CONTRACT OF SALE HNR WORKING KELPIES AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOGS 1139 LCR 454 Groesbeck, Texas 76642 (254)562-3078 email:  working_kelpies@yahoo.com website:  http://www.hnrworkingkelpies.com
		BUYER:                                                                                                                              Address:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Phone:                                                                                                                               Email:                                                                                                                                 TERMS OF SALE: Date of Sale:                                           Date pick-up or ship:                                            Price of Puppy:                                      Shipping Price:                                                    PAYMENT/DATE:                                   Balance:                                                 Balance due:  on delivery        before shipping   Paid in full? Yes      No This contractual agreement is between HNR Working Kelpies/Ida Parmer, hereafter referred to as "Breeder" and                                                                                                         hereafter referred to as “BUYER",  for the sale and purchase of a Working Kelpie or Australian Cattle Dog (circle one). In consideration of a purchase price of:                , of which One Hundred-fifty Dollars ($150.00) is a non-refundable deposit, the breeder transfers in fee simple all rights, privileges and responsibilities associated with the ownership of a (circle one) MALE - FEMALE puppy/dog to Buyer as of the date and time specified above. This contract represents the entire agreement between Breeder and Buyer in an (circle one) Outright ---- Co-owner ---- sale. Puppy/dog's name: _______________________________________________________ Registration number: ______________________________________________________ Sex: M or F DOB: _________________ Color and markings:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Sire:                                                                                                                                                         Dam:                                                                                                                                                       The Buyer agrees that they are responsible for all shipping and transportation costs, if applicable, to be remitted to the Breeder prior to the shipping of the dog. Personal checks will not be accepted.  Please pay by cashiers check or money order.  The remaining balance must be paid before puppy is picked up or shipped. Use of the Dog: It is agreed between Seller and Buyer that this dog is being acquired as: CIRCLE ONE: a livestock working dog or a family companion dog, to be used for tasks appropriate to its breed. These tasks include primarily herding, other uses include, search and rescue, therapy, obedience, frisbee, fly-ball, tracking, agility competition, or family companion. The dog is not being purchased for resale nor will it be used or trained for activities which are illegal or for which it is not suited by reason of temperament or conformation. Specifically it will not be used as a guard or attack dog, to hunt or fight other animals, or used in scientific experimental research. Health: The breeder warrants the dog to be in good health as of the time of sale.  In the event of emergence of any genetic disorder which is sufficiently serious to prevent the animal from fulfilling its represented role to the Buyer, the Buyer may: *****  Return the puppy or dog in its original condition and receive a replacement of equal quality at the                  Sellers discretion from the next available litter.  Registration paper (with signed transfer back to breeder) must accompany the dog.  Buyer must provide veterinarian records showing the dog is up to date on all vaccinations and must be heart-worm free (heart worm test within the past ten (10) days from a licensed Veterinarian). The Buyer agrees that all shipping and transportation costs of the replacement pup are their responsibility and no puppy/dog will be shipped without these costs being remitted to the shipper (airline or ground transporter) or to the Breeder first. Trial/Working/Pet Quality Dogs: The Breeder will use her best judgment in evaluating the working or pet quality status of the represented dog. Due to the numerous circumstances involved, and since the Breeder can not guarantee how the Buyer will handle, raise, manage, maintain a puppy/dog, the Breeder will not guarantee that a "Trial or Herding Prospect" dog or puppy will be successful in the trial ring or herding livestock as an adult and no warranties are made to that effect. The Breeder encourages the Buyer to seek and participate in training or clinics for the purpose of herding dogs on livestock or trial clinics to assist and mentor Buyers in preparing and exhibiting dogs which are evaluated to be of trial quality.   Working Kelpies: If the dog does not show any desire to herd livestock by the time he/she is 24 months old, and providing the dog has not been abused, neglected, and has been given the chance to herd livestock > the buyer may return the dog to the breeder and after evaluation by the breeder > if it is then determined that the dog has no desire to herd livestock, then the breeder (when there is a suitable dog or puppy available) will offer that dog or puppy to the buyer.  There will be no refund of the purchase price at any time. Registration paper (with signed transfer back to breeder) must accompany the dog that is being returned.  Buyer must provide veterinarian records showing the dog is up to date on all vaccinations and must be heart-worm free (heart worm test within the past ten (10) days from a licensed Veterinarian).   IF THE PUPPY/DOG IS PICKED UP DIRECTLY FROM THE BREEDER: The Breeder strongly encourages the Buyer to have the puppy/dog seen by a Licensed Veterinarian, of the Buyer's choice, within 48 hours of picking up the dog. Said dog may be returned to the Breeder for any reason within the 48 hours following purchase.  No refund will be offered.  When available, a comparable puppy will be exchanged.  The buyer assumes all responsibility for any veterinarian bills. IF THE PUPPY/DOG IS SHIPPED TO BUYER: The Breeder can not be held responsible for something that is out of their control, as with placing the care and control of the puppy/dog with an airline or ground shipper.    The Buyer understands that once the puppy/dog has been delivered to the departing airport or ground hauler, the Breeder is no longer responsible for it's safety, health or well-being. The Buyer understands that it is the Buyer’s choice to have the puppy/dog shipped and that he/she are solely responsible for any problems incurred during shipping or after as a result of shipping.  The Breeder strongly encourages the Buyer to check the puppy/dog at the airport.  If any injuries or health problems are noted, contact the proper airline or ground transportation authority for concerns, immediately.  The Breeder strongly encourages the Buyer to have the dog seen by a Veterinarian, of the Buyer's choice, within 24 hours of picking up the dog from the airport or ground transportation.  The buyer assumes all responsibility for any veterinarian bills. Spay & Neutering: Dogs which are purchased solely as family companions, or for any other use other than a primary livestock working dog, must be spayed/neutered before six months of age.  The Buyer agrees to forward a copy of the spay/neuter patient information paperwork, signed by the Licensed Veterinarian that conducted the procedure/operation, to the Breeder.  If both parties agree to this option in lieu of a temporary co-ownership or other arrangements, Buyer sign here:                                                                                                                                                                             If the dog has been bred under any circumstances, the guarantee will be considered fulfilled and the Breeder will be held to no further obligations to the Buyer and the dog will not be registered, nor any of the puppies be eligible for registration.   Registration: All Working Kelpies will be registered with the North American Australian Kelpie Registry (NAAKR) or the Working Kelpie Council (WKC).  The owner of the dam at the time of whelping is responsible for naming the puppies and registering the litter.  The Breeder reserves the right to affix the kennel name(s): HNR before a registry name for the dog. No other kennel name shall be affixed to this dogs registry name.  If the dog is purchased as a companion (pet only) or for any other use other than a primary livestock working dog, registration papers will only be given after proof of neutering/spaying has been provided by the Buyer.   ** Buyer agrees NOT to register any HNR bred Working Kelpie with any other registry other than those stated above.  Initial _____________________________. All Australian Cattle Dogs (ACDs) will be either registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC), Working Cow Dog Registry (WCDR), United Kennel Club (UKC), Canadian Kennel Club or the Animal Research Foundation (ARF) --- registration of the ACD's are at the discretion of the breeder.  The owner of the dam at the time of whelping is responsible for naming the puppies and registering the litter.  The Breeder reserves the right to affix the kennel name(s): HNR before the name for the dog. No other kennel name shall be affixed to this dogs registry name.  If the dog is purchased as a companion (pet only) or for any other use other than a primary livestock working dog, registration papers will only be given after proof of neutering/spaying has been provided by the Buyer. ** Buyer agrees NOT to register any HNR bred ACD with any other registry other than those stated above.  Initial _____________________________. Ownership Responsibilities: The Buyer agrees to maintain the dog in a humane environment and properly train and care for the dog. Specifically the dog will be legally licensed and inoculated against rabies, distemper, parvo-virus, and other communicable diseases as recommended by a qualified licensed veterinarian. The Buyer agrees to maintain the dog on a commercial Heartworm preventative on a schedule recommended for the specific region in which the dog will reside. Herding bred dogs can be sensitive to Ivermectin products, such has Ivermectin (labeled for livestock),  Heartguard, Revolution, and Proheart6, which can sometimes cause fatal results.  The Breeder strongly suggests to not use these products under any circumstances either by liquid, orally or injection as a means of heartworm preventative.  The Breeder suggests the use of Interceptor as a means of heartworm prevention. The Buyer agrees that the dog will not be allowed to roam on neighboring properties and will be confined in a secure fenced area when unattended. The Buyer agrees that he/she is not acting as an agent of, nor will the Buyer in turn sell, consign, give away, or place, this dog or it's progeny to any pet store, dealer, wholesale outlet, known puppy mills, guard dog business or research facility. Right of Recovery/Placement:   In the event that the Buyer('s) are unable or unwilling to keep the dog or provide an appropriate home in accordance with this agreement due to any reason, including the death of the Buyer, the dog will be offered to the Breeder first - in writing.  Buyer agrees he/she will not dump, give away, abandon the dog to a shelter, rescue, or anyplace else, but shall contact the Breeder to assist in acting as agent to re-home the dog in an approved environment. Upon the event the dog is returned, the Breeder is under no obligation to refund any part of the purchase price. Registration papers (if applicable) will be supplied and signed over to the Breeder upon surrender of the animal, as well as all medical, trial and show (if applicable) records.  The dog must be up to date on all vaccinations and must have had a negative heartworm test within ten (10) days of return. Agreed to this                           day of                              , 20              . Breeder:     Ida Parmer                  PURCHASER: