup, final payment is due in full when pup is 8 weeks old. Graves Labrador Retrievers retains full interest in pet until all checks/money orders clear. (initials_____)
This guarantee is null and void if the buyer fails to complete vaccinations, worming and puppy checks with a qualified veterinarian. Proof of said maintenance must be furnished upon request of breeder. No guarantee is given for any kind of worm, coccidia or giardia. These parasites are all too common to pups and can be contracted from your soil or boarding facility. Your puppy has been wormed frequently from three weeks of age until your possession. It is your responsibility to continue to worm your puppy and check for parasites. Internal flea preventatives are not acceptable and void your guarantee.
The puppy/dog must be returned within seventy-two (72) hours of purchase (excluding weekends or holidays if shipping is required) and must be accompanied by all paperwork supplied by the seller at the time of sale, and a written statement from the licensed veterinarian clearly stating defect or illness. Sick puppies/dogs may not be returned to the seller’s home! It is the responsibility of the purchaser to contact the seller to arrange another place to meet. (This is to prevent healthy puppies/dogs from becoming ill.) The seller would never knowingly sell a sick puppy/dog and the purchaser agrees that the seller could not have been aware of any illness or defect unable to detect by a licensed veterinarian. If a puppy/dog is found to have a health problem at its initial veterinarian visit and the purchaser opts to treat this puppy/dog instead of exchanging it for another puppy/dog, the seller is not responsible for any expenses incurred or for the death of the puppy/dog, and no replacements will be made.
Hip Guarantee; This hip guarantee applies only to those puppies/dogs breed by Genia Graves – Graves Labrador Retrievers (unless otherwise specified in writing at the time of purchase) and only to the original purchaser.
**The seller’s health, hip and genetic guarantee does not apply to any injury, illness, disease or fatality develops as a direct result of the dog being overweight or malnourished, including but not limited to; C-sections, inertia, loss of dam in whelp, mastitis, eclampsia, any sexually transmitted disease, etc… Breading a dog is a risk and should be carefully considered. If breeding is undergone, then the purchaser does so at his/her own risk and does not hold the seller responsible for any expense, disease, injury or fatality of the dog.
** The Seller’s health, hip and genetic guarantee does not apply to any injury, illness, disease or fatality develops as a direct result of the dog being over overweight or malnourished, including but not limited to hip dysphasia (see hip guarantee), heart disease, joint problems, etc…
Sellers do herby guarantee this puppy/dog to have acceptable hip joint conformation as determined by the OFA. If this puppy’s/dog’s hips are rejected for OFA certification between two (2) and two and a half (2 ½) years of age, seller will replace this puppy/dog with another puppy of comparable value from our next available litter. (OFA results that are considered rejections are: Mild, Moderate or Server CHD.) Replacement puppy will be of the same breed, sex and color as the original puppy/dog unless otherwise agreed to by both parties. Replacement puppy will be provided between six (6) and sixteen (16) weeks of age.
Seller is bound by this agreement if and only if the following conditions are met:
- Seller must be notified of OFA rejection within thirty (30) days of its postmark.
- OfA rejection and a written statement from a licensed veterinarian who took the x-rays must accompany the request.
- Original puppy/dog must be spayed or neutered by the purchaser, and a written statement from a licensed veterinarian indicating that this has been done must be provided to the seller.
- Original puppy/dog must not ever have been hit by a vehicle or suffered any other physical trauma capable of causing lameness of any type, for any duration. Any such trauma will render this guarantee null and void. Any condition of obesity or malnourishment for any duration will render this guarantee null and void. Females that have been bred before the x-rays for hip evaluation were taken renders the hip guarantee void.
- Any returned animal must be accompanied by any and all paperwork supplied by the seller at the time of the sale, as well as a written statement from a licensed veterinarian indication the following:
- All shots are and have been kept current.
- Puppy/dog appears to be healthy and well cared for.
- Purchaser must not be in violation of the “Basic Maintenance Agreement” signed at time of purchase of original puppy/dog and must sign a new Basic Maintenance Agreement on any replacement puppy provided. In case of a question, it will be the responsibility of the purchaser to provide documentation showing shot records and other applicable veterinarian attention and receipts.
- Any replacement puppy will not have both the same parents as the original.
**The seller’s health, hip and genetic guarantee does not apply to any injury, disease or fatality incurred as a direct result of breeding, including but not limited to C-sections, inertia, loss of dam in whelp mastitis, eclampsia, any sexually transmitted disease, etc… Breeding a dog is a risk and should be carefully considered. If breeding is undergone, then the purchaser does so at his/her own risk and does not hold the seller responsible for any expense, disease, injury or fatality of the dog.
** The seller’s health, hip and genetic guarantee does not apply if any injury, illness, disease or fatality develops as a direct result of the dog being overweight or malnourished, including but not limited to hip dysphasia (see hip guarantee), heart disease, joint problems, etc…..
EIC Guarantee; This EIC guarantee applies only to those puppies/dogs breed by Genia Graves – Graves Labrador Retrievers (unless otherwise specified in writing at the time of purchase) and only to the original purchaser.
*** This EIC guarantees that your (dog/puppy) is not EIC Affected (Affected: A dog that has two copies of the mutated EIC gene.)
*** How to have your dog tested
The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory can test a blood, semen, dew claw, or cheek swab sample from your dog. They will be able to provide you with a result for your dog.
CNM Guarantee; This EIC guarantee applies only to those puppies/dogs breed by Genia Graves – Graves Labrador Retrievers (unless otherwise specified in writing at the time of purchase) and only to the original purchaser.
****This CNM guarantees that your (dog/puppy) is not CNM Affected (CNM Affected: A dog that has two copies of the mutated CNM gene.)
**** How to have your dog tested
The CNM DNA test, available at It is inexpensive and involves a non-painful collection of cells from the inside of the canine’s cheek. The owner can easily do the test themselves, or can choose to go to a veterinarian. The CNM Project provides kits and e-forms with very specific easy directions.
SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO REGISTER YOUR PUPPY WITH ANY DOG REGISTRY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE PREFIX OF " Graves " IN THE NAME OF YOUR DOG OR THIS GUARANTEE IS VOID. Any claims made will require proof of such registration. AKC papers, health record, vet records and any other registry papers must accompany any claims on this guarantee. Any dog that has sired or whelped one or more pups is no longer covered under this guarantee. Graves Labrador Retrievers goal is to produce healthy, quality dogs only.
Buyer also agrees that if at any time the Buyer cannot retain possession of the puppy, the Seller is to be notified and given first option in resuming full ownership. The puppy will be returned with AKC papers as were issued, as well as all medical records. Under NO Circumstances is the puppy to be placed in a pet shop, animal shelter, or similar establishment. If we are not able to take this puppy back, we are more than happy to assist you in placing the pet in a loving home.
This contract is legal and binding, and seller reserves the right to seek legal action at the expense of the buyer, not to exclude any travel cost that could incur. By signing this contract and returning it to the breeder with the deposit, the buyer agrees that they have read and fully understand all of the terms and conditions. Buyer agrees that they have read and fully understand all of the terms and conditions. Buyer agrees that any legal proceedings will take place in Surprise, Arizona.
SIGNED IN DUPPLICATE (EACH PARTY RECEIVEING COPY)
I, AS THE BUYER, OR HIS/HER REPRESENTATIVE, OF THIS PUPPY, HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE GUARANTEE.
Acceptance of puppy or puppies is acceptance of this agreement.
Party of the first part – SELLER
Party of the second part – BUYER
Puppy’s AKC #