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Companion Contract

OZARK SHIH TZU'S
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Companion Contract
                                                    Megonigal Farm
                                                   Earl Megonigal Proprietor/wife Kay Clark-Megonigal
                                                 “We specialize in raising 4-legged children that happen to be puppies”

PHONE: (870-449-5741) ~ EMAIL: shihtzu@yellville.net     Web-site: www.ozarkbabies.com

The undersigned (Seller/Breeder) hereby have sold the following Breed of Dog, for the amount of
$________________

Dog Breed::   Shih Tzu

Gender: _________________________

Date Whelped: __________________ _

Litter#: --------------------------

AKC#: Dam_______________________

AKC#: Sire _________________________

AGE: _________________________
Sold to the Buyer: ___________________________ ______________________________
Buyer's Name (Print)
_________________________

Co-Owners Name (Print)
________________________

***The title of ownership and the right to limited AKC registration on any dog sold under this contract
Agreement will remain at the Seller's (Breeder) discretion until said Shih Tzu has been spayed/neutered by a
Licensed veterinarian.
 
***Seller's Conditional Release and Guarantee):

*** Provide proper inoculation/vaccinations, including Lepto, a 7 way injection per our vet’s protocol ) prior to the sale and placement
Of said Shih Tzu.
*** Said Shih Tzu will be healthy at the time of sale as evidenced by the USDA health Certification  issued by a licensed Veterinarian. Upon arrival to the Buyer, the buyer is required to have this baby certified healthy by a licensed veterinarian of the health of the baby. This period will not
Exceed seventy-two (72) hours. Within this time period, the Buyer must have an accredited veterinarian
Examine said Shih Tzu. The Buyer must provide a copy of said Shih Tzu's written health examination results to The Seller, within seven (7) days from the time of the examination.

*** Seller guarantees that said Shih Tzu will be free of known genetic defects as validated by a licensed veterinarian one (1)year, the Buyer must submit written proof from the licensed veterinarian to the Seller within fifteen (15) days from the date of the known genetic defect being found and diagnosed by two (2) veterinarians. If found to have a genetic defect, the Seller will replace said Shih Tzu with another
One of equal quality and price that is currently available or as soon as a litter is available..
 
*** Seller guarantees that said Shih Tzu meets/exceeds the standards of akc at akc,org or on the web-site.
It is clearly understood that the seller shall NOT assume liability for veterinary expenses which buyer chooses to incur unless prior arrangements have been made, and in which case seller reserves the right to choose the treating veterinarian. The seller shall NOT assume liability for shipping expenses which are incurred by the buyer unless prior arrangements have been made.
***Buyer agrees to provide regular veterinary care as well as the proper daily maintenance to keep the puppy in good health. Buyer agrees to inform seller at once if problems develop and to follow all veterinary recommendations for their solution. If these things are not done, all guarantees and stipulations are null and void.
***Congenital disease: If a congenital disease develops within 1 year of purchase {Ozark Shih Tzu’s reserves the right to have the animal examined by a vet of our choice at our expense to confirm the diagnosis} [This does not apply to faults or defects, which were disclosed at the time of purchase]
***This does not include the presence of internal or external parasites or injury after the puppy left the seller.
***We highly recommend that the diet we have recorded in detail for you on the back of your health record for the baby be followed. If the diet is not followed all issues contained in this or any other contract becomes null and void. 

***Please note that during times of stress, such as going into a new home, pups can exhibit temporary signs of illness which may include sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, diarrhea, and/or constipation. To help reduce these signs of stress feed the puppy the diet he/she was on at the sellers’ home. Offer bottled water, as well as taking reasonable steps to reduce the stress. These pups are used to being held and loved when they are upset. This will be the beginning of bonding and trusting of the new home and caregiver. You can also reduce stress by slowly introducing them to the home, and members of the household, as well as limiting strangers’ time with them until they have had some adjustment time and trust and bonding has at least begun.

 ***The Seller reserves his/her right to
Obtain a second opinion by having his/her own veterinarian examine said Shih Tzu at the Buyer's expense at any time.
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*** Once pregnancy is confirmed, the Seller will accept a puppy deposit in the amount based on the full price of the baby.
 
***The choosing of the puppies will be determined in the order deposits are received. The Seller reserves his/her right to pick Show or breeding quality male or female puppy from all owned and co-owned litters before deposits.
 
*** If the Seller cannot provide the Buyer with a puppy  (i.e. Buyer reserved a female puppy but only
Males are born from that breeding),  the Buyer has the option to choose a puppy out of the current litter of the sex not chosen, or from the next available litter.
 If the Buyer does not choose a puppy from the current litter, and not the next available litter, then the Buyer forfiets his/her deposit in full.

*** If said Shih Tzu does not meet the conditions stated ,  the following
Replacement options may apply:
* Once the Seller (Breeder) receives proof of spaying/neutering of said Shih Tzu, the Buyer will be
Entitled to a replacement puppy of equal quality and price  from the next available (first or second) litters (at the Breeder's discretion).
The Buyer may accept an older dog if available, or a puppy from the opposite sex to
said Shih Tzu being replaced. The replacement puppy will be placed under the same terms and conditions of  this contract as the former pup was.
 
* If the Buyers prefers to place said Shih Tzu (after spaying/neutering),  and written proof has been
received by the Breeder) in a good loving home. The Buyer must provide the Seller with the new owner’s
Full name, drivers license number, home address and telephone number. AKC registration papers will be returned to the Seller/Breeder.
***Spay/neuter contract:
* The Seller must receive within 1 year receipt of written proof from a licensed
Veterinarian, of said Shih Tzu's spaying/neutering
.
***Change of Title of Ownership:
* If the Buyer decides to change said Shih Tzu's title of ownership, the Seller will be given first right of
Refusal with no cost to the Seller. If the Buyer decides to place said Shih Tzu in a good loving home, the
Buyer must provide the Seller with the new owners' full name, driver’s license number, complete mailing
Address and telephone number. No change of title of ownership will be tolerated unless said Shih Tzu has
Been spayed/neutered and the new owner's information have been received by the Seller (Breeder).
 
*** The Buyer is responsible and liable for all shipping costs, for any reason.
***Buyer's Agreements, Terms and Conditions:
* In the event an accidental breeding occurs, the pregnancy will be terminated by a licensed veterinarian, and a copy of this procedure must be sent to the Seller/Breeder within 10 days of the termination of the pregnancy. The said Shih Tzu must be spayed/neutered at that time The Seller/Breeder will be immediately released from any guarantees and responsibilities to said Shih Tzu...
* The Buyer agrees NOT to have said Shih Tzu:
1. Used as a guard dog for any business
2. Chained in any way. Confined for any extended time, no longer than 9 hours at the most to allow work/school,etc…
*This dog/puppy is NEVER to be kept in an outside situation for any reason outside the home.  This breed is never to be allowed to live outside. This is a house dog ONLY. 
3. Attack trained
4. Used for dog fights
5. Abuse of any kind will not be tolerated. These babies respond to love and will do its’ best to do any thing you ask of it, but even screaming yelling are also forma of abuse.

*** The Buyer understands that said Shih Tzu will become a small and unprotected pet. Due to said Shih Tzu's size and lack of the ability to protect itself the buyer must use caution with this dog when introduced to strangers. The Buyer commits to be consistent with the socialization that has been started by the Seller/Breeder and protect this Shih Tzu at all times... The Buyer understands that
He/she must teach children and other adults not to tease said Shih Tzu. When children are present, the Buyer will ensure that children are under adult
Supervision AT ALL TIMES the children and said Shih Tzu are together for protection of said Shih Tzu.

*** The Buyer binds him/herself to take good and reasonable care of said Shih Tzu by following the Seller's
(Breeder's) feeding recommendations and veterinarian inoculations (must provide veterinarian care
Throughout said Shih Tzu's life).
 
*** The Buyer agrees to house and control said Shih Tzu (on harness and lead when off premises) at all times. Buyer agrees to keep said Shih Tzu within a secure fenced in yard
 (No less than six (6') feet of height) with plenty of shade and clean water, and not allowed to be outside alone or for short periods of time only. To prevent said Shih Tzu from escaping and to also provide protection (at all times) to said Shih Tzu against the elements, and possible predators.

*** At no time will said Shih Tzu be chained, nor allowed to run loose and off lead outside a secured fence.
 
*** The Buyer also agrees to abide by the Shih Tzu Association and the AKC code of ethics for the breed
*** the Buyer agrees to notify the Seller of change of home address, work and home phone numbers
Within seven (7) days of the change-taking place.
*** Any violation to any of the terms and conditions stated on this contract will be subject to legal
Action and the Buyer will be responsible for all court costs incurred. Further more, the Seller (Breeder)
Reserves his/her right to repossess said Shih Tzu and no refund will be due to the Buyer.
CONTRACT AMENDEMENT - Any changes or additional terms to this Sales Contract must be made by an Addendum and signed by all parties involved.

 

LAW TO APPLY - Both parties (Seller and Buyer) agree that the law jurisdiction for this Sales Contract
Will remain in Marion County, Arkansas. The Buyer will be responsible for all attorneys’, legal fees and court costs if necessary, and Incurred while enforcing this contract.

SELLER - BREEDER
Earl Megonigal/wife Kay Clark-megonigal                 Kay is disabled, but loves the babies and socializes                        
Mailing: P. O. Box 273                                                them with love which is very important to the life of
                                                                                     These babies, and their life with you.
Physical: 411 Woodhill Lane
Yellville, Arkansas, 72687
(870)449-5741
BUYER ____________________________
Name: ______________________________                                                        other photo here.
Address: _____________________________
Driver’s License: ________________St_____
Phone: _____________________________
Work Phone: _________________________
Email: ______________________________
____________________ __________________________

SIGNATURE/DATE  Seller_________________________

SIGNATURE /DATE Buyer_________________________

                         TO GOOD TO BE TRUE, NOPE IT ISN’T.

                                                          God bless you and yours