Big Paws Ranch Sales Contract

This contract is between Heather Koenig, herein referred to as seller/breeder and you, herein referred to as buyer.

This contract is not only to protect the buyer and the seller but most importantly, the animal that is being purchased. Big Paws Ranch will always look out for the well being of the animal above all.

IT IS HEREBY AGREED UPON BY BOTH PARTIES THAT THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BE MET AND THAT NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

You are agreeing to this contract by answering YES under each paragraph and signing it at the bottom.

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(Alternatively, you can download the contract HERE, fill it out and get it back to us.)

Seller guarantees that the puppy is a purebred Great Dane. Big Paws Ranch are the legal owners and have lawful authority to sell the dog listed above. We also certify that the dog will have a current Florida Health Certificate at time of sale in accordance with Florida Law, that at the time of sale the dog is healthy and gives no indication of any future health issues. Once this contract is signed and the dog is sent home, the breeder is not liable for any damages done by the dog to any person or property. If at any time during your puppy’s life you find yourself unable to keep him/her, we require that you contact Big Paws Ranch and return the puppy if requested by breeder. Buyer agrees to sign all necessary papers to return to seller as sole owner if returned. This will be at buyer’s expense and no refund will be given. In some cases, we will allow you to re-home your puppy to a Big Paws Ranch approved home. Do you agree to Section 1?

Yes

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Section 2 Buyer agrees to maintain the health of the dog with regular visits to the Vet, maintaining copies of all health records. If problems arise concerning keeping, training, or otherwise caring for the dog, or should the dog become ill the buyer agrees to contact the breeder immediately. If it should prove necessary for the dog to be removed from the home, the BUYER agrees to return him/her to the BREEDER. Do you agree to Section 2?

Yes

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Buyer is responsible for regular veterinary care, including, but not limited to remaining vaccinations, periodic worming, flea and tick prevention, heartworm prevention, etc. All puppies are dewormed at 2,4,6, and 8 weeks. Heartgard prevention is given at 8 weeks. Because puppies are allowed to continue interactions with the Dam until they go home, possible re-infestation of the common worm may occur. Breeder guarantees that all vaccinations and worming’s are current. A Florida Health Certificate will accompany your pet and should be given to your licensed Veterinarian during the initial checkup. The fact that puppies have been vaccinated does not guarantee immunity. Puppies need a series of Vaccinations that are given at recommended intervals by your licensed veterinarian. Do you agree to Section 3?

Yes

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Every effort has been made to assure that the dog/puppy has been properly cared for, has received proper vaccines and has been dewormed at regular intervals up to the date of delivery. The Buyer informed of these as well as future vaccinations and worming’s due and agrees to provide proper care. Failure to do so will render this contract null and void.

Yes

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Buyer agrees to NOT feed puppy food or grain free dog food. If fed grain free it will VOID, the health guarantee. My recommendation is Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Chicken and Rice formula. Not required but this is what I feed. So you agree to Section 5?

Yes

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Breeder does not guarantee the temperament of the dog/puppy, as it is the responsibility of the buyer to properly socialize and train. If puppy is being sold as a pet on Limited registration breeding is not permitted. Do you agree to Section 6?

Yes

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It is recommended and advised to wait until 18 months to spay/neuter giant breed dogs due to possible growth plate issues. Buyer agrees to not spay/neuter puppy until at the earlies 12 months old, with 18 months to 2 years being the ideal time frame. If Spayed/neutered prior to 12 months, Health guarantee will be void. Do you agree to Section 7?

Yes

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The Buyer(s) will not register or allow puppy to be registered with any other registry other than AKC without written consent from Breeder. If it is found that the dog has been registered with another registry (CKC, UKC, ETC.) without written consent this will be considered a breach of contract and $3,000 fine will be enforced. Do you agree to Section 8?

Yes

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If puppy is being sold with full registration bitch will not be bred till 18 months old and at least second heat. Do you agree to Section 9?

Yes

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Big Paws Ranch will guarantee your dog’s health against congenital defects which have a direct negative/fatal effect on the dog’s quality of life for up to 24 months (2yrs) from the date of birth, ( _______________________DATE OF BIRTH HERE), including but not limited to Severe hip dysplasia, heart murmur, deafness or blindness. Do you agree to Section 10?

Yes

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Defects included but not limited to cherry eye, skin allergies, cow hocking, knuckling, demodectic mange, any auto immune disorder or nutritional disorder, bloat/torsion of the stomach any disorders that are not life threatening or that do not have detrimental effect on the quality of life of the dog, are not covered by the guarantee. Big Paws Ranch does not guarantee against hypoglycemia or any other common problems such as immunity , level, pneumonia, heatstroke, diarrhea, wormy stool, giardia, conjunctivitis, coccidiosis, ear mites, external parasites, stress due to shipping or the new home, ear infections, fleas, ticks, any parasites, haw eyes, entropion, allergies, uneven bites, eye or skin related conditions, demodectic mange, demodex mange, inguinal or umbilical hernias, undescended testicles and kennel cough (common in shipped puppies). Do you agree with Section 11?

Yes

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No veterinary bills will be paid by the breeder once Buyer receives the puppy. All veterinary services are the sole responsibility of the Buyer. The Breeder reserves the right to request a second opinion by a veterinarian/specialist of our choice if a major genetic flaw is said to be found. All veterinary expenses remain the sole responsibility of the buyer, including any fees incurred from further testing with a specialist. The buyer does retain the option to return the original dog to Big Paws Ranch or keep the animal. Any claim of genetic flaw needs to be in writing from a licensed veterinarian and accompanied by proof of proper veterinary care over the time period you have had your dog. If defect is found to be genetic and life threatening, or in the event of puppy’s death a necropsy must be performed at the buyer’s expense to confirm cause of death is hereditary or congenital. If proven buyer has the option of returning puppy/dog and all paperwork at the buyer’s expense and a replacement puppy of equal value will be given as soon as one becomes available. If buyer chooses to keep puppy no replacement will be given, and contract will be considered void. No future claims will be considered. Do you agree with Section 12?

Yes

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Guarantees are non-transferable and only valid to the original buyer. All items covered are by replacement only. NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN, except if a puppy has been examined by a licensed veterinarian within the recommended time frame (7 days from pickup) and found to have a serious genetic defect. Replacement puppy will be mutually agreed upon by both parties and will be of comparable quality and price. It is understood that a replacement puppy may not be from the exact same parents as the original puppy. A physical problem or malformation because of injury after the puppy has transitioned is not covered under this contract. Do you agree with Section 13?

Yes

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Buyer agrees not to begin strenuous activity/exercise with the puppy until s/he has reached at least 18 months of age. Stairs are to be avoided until 6-8 months of age. All play time/rough housing must be managed during the first 6 months – also known as the Rapid Growth Stages. This is to prevent bone growth development disorders and damage to the Dane during the formative stage. Any surgeries resulting in the death, or the puppy are NOT the responsibility of the breeder. Big Paws Ranch and its owners, Heather and Mark Koenig, cannot be held liable for any damages by fault of the Dane after the time of the sale. These damages include, but are not limited to destruction of property, and/or physical damage to any person or group of people. Do you agree with Section 14?

Yes

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A returned puppy must be returned to the breeder in good condition (aside from any health or medical condition already discussed as basis for return), at the BUYERS expense. Do you agree with Section 15?

Yes

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Ear cropping is not recommended by Big Paws Ranch. Buyer will incur all charges associated with the surgery and aftercare. Do you agree with Section 16?

Yes

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Section 17

The two-year health guarantee is null and void if:

Documented proof of care over the life of the dog by a licensed DVM is not available. *Documented basic yearly vaccines from a DVM (rabies, distemper, parvo,) is not available. *Big Paws Ranch puppies all come microchipped, and it is required that we always remain as a contact on the microchip information. Microchip # is ___________________ (to be filled in at signing of contract.) Do you agree with Section 17?

Yes

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A non-refundable RETAINER FEE of $400 is required to hold a puppy. The retainer fee will be credited towards the purchase price of the puppy. If at any time you decide you are no longer interested in purchasing a puppy and a retainer fee has already been received, no money will be returned, and puppy will be made available for sale. Remaining balance must be paid in CASH at the time of pick up. If you are wanting to pay remaining balance through a payment app i.e., Venmo, Zell, PayPal payment must be made 4 days prior to pick up. Checks, cashier checks, or money orders must be received 10 days prior to pick up. Do you agree with Section 18?

Yes

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Thank You for choosing Big Paws Ranch for your new puppy.

I have read and understand all stipulations of this contract and agree to all elements herein. This is a binding contract and if breached a $3,000 fine will be enforced.

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Please sign the contract below. We will receive a copy after you hit submit to have for our records. All areas on this contract that require the breeder filling in the information will be done prior to puppy pickup and a copy of the contract will be printed for you.

Thanks again for your business.

Big Paws Ranch Sales Contract

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Big Paws Ranch

8926 N Elmtree Ave.

Crystal River, FL 34428

352-606-9841