I don't see that either one of those contracts are that good. Dunlap's has a far better one IMO, but the health guarantees are a slap in the face.
72 hours on one & 12 mos on the other? Neither one will allow for adequate examination of the health of the dog. What if the pup develops an underbite at 12 weeks? The Magnum contract won't cover that b/c all it covers is a measley 3 days.
And what if someone buys a pup from Dunlap? It takes 2 years for a pup to be able to be OFA'd. So if a buyer purchases a Dunlap pup & the pup's hips are OFA'd & found to be bad, there is nothing that can be done b/c the guarantee would have expired a year before that.
No disrespect intended, but the health guarantee on both of these contracts looks like smoke & mirrors to put an uneasy yet uneducated buyer at rest.
What I want to know is whatever happened to a gentleman's contract? Used to, we didn't need all these paper contracts. :(
But if you have to use a contract, here is one I like from Always Faithful kennels:
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 width=528 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=center>Puppy may be picked up or shipped at 8 weeks of age. The puppy must be paid for in full before pick up or shipment. The total purchase prices of $________ (including deposit) was received on ___/___/___. Buyer is responsible for all other expenses: including, but not limited to, purchase of crate, shipping, and health certificate fees.
This puppy may be registered with the AKC and UKC only! Our kennel name must come first in the puppy's registered name. If bred, puppy must be at least two years of age and posses a CGC or TT. The mate must also be AKC registered and temperament approved. Registration with the UKC is also preferred, but not mandatory. If puppy is sold as a pet with limited registration, it must be spayed/neutered.
Puppy's vaccinations and wormings will be up to date and must be kept up to date for puppy to be guaranteed. It is also required that the seller receives yearly pictures and proof that all vaccinations are up to date. If puppy (less than 30 months old) is diagnosed, by a licensed veterinarian, with a genetic defect that will shorten or otherwise affect it's normal lifespan, it will be replaced.
Puppy is temperament guaranteed. It is required that the buyer attends a basic obedience class with the puppy in order to promote proper socialization and behavior within 6 months of purchase.
Seller will reimburse purchaser up to $150.00 for professional training after providing proof of obedience class completion (must achieve a passing score).
If puppy is proven to be human aggressive and thataggressiveness is not a reflection of puppy's care and environment, puppy will be replaced.
Puppy is not to be used for any type of bloodsport or illegal activity - specifically dog fighting. If it is found that puppy is being used for illegal purposes, it will be confiscated immediately!
If buyer is no longer able to care for puppy, the seller will have the first option to obtain the puppy at a reduced rate, except in cases where puppy is in a life-threatening situation whereas no compensation will be made to buyer.
In instances of conflict between landlord and tenant, family, or other pets, no money will be refunded but seller will help buyer place puppy.
Buyer's signature:
Seller's signature:
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The guarantee covers the genetic health of the dog for 2.5 years (30 mos).
But what I don't like is that if the buyer can't keep the dog, they have to sell it back to the breeder at a reduced rate. IMO if someone buys a pup for $500 & they for whatever reason two years later can't keep the dog, the purchase price back to the breeder should be $500 since dogs accure value as they get older, providing they don't have any bad habits, were abused, etc.
I think that buying back a puppy one can't keep for less that what it was bought for is just a way for someone to get something fro nothing. So I would X that part from my contract.
But that is JMHO.