Non-Refundable Puppy Deposit Agreement
(unless buyers preference isn’t available within 6 months of signing contract)
Puppy / Dog Preferences: Breed, gender, age, color *Any* is also an option for color
(Pick spot is determined by gender and breed, if any gender is acceptable I will but you on both lists but your place in line may be different for each.)
● Gender and Age: ______________________
● Breed and Color: ______________________
This agreement (“Agreement”), dated as of __________________, 20__ (the “Effective Date”), is between ____________________________________________________________ (“Breeder”), and __________________________________________________________________ (“Buyer”).
Buyer agrees to place a $______500_________ deposit on a puppy from Breeder.
1. Non-Refundable Deposit
Exceptions: *If the breeder doesn’t have a puppy with the buyers listed preferences available within 6 months of signing or if at any point the breeder decides the buyer isn’t a fit for the program the deposit money will be refunded.
Buyer acknowledges that the Deposit is non-refundable in all circumstances, including but not limited to if Buyer decides s/he does not want or is no longer able to take the puppy. Upon receipt of the Deposit, Breeder agrees to hold the puppy for Buyer until it has been weaned and is ready for pick up. All payments under this Agreement shall be made in US dollars and paid to Breeder.
2. Buyer Acknowledgements. Buyer further acknowledges and agrees that the Breeder cannot control litter sizes and that the wait time for puppies can be longer than expected; the Deposit gives Buyer a “pick” place in their chosen breed and gender, but does not guarantee a puppy or that Buyer’s preferences will be available when it is Buyer’s turn to pick; pick places are given on a first-come first served basis and Buyer’s place in line is not negotiable; and Breeder cannot and does not guarantee any specific qualities of the puppy when it becomes an adult.
3. Final Purchase Price. Breeder and Buyer agree that the Deposit shall be applied to the final purchase price of the puppy and the remaining balance will become due before the puppy is shipped and/or ownership is transferred from Breeder to Buyer. The purchase price does not include any delivery or shipping charges. Different prices apply to different breeds, colors, ages and litters according to parent qualities and pairing.
4. Agreement to Mediate. If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Agreement, or the alleged breach thereof, and if the dispute is not settled through negotiation, the parties agree first to try in good faith to settle the dispute by mediation before resorting to arbitration, litigation, or some other dispute resolution procedure. The process shall be confidential based on terms acceptable to the mediator and/or mediation service provider.
5. Non‑Disparagement. “The Buyer agrees that they will not, under any circumstances, make or publish any statements—whether written, verbal, online, or otherwise—that defame, slander, disparage, or cast the Breeder in a negative or harmful light. This includes both public communications (such as social media posts, reviews, forums, or third‑party discussions) and private communications (including messages, emails, or conversations) intended to damage the Breeder’s reputation. The Buyer acknowledges that violation of this clause may result in legal action and any remedies available under applicable law.”
6. NDA . This Non‑Disclosure Agreement requires the Buyer to keep all confidential information shared by the Breeder strictly private. This includes breeding practices, health records, business operations, client information, and any other proprietary or sensitive material. The Buyer agrees not to disclose, share, or misuse this information in any form—whether verbal, written, digital, public, or private—and understands that the Breeder retains full ownership of all materials provided. Any breach of confidentiality may result in legal action and remedies available under applicable law.”
7. Governing Law. This Agreement, and all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Virginia without regard to the conflicts of laws provisions thereof.
8. Miscellaneous. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, negotiations, discussions and understandings, written or oral, between the parties with respect to such subject matter. Neither party may assign, transfer, or subcontract any obligations (or rights) under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. No changes, modifications or waivers to this Agreement will be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is determined to be illegal or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and such counterparts together shall constitute the same instrument. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which shall be considered as an original signature for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as an original signature.
Print, Sign, Date
BREEDER:
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Name: ___________________
BUYER:
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Name: ___________________
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This is a standard sale contract, guardianship and other arrangements are a different contract
Puppy/Dog Purchase Agreement & Guarantee
Shannon's Puppies at Mountain Pass Barn
Boss@mountainpassbarn.com
This agreement (“Agreement”), dated as of _________________________, 20____________ (the “Effective Date”),
is between ______________________________Shannon Taylor Wood______________ (“Breeder”),
and ___________________________________________________________________________ (“Buyer”).
Adress of Buyer:
Phone:
Email:
Known conditions at sale not covered in the congenital warranty: ( umbilical hernias, undescended testicles, dental crowding, missing teeth, travel or stress induced; diarrhea, UTI, upper-respiratory, etc. all to be considered normal and reasonable)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Breeder and Buyer agree as follows:
Deposit. A waitlist deposit of $_500___
shall be due and paid to Breeder upon execution of this Agreement if not already paid. The Deposit shall be applied to the final Purchase Price (defined below).
Purchase Price. The full purchase price of $______________ _______ is agreed with the balance due in full at least ______1_________ weeks before the puppy/dog is picked up or delivered to Buyer. Any shipping and handling expenses are the responsibility of and shall be paid by Buyer in a separate transaction.
Unauthorized Breeding. The puppy/dog is being sold solely as a companion or guardian in my breeding program and other breeding's of the puppy/dog is expressly prohibited. If at any time the puppy/dog has become pregnant or produced offspring without my written consent, all of Breeder’s warranties set forth in this Agreement will become null and void.
Breeder’s Obligations:
State of Health; Short-Term Health Warranty. The puppy/dog was previously examined by a licensed veterinarian and was found to be in good health at that time and has had the immunizations enumerated in the health records provided to Buyer. Buyer, at its own expense must have the puppy/dog examined by a licensed veterinarian. Refund available within one week of sale of the puppy/dog upon return to Breeder for any reason after all paperwork is signed back over and the dog is returned. The refund expressly excludes any health issues caused by Buyer’s ill-treatment, abuse or neglect or any health issues that result from the puppy/dog’s transportation from Breeder to Buyer if provided by an outside service as their insurance should cover the loss.
Long-Term Health Warranty. Any condition including or involving umbilical hernia, dentition, testes, stress induced diarrhea, etc. or other condition noted at the time of sale is not covered by the refund policy and a discount if applicable has already been represented in the purchase price. Breeder provides a ___3__-year warranty from the puppy/dog’s date of birth against any congenital conditions deemed serious and lifelong life-altering debilitating by a majority of veterinarians will be considered. I will have my veterinarians of my choosing evaluate the dog, including tests, and records and all health testing in addition to the veterinarian records provided by your veterinarian. If they all agree that a congenital condition with serious life debilitating outcomes is present and not within normal accepted guidelines then I will cover the cost of surgical treatment at a facility with a treatment plan within a reasonable time frame all approved by my veterinarian in the amount of up to and not to exceed 90% of the original purchase price to account for administrative fees and commissions to the platform purchased on. I will pay the care facility billing department directly when an itemized billing statement is provided.
Returns/Refunds All refund options require paperwork and ownership signed back over to me before any refund process is begun unless a congenital disorder is found and agreed upon by veterinarians of my choosing confirming a congenital disorder thus paying the veterinary bill not to exceed 90% of the original purchase price and allows you to keep the dog. All vet records are required to ensure that the dog isn't in ill health due to lack of proper care and/or vaccines. If the dog has died or is dying due to congenital disorder in the next few days after you take possession then it was not meant to live and you should not do treatment and you should return the dog to me. I will get a necropsy ( doggy autopsy ) before issuing a refund or replacement puppy to rule out poisoning and trauma as I need to know what disease process I need to address in my program. Put the dead pup in the refrigerator (not freezer) and have it overnighted in a chilled container such as a Styrofoam container with ice packs. Your vet may be able to help with packaging supplies can if you can't find it at a FedEx, UPS, or drug store. If death is deemed to be congenital in nature I will issue you a refund of 90% of the original purchase price.
If at anytime you are unable to care for the dog and need to surrender the dog please return to me and not a shelter or pound. We can do a partial refund of the rehoming fee when a new home is found and has paid minus my expenses after all ownership is signed back over to me never to exceed 80% of the original purchase price.
Insurance is optional for discounts to cover the high cost of modern veterinary care with the emphasis on surgical interventions unlike 50 years ago, accident and illness surgeries can average anywhere from $2000 - $15,000. This is ultimately up to you and a personal choice for your risk and loss tolerance. I will not be responsible for reimbursing any costs incurred except for my refund policy allowance where I pay the facility directly.
No Other Warranties. No other warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, are made by Breeder, and the puppy/dog is sold and delivered in an “as is” condition, except as expressly and specifically set forth herein. Hair color changes as they age in many dogs, no refunds will be given over reds turning to creams or blacks turning shades of grey or brown, etc.
Buyer’s Obligations. Buyer agrees to the following:
Proper Care. Buyer will provide good and proper care of the puppy/dog. Such care includes providing adequate housing and protection from the elements, a safe exercise area, and proper and sufficient nutrition. No temperatures below 45*F for extended periods of time without a warming option or above 85*F without shade and A/C or fan if hot. Fresh clean water available at all times in cold and heat.
Veterinary Care. Buyer will also provide the following veterinary care: routine vaccinations and/or titers to prevent common infectious diseases; routine treatment for internal and external parasites; and annual examination by a licensed veterinarian.
You must space out vaccines, especially with small dogs. Come back for the follow up vaccine in one week, get the booster vaccines as the vet recommends in 4 weeks, don't go to dog parks or other areas with heavy dog traffic until 4 weeks after the final vaccination if ever. Get all the vaccinations for lepto and lyme if your dog hangs out outside at all and ever touches tall grass, trees, dirt, or a puddle or drinks from an outside bowl. Do get heartworm prevention every month from your vet in addition to flea and tick prevention, my warranty doesn’t cover if you let them get lyme, lepto, worms, etc. due to inadequate care.
Care to Prevent Orthopedic Conditions. Buyer will also provide the following care:
*Proper nutrition to support ideal growth and maintain optimum body condition. Buyer will not overfeed the puppy/dog nor allow it to become overweight as that takes years off of their life and makes them sick for the years that they are alive;
*Proper daily exercise to maintain the puppy/dog in good condition, no forced exercise (such as jogging) until the puppy/dog is full grown or the activity is approved by a licensed veterinarian; and
*Avoidance of stress injuries, such as not allowing the puppy/dog to jump from or over heights taller than itself at the shoulder until the puppy/dog is full grown or the activity is approved by a licensed veterinarian. These activities and over exercising too soon can cause arthritic changes in the joints such as hip dysplasia.
Sale Prohibition. Buyer is not acting as an agent in the purchase of the puppy/dog. Buyer agrees neither the puppy/dog, nor any offspring of the puppy/dog, shall be used for purposes of vivisection or research. Buyer also agrees neither the puppy/dog, nor any progeny of the puppy/dog, shall be sold by or through any commercial broker or wholesale establishment, any chain store, catalog sales house or pet store as these aren't ideal conditions. I didn't give you a great deal just for you to 'flip' a sale on a dog.
Transfer of Ownership. If, at any time, Buyer is unable to keep or care for the puppy/dog (including upon Buyer’s death or incapacity), the puppy shall be either returned to Breeder together with duly executed documentation transferring Buyer’s ownership interest in the puppy/dog thus allowing me to rehome the dog so that I may give you partial monetary compensation of a portion of the rehoming fee minus expenses to be no greater than 80% of the original purchase amount or rehoming by Buyer to a fit home residence such as family or friend of the Buyer without any refunds or payments due to Buyer. I am always available to help, family should not have to worry with what to do with the dog upon your death/ incapacity or to begrudgingly keep the animal or take it to a shelter.
Breach by Buyer. Buyer’s breach of any of the foregoing obligations shall result in Breeder’s warranties set forth in this Agreement being null and void.
Ongoing Communications. Both parties agree to promptly notify the other of any change of address, email or phone number. Buyer agrees to (a) maintain contact with Breeder regarding the puppy/dog at least once each calendar year, and to reply as promptly as possible to inquiries about the puppy/dog from Breeder; (b) inform Breeder of any titles completed by the puppy/dog and (c) inform Breeder of any major change in the health of the puppy/dog throughout the puppy/dog’s life, including, but not limited to, cancer, epilepsy, heart, eye or hearing conditions, allergies, bleeding disorders or autoimmune disease, and behavior problems particularly fear, anxiety or aggression. Buyer will, upon the natural or accidental death of the puppy/dog, promptly notify Breeder of the particulars of the animal’s death. This is because I need to know if there is a condition in my dogs that I need to address in breeding practices.
Remedy for Mistreatment. If the Breeder feels the puppy/dog is not getting proper care and treatment, Breeder has the right to have the puppy/dog examined by a licensed veterinarian or have animal control officers evaluate the situation. If such officer or veterinarian finds the puppy/dog to be a victim of ill-treatment, abuse or neglect, (a) Breeder has the right to take full possession of the puppy/dog [and its duly signed Kennel Club transfer papers/registration] and (b) all Breeder warranties herein shall become null and void. For the avoidance of doubt, if Breeder takes possession of the puppy/dog in accordance with this section, Buyer shall not be entitled to any refunds of any payments made to Breeder.
Agreement to Mediate. If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Agreement, or the alleged breach thereof, and if the dispute is not settled through negotiation, the parties agree to settle the dispute by mediation. The process shall be confidential based on terms acceptable to the mediator and/or mediation service provider.
Non-Disparagement. “The Buyer agrees that they will not, under any circumstances, make or publish any statements—whether written, verbal, online, or otherwise—that defame, slander, disparage, or cast the Breeder in a negative or harmful light. This includes both public communications (such as social media posts, reviews, forums, or third-party discussions) and private communications (including messages, emails, or conversations) intended to damage the Breeder’s reputation. The Buyer acknowledges that violation of this clause may result in legal action and any remedies available under applicable law.”
NDA. This Non-Disclosure Agreement requires the Buyer to keep all confidential information shared by the Breeder strictly private. This includes breeding practices, health records, business operations, client information, and any other proprietary or sensitive material. The Buyer agrees not to disclose, share, or misuse this information in any form—whether verbal, written, digital, public, or private—and understands that the Breeder retains full ownership of all materials provided. Any breach of confidentiality may result in legal action and remedies available under applicable law.”
Governing Law. This Agreement, and all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Virginia without regard to the conflicts of laws provisions thereof.
Miscellaneous. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, negotiations, discussions and understandings, written or oral, between the parties with respect to such subject matter. Neither party may assign, transfer, or subcontract any obligations (or rights) under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. No changes, modifications or waivers to this Agreement will be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is determined to be illegal or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, and such counterparts together shall constitute the same instrument. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which shall be considered as an original signature for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as an original signature.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Breeder and Buyer have executed this Agreement effective as of the Effective Date.
Name_________________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________
Email__________________________________________________________________________
Phone__________________________________________________________________________
Signature________________________________________________________________________