Many people ask how do I go about buying a dog from a breeder? Well this is
how it works at GoldenAsset Kennels.
Something to keep in mind...Please don't go from kennel to kennel in one day,
this is how things spread from kennel to kennel and how it gets into litters and
then sent home with your puppy!!! If you have to check out more then one a day
because of distance etc. please tell the kennel owner before entering there
premises. WE really appreciate this. Its
good to check out many
breeder and different breeds just don't do it all in one day..... take your
time... its a decision
that will last 12-14 or more years....
First....
If a litter is planned or is expected shortly I will start a waiting list.
Once we have had some contact and I feel that
the breed is a good fit for you
and your family, I will get you to drop by and meet the gang and we will then
fill out the paper work to be added to the waiting list. I know that sometime
its not suitable for all families to drop by at this stage so we will talk a
little more on the phone. To be added to the waiting list there is a $50.00
deposit. This will be
deducted from the price of the dog and is NON refundable.
Second....
People always say this part seems to take for ever....the waiting to see if
the breeding took, and then the wait to see
how many, what sex, and in the
basset case what the markings look like.
Once the pups are a couple weeks old...I will start to allow short visitation
time to come and look and once old enough play with the litter. I will
need another deposit of $300.00 to hold the pup for you at this time. And again
this deposit
is NON refundable so before you give me your deposit make sure you
are ready for a 10 to 14 year commitment. Dogs are part of your family and
you have to make sure you are willing to devote the time and care needed to look
after a pet for the rest of its life.
If you are getting a basset you will probably pick out your puppy by now as
the marking are so different from dog to
dog most people have a look they want.
Third.......
If you are getting a Golden then after your pup is 6 weeks old and the dog
has been vet checked and tattooed, I will
have you come and play with the litter
and pick your puppy. I will be there to help you decide what pup would fit
in well with your family and your activity level. I will have you come to
pick your pup in the order of the waiting list.
Fourth......
Its finally here......the day you have waited for.....time to take your puppy
home.
I will set up times when you are to arrive to pick up your pup. We then will
go over all the paper work work and sign
the non breeding contract and my
guarantee...(see below for more details) I then will go over some do's and don't
of having a puppy and go over feeding directions and answer any other questions
you might have......now for the best part....I will hand over your pup to you.
I then will inform you again and again ... if you have any questions or
concerns
in the next 10-14 years please feel free to email me or phone me anytime. I will
also inform you that to
receive a pup from GoldenAsset Kennels I do require
pictures and emails or calls...even its just to say hi we are doing fine.
Guarantee and Warrantee......
Puppy Sales Contract:
Between Mary J. Greenwood/GoldenAsset Kennels (the 'Breeder') of 333177 RR2
Orangeville, Ontario
and....................................................................................................(the
'Purchaser') of
...................................................................................................
Whereby it is agreed as follows:
That the Breeder will sell and the Purchaser(s) will buy the Puppy detailed
below at the price of
$................................. plus TAX.($.....................) =
$............................................
Breed: ................................
Tattoo #..................................................
Puppy Name: ..................................................
Date Of Birth:..................................................
Sire: ............................................................
Dam: :..........................................................
The Breeders Guarantees:
1. The Breeder guarantees this canine to be free of communicable diseases for 3
days after leaving the vendors premises. This puppy will be replaced if returned
to the vendor with a veterinarian's written statement of this canine's ill
health within this time period. All veterinary costs after departure from our
kennel,
no matter what the reason, and including the 72-hour period, are the
responsibility of the buyer.
Any other reason for return is at the Breeders discretion.
2. The Breeder guarantees for 24 months of the pups birthday against:
1. Free of hip dysplasia as certified by O.V.C. or O.F.A.
2. Free from P.R.A. or Cataracts as certified by a canine ophthalmologist
3. Free of Sub-Aortic Stenosis (S.A.S.) as certified by a Board Certified Canine
Cardiologist
4. Sound Golden Retriever/Basset Hound temperament. Obedience training must be taken and
proof of this must be supplied to the vendor
The Breeder does not guarantee the following on any puppy sold:
1. Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
2. Entropian, Ectropian, or other eye conditions not listed above
3. Behavioural problems or personality traits not associated with temperament
4. Poor trained or uncontrolled dogs
5. Conditions not set out herein
If your puppy is severely crippled by any of the guaranteed conditions and if
contract conditions have been adhered to and suitable evidence is produced, the
puppy may be returned to the breeder in good clean condition at the buyer's
expense with the Registration papers signed over to the breeder. A puppy of the
same sex and quality, selected by the breeder, will be guaranteed to the buyer
from another litter, though not necessarily from the same bitch nor from the
next litter due to arrive. The breeder reserves the right to refund the
purchaser his original price (minus the amount of the non-refundable deposit) of
the puppy should
the breeder decide not to place another puppy with the
purchaser. Alternatively, where the purchaser chooses to keep the said dog, the
breeder shall, at the option of the breeder, and upon proof of spay/neuter,
reimburse the purchaser an amount determined by the breeder in line with the
condition and it's effects on the
dog's life. In any case, this amount shall not
exceed, in total and in combination for all conditions, a lifetime maximum of
one half the purchase price of the puppy. The breeder may request that the
purchaser obtain further opinions in the case of x-rays, eye and/or heart
examinations. Obtaining additional opinions will be
the responsibility of the
purchaser. The breeder may request to have any reports or x-rays mailed or
shipped
to the breeder's veterinarian. Under no circumstances will THE BREEDER
be responsible for the cost of any veterinarian bills for any reason whatsoever,
nor will THE BREEDER be responsible for the cost of surgery for any reason
whatsoever.
4. The Breeder is not responsible for any type of parasite problem the puppy has
from the date of the sale onwards.
The Purchaser(s) agree:
1. That the Purchaser(s) agrees to and understand(s) the following conditions:
- This said dog is sold as companion ONLY. This said dog is NOT to be used for
breeding. Should this canine be bred without permission, the seller has the
option of being compensated in the amount of
$8000.00(dollars) damages each and
every time this dog gets bred without the proper permission.
- The puppy shall not be sold, leased or given to any pet shop or research
establishment. .
- The puppy shall not be sold, given or donated to any person without the
Vendor's prior knowledge and consent.
- In the event of the Purchaser(s) being unable to maintain the puppy for any
reason, the Breeder shall be informed and shall reserve the right to take back
the puppy at any age without any financial restitution.
- If this puppy has been purchased as a Pet and must be castrated/spayed at 6-8
months of age. If the puppy is
castrated/spayed before this age the contract will become Void.
2. The Purchaser(s) further warrant that the puppy:
- Will be kept as a Pet in appropriate conditions for its health and welfare and
will be fed a suitable diet
for its age and condition.
- Will receive regular booster vaccinations from a veterinary.
- Will receive all necessary veterinary care to maintain its good health.
3. The Purchaser(s) further understand(s) that if there is a failure to keep any
part of this contract, or if the puppy is neglected, maltreated, or is failing
to receive adequate medical care, the Purchaser will surrender
said puppy to the
Breeder unconditionally and without financial restitution or compensation.
The Canadian Kennel Club limited registration papers will be mailed as soon as
possible.
My liability is limited to a maximum amount of the purchase price of the dog.
The purchaser acknowledges
that there are no warranties or guarantees other than
as set out in writing herein
Cancelled cheques will be settled in court, all expenses paid by the buyer. Said
canine will be returned to the seller until satisfactory payment is received and
vendor is also satisfied with the welfare of the canine.
SIGNED by the above mentioned
Breeder:..................................................
SIGNED by the above mentioned Purchaser(s):..................................................
DATE:...............................................We have taken a lot of time and consideration into the breeding program of
our dogs. We breed to the breed standard of both breeds of dogs, but we
also take great efforts to breed a dog that will have a great temperament and
have a very
long healthy life. We have done health testing on all our breeding
stock but even with the most extensive
planning and studying of pedigrees there
are no guarantees that something won't show up in a certain dog from many many
generations back.
Here is a site that I find most useful when looking up some inherited
diseases.
http://www.upei.ca/cidd/intro.htm
If you have any questions or concerns with the above steps please email me
anytime
at mjg@goldenassetkennels.ca
